Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a remarkably strong experience in Greedfall, ranking 114th out of 1,705 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 7% of all systems tested, with the data showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER consistently drives frame rates well above playable thresholds across all resolutions and settings. The only notable exception is the 4K Ultra preset, which drops to exactly 60 FPS, suggesting that this configuration is better suited to High or Medium settings at 4K to maintain a comfortable performance margin. Benchmark results indicate a system with substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra setting reveals the first signs of GPU-bound strain.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern, with the RTX 4080 SUPER becoming the limiting component as resolution increases. At High settings, performance drops from 226 FPS at 1080p to 157 FPS at 1440p — a 30.5% reduction — and then to 91.2 FPS at 4K, representing a 59.6% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is working progressively harder, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads at a boost clock of 4.80 GHz appear sufficient to keep feeding the graphics card without becoming the bottleneck at these resolutions.

The scaling pattern at Low settings tells a similar story but with a more pronounced drop. Starting at 315.7 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate falls to 215.7 FPS at 1440p (a 31.7% decrease) and then to 133.2 FPS at 4K (a 57.8% decrease from 1080p). The fact that the 4K Low result still exceeds 130 FPS suggests that the GPU retains substantial headroom even when pushed hard, but the consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the scaling is primarily driven by pixel count rather than CPU limitations. At 1080p, the very high frame rates (226 FPS at High, 315.7 FPS at Low) suggest the CPU is still capable, but the GPU is increasingly the dominant factor as resolution climbs.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution sensitivity further. The 1440p Ultra result of 100.5 FPS is 31.3% lower than the 1080p Ultra figure of 146.2 FPS, and the 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS is exactly 40.3% below the 1440p number. This linear degradation points to a purely GPU-bound scenario at 4K Ultra, where the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized. The data shows that users targeting 4K should avoid Ultra presets, as the 60 FPS average provides no margin for demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting but crucial role in Greedfall, providing enough computational throughput to avoid capping the RTX 4080 SUPER's output. The processor's 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost up to 4.80 GHz, deliver strong multi-threaded performance that aligns well with an Action RPG's typical workload. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 points and single-core score of 3,359 points indicate balanced performance that handles both game logic and background tasks without becoming a constraint.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows it ranks at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,774. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29,740, a delta of only 0.1%, meaning the 5800XT is statistically equivalent to that chip. The Ryzen 7 6800HS at 29,856 is 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails by 0.3% with a score of 29,682. These near-identical scores suggest that Greedfall's performance is not sensitive to the small differences between these CPUs, reinforcing that the graphics card is the primary driver of frame rates.

At 1080p Low, the 315.7 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates, but the scaling to 4K shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 3DMark results — 959 single-thread and 7,683 for 16 threads — indicate that the CPU's thread scaling is efficient, which benefits Greedfall's multi-threaded rendering tasks. However, the lack of significant variance between CPU rivals in this game suggests that the 5800XT is more than adequate, and further CPU upgrades would yield minimal gains at the tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration, with its performance characteristics directly shaping Greedfall's frame rates. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for 4K textures and high-detail environments. The base clock of 2,295 MHz and boost clock of 2,550 MHz, combined with 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores, deliver substantial raw compute power that the data shows is more than sufficient for all but the most demanding settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 88th percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 53,610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53,489, just 0.2% behind, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER leads its closest competitor by a narrow margin. The Radeon Pro W6600M trails by 0.4% at 53,414, while the RX 7700S is 2.1% behind at 52,505, and the RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% behind at 52,086. In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 shows strong modern API performance, which translates to the 4K High result of 91.2 FPS.

The GPU's role is most evident in the Ultra preset at 4K, where the frame rate drops to exactly 60 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is hitting its performance ceiling at that configuration, with the 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate being fully exercised. The 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate also contributes to the resolution scaling observed. The GPU's 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU indicate a power-hungry but capable part, and the data confirms that it delivers playable performance at 4K High, with 91.2 FPS, and exceptional performance at 1440p, where even Ultra settings achieve 100.5 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to High settings as the optimal balance for this configuration across all resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers 226 FPS, which is only 14.7% lower than Low's 315.7 FPS but offers significantly better visual quality. At 1440p, High achieves 157 FPS, comfortably above the 100.5 FPS of Ultra while still providing a premium visual experience. At 4K, High produces 91.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS of Ultra and provides a smoother experience for demanding scenes.

Ultra settings are only advisable for users with lower refresh rate displays at 1080p or 1440p. The 1080p Ultra result of 146.2 FPS is still excellent, and the 1440p Ultra figure of 100.5 FPS is playable, but the 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS offers no headroom. Medium settings provide a middle ground, with 252 FPS at 1080p, 171.4 FPS at 1440p, and 105.8 FPS at 4K — the latter being notably stronger than Ultra's 60 FPS. Low settings are unnecessary for this hardware, as even the most demanding preset is playable at 1080p and 1440p.

For 4K users, the choice between High and Medium is the key decision. High at 91.2 FPS offers better visuals with a 31.3% improvement over Ultra's 60 FPS, while Medium at 105.8 FPS provides an additional 16% performance gain over High. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 4K, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while delivering superior image quality compared to Medium.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but with a tight margin. The measured 4K Ultra average is exactly 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. Users seeking a smoother experience should consider High settings at 91.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 1440p deliver 157 FPS, which is excellent for high refresh rate displays. Ultra at 100.5 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is the priority, but High offers a 56.2% performance advantage.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, which is 0.1% behind, and the Ryzen 7 6800HS, which is 0.3% ahead. These differences are negligible for Greedfall performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER strong enough for 1080p gaming?

A: The data shows it is overkill. At 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 146.2 FPS, while High hits 226 FPS and Low reaches 315.7 FPS. The GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What performance difference exists between Medium and High at 4K?

A: Medium at 4K delivers 105.8 FPS, which is 16% higher than High's 91.2 FPS. This makes Medium a viable option for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 114th out of 1,705 combos, placing it in the top 6.7% of all systems tested in Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 315.7 FPS, Medium achieves 252 FPS, High reaches 226 FPS, and Ultra still manages 146.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 169.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even at the highest quality settings. This resolution is clearly not demanding for the RTX 4080 SUPER, as even Ultra exceeds 144 FPS, making it suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings deliver 215.7 FPS, Medium produces 171.4 FPS, High achieves 157 FPS, and Ultra drops to 100.5 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is the first sign of the GPU being pushed harder, but it remains well above playable thresholds. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 56.5 FPS, a 36% performance penalty for the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become more apparent. Low settings still deliver 133.2 FPS, Medium achieves 105.8 FPS, High produces 91.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings is a 41.9% reduction, while at Ultra it is a 40.3% reduction. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls to the 60 FPS threshold, making it the least desirable option for this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 114th out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all systems. This high ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows playable performance at 4K High and exceptional performance at lower resolutions. The ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU's 86th percentile benchmark standing and the GPU's 88th percentile standing, with the GPU's performance being the primary factor in the combo's position.

The top 7% ranking is notable given the age of the game, with Greedfall releasing on 2019-09-09. The RTX 4080 SUPER, released on 2024-01-07, and the Ryzen 7 5800XT, released on 2024-07-30, represent a modern pairing that excels in this title. The combo's rank is likely higher than many would expect for an older game, but the data shows that Greedfall's rendering demands still benefit from the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB memory and high bandwidth. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS is the only weak point, and it is a minor one given that High settings at 91.2 FPS provide a better experience. Overall, this system is a top-tier performer that handles Greedfall with ease across almost all configurations.