Greedfall

# Greedfall with AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 produces a compelling Greedfall experience, with measured frame rates ranging from 62 FPS at 4K Ultra to 329 FPS at 1080p Low. This combo ranks 188th out of 2,938 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top 6.4% of all tested systems. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU's substantial multi-threaded capabilities prevent it from becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 235 FPS at 1080p to 163 FPS at 1440p (a 30.6% reduction), then to 97 FPS at 4K (a 40.5% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5080's rendering throughput is the limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the 4K resolution demanding roughly four times the pixel work of 1080p.

The scaling pattern at Low settings is even more pronounced. The system delivers 329 FPS at 1080p, drops to 228 FPS at 1440p (30.7% lower), and further to 136 FPS at 4K (40.4% lower than 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings levels suggests that resolution scaling in Greedfall follows a predictable curve, dominated by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than any CPU-related constraint.

At Medium settings, where min and max FPS data is available, the scaling shows similar characteristics. From 259 FPS at 1080p, the average drops to 179 FPS at 1440p (30.9% reduction), then to 107 FPS at 4K (40.2% reduction). The 4K Medium result includes a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS, indicating a frame time variance of roughly 25% between best and worst cases. This variance narrows at 1440p Medium, where the 152-206 FPS range represents a 26% spread, suggesting that frame pacing remains consistent regardless of resolution.

Ultra settings produce the most demanding scenario, with 150 FPS at 1080p dropping to 104 FPS at 1440p (30.7% reduction) and finally 62 FPS at 4K (40.4% reduction). The 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS is the lowest measured average across all configurations, but it remains playable. The consistent 30-40% scaling pattern across all four settings tiers strongly indicates that the RTX 5080's compute and memory subsystems are the primary determinants of performance, with the CPU exerting negligible influence even at the lowest resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average is 329 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this combination, limited by the GPU's ability to process frames at that resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5080's 16 GB GDDR7 memory affect 4K performance?

A: The 16 GB VRAM capacity with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth supports all four settings levels at 4K. The measured results show 97 FPS at High, 107 FPS at Medium, and 62 FPS at Ultra, indicating that memory capacity is not a limiting factor since the game runs at all quality presets.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Based on the scaling data, the CPU does not appear to bottleneck. The 1080p Low result of 329 FPS suggests the CPU can feed frames well above typical display refresh rates, and the consistent FPS drops with increasing resolution point to GPU limitation throughout.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: This configuration ranks 188th out of 2,938 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.4% of all systems tested for this game. This indicates strong overall performance relative to the broader test pool.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 228 FPS while Ultra settings produce 104 FPS, a difference of 124 FPS or 54.4% lower performance at Ultra. This shows the substantial cost of enabling the highest quality presets.

Q: Which resolution provides the most balanced experience for high refresh rate displays?

A: At 1440p with High settings, the system achieves 163 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates while maintaining better visual quality than Low presets. The 4K High result of 97 FPS is suitable for 60-90 Hz displays but cannot sustain 120+ Hz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 serves as the primary performance driver in Greedfall, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves sufficient for all tested settings at 4K, as evidenced by the playable 62 FPS at Ultra and 97 FPS at High. The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz, combined with its 10,752 shading units, provides the raw compute throughput necessary for the game's rendering demands.

The RTX 5080's benchmark scores contextualize its Greedfall performance. Its Passmark G3D score of 36,565 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with Greedfall's engine requirements. The GPU achieves an 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, placing it above the majority of tested graphics cards. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% higher), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% lower), though these comparisons reflect general compute workloads rather than Greedfall-specific performance.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s plays a critical role in the 4K results. The measured FPS at 4K High (97 FPS) versus 4K Medium (107 FPS) shows only a 9.3% difference, suggesting that texture bandwidth demands scale moderately with quality settings. The larger gap between 4K Medium and 4K Ultra (62 FPS, a 42.1% reduction) indicates that Ultra settings introduce significantly more memory-intensive effects or higher resolution textures that strain the bandwidth available. The GPU's 112 ROPs and 336 TMUs handle the pixel and texture processing respectively, with the pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s proving adequate for 4K rendering at the measured frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance across all settings. Low settings achieve 329 FPS average, Medium reaches 259 FPS with a minimum of 220 and maximum of 297, High produces 235 FPS, and Ultra drops to 150 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 54.4% reduction in performance, with each settings tier costing approximately 20-25% of the previous tier's performance. The Medium settings data shows a 77 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating some frame pacing variability even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected declines. Low settings average 228 FPS, Medium averages 179 FPS with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 206, High achieves 163 FPS, and Ultra produces 104 FPS. The ratio between Low and Ultra performance is similar to 1080p, with Ultra delivering 45.6% of Low's frame rate. The Medium setting's 54 FPS range between minimum and maximum suggests slightly tighter frame pacing than at 1080p, possibly due to the GPU being more consistently utilized.

At 3840x2160, the system faces its greatest challenge. Low settings still manage 136 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and maximum of 123, High produces 97 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration below 90 FPS, representing the most demanding scenario in the measured data. The Medium setting's 32 FPS range between minimum and maximum (91 to 123) is proportionally similar to other resolutions, indicating consistent frame delivery even under 4K load.

The settings scaling at each resolution follows a consistent pattern: Medium provides approximately 78-79% of Low's performance, High provides approximately 71-72% of Low's performance, and Ultra provides approximately 45-46% of Low's performance. This consistency across resolutions indicates that the game's settings tiers have uniform computational costs regardless of pixel count, with the GPU's absolute performance scaling linearly with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 188th out of 2,938 tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the top 6.4% of all systems tested. This rank reflects the combination of the RTX 5080's strong GPU performance and the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's capable CPU, though the game's GPU-bound nature at higher resolutions means the CPU contributes less to the overall ranking than the graphics card.

The RTX 5080's aggregate benchmark percentile of 87th among all GPUs provides context for this ranking. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 36,565 places it above most competitors, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher average score), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% higher), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% lower). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 further confirms its DirectX 12 capability, which is relevant given Greedfall's engine characteristics.

The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is not a limiting factor in this combo. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (0.1% higher), Intel Xeon w5-2545 (0.2% lower), Intel Core i9-14900 (0.5% higher), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (0.7% lower). These small percentage differences suggest the CPU's performance is well-matched with other high-end processors, and its 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing capability for Greedfall's workloads.

The rank of 188 out of 2,938 represents a strong position, though not the absolute top. Systems with more powerful GPUs or configurations optimized specifically for Greedfall may achieve higher ranks. However, the combination's ability to maintain 97 FPS at 4K High and 163 FPS at 1440p High demonstrates that it sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested systems, with headroom for high refresh rate displays at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides the computational foundation for this combo, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz deliver strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,228. The CPU's multi-threaded capability is substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,807 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 41,318, though Greedfall's GPU-bound nature means these CPU strengths are not fully exercised in this game.

The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable feature that benefits gaming workloads, though the measured FPS data suggests the game does not heavily depend on cache-sensitive operations. The 1080p Low result of 329 FPS indicates the CPU can handle high frame rate scenarios, but the consistent FPS drops with increasing resolution demonstrate that the GPU becomes the limiting factor well before CPU constraints emerge. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4,704 places it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with its nearest rivals showing less than 1% aggregate score differences.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient data throughput for the GPU. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes offers high bandwidth for GPU communication, though Greedfall's workload does not appear to be bandwidth-limited based on the scaling data. The CPU's 4 nm process node and 120 W TDP indicate efficient power delivery, though these characteristics have minimal direct impact on Greedfall's measured frame rates.

The benchmark results show the CPU's strengths in various workloads: Passmark integer math score of 123,140, floating point math of 81,998, and extended instructions score of 39,272. These scores suggest the CPU can handle complex game logic and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck. However, the Greedfall data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system produces only 62 FPS, which is a GPU limitation rather than a CPU one, as evidenced by the 4K Low result of 136 FPS showing the GPU is capable of higher output when settings are reduced.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, High settings at 2560x1440 provide the most compelling experience, delivering 163 FPS average. This configuration exceeds 144 Hz refresh rate capabilities while maintaining substantial visual fidelity over Medium settings. The 1440p High result represents a 52.6% improvement over 4K High (97 FPS) while sacrificing only resolution, making it the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

For 4K displays, High settings at 3840x2160 with 97 FPS average is the recommended configuration. This delivers smooth gameplay on 60-90 Hz displays while avoiding the significant performance cost of Ultra settings, which drop to 62 FPS. The difference between 4K High and 4K Ultra is 35 FPS (36.1% reduction), a substantial cost for the additional visual enhancements that Ultra provides. Users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity at 4K can consider Medium settings at 107 FPS, though the 10 FPS improvement over High may not justify the visual downgrade.

At 1080p, High settings at 235 FPS provide an excellent experience for high refresh rate monitors up to 240 Hz. Ultra settings at 150 FPS remain viable for 144 Hz displays, while the 329 FPS Low setting is only useful for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate panels. The 1080p Medium setting at 259 FPS represents the best option for users with 240 Hz displays who want improved visuals over Low without the performance cost of High.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution for this combo, as the performance cost is substantial. At 4K, Ultra produces 62 FPS, which may cause noticeable frame pacing issues on standard 60 Hz displays. At 1440p, Ultra's 104 FPS is playable but represents a 36.2% reduction from High settings (163 FPS) for what is typically a marginal visual improvement. The measured data consistently shows that High settings offer the best performance-to-quality ratio across all resolutions, with Medium serving as a fallback for users who prioritize higher frame rates over visual detail.