Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing delivers a decisive performance profile in Greedfall, placing the combination at rank 788 out of 3703 tested configurations. The data shows a system that scales cleanly across resolutions, with the CPU’s 3D V-Cache architecture playing a distinct role in maintaining frame pacing while the GPU’s Blackwell design handles the rendering load.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Zen 4 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its standout feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is directly relevant to Greedfall’s open-world environments where asset streaming and AI routines can stress cache hierarchies. The CPU’s benchmark results confirm its strength in threaded workloads: a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 and a max-thread score of 7967 show near-linear scaling, while the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 indicates sustained multi-threaded performance. Single-thread performance is equally solid, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2426 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3759.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most pronounced at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low settings, the system hits 265 FPS, a figure that demands rapid draw-call processing and physics calculations. The 7800X3D’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 1887 and 4-thread score of 3684 indicate that even light-threaded workloads are handled efficiently, which prevents bottlenecking when the GPU is not saturated. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83 against all processors places it in the upper tier, and its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX — all show a 0 percent delta in average benchmark score, meaning the 7800X3D is statistically tied with these parts in general compute. However, the 3D V-Cache differentiates it in games like Greedfall that exhibit cache-sensitive behavior, though the measured FPS data does not isolate CPU-only effects.

The CPU’s 5 nm process node and 11,270 million transistors contribute to a 120 W TDP, which is modest for the performance delivered. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without starvation. For Greedfall, the practical outcome is that this processor is never the limiting factor in the measured scenarios; even at 4K Ultra where the GPU is fully stressed, the CPU’s headroom allows for consistent frame delivery, evidenced by the 50 FPS average at that setting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture part with 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU’s clock speeds are set at a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These specifications are directly reflected in the measured FPS data, where the GPU’s rasterization throughput becomes the dominant variable.

In Greedfall, the RTX 5070’s performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p Medium, the card posts 208 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it drops to 144 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 86 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver across all tested configurations. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Greedfall’s textures and geometry at 4K, as evidenced by the playable 78 FPS average at 4K High. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 29137 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 place it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, which is consistent with its observed frame rates.

The RTX 5070’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database — the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1 percent delta), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8 percent delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (-1.2 percent delta) — are professional workstation cards with similar average scores, but they lack the gaming-oriented feature set of the GeForce lineup. The GPU’s 250 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU requirement are reasonable for a dual-slot card, and its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth. The FP32 throughput of 30.87 TFLOPS supports the high frame rates observed, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully taxed.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sufficient for Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes, the data confirms the CPU is not a bottleneck at 4K. At 4K Medium, the system achieves 86 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 78 FPS. The CPU’s 16 threads and 96 MB L3 cache handle the game’s background processing without limiting the GPU’s output.

Q: How does the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM affect Greedfall at high resolutions?

A: The 12 GB GDDR7 memory is adequate for all tested settings. At 4K Ultra, the system still maintains 50 FPS, indicating no VRAM capacity shortfall. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures textures stream efficiently even in dense scenes.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 265 on Low to 121 on Ultra, a reduction of 144 FPS. This represents a 54 percent decrease in frame rate, showing that Ultra settings impose a significant rendering cost on the GPU.

Q: Which component limits performance in Greedfall?

A: The benchmark results indicate the RTX 5070 is the limiting component in all scenarios. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2426 and multithread score of 15610 on Geekbench demonstrate ample headroom, while GPU-bound frame rates scale linearly with resolution changes.

Q: How does the 7800X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, which is within 0.4 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201) and statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all showing a 0 percent delta.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 competitive with other GPUs in its class?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318 (0.1 percent delta), while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2 percent. This shows the RTX 5070 is at the top of its performance tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates: Low settings produce 265 FPS, Medium achieves 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS and maximum of 240 FPS, High reaches 189 FPS, and Ultra drops to 121 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors even at maximum quality, with the Ultra preset still exceeding 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected scaling. Low settings hit 184 FPS, Medium averages 144 FPS with a range of 123 to 166 FPS, High maintains 131 FPS, and Ultra delivers 84 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 31 percent reduction in FPS at Low settings (265 to 184) and a 30 percent reduction at Medium (208 to 144), indicating the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but the frame rates drop more substantially. Low settings yield 110 FPS, Medium averages 86 FPS with a range of 73 to 99 FPS, High reaches 78 FPS, and Ultra falls to 50 FPS. The 4K Medium result is particularly notable as it maintains a minimum FPS of 73, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Ultra setting at 50 FPS is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, suggesting that players seeking 4K experiences should favor High or Medium settings for consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 788 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 79th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system’s ability to deliver high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking combine to produce a balanced system that outperforms the majority of tested hardware.

The ranking is particularly strong given Greedfall’s release in 2019, as the game’s engine is not heavily optimized for newer hardware. The combo’s position in the top 21 percent of all tested configurations indicates that this pairing is well-suited for this title, with the 7800X3D’s cache architecture compensating for any engine inefficiencies. The nearest rival combos would need to exceed the RTX 5070’s 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput or the 7800X3D’s 16817 Cinebench R23 multicore score to displace this pairing, which underscores the hardware’s capability.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 121 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still exceeding 120 FPS, which is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate monitors. Players with 144 Hz displays could also consider High settings at 189 FPS for additional headroom, but the visual quality difference between High and Ultra is generally worth the 68 FPS reduction.

For 1440p, the High preset at 131 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 144 FPS provides a slight frame rate advantage, but the jump to High is modest in cost (13 FPS) and delivers noticeably better textures and effects. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is viable for players prioritizing image quality over frame rate, but the 47 FPS drop from High to Ultra is substantial, making High the recommended choice.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 86 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it maintains a minimum FPS of 73, ensuring smooth gameplay in demanding scenes. The High preset at 78 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset’s higher minimum FPS provides better frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is not recommended due to the risk of stuttering, and the Low preset at 110 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the frame rate gain. For 4K gaming, Medium settings deliver the best experience per the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this system. At Medium settings, the system achieves 208 FPS at 1080p, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31 percent drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40 percent drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is 2.42x, which is close to the pixel count difference of 4x, indicating that the GPU is fully utilized and the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck.

At Low settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 265 FPS at 1080p, 184 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 31 percent is consistent with Medium, but the 1440p to 4K drop of 40 percent is slightly larger, suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth becomes more critical at higher resolutions. The 4K Low result of 110 FPS demonstrates that the GPU can still deliver high frame rates at 4K when the rendering load is reduced.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest scaling, with 121 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31 percent drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40 percent drop from 1440p to 4K, mirroring the other presets. The 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and the data suggests that the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at this extreme setting. The consistent scaling pattern across all presets confirms that the GPU is the primary performance limiter, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 260 FPS.