Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, is not a particularly demanding title by modern standards. The benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination reflect this, showing a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but capable of delivering exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p. The data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern that provides useful insights for optimizing the game's settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly demonstrates where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 248 FPS. Moving to 1440p on the same Low preset, the average drops to 172 FPS, a 30.6% decrease. Jumping to 4K Low yields 103 FPS, which is a further 40.1% drop from 1440p. This pattern is consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

The relationship between resolution and frame rate is not linear due to the nature of pixel count scaling. From 1080p to 1440p, the number of pixels increases by 78%, yet the frame rate only drops by 30.6% at Low settings. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is keeping up well, and the GPU has headroom. However, from 1440p to 4K, the pixel count jumps by 125%, and the frame rate drops by 40.1%, showing the GPU is now working much harder.

Looking at the High preset, the frame rate scales from 177 FPS at 1080p, to 123 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 73 FPS at 4K. The 4K performance represents a 58.8% reduction compared to 1080p. This substantial drop indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4070 is being fully utilized. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, is not the limiting factor here; the data points to the GPU being the sole constraint at 4K.

The fact that frame rates remain high even at 4K Low (103 FPS) confirms that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a powerful enough processor to feed the GPU in this game. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is almost entirely a GPU-bound scenario. This is a classic example of how resolution scaling can be used to identify the performance ceiling of a system. The data suggests that for this specific game, the combination of this CPU and GPU is well-balanced, with the GPU becoming the bottleneck at 4K and the CPU having ample headroom at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The performance of this specific combo is solid when compared to other tested configurations. The combo ranks 912th out of 3703 total combinations, placing it in the top 25.4% of all tested setups. This is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The percentile rank for the CPU is 80, and for the GPU it is 81, indicating that both components are performing at a level above the majority of their peers.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 27896, which puts it in a tight race with its nearest rivals. It is practically neck-and-neck with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which has an average score of 27887 and a deltaPct of 0. It is also nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27872 with a deltaPct of 0.1. The data shows the 5800X3D is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF, which has a score of 27799 and a deltaPct of 0.3. This indicates the 5800X3D's performance is very competitive with these older and newer options.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 places it just above the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628 with a deltaPct of 0.1. It is also ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 with a deltaPct of 0.4. The data shows it is slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38135 with a deltaPct of -1.3. This paints a picture of a GPU that is consistently positioned just above older high-end cards and mobile variants of newer ones.

In the context of Greedfall, this ranking suggests that the system is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience. The 912th rank out of 3703 means that a significant number of tested combos perform worse. The data indicates that this pairing is a dependable choice for this game, providing performance that is positioned well above the median of all tested systems, even if it is not at the absolute top tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a key component in these results, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured performance. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the textures and data required by Greedfall, even at 4K resolution, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at that resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. With a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the card is running at high frequencies. This is reflected in its strong benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 154858. The high boost clock helps ensure that the card can maintain high throughput in gaming workloads.

The GPU's raw compute power is substantial. It has 5888 shading units and a FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS. This raw power is what allows the card to handle the pixel shading workload at higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s also contribute to its ability to maintain high frame rates. These figures help explain why the card is able to deliver 73 FPS at 4K High settings.

The data shows that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck at 4K. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 47, a significant reduction from the 73 FPS seen at High. This substantial drop is a direct result of the increased shading and texture work required by the Ultra preset. The GPU is working at its limit, and the performance scales directly with the demands of the settings. The 12 GB of VRAM appears to be adequate, as there are no signs of a memory capacity bottleneck in the data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for this game depend heavily on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. The data provides clear guidance on which presets to use. For a 60 Hz display, the High preset is the best option at 4K, delivering 73 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, as it only averages 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

For 1440p, the High preset is an excellent choice, delivering an average of 123 FPS. This makes it perfect for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset also performs well at 135 FPS, but the jump to High is worth it for the visual improvements, given the ample performance headroom. The Ultra preset, at 78 FPS, is also viable if visual fidelity is the top priority, but it comes at a significant performance cost.

At 1080p, the system is so powerful that all settings are playable. The Low preset hits 248 FPS, Medium hits 195 FPS, and High hits 177 FPS. Even the Ultra preset achieves a playable 113 FPS. For competitive play or use with a very high refresh rate monitor, the Low or Medium presets are ideal. For the best visual experience, High is the sweet spot, as it offers a significant improvement over Medium while still maintaining an average far above 144 FPS.

The data suggests that the High preset is the most balanced for this game. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while avoiding the significant performance hit of Ultra. At 4K, it is the only preset that can consistently hit the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p users who have a lower refresh rate monitor and want the absolute best image quality, as the 113 FPS average is still smooth. The Medium preset offers a good fallback for 4K users who want a higher frame rate, with 81 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. The specific numbers are as follows:

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. The Low preset averages 248 FPS. The Medium preset averages 195 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. The High preset averages 177 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 113 FPS. These results show that the system is never CPU-limited at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 172 FPS. The Medium preset averages 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. The High preset averages 123 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 78 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where the Ultra preset takes a significant performance hit.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The Low preset averages 103 FPS. The Medium preset averages 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. The High preset averages 73 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 47 FPS. The frame rate differences between presets are more pronounced at this resolution, highlighting the GPU's workload.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between Medium and High is relatively small, while the gap between High and Ultra is large. For example, at 1440p, the difference between Medium (135 FPS) and High (123 FPS) is 9%, but the difference between High (123 FPS) and Ultra (78 FPS) is 37%. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly taxing on the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the system averages 123 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. While 4K is playable at 73 FPS on High, 1440p offers a much higher frame rate without a significant visual compromise for most users.

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

A: Yes, it can. The benchmark results show an average of 73 FPS at 4K with the High preset. This is above the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience. However, the Ultra preset is not recommended at 4K, as it only averages 47 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance?

A: The performance cost of Ultra is significant. At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 177 FPS on High to 113 FPS on Ultra, a 36% decrease. At 1440p, it drops from 123 FPS to 78 FPS, a 37% decrease. This indicates that the Ultra preset is very demanding on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are very high, suggesting the CPU can keep up. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, which is a clear sign of GPU limitation.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 69 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still a playable frame rate. All other recorded minimums are higher, such as 115 FPS at 1440p Medium and 166 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The average benchmark score for the RTX 4070 is 37648, while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135. This gives the RTX 4080 Mobile a deltaPct of -1.3, meaning it is slightly faster. However, the difference is small and unlikely to be noticeable in real-world gaming performance.