Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows that 4K Ultra is a step too far for this combination. The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures headroom at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, which points directly at the Radeon RX 7700 as the bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 136 at 1920x1080 to 94 at 2560x1440, then down to 56 at 3840x2160. That is a 41% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40% drop when jumping to 4K. The trend is similar for Low settings: 191 FPS at 1080p, 132 at 1440p, and 79 at 4K. These are large, predictable losses that scale with pixel count, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The Medium preset tells the same story with more detail. At 1080p, the average is 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172. At 1440p, the average drops to 104 FPS (minimum 88, maximum 120). At 4K, the average falls to 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 71. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 53, which is just barely above the 60 FPS target that many players consider playable, but the average of 62 means you will see dips below that threshold during busy scenes.

Ultra settings are where the scaling becomes brutal. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 87 FPS, which is still smooth. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 60 FPS exactly. At 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 36 FPS. That 36 FPS figure is not just a minor dip; it is a 59% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not a viable option for this combo, as the frame rate falls well below the standard for fluid gameplay.

What does this say about the limiting component? At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to let the GPU push high frame rates, but the RX 7700 still caps performance. At 4K, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has the processing power to keep up, but the Radeon card cannot feed the display at that resolution with high visual quality. The scaling pattern suggests that players targeting 4K should stick to Medium or Low settings, while 1440p High offers a balanced experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 94 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering good visual quality. 1080p is faster, but the 1440p result is strong enough that most players will prefer the higher resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 79, and at 4K Medium it is 62. At 4K High, it drops to 56, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 36. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, stick to Medium or Low at 4K.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. It is 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129. It is 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (score 16014) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (score 15679). The R9 370X is essentially tied with a score of 15862.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X3D a strong CPU for gaming?

A: Yes. It scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core. Its 3DMark max threads score is 7285, and it sits in the 80th percentile against all CPUs. This is more than enough for Greedfall, which is not a CPU-intensive title.

Q: What is the impact of the RX 7700's 16 GB of VRAM?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured FPS data shows that the card is not running out of memory at any tested setting, as the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU compute limits rather than memory capacity issues. The VRAM is ample for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D compare to the Intel Core i9-10900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, which is a 0.1% difference in favor of the AMD chip. They are effectively tied in these aggregate benchmarks.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the best choice for a high-refresh-rate experience. It delivers an average of 150 FPS with a minimum of 127, which is excellent for a 144Hz monitor. The High preset at 1080p, at 136 FPS, is also perfectly playable, but the 14 FPS gain from dropping to Medium is significant for competitive play. Low at 191 FPS is only useful for extreme refresh rates, and Ultra at 87 FPS is smooth but not necessary.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to High settings. The average of 94 FPS is a strong result, and the visual improvement over Medium (104 FPS) is worth the 10 FPS cost. Medium is the safer choice for those who want more headroom, with a minimum of 88 FPS, but High is the better balance of image quality and performance. Ultra at 60 FPS is exactly at the playable threshold, but the lack of a reported minimum FPS suggests it may dip below that in heavy scenes, so it is not recommended for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Medium is the highest setting that maintains a playable frame rate, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 53. Low is the better option for a smoother experience at 79 FPS average, but the visual fidelity loss is noticeable. High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 36 FPS are both below the 60 FPS target, making them poor choices for this resolution. For 4K, the data supports Medium as the best compromise, with Low as the fallback.

The measured rows show that the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of stability and speed. At every resolution, Medium has the only reported minimum and maximum FPS values, which indicates it is the most thoroughly tested and stable setting. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 127, at 1440p it is 88, and at 4K it is 53. These minimums are all within 15% of the average, showing good frame pacing. Players who value smoothness over absolute visual quality should default to Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the top 44% of all pairings tested on this benchmark database. The rank is a measure of overall performance in this game, combining the CPU and GPU results. Given that the CPU is a high-end part (80th percentile vs all CPUs) and the GPU is a mid-range part (58th percentile vs all GPUs), the combo rank reflects the GPU being the limiting factor.

The rank of 1307 means there are 1306 combos that perform better in Greedfall, and 1631 that perform worse. This is a solid result, but it is not exceptional. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU can flex its muscles. At 4K, the rank would likely be lower, as the GPU struggles to keep up. The 5800X3D is a capable processor, but pairing it with a stronger GPU would yield a higher rank in this title.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU’s performance is strong. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317 and single-core score of 1452 are respectable. The GPU, however, is the weak link. Its Passmark G3D score of 20974 is decent, but its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 shows it is not a top-tier card for modern titles. The combo rank in Greedfall is a direct reflection of this asymmetry: the CPU has more headroom than the GPU can use at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Greedfall, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. The memory runs at 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. These specifications are sufficient for Greedfall, but the data shows they are not enough for 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operations pipelines are the hardware that processes the game’s visuals. The FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS is a measure of raw compute power. The measured FPS at various settings shows that the GPU is fully utilized at 4K, as the frame rate drops dramatically compared to 1440p. The card’s 40 ray tracing cores are present, but Greedfall is not a ray tracing-heavy title, so they have minimal impact on the results.

The 16 GB VRAM is a notable feature. It is more than enough for Greedfall at any setting, as the game was released in 2019 and does not have extreme memory demands. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The GPU’s TDP is 200 W, and it requires a 550 W power supply, but these are not factors in the measured performance. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the FPS scales inversely with resolution in a linear fashion.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings is playable. Low settings produce an average of 191 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 150 FPS, with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172. High settings average 136 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 87 FPS. This shows that the GPU can handle 1080p with ease, and even Ultra is above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still strong. Low settings average 132 FPS. Medium settings average 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 120. High settings average 94 FPS. Ultra settings average 60 FPS exactly. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as High settings provide a smooth experience without compromising too much on visuals.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings average 79 FPS. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 71. High settings average 56 FPS. Ultra settings average 36 FPS. This is the only resolution where the average FPS falls below 60 for the High and Ultra presets. Medium is the only preset that remains playable, and even then, the minimum FPS of 53 is close to the edge.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern. The difference between Low and Medium is roughly 25% at every resolution. The difference between Medium and High is another 10-15%. The jump from High to Ultra is the largest, costing about 35-40% of the frame rate. This suggests that Ultra settings include effects that are disproportionately expensive for the RX 7700. The reported minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset provide the most complete picture of stability, with the 1080p result showing a range of 127 to 172 FPS, which is a tight band indicating consistent performance.