Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust, high-refresh-rate experience in Greedfall, though the data reveals a clear progression from CPU-bound performance at 1080p to a GPU-heavy workload at 4K. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show that this combination is exceptionally well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it balances high fidelity with smooth motion. The 16-core, 32-thread processor provides ample headroom, while the 16 GB graphics card ensures that even the most demanding settings remain playable. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, offering specific recommendations based on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic shift in performance, directly illustrating where the bottleneck lies within this hardware combo. At 1080p with the High preset, the system achieves an average of 162.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that figure drops to 107.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. The final step to 3840x2160 yields 66.4 FPS, which is another 38% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep, consistent decline indicates that as resolution increases, the workload scales heavily on the GPU’s rendering capabilities.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 220.7 FPS, which is an exceptionally high number that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the graphics card can process. At 1440p Low, the average falls to 154.9 FPS, and at 4K Low, it drops to 90.1 FPS. The fact that the 4K Low result is still above 90 FPS shows that the RX 7800 XT has substantial raw compute power, but the gap between 1080p and 4K Low (220.7 to 90.1 FPS) demonstrates a 59% performance hit. This is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s 16 cores are not being fully utilized at 1080p.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 9 5950X’s Zen 3 architecture is strong enough to keep the GPU busy, but the system is not fully saturating the graphics card. The 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock provide excellent single-thread performance, which is critical for game logic. However, the fact that the 1080p Ultra preset (100.6 FPS) is only 38% slower than the 1080p Low preset (220.7 FPS) indicates that the GPU is still the primary driver of frame rate, even at lower resolutions. In contrast, the 4K Ultra result of 44.5 FPS is a steep drop from the 4K High result of 66.4 FPS, showing that the game’s Ultra settings impose a significant fill-rate and shading cost on the GPU. The resolution scaling data clearly indicates that for users seeking maximum frame rates, 1080p is the target, but for a balanced experience, 1440p offers the best compromise between visual clarity and performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy of quality presets, and the optimal choice depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 162.2 FPS is the standout recommendation for most users. It delivers a 8% improvement over the Medium preset’s 175.8 FPS is actually reversed; the data shows High is faster than Medium, which is unusual. Specifically, High at 162.2 FPS is slower than Medium at 175.8 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset may reduce certain GPU-intensive effects without a corresponding CPU bottleneck. For competitive play, the Low preset at 220.7 FPS is the best choice, but the visual compromise is substantial. The Ultra preset at 100.6 FPS is still perfectly playable and offers the highest fidelity, but the 38% performance penalty compared to High makes it less attractive for 144Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear winner. With an average of 107.6 FPS, it provides a smooth experience for most monitors and is only 13% slower than the Medium preset’s 123.7 FPS. The Low preset at 154.9 FPS is ideal for 144Hz panels, but the visual quality drop is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 70.9 FPS is the only one that falls below the 100 FPS mark, and while it is still playable, it does not justify the 34% performance loss compared to High. For 1440p, High is the recommended setting for balancing image quality and frame rate, as it leverages the GPU’s 16 GB memory without overburdening the shader units.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes drastically. The High preset at 66.4 FPS is the only preset that approaches a playable 60 FPS threshold, and it is the recommended starting point. The Medium preset at 75.0 FPS is actually faster than High, which is counterintuitive but indicates that the High preset may enable certain post-processing effects that are costly at 4K. The Low preset at 90.1 FPS is the best for hitting higher refresh rates, but the visual degradation is severe. The Ultra preset at 44.5 FPS is not recommended for 4K gaming, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and introduces noticeable stutter on standard displays. For 4K, the data suggests using the Medium or High preset, with Medium offering a 13% performance advantage over High while likely maintaining acceptable visual quality.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT’s role in this game is defined by its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and its RDNA 3.0 architecture. The memory configuration, with a 256-bit bus and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth, is substantial for a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG with large open environments. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s memory capacity is not a limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra, the game does not appear to exceed the available VRAM. This is evidenced by the fact that the 4K Ultra preset still produces 44.5 FPS, which is a playable albeit not ideal frame rate, rather than crashing or exhibiting severe texture pop-in.

The GPU’s clock speeds also play a significant role in the performance scaling. The base clock is 1295 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz. The difference between the game clock and boost clock suggests that the card can sustain high frequencies during typical gaming loads, which is reflected in the strong 1440p High result of 107.6 FPS. The 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is clearly sufficient for this title, as the card does not fall below 44.5 FPS even at 4K Ultra. However, the data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rates drop significantly from 1440p. The RX 7800 XT’s percentile ranking of 76 indicates that it is a solid mid-to-high-end performer, and its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA T600 Mobile, have similar average scores but are not relevant for desktop gaming comparisons.

The GPU’s 60 ray tracing cores and 96 ROPs are also relevant, though Greedfall does not appear to be a ray tracing-heavy title based on the frame rates. The pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s are high enough to handle the game’s assets at 4K, but the Ultra preset’s 44.5 FPS indicates that the additional shading and texture work at that level is taxing the card. The 16 GB VRAM is a future-proofing asset, but for this specific game, the data shows that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the determining factors for performance at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 637 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 63rd percentile of all tested systems, which is a solid mid-tier ranking. The data indicates that this combo is not at the top of the charts, but it is also far from the bottom. The ranking suggests that there are many combinations that outperform it, but also a significant number that fall below it. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 49062, which is within 1% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600K at 49166 and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49367. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 5950X is a highly competitive processor, but its performance in Greedfall is not exceptional enough to push the combo higher in the rankings.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 32619, which is also close to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 at 32540 and the NVIDIA P104-100 at 32747. This shows that the RX 7800 XT is a well-balanced card, but it does not have a significant performance advantage over its direct competitors. The combo’s rank of 637 out of 1705 is influenced by both components, but the data suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide excellent multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38607, but Greedfall does not appear to be a heavily multi-threaded title. The frame rates at 1080p, where the CPU has more influence, are high (162.2 FPS at High), but they do not break into the top tier of results, which likely feature more powerful GPUs.

The combo’s ranking is also reflected in the fact that the 4K Ultra preset is not playable at high refresh rates, which is a common trait of mid-range GPUs. In contrast, the 1440p High preset at 107.6 FPS is a strong result that many users would find satisfactory. The ranking is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather a measure of how this specific pairing compares to all other tested combinations. It is a capable setup for 1440p gaming and can handle 4K at reduced settings, but it is not designed for maximum 4K Ultra performance. The data shows that this combo is a reliable choice for mainstream gamers who prioritize frame rates over absolute visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 107.6 FPS at 2560x1440 with the High preset.

Q: Is the combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. The 4K High preset achieves an average of 66.4 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset drops to 44.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

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: What is the best preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1080p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest frame rate at 220.7 FPS, but the High preset at 162.2 FPS is a better balance for visual quality and high refresh rates.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: Yes, the 16 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient, as the game does not show signs of VRAM limitation even at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 637 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all results.