Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a robust Greedfall experience across all tested resolutions, with the combo ranking in the 87th percentile (466th of 3703 tested combinations). The data reveals a system that comfortably handles 1080p and 1440p gaming with high refresh rates, while 4K Ultra settings present the only significant challenge. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, component roles, and scaling behavior to provide a complete picture of what this hardware pairing offers for this 2019 Action RPG.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Greedfall among tested systems?

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 466th out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12.6% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What average FPS does this system achieve at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 209 FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame data recorded for this configuration.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 31087 on average benchmark score, sitting 0.4% below the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206) and 1.9% below the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676).

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has an average score of 29868, representing a delta of 0% in the overall benchmark comparison.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 55 FPS, which is technically playable but represents the lowest performance tier in the measured data.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER serves as the primary rendering engine in this pairing, and its specifications directly shape Greedfall's performance envelope. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, this GPU packs 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The boost clock of 2610 MHz, combined with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 672.3 GB/s bandwidth, provides substantial headroom for texture-heavy scenes typical of action RPGs.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales upward. At 1080p Low settings, the system produces 293 FPS average, indicating the CPU is likely the limiting factor at this extreme performance level. However, at 4K Ultra settings, the average drops to 55 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's compute resources — 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 66 RT cores — are being fully utilized by the game's highest visual fidelity demands.

The memory subsystem deserves particular attention. With 16 GB of VRAM, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has ample capacity for Greedfall's textures at any resolution, and the 672.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming doesn't become a bottleneck even during rapid camera movement or area transitions. The GPU's 76th percentile ranking among all GPUs (average benchmark score 31087) confirms its position as a high-end part, though the nearest rival data shows it trailing the NVIDIA TITAN RTX by 1.9% in synthetic tests.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. Starting at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 293 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 203 FPS, a reduction of 90 FPS or approximately 30.7%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 121 FPS, representing another 82 FPS drop (40.4%) from 1440p.

The scaling pattern shifts with higher settings. At High quality, the progression goes from 209 FPS at 1080p, to 145 FPS at 1440p (30.6% drop), to 87 FPS at 4K (40.0% drop from 1440p). This consistent ~30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and ~40% reduction from 1440p to 4K across both Low and High settings suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU maintaining adequate frame delivery even at lower resolutions.

The Ultra preset tells a more dramatic story. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 134 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 93 FPS (30.6% reduction); and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 55 FPS (40.9% reduction from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS represents the only sub-60 FPS average in the entire dataset, highlighting that this is the boundary where the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's capabilities are stretched to their limit. The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate a well-balanced system where neither component creates a disproportionate bottleneck at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 466 out of 3703 tested combinations places it in the top 12.6% of all systems tested for Greedfall. This position reflects the strength of both components: the Ryzen 7 5800XT ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in the 76th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of two above-average components produces a system that excels in this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this rank. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (average score 29868) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.3% delta) are essentially performance peers, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, +0.6% delta) is marginally behind. This suggests that the 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 4.80 GHz, deliver competitive processing power that doesn't hold back the GPU in Greedfall's engine.

The GPU's position among its nearest rivals — all NVIDIA parts — shows a tightly clustered group. The Quadro M5000 (31206, -0.4% delta), GRID M60-1Q (31220, -0.4% delta), RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532, -1.4% delta), and TITAN RTX (31676, -1.9% delta) all score within 2% of the 4070 Ti SUPER. This grouping indicates that Greedfall's performance is not particularly sensitive to the architectural differences between these GPUs, and the 466th rank is earned through consistent high FPS across most settings rather than exceptional performance at any single configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution and performance priorities. At 1080p, the system is so powerful that even Ultra settings (134 FPS average) provide well above 60 FPS, making Ultra the recommended preset for users with high refresh rate monitors. The jump from High (209 FPS) to Ultra (134 FPS) costs 75 FPS but delivers maximum visual fidelity, and both remain comfortably playable.

At 1440p, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. High settings deliver 145 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive play or high refresh displays. Ultra drops to 93 FPS, still smooth but representing a 35.9% performance penalty for the visual upgrade. For most users, High at 1440p offers the best balance, though Ultra remains viable for those prioritizing image quality over frame rate headroom.

The 4K resolution presents the most significant trade-off. High settings average 87 FPS, which is smooth and playable on standard 60 Hz displays. Medium settings (95 FPS) and Low (121 FPS) offer additional headroom, but the visual degradation may not be worth the frame rate gain. Ultra at 4K averages 55 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable stuttering on standard refresh displays. For 4K, High settings are the clear recommendation, providing 87 FPS average while maintaining visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates overwhelming performance capability. Low settings produce 293 FPS average, Medium hits 230 FPS (with minimum 196 and maximum 265 recorded), High reaches 209 FPS, and Ultra still manages 134 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra — 159 FPS — shows that even the most demanding preset leaves substantial performance on the table at this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar pattern with reduced absolute values. Low averages 203 FPS, Medium 160 FPS (minimum 136, maximum 184), High 145 FPS, and Ultra 93 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 110 FPS, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the resolution increase. All settings remain above 90 FPS, confirming 1440p as a sweet spot for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the performance hierarchy compresses further. Low averages 121 FPS, Medium 95 FPS (minimum 81, maximum 110), High 87 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The Low to Ultra spread is now just 66 FPS, and only Ultra falls below 60 FPS. The Medium setting's recorded minimum of 81 FPS suggests that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains comfortable frame rates at this resolution for all but the most extreme preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides the processing foundation for this system, and its specifications indicate it is well-matched to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER for Greedfall. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), the CPU operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This configuration delivers strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794.

The CPU's benchmark results paint a picture of balanced capability. Single-thread performance is solid (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359, 3DMark single-thread score of 959), which matters for Greedfall's game logic and physics calculations. Multi-threaded performance scales well, with the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 nearly matching the max-thread score of 7680, indicating efficient utilization of all available threads.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for game assets and streaming. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879, places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals — all mobile or newer desktop parts — score within 0.6% either direction, confirming that the 5800XT remains competitive despite being from the 5000 series.

In the context of Greedfall specifically, the CPU role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes increasingly relevant at 1080p where the system produces 293 FPS at Low settings. At such extreme frame rates, the CPU's 4.80 GHz boost clock and 16 threads ensure that no processing bottleneck prevents the GPU from delivering its full performance potential.