Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both CPU and GPU capabilities. The measured configuration pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, a combination that ranks 13th out of 1705 tested combos in this game. The data shows a system capable of very high frame rates, but the performance characteristics vary significantly across resolutions and settings, revealing distinct bottlenecks.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using a 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. A defining characteristic is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is critical for gaming performance. Its benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26574. In synthetic tests, it achieves a multi-core score of 10106 in Cinebench R20 and 24063 in Cinebench R23, while single-core results are 1426 and 3397 respectively.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the CPU is exceptionally well-matched. The data shows it is within 0.1% of the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K, and only 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600. The performance delta against the Intel Core i9-12900HK is slightly larger at -0.4%. This clustering of scores suggests that in Greedfall, the 5800X3D is not a limiting factor when paired with a flagship GPU; it provides a consistent, high-performance baseline.

The relationship between these specs and Greedfall's results is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes increasingly important. The 5800X3D's high single-thread performance (3397 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and massive cache help maintain high frame rates, but the data shows that even this processor cannot keep up with the RTX 5090's raw potential at the lowest settings, where the frame rate ceiling appears to be reached.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: Benchmark data shows the processor is nearly identical in average score to its nearest competitors. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i9-12900HK. This indicates a tightly contested performance tier where no single CPU holds a significant advantage.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 26574 and sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested. This places it firmly in the upper echelon of processors, well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84306 and ranks in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. It holds a significant lead over its nearest rivals, being 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 and 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D.

Q: What is the best performance the combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 359.4 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute peak of the system's capabilities in this title, constrained by the CPU's frame generation limits.

Q: What is the most demanding setting for this system?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 71.1 FPS, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This configuration demands the most from the GPU, resulting in the largest performance drop observed in the data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions, transitioning to a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p. At 4K (3840x2160), the average frame rates across settings range from 71.1 FPS (Ultra) to 152.6 FPS (Low). Moving down to 1440p (2560x1440), the frame rates jump significantly, with the Low setting reaching 252.5 FPS and High achieving 178 FPS. This improvement of roughly 65% to 90% indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K; reducing resolution relieves the GPU load, allowing for higher output.

The scaling from 1440p to 1080p tells a different story. At 1080p, the Low setting produces 359.4 FPS, a 42% increase over the 1440p result. However, the scaling is not uniform. The High setting at 1080p (257.7 FPS) is only 45% faster than its 1440p counterpart (178 FPS). More tellingly, the gap between the Low and High settings at 1080p is 101.7 FPS, whereas at 1440p it is 74.5 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls is becoming the bottleneck, limiting how much the GPU can be utilized.

The data indicates a typical performance curve: the RTX 5090 is powerful enough to be the main driver of performance at 4K, but the Ryzen 7 5800X3D begins to cap the frame rate as resolution drops to 1080p. The 359.4 FPS Low result is likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation capacity in Greedfall. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is more pronounced than from 1440p to 1080p, confirming that the GPU's headroom is being progressively exhausted as resolution decreases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across twelve configurations. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 359.4 FPS, Medium produces 286.3 FPS, High produces 257.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 167.5 FPS. This represents a massive 191.9 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings, indicating that the GPU is still capable of significant scaling at this resolution, though the CPU limits the absolute maximum.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but drops accordingly. The Low setting yields 252.5 FPS, Medium yields 201.6 FPS, High yields 178 FPS, and Ultra yields 115 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, with the Low setting losing 106.9 FPS. This highlights the GPU's workload increasing with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but the frame rates are the lowest of the set. The Low setting achieves 152.6 FPS, Medium achieves 121.1 FPS, High achieves 106.2 FPS, and Ultra achieves 71.1 FPS. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is less severe than from 1080p to 1440p for the Low setting (99.9 FPS drop), which suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor. The Ultra setting at 4K, at 71.1 FPS, is the only configuration that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, showing the extreme demand of maximum settings at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the relative performance of settings is consistent: Low is fastest, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. The absolute frame rate at 1080p Low (359.4 FPS) is more than double the frame rate at 4K Ultra (71.1 FPS). The data shows a system that is extremely capable at 1440p and 1080p, and still very strong at 4K, with the Ultra preset being the only setting that challenges it.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the primary driver of performance in this benchmark. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, and it has a boost clock of 2407 MHz. Its raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. The GPU's benchmark scores are equally impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 380114.

The RTX 5090's role in Greedfall is clear from the resolution scaling. At 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck, and its performance scales predictably with settings. The difference between Low (152.6 FPS) and Ultra (71.1 FPS) at 4K is 81.5 FPS, a direct result of the increased shading, texture, and post-processing loads. The GPU's large memory pool and bandwidth ensure that it is not constrained by memory capacity, even at 4K Ultra.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 5090 are not particularly close. The data shows it is 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 in average score, and 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D. The NVIDIA CMP 40HX is 1.6% behind. This indicates that the RTX 5090 is at the top of the GPU hierarchy, and its performance in Greedfall is largely limited by the game's engine and the CPU's ability to feed it. The GPU's 94th percentile ranking and its dominance over the next closest cards confirm that it is not the limiting factor in most configurations tested.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data allows for clear recommendations based on the desired experience. For maximum frame rates at 1080p, the Low preset is the only choice, delivering 359.4 FPS, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The High preset at 1080p is a more balanced option, providing 257.7 FPS, which is still exceptionally high and likely exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset offers an excellent balance, achieving 178 FPS. This is a strong result that takes advantage of the GPU's power while maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset at 201.6 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate over image quality. The Ultra preset at 115 FPS is playable but represents a significant drop in performance for marginal visual gains.

At 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, producing 106.2 FPS. This is a smooth, highly playable experience for a demanding resolution. The Ultra preset, at 71.1 FPS, is the only configuration that falls below the 100 FPS mark and is best avoided if a high refresh rate is desired. The Medium preset at 121.1 FPS is a solid alternative for users who want to stay above 120 FPS.

The data suggests that the "High" preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions. It consistently provides a significant performance advantage over Ultra while delivering noticeably better visuals than Medium. The 1440p High result of 178 FPS represents the best overall balance of performance and quality, as it is both visually rich and well above the 144 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. For 4K, High is the only setting that maintains a triple-digit frame rate, making it the clear recommendation. Users with 1080p displays can freely use High or even Ultra (167.5 FPS) without concern.