Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a commanding performance profile in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The benchmark data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, with predictable scaling into 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured frames, the combination’s standing among other tested setups, and what the numbers reveal about the hardware balance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across the three tested resolutions reveals a system that is increasingly GPU-limited as resolution climbs, yet remains remarkably strong at 1080p. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo produces 160 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Ultra drops that figure to 108.3 FPS, a reduction of 51.7 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 at Ultra yields 65.1 FPS, which is another 43.2 FPS lower. This linear degradation from 1440p to 4K indicates the RTX 4090 is the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts, as the CPU has more headroom to feed frames.

The scaling pattern for High settings tells a similar story. At 1080p High, the system reaches 254.6 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 171.9 FPS, and at 4K High, it settles at 101.6 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the system still maintains a playable triple-digit average at 4K. When examining Low settings, the 1080p result of 350.8 FPS is exceptionally high, suggesting the CPU is being pushed to its limits. At 1440p Low, the average is 243.4 FPS, and at 4K Low, it is 146.9 FPS. The fact that 4K Low (146.9 FPS) is higher than 1080p Ultra (160 FPS) underscores that visual settings have a more significant impact on frame rate than resolution alone in this title.

The data indicates that the RTX 4090’s raw power is the limiting factor at 4K, particularly under Ultra settings where the 65.1 FPS average is the lowest recorded. Conversely, at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, the frame rates are so high that the Ryzen 7 5800X’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration becomes more relevant. The 5800X, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, appears sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecks, as evidenced by the 350.8 FPS result at 1080p Low. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (a drop of 107.4 FPS) suggests that the GPU is still the dominant factor even at lower quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 56th out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 3.3% of all configurations, a position that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The percentile data for the components themselves supports this ranking. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 91st percentile among all GPUs.

The nearest rival data for the CPU shows a tight cluster of performance. The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is only 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (score 27535). It is also 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core i7-13700H, both scoring 27708 and 27716 respectively. The largest gap in the CPU's rival list is against the Intel Core i5-12600KF, which scores 27827, a delta of -0.8% relative to the 5800X. This indicates that the processor’s performance is very consistent with its direct competitors, meaning the 56th rank is likely driven more by the GPU’s capabilities.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are professional or workstation cards, which is unusual. The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score is 66473. It is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (score 66733) and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (score 66127). The comparisons against the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 and NVIDIA Quadro P6000 show deltas of -0.9% and -1.3% respectively. These rival scores are based on synthetic benchmarks like Passmark, not the in-game performance, so the 56th rank in Greedfall is a more direct measure of gaming capability. The data suggests that while the CPU is a solid mid-range performer, the GPU’s high percentile ranking is what propels this combo into the top tier of the game’s benchmark charts.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 350.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X compare to its closest rival, the Ryzen 7 5800?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is 0.3% higher than the Ryzen 7 5800's score of 27535.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's performance in Greedfall better than its nearest rival, the Tesla T4?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4090 scores 66473, which is 0.4% lower than the Tesla T4's score of 66733. However, this does not reflect in-game performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average FPS is 65.1, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How many total combos were tested for this game, and where does this one rank?

A: This combo ranks 56th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall.

Q: Does the CPU have more threads than cores?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides average FPS for twelve distinct scenarios, covering four settings presets across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 350.8 FPS, Medium 279.9 FPS, High 254.6 FPS, and Ultra 160 FPS. The progression shows that moving from Low to Medium costs 70.9 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 94.6 FPS, the largest single-step penalty at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 243.4 FPS, Medium 191.9 FPS, High 171.9 FPS, and Ultra 108.3 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 51.5 FPS, and the delta between High and Ultra is 63.6 FPS. The pattern of the Ultra preset being significantly heavier than High persists, though the absolute frame rates remain high enough for smooth gameplay on most displays.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 146.9 FPS, Medium 113.1 FPS, High 101.6 FPS, and Ultra 65.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 33.8 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra is 36.5 FPS. Notably, the 4K Ultra result is the only scenario in the entire dataset that falls below 100 FPS, and it is nearly half the 1080p High result. The data shows a consistent pattern: for each resolution, the Ultra preset requires a substantial frame rate sacrifice compared to High, while the gap between Medium and High is relatively smaller.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 254.6 FPS offers a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, while the Ultra preset at 160 FPS is still excellent and provides the best visual quality. The data suggests that at 1080p, even Ultra is a viable option for most users, as it remains above 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 171.9 FPS is the recommended choice for a smooth experience, as it clears the 144 Hz threshold comfortably. The Ultra preset at 108.3 FPS is also playable but may be preferable for users with 120 Hz displays who prioritize image quality over maximum frame rate. The Medium preset at 191.9 FPS offers a middle ground, but High provides a better visual return for the 20 FPS cost.

For 3840x2160, the High preset at 101.6 FPS is the best recommendation for a high-refresh-rate 4K experience, as it stays above the 100 FPS mark. The Ultra preset at 65.1 FPS is the only setting that dips below 60 FPS thresholds, making it less ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 146.9 FPS is unnecessary for most, as High achieves a much better visual quality with only a 45.3 FPS penalty. Therefore, the data indicates that High settings provide the best experience across all three resolutions, with Ultra being reserved for users with 60 Hz 4K displays or those who prioritize fidelity over frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and manufactured on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are extremely high. The 350.8 FPS result at 1080p Low is a strong indicator that the processor can handle a high instruction load, as the GPU is less stressed at these settings.

The CPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23571 in multi-core and 3327 in single-core. The multi-threaded performance is also reflected in the Passmark multithread score of 27732. These numbers suggest a capable processor for a 2019 title like Greedfall, which likely does not utilize all 16 threads heavily. The 3dmark scores show a scaling pattern: 1846 for 2 threads, 3543 for 4 threads, 6035 for 8 threads, and 7578 for max threads. This scaling indicates that the game, or the benchmark suite, benefits from additional cores but with diminishing returns past 8 threads.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 84 among all CPUs, combined with its 84th percentile standing, positions it as a strong but not top-tier processor. Its nearest rivals, such as the Ryzen 7 5800 and Intel Core i7-13700H, have nearly identical average scores, meaning the 5800X is not a differentiator in this combo. The data suggests that the CPU provides enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4090 in most scenarios, but the 4K Ultra result of 65.1 FPS is more likely constrained by the GPU's rendering load than by the CPU's processing power. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR4 support are adequate for the game’s demands, and the 32 MB of L3 cache helps with data locality, but these are secondary factors compared to the raw clock speeds and core count.