Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released on September 9, 2019, presents a demanding environment for the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT processor and the AMD Radeon RX 570 graphics card. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing, ranked 3548 out of 3703 tested combos in this game, produces a playable experience only under specific configurations, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck across most settings and resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using a 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its benchmark scores: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. The CPU's passmark multithread score of 28053 and single-thread score of 3535 further underscore its balanced performance profile.

For a game like Greedfall, which relies on both physics and AI calculations, the 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to handle the game's logic. The CPU's percentile ranking of 81 among all tested CPUs confirms its strong standing. However, the measured FPS data shows that this processing power is largely underutilized in this specific pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 73, which still falls short of what the CPU alone could theoretically support. The bottleneck is clearly not the processor.

The nearest rivals to the 5800XT in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (29955, deltaPct -0.3). These comparisons show that the 5800XT's computing power is on par with modern laptop chips, yet the in-game results are constrained by the graphics subsystem. In essence, the CPU is ready to feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them, meaning that any performance tuning for this combo must focus on reducing the GPU's workload rather than improving CPU throughput.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the display resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 73 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for any configuration in this dataset. This is the only setting that approaches the smooth 60+ FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for competitive or fast-paced play. The Medium preset at 1080p provides 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 49 and maximum of 66, which is playable but not consistently fluid. High at 1080p drops to 52 FPS average, while Ultra falls significantly to 33 FPS, indicating a steep performance cliff beyond Medium.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 51 FPS average, which is borderline playable but noticeably less smooth than the 1080p Low experience. Medium at 1440p averages 40 FPS (min 34, max 46), which is acceptable for a slower-paced RPG but may feel sluggish during combat. High at 1440p drops to 36 FPS, and Ultra is largely unplayable at 23 FPS average. For 3840x2160, all presets are below playable thresholds: Low averages 30 FPS, Medium 24 FPS (min 20, max 27), High 22 FPS, and Ultra a mere 14 FPS.

The data suggests that the best experience is achieved by prioritizing resolution over graphical fidelity. For users with a 1080p display, the Low preset is the only option that guarantees a consistently smooth frame rate. If visual quality is paramount, Medium at 1080p offers a compromise with its 57 FPS average, but users should expect occasional dips below 50 FPS. At higher resolutions, the Low preset remains the most viable, but the experience degrades significantly, indicating that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Greedfall?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 73. This is the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 51 FPS, while at 3840x2160, even Low only reaches 30 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform compared to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 33 FPS, which is less than half of the Low preset's 73 FPS. This represents a performance drop of over 54% when moving from Low to Ultra, making Ultra impractical for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU has a high benchmark score (Cinebench R23 multicore of 23794) and an 81st percentile ranking, yet FPS drops sharply with increased resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for higher workloads.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the measured minimum FPS is 34 and the maximum is 46, with an average of 40 FPS. This range suggests variable performance that could cause noticeable stuttering in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 3548 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is not well-suited for this game's requirements at higher settings.

Q: Does the CPU's 16 threads provide any advantage in this game?

A: While the CPU has 16 threads, the FPS data does not show a corresponding benefit. The frame rates are consistently low at higher settings regardless of the CPU's capability, confirming that the game's performance is not limited by thread count or CPU speed in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 570 achieves a rank of 3548 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 4.2% of all tested configurations, which is a poor result for a system with a modern 8-core processor. The ranking suggests that the GPU significantly drags down the overall performance potential of the CPU.

To contextualize this rank, the CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score — such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (deltaPct -0.3) — would likely perform similarly if paired with the same RX 570 GPU, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The low rank is not a reflection of the CPU's processing power, but rather the GPU's inability to translate that power into frame rates. The GPU's percentile ranking of 74 among all GPUs might seem respectable, but its actual performance in this game falls short of what is needed for a smooth experience.

The data underscores that this combo is not optimized for Greedfall. Users seeking a better experience would need to either lower their expectations to 1080p Low or consider a different GPU. The 3548th rank out of 3703 is a stark indicator that this pairing is near the bottom of the performance spectrum for this title, making it suitable only for users who prioritize 1080p gaming with minimal graphical demands.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is based on the Polaris 20 chip using the GCN 4.0 architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It comes with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). These specifications result in a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS.

In Greedfall, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM is a critical limitation, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves 30 FPS, while Ultra drops to 14 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is completely overwhelmed by the game's demands at 4K. The 2560x1440 results are only marginally better, with Low averaging 51 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS. The sharp decline from 1080p (73 FPS on Low) to 1440p (51 FPS on Low) represents a 30% drop in performance, which is typical for a GPU with this memory bandwidth and capacity.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a Geekbench Vulkan score of 42752 and an OpenCL score of 32084, but these do not translate to playable frame rates in this title. The nearest rival GPUs include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (deltaPct -0.4) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (deltaPct -0.8), indicating that the RX 570 is positioned near the lower end of the performance spectrum. For Greedfall, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM is likely insufficient for High and Ultra textures at 1080p, causing the significant FPS drops observed in the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 73 FPS, making it the only playable option. Medium averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 and maximum of 66, which is acceptable but not consistently smooth. High drops to 52 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 33 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 40 FPS, highlighting the steep cost of visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 51 FPS, a 22 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 40 FPS (min 34, max 46), which is borderline playable. High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The performance degradation from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, with an average drop of approximately 30%. At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable: Low averages 30 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS (min 20, max 27), High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The 4K resolution essentially quadruples the pixel count from 1080p, and the GPU cannot handle the load.

The data also reveals that the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame times at 1080p (min 49, max 66) and 1440p (min 34, max 46), suggesting that these are the most stable configurations for users who want a balance between quality and performance. However, the absolute FPS numbers remain low, emphasizing that this combo is only viable for 1080p Low gaming.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a dramatic and predictable decline in FPS, which clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At the Low preset, the FPS drops from 73 at 1080p to 51 at 1440p (a 30% decrease) and then to 30 at 4K (another 41% decrease). This pattern is consistent with a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate as the resolution increases.

For the Medium preset, the FPS drops from 57 at 1080p to 40 at 1440p (a 30% drop) and then to 24 at 4K (a 40% drop). The High preset shows a similar trend: 52 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p (31% drop) and then to 22 at 4K (39% drop). The Ultra preset is the most affected, falling from 33 at 1080p to 23 at 1440p (30% drop) and then to 14 at 4K (39% drop). The consistent ~30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~40% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities scale linearly with pixel count, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's work does not increase with resolution. The fact that FPS drops sharply with every resolution increase proves that the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints. The CPU's high benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 23794) are irrelevant at these frame rates, as the GPU cannot deliver frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's processing power. This analysis confirms that any upgrade path for this combo must focus on the GPU, not the CPU, to improve Greedfall performance.