Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and it carries a 64 MB L3 cache. For a game like Greedfall, an Action RPG, this processor provides a substantial amount of computational headroom. The benchmark results for this CPU show a single-thread score of 944 in 3dmark and 5450 in Cinebench R23, indicating strong per-core performance that is critical for game logic and frame pacing. The multi-threaded capabilities are equally formidable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38607 and a 3dmark max-threads score of 11597.

The CPU's performance percentile sits at 93, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of all tested processors. Its average benchmark score is 49062. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight grouping. The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average score of 49166, which is a negligible 0.2% difference from the 5950X. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is 0.6% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 4345P is 1.1% ahead. Conversely, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.7% behind. This indicates that while the 5950X is a top-tier chip, its performance is essentially on par with several modern alternatives, making it a highly capable but not singularly dominant CPU in synthetic benchmarks. For Greedfall, this means the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck at most settings, as it has ample single-thread and multi-thread resources to feed the GPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features the Navi 23 chip. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2055 MHz, with a boost clock of 2635 MHz and a game clock of 2410 MHz. In Greedfall, the GPU's role is the primary driver of frame rate, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a key factor; at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the game's demands can strain this capacity, which is reflected in the measured performance.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29024. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Arc A370M (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (0.6% behind). This shows that the RX 6650 XT is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not in the same class as high-end cards. The data from the game itself, however, is more telling. At 1080p with Low settings, the card achieves an average of 160 FPS, showing its ability to handle less demanding scenarios. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS plummets to 28.1, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor and the VRAM or compute resources are overwhelmed. The GPU's 10.79 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 64 ROPs are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the transition to 4K exposes its limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases, which helps identify the limiting component. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 116.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p with High settings, the average drops to 77.2 FPS, a significant decrease of 38.9 FPS. At 4K with High settings, the average falls further to 45.6 FPS. This pattern demonstrates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck; the CPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count, but the GPU's rendering capabilities are saturated.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, the difference between Low (160 FPS) and Ultra (70.9 FPS) is a stark 89.1 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is from 107.6 FPS (Low) to 51.2 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the spread narrows relatively, from 63.2 FPS (Low) to 28.1 FPS (Ultra). The fact that even at 4K Low settings, the frame rate is only 63.2 FPS, suggests that the GPU is heavily loaded even with reduced graphical fidelity. The CPU, with its high core count and clock speeds, does not appear to be a limiting factor here; the performance drops are consistently tied to the GPU's workload. The 5950X's robust single-thread performance is ample for the game's logic, while the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB VRAM and compute power are the constraints at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combo in Greedfall at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 116.1.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 49166.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo fail to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: At 4K resolution with Medium settings, the average FPS is 53.1, and with High settings it is 45.6. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average drops to 28.1 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29024.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is 51.2, and given the CPU's high multi-threaded score of 38607 in Cinebench R23, the GPU's rendering capacity is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Low and 4K Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 160, while at 4K Low it is 63.2, representing a drop of 96.8 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks at 1100 out of a total of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The CPU is a top-tier part, as evidenced by its 93rd percentile ranking, but the RX 6650 XT's 72nd percentile GPU standing drags the overall combo down. The rank of 1100 out of 1705 suggests that many other combinations, likely those with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher average frame rates in this game.

The data indicates that in Greedfall, the GPU is the decisive factor for overall performance. While the 5950X provides a strong foundation, it cannot compensate for the RX 6650 XT's struggles at 4K or with Ultra settings. The combo's rank is not a reflection of a poor pairing, but rather a consequence of the GPU's mid-range positioning. For a game like Greedfall, which appears to be GPU-intensive at high settings, this combination is better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming where it can deliver playable frame rates. The significant gap between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank highlights that the GPU is the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combo in Greedfall, broken down by resolution and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 160.0 FPS
• Medium: 127.6 FPS
• High: 116.1 FPS
• Ultra: 70.9 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 107.6 FPS
• Medium: 84.5 FPS
• High: 77.2 FPS
• Ultra: 51.2 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 63.2 FPS
• Medium: 53.1 FPS
• High: 45.6 FPS
• Ultra: 28.1 FPS

These results show that the combo is capable of smooth performance at 1080p across all settings, with even the most demanding Ultra preset exceeding 70 FPS. At 1440p, the system maintains playable frame rates for Low through High settings, but Ultra dips below 60 FPS. At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain 60 FPS even on Low settings, and the Ultra preset becomes nearly unplayable at 28.1 FPS. The data shows a clear performance cliff, particularly from 1440p to 4K and from High to Ultra settings, underscoring the GPU's VRAM and compute limitations in this demanding title.