Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, shows a remarkable performance profile on the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination. The data indicates that this pairing is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates exceptionally high. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of VRAM and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, delivers playable to excellent performance across all tested settings, with the most balanced experience found at High settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that shifts the performance bottleneck depending on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system reaches an average of 316 FPS on Low settings, which is 2.41 times higher than the 131 FPS achieved at 3840x2160 on the same settings. This massive frame rate uplift at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames far faster than the processor can feed it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more moderate. The Low settings average drops from 316 FPS at 1080p to 219 FPS at 1440p, a 30.7% reduction. This suggests that the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload, but the CPU still plays a significant role in maintaining high frame rates. At 3840x2160, the scaling is most pronounced, with the Low settings average falling to 131 FPS, representing a 40.2% drop from the 1440p result. This steep decline confirms that at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the definitive bottleneck, as the rendering demands of the higher pixel count overwhelm the GPU's capabilities.

The data for High settings tells a similar story. The 225 FPS average at 1080p drops to 156 FPS at 1440p (a 30.7% decrease) and then to 93 FPS at 4K (a 40.4% decrease from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings levels indicates that resolution scaling is largely independent of the graphics preset, reinforcing the conclusion that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. Notably, the gap between 1080p and 1440p results is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which aligns with the quadratic increase in pixel count as resolution scales up.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable in Greedfall with this hardware combination?

A: The highest recorded average is 316 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for this CPU-GPU pairing in this game.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER sufficient for 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 93 FPS on High settings and 59 FPS on Ultra settings. The High settings result is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra settings may require a slight reduction in quality for a locked 60 FPS experience.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores, 16 threads, and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, is capable of driving frame rates up to 316 FPS, but this is below what the RTX 4080 SUPER could theoretically produce if the CPU were not a constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 219 FPS on Low settings to 100 FPS on Ultra settings, a difference of 119 FPS or roughly 54.3%. This substantial gap highlights the significant impact of graphics quality on performance at this resolution.

Q: Are the frame rates consistent, or is there noticeable variance?

A: For the settings where min and max FPS data is available (Medium settings), the variance is moderate. At 1080p, the range is 211 to 285 FPS, at 1440p it is 146 to 198 FPS, and at 4K it is 87 to 118 FPS. This suggests stable performance without extreme frame time spikes.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other hardware combinations in Greedfall?

A: This specific combination ranks 325 out of 3703 total tested combos, placing it in the top 8.8% of all systems tested for this game, indicating it is a high-end configuration capable of excellent performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this system's Greedfall performance, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is crucial for handling the texture and geometry data at 4K resolutions. The GPU's 10240 shading units and 320 texture mapping units deliver the raw compute power needed for the game's rendering workloads, with a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2550 MHz, allow it to maintain high performance under sustained load. The 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is a strong indicator of its ability to handle the shader complexity in Greedfall's action RPG environments. The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, while not directly utilized by this older title, contribute to its overall architectural efficiency. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design indicate that this is a high-power component, and the data reflects that it is fully utilized at 4K, where the average FPS drops significantly compared to lower resolutions.

The percentileVsAllGpus score of 86 confirms that the RTX 4080 SUPER is in the top 14% of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, is essentially tied at a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant offers no meaningful advantage in synthetic benchmarks, but the measured game data shows it is more than sufficient for Greedfall. The GPU's performance is most critically tested at 4K Ultra settings, where the average drops to 59 FPS, indicating that the 4080 SUPER is working at its limits with all quality features enabled at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates, with an average of 316 FPS on Low settings, 248 FPS on Medium settings, 225 FPS on High settings, and 144 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium settings result includes a minimum of 211 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS, showing a 74 FPS variance. This resolution is clearly CPU-limited, as even the Ultra preset maintains a frame rate above 140 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings produce an average of 219 FPS, Medium settings yield 172 FPS (with a min of 146 and max of 198), High settings achieve 156 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 100 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 30-31% reduction in frame rates across all settings, which aligns with the increase in pixel count. The Ultra settings result at 1440p, at 100 FPS, remains highly playable, suggesting that this resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the most significant performance impact. Low settings average 131 FPS, Medium settings average 103 FPS (with a min of 87 and max of 118), High settings average 93 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS. The 4K results represent a 40-42% reduction from 1440p, which is a larger drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition. This confirms the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, and the data shows that High settings are the sweet spot for maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 59 FPS, is just below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that it is only suitable for players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over a locked frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X plays a critical role in ensuring that the RTX 4080 SUPER is not starved of data at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, this CPU provides strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark max threads score of 7578 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15476. However, it is the single-thread performance that matters most for Greedfall's frame rate ceiling, and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1574.5 indicate excellent per-core throughput.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with a base clock of 3.80 GHz, allows it to react quickly to the game's demands. Its 32 MB of L3 cache helps reduce latency when accessing frequently used data, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times. The 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC indicate efficient power delivery, which is crucial for sustained performance during long gaming sessions. The CPU's 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die are proof of its architectural density.

The benchmark data shows that the Ryzen 7 5800X is well-suited for this game. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3445 and Geekbench singlecore score of 2032 place it in a strong position for gaming workloads. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus score of 81 indicates it outperforms 81% of all CPUs on the market, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H with a deltaPct of 0.1%, show that it is competitively positioned. At 1080p, the CPU's performance is the limiting factor, as the 316 FPS average on Low settings suggests the CPU cannot push frame rates any higher, even though the GPU has more headroom.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, as it delivers an average of 144 FPS, which is well above the 120 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The High preset at 225 FPS is excessive for most displays, and the Medium preset at 248 FPS offers no visual benefit over High for most users, making Ultra the best value in terms of visual quality per frame.

At 1440p, the High preset is the clear recommendation, with an average of 156 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz displays while maintaining excellent visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 100 FPS is also viable for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays, but the 56 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests that High offers a better balance of performance and quality. The Medium preset at 172 FPS is suitable for 165 Hz displays, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the 16 FPS gain over High.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 93 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and offers high visual quality. The Medium preset at 103 FPS is a marginal improvement in performance, but the visual quality drop is noticeable, making High the superior choice. The Ultra preset at 59 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and the visual differences between Ultra and High are often subtle in fast-paced action RPG gameplay. The Low preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the frame rate gains are minimal compared to the significant reduction in visual quality, particularly at 4K where it only increases the average from 93 to 131 FPS.