Greedfall

# Greedfall — AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a highly playable Greedfall experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear GPU-bound scenario at 4K and a shift toward CPU influence at 1080p. The combo ranks 912th out of 3,703 tested configurations, placing it in the top quartile of systems for this title. The measured frame rates reveal that this pairing is capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 1440p in most settings, while 4K Ultra demands careful settings management to stay above 60 FPS. The RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of VRAM and 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth prove more than sufficient for Greedfall's demands, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads handle the game's CPU load without becoming a bottleneck at standard resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K follows a steep curve that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 177 FPS at 1080p to 123 FPS at 1440p, then to 73 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 40.7% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the RX 9070 XT's rendering throughput is the decisive factor at 4K, with the CPU's influence diminishing as pixel count rises.

The Low settings preset shows even more dramatic scaling, with 248 FPS at 1080p dropping to 172 FPS at 1440p and 103 FPS at 4K. The 58.5% overall reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings suggests that even when the GPU workload is minimized, the resolution-dependent pixel fill rate remains the dominant constraint. This is consistent with the RX 9070 XT's 380.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 760.3 GTexel/s texture rate, which are substantial but still finite resources that scale inversely with resolution.

At Medium settings, the frame rates of 195 FPS (1080p), 135 FPS (1440p), and 81 FPS (4K) show a nearly linear scaling with pixel count. The 1080p-to-4K ratio of 2.41x matches closely with the 4x pixel count increase, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated at all three resolutions under this preset. The Ultra preset shows the steepest decline, with 113 FPS at 1080p falling to 78 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result, at 47 FPS, falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, suggesting that this setting combination is only suitable for players prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 3.80 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost clocks provide sufficient single-thread performance to keep up with the RX 9070 XT at 1080p, where the CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 959 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3359 demonstrate strong per-core capability. At 4K, the CPU headroom is substantial, as the GPU becomes the unequivocal bottleneck across all settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports High settings as the optimal balance for most users, delivering 177 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. These numbers exceed the 60 FPS target at every resolution while maintaining visual quality that scales appropriately with the game's 2019-era rendering demands. The High preset's 4K performance of 73 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays without requiring any compromises.

For players targeting the highest visual fidelity, the Ultra preset delivers 113 FPS at 1080p and 78 FPS at 1440p, both of which remain highly playable. However, the 4K Ultra result of 47 FPS falls below the 60 FPS standard, making this combination suitable only for those who prioritize image quality over smooth motion or who are willing to accept sub-60 FPS gameplay. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 26 FPS (from 73 to 47), a 35.6% reduction that may not justify the visual gains for most users.

The Medium preset offers a compelling alternative for 4K users who want higher frame rates, producing 81 FPS at 4K with minimum frame times of 69 FPS. The 11% improvement over High at 4K (81 vs 73 FPS) comes with a modest visual quality reduction. The Low preset, while delivering 103 FPS at 4K and 248 FPS at 1080p, sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the performance gains, particularly given that High already exceeds 60 FPS at 4K.

The data suggests that players with 1440p monitors can comfortably use Ultra settings at 78 FPS, while 1080p users have the luxury of choosing between Ultra at 113 FPS or High at 177 FPS depending on their refresh rate and visual preferences. For 4K users, the recommendation is clear: High settings provide the best experience per the measured rows, offering a 55% improvement over Ultra while maintaining a 73 FPS average.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than adequate for Greedfall's texture and geometry demands at all tested settings. The GPU's memory configuration never becomes a limiting factor in the measured data, with even the 4K Ultra preset showing consistent frame delivery despite the game's open-world environments. The 16 GB capacity also provides substantial headroom for future titles or modded content, though this benchmark focuses solely on stock Greedfall performance.

The clock behavior of the RX 9070 XT, with a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz, is reflected in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. The GPU's 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs deliver the raw throughput needed to maintain 73 FPS at 4K High, while the 64 RT cores, though not directly exercised by Greedfall's non-ray-traced rendering, contribute to the GPU's overall architectural efficiency. The 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides the compute headroom that keeps even the most demanding 4K scenes within playable ranges.

The GPU's benchmark results show a passmark_g3d score of 26,795 and a passmark_gpu_compute score of 15,864, with a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 7,260. These scores, combined with the GPU's 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs, indicate that the RX 9070 XT is a mid-to-upper-tier performer that excels in this title's specific workload profile. The Geekbench scores of 17,428 (OpenCL) and 65,879 (Vulkan) further corroborate the GPU's strong compute and graphics capabilities.

The GPU's 304 W TDP and dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors suggest that the card is designed for high sustained performance, which aligns with the measured frame rates that show no signs of thermal throttling or clock instability across the benchmark runs. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures that the CPU-GPU data transfer path does not bottleneck the frame delivery, particularly at 1080p where the CPU's role becomes more prominent.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at High settings the system achieves 73 FPS at 4K, and Medium settings deliver 81 FPS with a 69 FPS minimum. However, Ultra settings at 4K produce only 47 FPS, so the Ultra preset does not meet the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Ultra settings at 1440p deliver 78 FPS, which is ideal for 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitors. For higher refresh rate displays, High settings at 123 FPS provide a better experience, and Medium settings reach 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does Greedfall need at 4K Ultra?

A: The RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is never fully utilized in the measured data, even at 4K Ultra. The 644.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory throughput does not become a bottleneck at any tested resolution or settings combination.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU remains the primary constraint, but the CPU's influence grows. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's single-thread score of 959 in 3dmark and 3,359 in cinebench_r23 single-core keep pace with the GPU's 248 FPS Low preset output, but the scaling from Low to Ultra (248 to 113 FPS) shows the GPU's workload still dominates.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data shows 135 FPS average at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

Q: How does this combo compare to the best performing systems in Greedfall?

A: This configuration ranks 912th out of 3,703 tested combos, placing it in the top 25% of all systems tested for this game. The frame rates achieved are competitive with high-end configurations, particularly at 1440p and 1080p resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, provide ample computational resources for Greedfall's CPU workload. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core ensure that game data accesses remain fast, while the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on the dual-channel DDR4 interface adequately feeds the CPU's processing needs. The CPU's 105 W TDP and 7 nm TSMC process node contribute to efficient sustained performance during extended gaming sessions.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 7 5800XT show strong multi-threaded performance, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23,794 and a passmark_multithread score of 28,053. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7,683 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 7,680 indicate consistent scaling across all 16 threads, which is relevant for games that utilize multiple cores for background tasks, AI, and physics. The passmark_physics score of 1,355 further confirms the CPU's capability in physics-heavy scenarios, though Greedfall's gameplay is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The CPU's single-thread performance is equally important for Greedfall's frame pacing. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 959 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3,359 demonstrate that the 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers the per-core throughput necessary to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p. The passmark_single_thread score of 3,535 corroborates this, showing that the Zen 3 architecture's IPC (instructions per clock) advantage is present even at this 5000-series implementation.

The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,879, places it in close competition with mobile processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (deltaPct -0.3), while slightly outperforming the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (deltaPct 0.6). In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the 248 FPS result shows that the processor can feed the GPU with enough frames to saturate even high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes, and the data indicates that the RX 9070 XT becomes the sole determinant of frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 248 FPS, Medium settings yield 195 FPS with a 166 FPS minimum and 224 FPS maximum, High settings reach 177 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 113 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that at 1080p, the RX 9070 XT is capable of driving even the highest refresh rate monitors, with the Ultra preset still exceeding 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction from the increased pixel count. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium settings deliver 135 FPS with a 115 FPS minimum and 155 FPS maximum, High settings reach 123 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 78 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this resolution is the sweet spot for the combination, with every settings preset exceeding 60 FPS and the High preset providing a comfortable 123 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates reflect the GPU's rendering limits. Low settings average 103 FPS, Medium settings reach 81 FPS with a 69 FPS minimum and 93 FPS maximum, High settings deliver 73 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 47 FPS. The 4K data shows that High is the highest preset that maintains a 60+ FPS average, while Medium provides a more comfortable margin with its 69 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset's 47 FPS average is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it the sole setting where the system struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K.

The complete measured data set shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p and 1440p, all settings presets are playable, with the Ultra preset at 1440p (78 FPS) being the lowest result above 60 FPS. At 4K, the system requires settings management to maintain 60+ FPS, with High (73 FPS) and Medium (81 FPS) both achieving this target while Ultra does not. The minimum FPS values provided for Medium settings at each resolution (166 at 1080p, 115 at 1440p, 69 at 4K) indicate stable frame delivery without significant dips, suggesting that the combination of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RX 9070 XT provides consistent performance throughout gameplay rather than sporadic frame rate spikes and drops.