Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows a steep performance cliff at 4K Ultra. Across the measured resolutions, the combo demonstrates that its 16-core CPU is rarely the bottleneck, while the 8 GB GPU defines the upper limits of visual fidelity. The benchmark results indicate that this system is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, where it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 fps.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frames per second reveal a clear hierarchy of performance across presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 166.5 fps, which is the highest recorded for this combo. The Medium preset drops to 135 fps, while High delivers 121.7 fps. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces 78.4 fps, still well above the 60 fps threshold for smooth gameplay. For players with 1080p displays, the High preset offers the best balance, as it provides a 43.3 fps improvement over Ultra while remaining 43.3 fps behind Low; the visual uplift from Medium to High is generally substantial, and the performance cost is only 13.3 fps.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows that the Low preset achieves 116.4 fps, Medium hits 90.4 fps, and High reaches 80.3 fps. The Ultra preset falls to 55.9 fps, which dips below the 60 fps mark. At this resolution, the High preset is the optimal choice, as it maintains an 80.3 fps average while avoiding the significant degradation seen at Ultra. The jump from Medium to High costs only 10.1 fps, which is a reasonable trade for the expected visual improvements. The Low preset, while faster, sacrifices too much fidelity for a marginal 36.1 fps gain over High.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset delivers 68.5 fps, Medium drops to 54.8 fps, High falls to 49.9 fps, and Ultra plummets to 32.9 fps. None of the presets except Low maintain a consistent 60 fps. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires either the Low preset or a willingness to accept sub-60 fps averages. The step from Medium to High costs 4.9 fps, while the step from High to Ultra costs 17 fps, indicating that Ultra is disproportionately punishing. For 4K, the Low preset is the only measured setting that provides a playable experience, but the gap between Low and Medium is 13.7 fps, which may justify the drop for better image quality on capable displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. In Greedfall, an Action RPG, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. The benchmark results indicate that this processor is rarely the limiting factor. Its single-thread score of 944 in 3dmark_single_thread and 5450 in cinebench_r23_singlecore demonstrate strong per-core performance, which is critical for the game’s primary thread. The multi-thread capabilities are extensive, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 38607, but the game’s engine likely does not scale across all 32 threads.

The data from the measured fps shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 166.5 fps, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can keep up with the GPU even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more pronounced. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1856 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 3595 suggest that the processor has ample headroom for the game’s threading model. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49062, which is 0.2% below the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166) and 0.6% below the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49367). It is 0.7% above the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 1.1% below the AMD EPYC 4345P (49595). These negligible differences indicate that the CPU is not a differentiator in this gaming scenario.

The processor’s 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory throughput. The 105 W TDP is modest for a 16-core part, and its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a high-end part. In Greedfall, the CPU’s boost clock of 4.90 GHz is likely utilized during intense scenes, but the game’s performance is more constrained by the GPU at higher settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average fps drops to 32.9, which is far below the CPU’s capability, reinforcing that the processor is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rasterization workload, while its 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are available for ray tracing and DLSS, though these features are not measured in the provided data. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-to-upper range, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is dominant. The measured fps shows a clear scaling pattern with resolution and settings. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 166.5 fps at Low, 135 fps at Medium, 121.7 fps at High, and 78.4 fps at Ultra. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p, but the data indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K (32.9 fps) is severely limited. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for 1440p, where High achieves 80.3 fps, but the 4K Ultra result suggests that the memory capacity or bandwidth is strained.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average score of 22206, which is 0.5% below the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and 0.9% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006). It is 2.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729) and 2.5% above the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670). These deltaPct values show that the GPU is closely matched with its peers, and its performance in Greedfall is consistent with this positioning. The GPU’s boost clock of 1770 MHz is the key to its performance, and the data shows that it can sustain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K with higher presets. The 12 nm process and 13,600 million transistors contribute to its 215 W TDP, which is a consideration for system power, but the benchmark results are the primary focus.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1030 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is surprising given the CPU’s high percentile. The ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations rather than the CPU’s capabilities. The data shows that the combo is better suited for 1440p High (80.3 fps) than for 4K Ultra (32.9 fps), and this performance profile likely contributes to its mid-pack ranking.

The combo’s rank of 1030 out of 1705 means that 675 combos are slower, but 1029 are faster. This is a competitive position, but not a top-tier one. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking suggests that pairing it with a higher-end GPU would yield a much better rank, but with the RTX 2070 SUPER, the system is balanced toward 1080p and 1440p gaming. The measured fps at 1920x1080 High (121.7 fps) and 2560x1440 High (80.3 fps) are strong, but the 4K results drag the overall ranking down. The GPU’s 65th percentile is the limiting factor, and the combo’s rank is a direct reflection of this imbalance.

In the context of the database, this combo is a capable 1440p machine. The 1440p High result of 80.3 fps is above the 60 fps threshold, and the 1080p High result of 121.7 fps is excellent. However, the 4K Ultra result of 32.9 fps is below playable standards, and the 4K High result of 49.9 fps is also sub-60. The combo’s rank of 1030 indicates that it is not among the top performers, but it is also not in the bottom quartile. The data suggests that users with this combo should prioritize 1440p High or 1080p Ultra for the best experience, as the 4K presets are not viable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 High provides an average of 80.3 fps, which is above the 60 fps threshold. At 1920x1080, High delivers 121.7 fps, while Ultra drops to 78.4 fps. The 3840x2160 presets all fall below 70 fps except Low, which achieves 68.5 fps.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-thread performance affect Greedfall?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 38607, but the game’s performance is more dependent on single-thread speed. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 944 and the boost clock of 4.90 GHz are more relevant, as the measured fps at 1080p Low (166.5 fps) shows the CPU is not a bottleneck.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for the presets that deliver playable frame rates. The 4K Ultra preset yields 32.9 fps, which indicates that the memory capacity or bandwidth is strained at that setting. At 1440p High (80.3 fps) and 1080p Ultra (78.4 fps), the VRAM is adequate.

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

A: The combo ranks 1030 out of 1705 tested combos. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 49062 is 0.2% below the Intel Core i5-14600K, and the GPU’s average score of 22206 is 0.5% below the NVIDIA RTX A400. These small deltas indicate that the components are closely matched with their rivals.

Q: What is the impact of the Ultra preset on performance?

A: The Ultra preset causes a significant performance drop across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra (78.4 fps) is 43.3 fps lower than High (121.7 fps). At 1440p, Ultra (55.9 fps) is 24.4 fps lower than High (80.3 fps). At 4K, Ultra (32.9 fps) is 17 fps lower than High (49.9 fps).

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 68.5 fps, which is the only 4K setting above 60 fps. Medium (54.8 fps), High (49.9 fps), and Ultra (32.9 fps) all fall below that threshold, indicating that 4K gaming is limited to the Low preset for a smooth experience.