Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

Greedfall’s performance envelope with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shifts dramatically as resolution climbs, and the data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K but progressively more CPU-limited as pixel count drops. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo produces 98.6 FPS average. Dropping to Low at the same resolution increases that to 136.9 FPS, a gain of roughly 38.9% that suggests the GPU still has headroom even at 4K. Medium at 4K lands at 107.6 FPS, while Ultra falls to 61.7 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a severe render load that nearly halves the High preset’s throughput.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale upward substantially. High settings deliver 165.1 FPS, which is 67.5% higher than the 4K High result. Low at 1440p reaches 232 FPS, Medium hits 183.6 FPS, and Ultra manages 104.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 127.7 FPS, a spread that shows the RTX 5080 can handle the lower presets with ease but still struggles to maintain high refresh rates on Ultra. At 1920x1080, the pattern becomes even more pronounced: Low pushes 336.6 FPS, Medium 266.5 FPS, and High 243.4 FPS. Ultra at 1080p yields 154.5 FPS, which is still very playable but notably lower than the High preset’s output.

The resolution scaling data points to a clear conclusion: at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 5080 is often waiting on the CPU, especially at Low and Medium settings where the frame rates exceed what most displays can show. The Ryzen 7 7700’s 8 cores and 16 threads, clocked at a base of 3.80 GHz and boost of 5.30 GHz, provide enough single-thread performance to push high frame rates, but the gap between 1080p Low (336.6 FPS) and 1440p Low (232 FPS) is only 104.6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the GPU as resolution drops. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, with the 98.6 FPS High result being far below the CPU’s potential ceiling. This is a classic high-end pairing where the RTX 5080’s Blackwell architecture, with its 10752 shading units and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, is best utilized at 4K or with high-refresh 1440p monitors, while 1080p owners will be bottlenecked by the processor in lighter scenes.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 5080 perform at 4K in Greedfall?

A: At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS ranges from 61.7 on Ultra to 136.9 on Low. High settings produce 98.6 FPS, and Medium yields 107.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K Ultra is demanding but playable, while High offers a smoother experience with a 36.9 FPS advantage over Ultra.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 holding back the RTX 5080 at 1080p?

A: The data suggests some CPU limitation at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, Low settings hit 336.6 FPS, and Medium reaches 266.5 FPS, which are extremely high values. However, the jump from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is only a 104.6 FPS drop, while the jump from 1440p Low to 4K Low is a 95.1 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is still scaling but the CPU is likely capping the absolute maximum frame rate at 1080p.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: For 2560x1440, High settings deliver 165.1 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh displays. Medium is close at 183.6 FPS, but Ultra drops to 104.3 FPS. The data suggests High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, as it is 60.8 FPS faster than Ultra while still looking substantially better than Medium.

Q: How does the combo rank among other tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 100th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 5.9% of all configurations tested, indicating it is a very high-performing pairing for this title.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 136.9 FPS, while Ultra produces 61.7 FPS. That is a 75.2 FPS difference, meaning Ultra is about 55% slower than Low. This is a massive performance hit for the visual upgrade, and users on 4K displays may prefer High (98.6 FPS) as a compromise.

Q: Does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance matter for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 shows strong multi-threaded results in synthetic tests, scoring 29302 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 34470 in Passmark multithread. However, Greedfall’s frame rates at 1080p Low (336.6 FPS) suggest that single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136, is more critical for achieving very high frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In Greedfall, this CPU provides ample compute headroom for the RTX 5080, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The measured frame rates show that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 336.6 FPS, which is a very high value that likely approaches the CPU’s practical limit for this game engine. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1049 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which can benefit game performance. In synthetic benchmarks, the 7700 scores 8484 in 3dmark_16_threads and 8479 in 3dmark_max_threads, showing that multi-threaded scaling is nearly flat after 8 threads — a sign that the 8-core design is well-balanced. In Greedfall, the difference between 1080p High (243.4 FPS) and 1080p Medium (266.5 FPS) is only 23.1 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium (183.6 FPS) is 82.9 FPS. This suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but at 1080p, the CPU’s thread scheduling and cache hierarchy are still sufficient to feed the RTX 5080 at very high rates.

The processor’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40468, places it slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.5% delta), while being 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-13905H. This positional context shows that the 7700 is a top-tier gaming CPU, though not the absolute fastest. In Greedfall, the evidence points to the CPU being a non-issue for most users, as even at 4K Ultra (61.7 FPS), the system is clearly GPU-limited, and only at 1080p Low does the CPU potentially cap performance around 336.6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 100th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 5.9% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a modern high-end pairing. The rank reflects the sum of both components’ capabilities: the CPU provides robust single-thread and multi-thread performance, while the GPU delivers massive rasterization throughput. In this specific title, the combo outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, with only 99 other configurations achieving higher average frame rates across the tested settings.

To contextualize the rank, the GPU alone sits at the 89th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the Intel Arc A570M (1.6% higher score), the Intel Arc Pro A60 (1.9% lower), and the Intel Arc A580 (2.5% higher). These delta values are small, indicating that the RTX 5080 is in a tightly contested performance band in generic workloads. However, in Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS data shows it pulling far ahead of what those synthetic averages would suggest, especially at 1440p and 1080p where the GPU is not the primary limiter. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% delta) and Intel Core i9-13905H (-0.6% delta), further solidifies the combo’s position as a top-tier pairing.

The 100th rank out of 1705 is notable because it means only about 100 tested systems beat this configuration in Greedfall, and those are likely to feature even higher-end CPUs (such as flagship 16-core or 24-core parts) or more powerful GPUs (such as the RTX 5090 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX). For a user with this combo, the data indicates that Greedfall will run exceptionally well at all resolutions, with the only weak point being 4K Ultra where frame rates dip below 70 FPS. Overall, this rank confirms that the 7700 + RTX 5080 is a well-matched duo for this action RPG, offering near-flagship performance without the need for a more expensive processor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with this hardware combination provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the standout choice, delivering 98.6 FPS. This is 37 FPS faster than Ultra (61.7 FPS) and only 9 FPS slower than Medium (107.6 FPS). The visual difference between High and Ultra is typically less noticeable than the 36.9 FPS performance gap, making High the recommended preset for 4K displays. Low at 4K (136.9 FPS) is an option for competitive play or high-refresh 4K monitors, but the graphical sacrifice is substantial.

For 2560x1440, High settings again emerge as the best balance, producing 165.1 FPS. This is ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, as the frame rate is above the refresh rate, ensuring smooth motion. Medium (183.6 FPS) offers a slight boost for 240Hz displays, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it. Ultra at 1440p (104.3 FPS) is playable but falls below the 144Hz threshold, so users with high-refresh panels should stick with High. Low at 1440p (232 FPS) is overkill for most monitors and should only be used for esports-style play.

At 1920x1080, the recommendations shift. High (243.4 FPS) is the best choice for 240Hz monitors, as it provides a high frame rate with good visuals. Medium (266.5 FPS) is slightly faster and could be used for 300Hz panels, but the difference is marginal. Ultra (154.5 FPS) is still above 144Hz and offers the best image quality, making it a viable option for users who prioritize visuals over maximum frame rates. Low (336.6 FPS) is far beyond any mainstream monitor’s refresh rate and should be avoided unless chasing absolute maximum FPS. The data suggests that High is the universal sweet spot across all resolutions, with Ultra reserved for users who own adaptive-sync displays and can tolerate frame rates in the 60-104 FPS range. For most players, High provides the best experience per the measured rows, balancing visual fidelity with frame rates that exceed 98 FPS at 4K and 165 FPS at 1440p.