Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG that scales predictably across resolutions. The data shows a system that handles 1080p and 1440p with extreme ease, while 4K Ultra pushes the RTX 5080 to its limits, revealing a clear GPU-bound scenario at the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the RTX 5080 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 235 FPS at 1920x1080 to 163 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 72 FPS or roughly 31%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the High preset averages 97 FPS, which is 138 FPS below the 1080p result—a 59% decline from the starting point.

Low settings tell a similar story with even higher absolute numbers. The 1080p Low average of 329 FPS drops to 228 FPS at 1440p, and then to 136 FPS at 4K. This represents a 193 FPS total loss from 1080p to 4K, or a 59% reduction, mirroring the High preset's relative scaling. The Medium preset shows the most complete data, with a minimum and maximum frame rate recorded at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average is 259 FPS with a range of 220 to 297 FPS. At 1440p, the average falls to 179 FPS with a 152 to 206 FPS range. The 4K Medium result averages 107 FPS, with a tighter 91 to 123 FPS window.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling curve. The 1080p Ultra average of 150 FPS drops to 104 FPS at 1440p, a 46 FPS decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 62 FPS, which is 88 FPS below the 1080p figure—a 59% reduction that perfectly matches the scaling pattern of the other presets. This consistency across all four settings levels strongly suggests that the frame rate drop is purely resolution-driven, with the GPU's rendering workload scaling linearly with pixel count.

The 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS is notable because it is the only sub-60 FPS average in the entire dataset, though it remains playable. The gap between 1440p Ultra (104 FPS) and 4K Ultra (62 FPS) is 42 FPS, while the gap between 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra is 46 FPS. This near-identical step size indicates that the game's engine scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient to avoid any memory-related bottlenecks even at 4K.

GPU Role

The RTX 5080 is the clear performance driver in this pairing, with its specifications directly explaining the observed frame rates. The card features 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, all operating at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. This silicon configuration delivers a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s, which are the raw throughput figures that determine how quickly the GPU can fill pixels and apply textures at higher resolutions.

Memory bandwidth plays a critical role in the 4K results. The RTX 5080 uses 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for Greedfall's asset streaming at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the 4K Medium preset maintains a 91 FPS minimum despite the higher pixel count. The memory clock runs at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed, and the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is the key enabler for the 107 FPS average at 4K Medium.

The GPU's compute capabilities also factor into the results. With 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 84 RT cores, the card has substantial headroom for the game's rendering demands. Tensor cores number 336, and while Greedfall does not utilize ray tracing in these measurements, the raw compute power contributes to the high fill rates observed. The card's FP16 performance matches FP32 at 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1), indicating a balanced architecture that can handle both standard rasterization and any compute-heavy effects.

The 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS is the only data point that suggests the GPU is fully saturated. At this setting, the frame rate drops to roughly 60% of the 4K High result (97 FPS), indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects—likely higher shadow quality, more detailed geometry, and increased post-processing—consume a significant portion of the GPU's available throughput. The fact that the card maintains a playable frame rate at all, despite the 360 W TDP and dual-slot cooler, speaks to the efficiency of the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different display resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers far more frame rate than any display can realistically show, with Low hitting 329 FPS and Ultra still reaching 150 FPS. The Medium preset, with a 259 FPS average and a 220 to 297 FPS range, offers the best balance for high-refresh-rate monitors, but even Ultra is more than sufficient for 1440p-class refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the High preset's 163 FPS average is the sweet spot for most users, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium's 179 FPS while still maintaining a 163 FPS average that exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. Ultra at 1440p drops to 104 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices 59 FPS compared to High. For competitive play or maximum smoothness, Medium's 179 FPS with a 152 FPS minimum is the safer choice, as the minimum frame rate stays comfortably above 144 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the choice becomes more consequential. High settings average 97 FPS, which is ideal for 60 Hz displays and provides headroom for slight dips. Medium averages 107 FPS with a 91 FPS minimum, making it the best option for 100 Hz+ displays. Ultra at 62 FPS is only recommended for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate, and even then, the 62 FPS average leaves no margin for demanding scenes. Low at 136 FPS is the only 4K preset that exceeds 120 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for most players.

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1440p or 4K is recommended, as it delivers the highest frame rate without the visual penalties of Low or Medium. The data shows that High at 4K (97 FPS) outperforms Ultra at 1440p (104 FPS) by only 7 FPS, while providing the higher resolution's clarity. At 1080p, Ultra is the clear choice since 150 FPS is still far above refresh rate limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset reveals a coherent performance hierarchy across all twelve measured configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset leads with a 329 FPS average, followed by Medium at 259 FPS, High at 235 FPS, and Ultra at 150 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 220 FPS and maximum of 297 FPS show a relatively tight distribution, with the 77 FPS spread indicating consistent frame pacing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same order persists: Low at 228 FPS, Medium at 179 FPS, High at 163 FPS, and Ultra at 104 FPS. The Medium preset's range extends from 152 FPS to 206 FPS, a 54 FPS spread that narrows slightly compared to 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistently loaded as resolution increases, reducing frame time variance.

At 3840x2160, the averages compress significantly: Low at 136 FPS, Medium at 107 FPS, High at 97 FPS, and Ultra at 62 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS produce a 32 FPS spread, the tightest range in the entire dataset. This narrowing spread at 4K indicates that the GPU is fully saturated, leading to more uniform frame delivery as the rendering workload dominates.

The step between settings is not uniform. At 1080p, the jump from High to Ultra costs 85 FPS (235 to 150), while the jump from Medium to High costs only 24 FPS (259 to 235). At 1440p, the High-to-Ultra penalty is 59 FPS (163 to 104), and the Medium-to-High cost is 16 FPS. At 4K, the High-to-Ultra penalty is 35 FPS (97 to 62), while Medium-to-High costs 10 FPS. This pattern shows that Ultra's additional effects become relatively cheaper as resolution increases, likely because the base rendering cost at 4K dominates the total frame time.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 220th out of 3,703 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations. This rank is impressive given the game's age and the fact that many newer CPUs and GPUs may have been tested with more optimized drivers or newer game patches.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is significant. The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36,470 in Passmark's multithread test and 4,691 in single-thread, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. This places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher score), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% higher). These sub-1% deltas indicate that the 9700F is competitive with flagship desktop and high-end mobile processors, though it does not lead its class.

The RTX 5080's benchmark profile further supports the high combo rank. The GPU scores 36,565 in Passmark's G3D test and 21,789 in compute, with an average benchmark score of 56,083. This places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% higher), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% higher), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% lower). The tight clustering around the RTX 5080's score suggests that the GPU's performance is well understood and that its 220th rank in Greedfall is driven by the game's specific rendering engine characteristics rather than any anomalous behavior.

The combination of a top-6% CPU and top-13% GPU produces a result that is better than either component's individual percentile, indicating excellent pairing efficiency. The Ryzen 7 9700F's 8 cores and 16 threads at boost clocks up to 5.50 GHz provide ample single-thread performance for Greedfall's engine, while the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure no memory bottlenecks at any tested resolution.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 at High settings provides the best balance, delivering 163 FPS average while maintaining high visual quality. This exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates and stays well above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, with the right settings. High settings at 3840x2160 average 97 FPS, and Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS. Only Ultra settings at 4K fall below 60 FPS, averaging 62 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 69,996 places it within 0.9% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 0.2% higher, the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 0.2% lower, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 0.9% higher.

Q: Is the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K in this game?

A: Yes. The 4K Medium preset maintains a minimum frame rate of 91 FPS with a 107 FPS average, and the 4K High preset averages 97 FPS. The 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth on the 256-bit bus provides ample data throughput for Greedfall's textures at 4K.

Q: What causes the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: The data shows a consistent 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K across Low, High, and Ultra presets. This consistent scaling indicates the RTX 5080 is the limiting factor, as the GPU's rendering workload increases linearly with pixel count.

*Q: How does this combo rank overall in Greedfall?*

A: This combination ranks 220th out of 3,703 tested configurations, placing it in the top 6% of all combos. This rank is supported by the CPU's 94th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile benchmark positions.