Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 32 MB L3 cache. This CPU sits in the 86th percentile of all tested processors, indicating strong multi-threaded capability. For Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, this processor provides ample computational headroom. The game’s logic, AI, and physics calculations are unlikely to stress the 5800XT, as its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794, demonstrate significant processing power. Single-thread performance, which often dictates game logic responsiveness, is also solid, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359.

The pairing with the AMD Radeon RX 580, however, creates a significant bottleneck. The RX 580 is an older graphics card based on the GCN 4.0 architecture, with a 14 nm process node and 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. Its performance is far more modest, landing in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. In this configuration, the CPU is not the limiting factor; rather, the GPU’s rendering capabilities will dictate the frame rates. The data confirms this, as the FPS numbers are directly tied to the graphics settings and resolution, which are primarily GPU-bound tasks.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Radeon RX 580 ranks 1587 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 7% of all system pairings. This low rank is not due to a weak CPU, but rather the result of the GPU being woefully underpowered for the processor it is paired with. The benchmark results indicate that this is a highly unbalanced pairing, where the CPU’s potential is largely wasted.

To contextualize the GPU’s performance, its nearest rivals in our database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, with a deltaPct of 0, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, which is 0.1% faster. This shows that the RX 580 is performing at a level comparable to graphics cards from a much earlier generation. While the CPU sits in a high percentile, the GPU’s score anchors the entire combo’s ranking. The data suggests that for Greedfall, this pairing will deliver a playable, but far from optimal, experience, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU’s high benchmark scores, like the Passmark multithread score of 27988, are irrelevant to the final FPS when the GPU is the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable trend as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system achieves its highest frame rates, but these numbers fall sharply as you move to 1440p and then to 4K. This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is capable of feeding frames at a rate far exceeding what the GPU can render, so the graphics card is the sole component determining performance.

For instance, at 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 58.2 FPS. Dropping the resolution to 1440p High reduces the average to 39.3 FPS, a significant 18.9 FPS drop. Moving to 4K High yields only 24.6 FPS. This steep decline with each resolution step is not a sign of CPU limitation; rather, it shows the RX 580's raw pixel-pushing power is being exhausted. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s and its FP32 throughput of 6.175 TFLOPS are simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher pixel counts. In contrast, a system bottlenecked by the CPU would show similar FPS across different resolutions, which is not the case here.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is at its most capable. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 79.6 FPS, which is a very playable frame rate for an action RPG. Medium settings yield 61.4 FPS, and High settings drop to 58.2 FPS. Ultra settings, however, cause a significant performance hit, bringing the average down to 39.2 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the RX 580 can handle the game well up to High settings, but Ultra is too demanding.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pressure on the GPU becomes more apparent. The Low preset averages 56.2 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings produce 43.5 FPS, and High settings fall to 39.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, is largely unplayable, with an average of just 28.3 FPS. The performance gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, confirming that the RX 580 is not well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the RX 580 is clearly out of its depth. All settings result in averages below 35 FPS. The Low preset achieves 34.3 FPS, which is the only remotely playable option, but it is still below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer. Medium and High settings dip to 23.5 and 24.6 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset is a slideshow at 13.1 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this pairing, as even the lowest settings cannot provide a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this hardware?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where this combo can consistently deliver playable frame rates. At 1080p, multiple presets achieve over 58 FPS, whereas 1440p and 4K averages are often below 45 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 39.2, which is below the smoothness threshold for an action game. At higher resolutions, the Ultra preset results in averages as low as 13.1 FPS, making it unplayable.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT or the AMD Radeon RX 580 the bottleneck?

A: The data clearly points to the GPU as the bottleneck. The CPU is in the 86th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 53rd. The FPS scales significantly with resolution, which is a characteristic of GPU limitation, not CPU limitation.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: According to our benchmark data, the RX 580 has a deltaPct of 0 compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, and it is 0.1% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950. It is also 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 455.

Q: What is the playable settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 56.2 FPS. The Medium preset at 43.5 FPS is borderline, but High and Ultra presets fall below 40 FPS.

Q: What kind of performance can I expect at 4K?

A: 4K performance is very poor with this combination. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 34.3 on the Low preset. All other presets fail to reach 25 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical.

Settings Recommendations

For the best playable experience with this AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination, the data points to a single clear choice. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, with an average FPS of 58.2. This is above the 50 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a smooth action RPG experience. The Medium preset is also a viable option, providing a slightly higher frame rate of 61.4 FPS, but with a marginal reduction in visual fidelity. For players who prioritize a higher, more stable frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 79.6 FPS, ensuring very fluid gameplay.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the performance cost is too high. At 1080p, it drops the average to 39.2 FPS, and at higher resolutions, it becomes unplayable. Similarly, playing at 2560x1440 should be limited to the Low preset, which yields an average of 56.2 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution is risky, as it falls to 43.5 FPS, which can feel choppy in combat. Gaming at 3840x2160 should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset can only manage an average of 34.3 FPS.

In summary, the optimal configuration is 1920x1080 with the High settings preset. This provides a smooth, visually appealing experience that makes the most of the hardware without pushing the GPU to its breaking point. The data shows that trying to increase resolution or settings beyond this point will result in a significant and noticeable drop in frame rate, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.