Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1582 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the bottom 7% of all tested system pairings, a surprisingly low position given the CPU's strength. The ranking reflects the fundamental imbalance of this pairing: the processor is a high-end desktop part while the graphics card is a mid-range component from an older generation. In a game like Greedfall, which is visually demanding, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, dragging the overall combo ranking down despite the CPU's capabilities.

The data shows that this combo sits well below the median tested configuration. The CPU alone holds the 83rd percentile among all processors, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. However, the GPU only reaches the 53rd percentile among all graphics cards, which is essentially average. When combined, the weaker component dictates the experience, and the resulting rank of 1582 reflects that limitation. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's middling percentile explains why this pairing underperforms relative to what the processor alone would suggest.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 brings 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and the memory operates at 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed. The card features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, producing a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance reaches 6.175 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations.

In Greedfall, the RX 580's role is decisive. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 57.9 FPS. Dropping to Low settings raises this to 79.8 FPS, while Medium yields 63.8 FPS and Ultra falls to 38.4 FPS. The pattern clearly shows the GPU struggling as settings increase. The card's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game's demands, but the raw compute power limits performance at higher presets. The RX 580's average benchmark score of 13559 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (13549, 0.1% delta), while slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13416, 1.1% delta) and behind the NVIDIA P106-090 (13716, -1.1% delta).

The GPU's age is evident in the results. The card was built on the GCN 4.0 architecture using a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. Its DirectX 12 support is rated at 12_0, and it handles Vulkan 1.3 and OpenGL 4.6. The measured frame rates in Greedfall indicate that the RX 580 can deliver playable performance at lower settings, but it becomes the bottleneck as graphical demands increase.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, housed in the AM4 socket. The CPU features a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache, along with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The processor was manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800X3D demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 24063 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 10106 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread scores are also solid: 3397 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1426 in Cinebench R20 single-core. The Geekbench scores reach 11061 multi-core and 2116 single-core. The CPU's average benchmark score of 26574 places it in the 83rd percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8024P (26555, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i9-11900K (26546, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (26617, -0.2% delta), and Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672, -0.4% delta).

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 79.8 FPS, which is well above what the GPU can sustain at higher presets. The processor's high L3 cache and strong single-thread performance help maintain consistent frame delivery, but the game's visual workload primarily stresses the graphics card. The data indicates that the CPU has ample headroom in this title, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drop when settings increase — from 79.8 FPS at Low to 38.4 FPS at Ultra, a reduction that aligns with GPU-bound behavior rather than CPU limitations.

# FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: This combo ranks 1582 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the lower portion of the tested field.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 26574, which is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 8024P (26555, 0.1% delta) and Intel Core i9-11900K (26546, 0.1% delta), while slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (26617, -0.2% delta) and Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672, -0.4% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to similar cards?

A: The RX 580 holds the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13559. It is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564, 0% delta) and GTX 950 (13549, 0.1% delta), while ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13416, 1.1% delta) and behind the NVIDIA P106-090 (13716, -1.1% delta).

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved by this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 79.8 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At the same resolution, High settings produce 57.9 FPS, Medium produces 63.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 38.4 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 580 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 580 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU's L3 cache size and how does it affect performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is notable for a desktop processor. This large cache helps with multi-threaded workloads, though in Greedfall the GPU remains the primary bottleneck.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear progression as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 57.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 39.4 FPS, a reduction of roughly 32%. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls to 25.9 FPS, which is a 55% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher resolutions, with the RX 580 unable to maintain playable frame rates at 4K.

The Low settings row shows a similar trend. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 79.8 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 53.5 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 31.8 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is about 60%, slightly larger than the High settings drop. Medium settings follow the same pattern: 63.8 FPS at 1080p, 44.4 FPS at 1440p, and 25.9 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce the lowest results across the board: 38.4 FPS at 1080p, 28.8 FPS at 1440p, and 15.1 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling data strongly suggests that the RX 580 is the limiting component in this pairing. The CPU's performance is consistent regardless of resolution, but the GPU's workload increases significantly as pixel count rises. At 4K, even Low settings only manage 31.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay. The 1440p results are more usable, with Low settings reaching 53.5 FPS and Medium reaching 44.4 FPS, though High and Ultra fall to 39.4 and 28.8 FPS respectively. The 1080p results offer the best balance, with High achieving 57.9 FPS and Medium achieving 63.8 FPS.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired smoothness. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides the best experience, delivering 63.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 57.9 FPS is also viable, offering slightly better visual quality while staying close to 60 FPS. The Low preset at 79.8 FPS provides the highest frame rate but sacrifices visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 38.4 FPS is not recommended for general play, as it falls below the smoothness threshold.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset at 53.5 FPS is the most playable option, though it falls short of 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 44.4 FPS is acceptable for less demanding scenarios, but High at 39.4 FPS and Ultra at 28.8 FPS become increasingly choppy. At 3840x2160, none of the presets deliver ideal performance. The Low preset at 31.8 FPS is the highest achievable, with High and Medium both at 25.9 FPS and Ultra dropping to 15.1 FPS. Players seeking 4K performance would need to consider lower internal resolutions or accept significant compromises.

The data suggests that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot for this combination, offering a balanced frame rate of 63.8 FPS. For players prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, 1080p High at 57.9 FPS is a reasonable alternative. The 1440p resolution is playable only at Low settings, while 4K remains below playable thresholds across all presets. The pattern across resolutions confirms that the RX 580 is the limiting component, and users should adjust settings to match the GPU's capabilities rather than the CPU's potential.