Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing in Greedfall produces a performance profile that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining viable but demanding more careful settings selection. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes them against the hardware's benchmark standings, and provides a clear picture of what to expect from this configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, operating on the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and it features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. In the context of Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, this processor's core configuration and high cache capacity are well-suited to handle the game's logic, AI, and draw calls.

Benchmark results for the CPU show a strong multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 14317 in multi-core and 1452 in single-core. The 3DMark results further illustrate its threading scaling, with a score of 7299 for 16 threads and 7285 for max threads, indicating efficient utilization of its 16 threads. Single-thread performance, as measured by 3DMark, is 884, which is crucial for games that rely on a few primary threads for simulation and physics.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is apparent in the high frame rates achieved at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 265 FPS average, a figure that would be difficult to achieve with a less capable processor. The 5800X3D's performance percentile of 80 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896, places it in a strong position. Its nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core i9-10900K (deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (deltaPct 0), show that its overall compute performance is comparable to other high-end chips, but its gaming-specific strengths, like the large L3 cache, contribute to its ability to feed the RTX 5070 effectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary graphics solution here, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz. This memory configuration is a key factor in how the card handles higher resolutions and texture-heavy scenes.

In Greedfall, the GPU's performance is the limiting factor at 4K resolution. The benchmark scores for the GPU, like its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and a Passmark G3D score of 29137, indicate its raw compute power. Its percentile rank of 82 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377, places it in the upper tier of graphics cards. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (deltaPct 0.8), which are professional-grade cards, but the RTX 5070's gaming-specific features and drivers are what drive its performance in this title.

The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 50 FPS, highlighting the demands of the game's highest preset on the GPU. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for Greedfall's requirements, as the game's release date suggests it was not designed to be a VRAM-heavy title by modern standards. The GPU's role is most pronounced at 4K, where it is clearly the bottleneck, while at 1080p, its power allows the CPU to become a more significant contributor to overall performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across different settings and resolutions. The goal is to find a balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, typically targeting 60 FPS or higher.

At 4K resolution, the data shows that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 50 FPS. The High preset improves this to 78 FPS, while Medium offers 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS. The Low preset reaches 110 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium and Low while maintaining an average well above 60 FPS. If a higher frame rate is desired, the Medium preset is a suitable fallback, as its minimum FPS of 73 ensures consistent performance above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the system has more headroom. The High preset averages 131 FPS, and Medium averages 144 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 84 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant performance cost. The High or Medium presets are excellent choices here, delivering high refresh rate experiences. The Low preset at 184 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual compromise is not worth the extra frames.

At 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is exceptionally fast. The High preset averages 189 FPS, and Medium averages 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages a respectable 121 FPS. For competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with its 208 FPS average and strong minimum frame rate. The High preset is also viable for those prioritizing visual quality, as it remains well above 144 FPS. The Low preset's 265 FPS average is only relevant for users with displays capable of extremely high refresh rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 788 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the top 21% of all configurations in the database for this specific game.

This ranking is a strong indicator of the system's overall capability. While it is not at the absolute top tier, it is positioned well above the median performance level. The rank of 788 suggests that this hardware combination is well-balanced for Greedfall, with neither the CPU nor the GPU being a severe bottleneck at most settings. The high frame rates measured at 1080p and 1440p, which are above 120 FPS on High and Medium presets, are a signal of the synergy between the 5800X3D's strong gaming performance and the RTX 5070's graphical horsepower. The ranking reflects that this is a high-performing setup capable of delivering an excellent experience in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K resolution smoothly?

A: Yes, at 4K with the High preset, the system achieves an average of 78 FPS. The Medium preset also works well, with an average of 86 FPS and a minimum of 73 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only option that falls below 60 FPS, averaging 50 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium and High presets are both excellent. Medium averages 144 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS, and High averages 131 FPS. Both provide a high-refresh-rate experience that is smooth and responsive.

Q: How many frames can I expect at 1080p with this setup?

A: The system is very powerful at 1080p. With the Medium preset, it averages 208 FPS. The High preset averages 189 FPS, and even the Ultra preset manages 121 FPS. The Low preset reaches up to 265 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions like 4K, where performance scales significantly with settings changes. At 1080p, the frame rates are consistently high, suggesting the CPU is keeping up well with the GPU's output.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: In the benchmark database, the RTX 5070's average score is 40377. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, has a deltaPct of 0.1, indicating near-identical average scores. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate experienced on the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows a minimum FPS of 123 at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This ensures that the frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates measured for each resolution and settings combination.

4K (3840x2160)

• High: Average FPS 78.
• Low: Average FPS 110.
• Medium: Average FPS 86, with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 99.
• Ultra: Average FPS 50.

1440p (2560x1440)

• High: Average FPS 131.
• Low: Average FPS 184.
• Medium: Average FPS 144, with a minimum of 123 and a maximum of 166.
• Ultra: Average FPS 84.

1080p (1920x1080)

• High: Average FPS 189.
• Low: Average FPS 265.
• Medium: Average FPS 208, with a minimum of 177 and a maximum of 240.
• Ultra: Average FPS 121.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear trend as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At the Medium preset, the average frame rate drops from 208 FPS at 1080p to 144 FPS at 1440p, and then to 86 FPS at 4K. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 31% from 1080p to 1440p, and a 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution increases. The number of pixels to render grows significantly from 1080p (2.07 million pixels) to 4K (8.29 million pixels), placing a much heavier load on the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these loads, but the sheer computational demand of 4K causes the frame rate to nearly halve compared to 1440p.

Conversely, the relatively small drop in frame rate from 1080p to 1440p, at 31%, shows that the CPU is still able to provide enough data to keep the GPU well-utilized. The 5800X3D's strong single-thread performance ensures that the game's logic and draw calls are processed quickly. The CPU's role becomes less critical at 4K, where the GPU's rendering workload dominates the frame time. The performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K, a difference of 60 FPS, further confirms that the GPU's raw processing power is the primary determinant of performance at that resolution.