Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination. The measured data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but one that must make compromises when targeting 4K resolutions. The combo ranks 808th out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database, indicating a balanced pairing that scales predictably with graphical load.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistent 60+ FPS experience in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 95.9 FPS. Even at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 57.6, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting 1440p is the optimal high-fidelity target.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 39453. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4245P, scores 39383, which is a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-13700F is 0.9% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is 0.7% ahead, indicating a very tight performance cluster at this level.

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RX 6750 XT achieves a 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 35327, placing it within 1.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which scores 35787, and 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon 880M.

Q: What is the FPS cost of enabling Ultra settings over High at 1080p?

A: The measured data indicates a significant drop. At 1920x1080, the High preset yields an average of 137 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 88.8 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of 48.2 FPS for the visual upgrade.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM buffer provide a clear advantage at 4K resolutions?

A: The data shows the card can handle 4K with an average of 63.4 FPS on Medium settings. The 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth likely contribute to its ability to maintain playable frame rates at this high resolution, though the Ultra preset drops to 38.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance influence the frame rates?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has a 3dmark_single_thread score of 941 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3469. These strong single-core results help drive high frame rates, as seen by the 189.2 FPS average at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU is less of a limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination holds the 808th position out of 1705 tested combos in the database for Greedfall. This middle-of-the-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores; the CPU sits in the 90th percentile and the GPU in the 79th. The data suggests that the game's engine may not fully utilize the CPU's 12 cores, or that the pairing is more balanced for typical gaming loads rather than pushing the absolute highest frame rates seen in top-tier combos.

Examining the CPU's nearest rivals clarifies its position. The Ryzen 9 5900X performs nearly identically to the AMD EPYC 4245P, with a delta of just 0.2%. It also trades blows with the Intel Core i7-13700F (0.9% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (0.7% slower). This indicates the CPU is a solid, consistent performer that is unlikely to be the bottleneck in this specific game configuration, as its processing power is comparable to other high-end chips.

The GPU's ranking is also telling. With a percentile of 79, it is a strong mainstream-to-high-end card. Its average score of 35327 is remarkably close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which is only 1.3% faster. This close performance parity is reflected in the measured FPS. The combo's overall rank of 808 suggests that while each part is capable, the combination does not unlock exceptional performance in Greedfall, possibly due to the game's age and engine limitations, which might not scale perfectly with the hardware's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets. For players prioritizing a fluid experience above all else, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest average frame rate at 189.2 FPS. This is the only configuration in the data that approaches 190 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

However, the most balanced recommendation is the High preset at 2560x1440, which delivers an average of 95.9 FPS. This strikes an excellent compromise between visual fidelity and performance, staying well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the High preset dips to 57.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 4K, averaging 63.4 FPS, is a better choice for a locked 60 FPS experience at that resolution.

The Ultra preset appears to be the most demanding. At 1440p, it averages 60.5 FPS, and at 1080p, it achieves 88.8 FPS. While playable, it offers a minimal visual uplift over High for a substantial performance penalty. The data suggests that High settings provide the best overall experience, offering a significant improvement over Medium without the steep cost associated with Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results show a consistent scaling pattern across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 189.2 on Low to 88.8 on Ultra. The High preset, at 137 FPS, and Medium, at 147.6 FPS, are closely grouped, suggesting the GPU is handling the load efficiently at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable. The Low preset still delivers a high 132.6 FPS, but High (95.9 FPS) and Medium (101.3 FPS) show a larger gap. Ultra settings here produce 60.5 FPS, which is the first preset to dip below the 100 FPS mark at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become apparent. The Low preset averages 81.8 FPS, which is still smooth. However, High (57.6 FPS) and Medium (63.4 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS line or barely cross it. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration measured, yielding only 38.2 FPS, which would be considered a poor experience for most players.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game's textures at 4K, as evidenced by the playable Medium preset results. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, running at a boost clock of 2600 MHz, deliver a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s.

The data implies that the GPU is the main bottleneck at higher resolutions. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a significant FPS drop across all settings, indicating that the card's raw compute power (13.31 TFLOPS FP32) is being taxed by the increased pixel count. The GPU's performance closely rivals the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with a delta of only -1.3%, and it outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5600M by a slight 0.2% margin.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X serves as a capable foundation for this GPU. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it provides ample processing power. Its 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock ensure high single-thread performance, which is crucial for game logic. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a 3dmark_max_threads score of 10075 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 33150, demonstrate its strength in multi-threaded workloads.

Despite its power, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor in this game. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 189.2 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache likely helps with game data access. Its benchmark performance is within 1% of rivals like the Intel Core i7-13700 and the AMD EPYC 4245P, meaning its role in determining the final FPS output is consistent and predictable.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals how the system's performance scales with resolution. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by roughly 30%. For instance, High settings go from 137 FPS to 95.9 FPS, a decrease of 41.1 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to feel the load of additional pixels, but the system remains highly playable.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe. The High preset drops from 95.9 FPS to 57.6 FPS, a 38.3 FPS reduction. This steep decline strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 38.2 FPS is a stark illustration of this, showing that the RX 6750 XT's processing power is insufficient for maximum settings at this resolution.

The pattern is clear: the combination is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU work in harmony. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and users must lower settings to Medium to maintain a stable 60 FPS, sacrificing visual quality for performance.