Greedfall

# Greedfall with AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D — Benchmark Analysis

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Greedfall, ranking first overall out of 2,938 tested CPU/GPU combos. The data shows a system that handles the 2019 Action RPG with remarkable headroom, producing frame rates that exceed the demands of even the most demanding display configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 383 FPS average, which drops to 266 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 159 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 58.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the frame rate progression shows 301 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p, and 125 FPS at 4K. The scaling here is more gradual, with a 58.5% drop from 1080p to 4K as well, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough that even at 4K the system stays well above 60 FPS. The High preset follows suit with 273 FPS at 1080p, 190 FPS at 1440p, and 113 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario, yielding 175 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result at exactly 72 FPS average indicates the GPU is heavily taxed, but still delivers a playable experience. The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 40.5% performance drop, while the 1080p to 1440p drop is 30.9%, demonstrating that the GPU workload scales non-linearly with pixel count.

The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution highlights the GPU-bound nature of higher settings. At 1080p, Low produces 383 FPS versus 175 FPS at Ultra, a 54.3% reduction. At 4K, the same comparison shows 159 FPS versus 72 FPS, a 54.7% reduction. This consistency suggests that the Ryzen 9 5900X provides sufficient CPU headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5090 D across the entire settings range.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X brings substantial processing power to this pairing, with 12 cores and 24 threads running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,262 and a single-core score of 1,527.

For Greedfall, which is an Action RPG that typically benefits from strong single-thread performance, the Ryzen 9 5900X's Geekbench single-core score of 2,083 indicates solid IPC capabilities. The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache helps with game world data access, while the dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate memory throughput for this title.

The benchmark data shows the CPU is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 383 FPS, which approaches the practical limits of display technology. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 175 FPS result indicates the CPU can feed the RTX 5090 D effectively at lower resolutions where GPU load is reduced.

The processor's percentile ranking at 87% versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,376, places it in the upper tier of desktop processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (0.3% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (0.4% ahead), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (0.4% ahead), while the Intel Core i7-14650HX trails by 0.5%. These tight margins indicate the Ryzen 9 5900X remains competitive in synthetic workloads despite being from the 5000 series.

The 3DMark results further illustrate the CPU's capability: 9,075 in the 16-thread test and 10,075 in the max-thread test. These scores, combined with the PassMark multi-thread score of 39,002, suggest the processor has ample headroom for gaming workloads that may not fully utilize all 24 threads but benefit from the high single-thread performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1440p High settings provide an excellent balance at 190 FPS average. However, 4K High at 113 FPS is also viable, and even 4K Ultra maintains 72 FPS average, making 4K playable across all settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck the Ryzen 9 5900X at 1080p?

A: The data shows the opposite: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 383 FPS, indicating the CPU keeps up with the GPU. The consistent performance scaling across resolutions suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra where it drops to 72 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks first overall out of 2,938 tested combinations in Greedfall, indicating it delivers the highest performance in the database for this game.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this setup?

A: Yes, 4K is viable at all settings. The lowest 4K result is 72 FPS average at Ultra settings, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K Medium, the combo delivers 125 FPS average with minimum 106 FPS.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset shows strong frame pacing with minimum FPS values of 256 at 1080p, 178 at 1440p, and 106 at 4K. The maximum FPS values of 346, 240, and 143 respectively indicate some variance but the overall experience remains smooth.

Q: Does the CPU's 12-core configuration provide any advantage in this game?

A: While Greedfall may not fully utilize all 12 cores, the Ryzen 9 5900X's strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2,083) and high boost clock of 4.80 GHz help maintain high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU load is more significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p resolution, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 383 FPS average, Medium settings yield 301 FPS average with minimum 256 FPS and maximum 346 FPS, High settings reach 273 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 175 FPS average. These results demonstrate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings but still delivers exceptional performance.

The 1440p results show a step down in performance while remaining extremely playable. Low settings achieve 266 FPS average, Medium settings produce 209 FPS average with minimum 178 FPS and maximum 240 FPS, High settings deliver 190 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 121 FPS average. The minimum FPS at Medium settings of 178 FPS indicates smooth frame delivery even during demanding scenes.

At 4K resolution, the system continues to impress. Low settings yield 159 FPS average, Medium settings produce 125 FPS average with minimum 106 FPS and maximum 143 FPS, High settings reach 113 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 72 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is the most demanding scenario tested, and while it drops to 72 FPS, it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 30.5% performance decrease at High settings (273 to 190 FPS), while the 1440p to 4K transition at High settings shows a 40.5% decrease (190 to 113 FPS). This indicates that 4K imposes a significantly higher GPU workload, as expected from the four-fold increase in pixel count.

Medium settings provide the most complete data with min and max FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range spans 256 to 346 FPS, at 1440p it spans 178 to 240 FPS, and at 4K it spans 106 to 143 FPS. The consistent frame ranges suggest the game maintains stable performance without severe frame time spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

This AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks first overall in Greedfall, achieving the top position out of 2,938 tested combos. This ranking reflects the exceptional performance demonstrated by the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 92% versus all GPUs indicates the RTX 5090 D is among the top-tier graphics cards tested. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 places it ahead of rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% ahead), while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6% and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants by 2.1% to 2.4%. The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 confirm strong synthetic performance.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 87% versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,376, places it in the upper echelon of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, is only 0.3% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX trails by 0.5%. This tight grouping indicates the Ryzen 9 5900X remains competitive with newer processors in synthetic workloads.

The combination of a top-1% GPU and top-13% CPU results in the number one ranking for this specific game. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration from the Ryzen 5000 series provides sufficient processing power to complement the RTX 5090 D's massive rendering capabilities. The first-place ranking out of nearly 3,000 combos indicates that few other pairings can match this level of performance in Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, Ultra settings at 175 FPS average provide the highest visual quality while maintaining frame rates far above any display's refresh rate. The system has ample headroom at this resolution, making Ultra the clear choice for maximum image quality.

At 1440p, High settings at 190 FPS average offer an excellent balance, though Ultra at 121 FPS average also provides a premium experience. For players with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays, High settings ensure frame rates remain above 144 FPS, while Ultra still delivers 121 FPS which suits 120 Hz displays. Medium settings at 209 FPS average offer even more headroom for competitive play, but the visual quality trade-off is significant.

For 4K gaming, the recommendation depends on the display's refresh rate. High settings at 113 FPS average are suitable for 120 Hz displays, while Medium settings at 125 FPS average provide slightly more headroom. Ultra settings at 72 FPS average remain viable for 60 Hz displays, but the drop from 113 FPS at High to 72 FPS at Ultra represents a 36.3% performance cost for the increased visual fidelity.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame delivery, with the only recorded minimum and maximum FPS values in the dataset. At any resolution, Medium settings ensure frame rates remain within a narrow band, reducing the likelihood of noticeable frame pacing issues. For players prioritizing consistency over maximum visual quality, Medium is the recommended preset.

Given the game's release in 2019, the system's performance at all settings exceeds the requirements for smooth gameplay. The data shows that even the most demanding configuration tested — 4K Ultra at 72 FPS average — delivers a playable experience. Consequently, the recommendation is to select settings based on the display's native resolution and refresh rate, with High settings offering the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom across all resolutions.