Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data clearly indicating a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board show a predictable scaling pattern that highlights the balance between the 8-core processor and the 12 GB graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, a classic indicator of GPU limitation. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 130.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 88.4 FPS, a decline of approximately 32%. The jump to 4K is even more punishing, with the average FPS falling to 52.1, which is just 40% of the 1080p figure.

This scaling pattern tells a clear story about the system's bottleneck. At 1080p, the processor has enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the graphics card is already working near its limits. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset yields only 35.3 FPS, less than half of the 1080p High result, underscores that the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary constraint in this pairing. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 16 threads and 4.80 GHz boost clock, is not the limiting factor here; the data shows the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's rendering throughput.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution also confirms this. At 1440p, the difference between Low (127.8 FPS) and High (88.4 FPS) is 39.4 FPS, while at 4K the same settings gap is 25.7 FPS. This compression of the delta at higher resolutions is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance, where the graphics card's pixel fill rate becomes the wall. The 4K Low preset still only manages 77.8 FPS, which is 59% of the 1080p Low result of 185.1 FPS, further proving that the GPU's raw compute is the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) part with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on a 7 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz provide substantial single-threaded performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3359. In Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and AI, this single-core strength is crucial.

The processor's multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794 and a passmark_multithread score of 27988. However, the game's results suggest this headroom is not fully utilized. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 185.1 FPS, which is likely near the engine's frame rate ceiling or the CPU's limit for that scene. Yet, the 5800XT’s average benchmark score of 29774 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores within 0.1% of it. This indicates the CPU has ample power to push well beyond the measured frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

The 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support also contribute to consistent frame pacing. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested; the drop from 185.1 FPS at 1080p Low to 77.8 FPS at 4K Low is far too large to be attributed to the processor. Instead, the Ryzen 7 5800XT provides a stable platform, ensuring that the GPU can deliver its maximum output.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and Navi 22 chip, is the dominant factor in this benchmark. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2581 MHz and game clock of 2424 MHz are high for its class, contributing to its FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS. The card's passmark_g3d score of 19786 places it in the 77th percentile of all GPUs.

The benchmark results show the GPU's ceiling clearly. At 1080p High, the 130.5 FPS is a strong result, but the card has more to give. The 1440p High result of 88.4 FPS is a more realistic assessment of its sustained gaming performance in this title. The 4K High result of 52.1 FPS is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, has an average score that is 0.7% higher, indicating the 6700 XT is performing near its expected level.

The 12 GB of VRAM is a significant asset for Greedfall, a game that can be memory-intensive at higher settings. The data does not show any performance anomalies that would indicate VRAM overflow, such as sudden frame rate collapses. The scaling from Medium to High at each resolution is consistent, suggesting the GPU has sufficient memory and bandwidth for the textures and assets. At 4K Ultra, the 35.3 FPS result is a clear sign that the GPU's compute units are overwhelmed, not that it is running out of memory.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate is achieved with the High preset at 1440p. This configuration yields 88.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay in an action RPG. The High preset at 1080p is also excellent, delivering 130.5 FPS for high refresh rate monitors.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p provides 185.1 FPS, but the visual sacrifices are likely too steep for a game like Greedfall, which relies on atmospheric environments. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 144.3 FPS, which is a strong middle ground, sacrificing some visual fidelity for a 10.6% performance gain over High.

At 4K, the data suggests that High settings (52.1 FPS) are the maximum playable option. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 35.3 FPS, which is likely too inconsistent for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 4K (60.9 FPS) is a viable alternative if the player can accept lower texture and shadow quality. The data does not support the Ultra preset at any resolution for a consistently smooth experience, as even at 1440p it only reaches 55.8 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 922nd out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 54th percentile of all system pairings, indicating a mid-to-upper tier performance level. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and position in the market; it is a capable card, but not a top-tier performer in 2024.

This rank is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU is in the 86th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 77th percentile. The combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU, which is the bottleneck in this pairing. The data shows that the 5800XT has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card, but the 6700 XT limits the overall system potential.

Comparatively, the GPU's nearest rivals show it is performing within its expected band. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 0.7% higher on average, while the NVIDIA RTX A5000 scores 1.3% higher. This suggests the 6700 XT is a solid, mid-range performer. The combo's rank of 922nd out of 1705 indicates that there are many faster systems, but also many slower ones. For a 1440p gaming setup, this pairing offers a reliable experience, as evidenced by the 88.4 FPS at High settings, but it is not a high-end configuration by any means. The 4K Ultra result of 35.3 FPS confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, not for pushing maximum fidelity at 4K.