Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Greedfall that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset selection. The measured data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but one that struggles to maintain smooth framerates at 4K with maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, the respective roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this combination ranks against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the performance bottleneck lies. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces an average of 206.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that figure to 145.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 29%. At 4K High, the average falls further to 85.1 FPS, which is about 42% lower than the 1440p result and 59% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline with increasing resolution indicates that the rendering load is scaling aggressively with pixel count, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The data confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component as resolution rises. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, but the jump to 4K is even more punishing, suggesting that the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth are being heavily taxed at the highest resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 291.4 FPS, which drops to 200.3 FPS at 1440p Low and 117.7 FPS at 4K Low. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is about 60%, similar to the drop observed at High settings, reinforcing that the pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are likely the hard ceilings here, not the CPU.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its high core count is not necessarily the primary asset for Greedfall, which is an Action RPG that typically scales well with strong single-thread performance. The processor's boost clock of 4.90 GHz and its single-thread benchmark scores indicate a capable part for this workload. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 944 in 3dmark_single_thread and 5450 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, demonstrating solid per-core strength that should prevent it from becoming a bottleneck in this title.

At lower resolutions, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 291.4 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is still able to feed the GPU adequately at these levels. However, the 5950X is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The benchmark results show that the CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, but its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which has a nearly identical average benchmark score (49166 vs 49062, a delta of -0.2%). This implies that for gaming, the 16-core processor's massive multi-threading capabilities are underutilized, and the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1856 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 3595 show that the processor scales well with a few threads, but the game's engine likely does not stress all 32 threads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant force in this configuration. With a boost clock of 2610 MHz and 7680 shading units, it provides the raw compute power needed for Greedfall's rendering. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a key factor; at 4K Ultra, the average FPS plummets to 54.2, which suggests that the memory capacity or bandwidth is insufficient for the highest fidelity textures at that resolution. The memory clock is listed at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective, and the 192-bit bus width yields 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth is likely saturated at 4K Ultra, leading to the significant frame rate drop from 85.1 FPS at High to 54.2 FPS at Ultra.

The GPU's performance is consistent with its 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its nearest rival in the database is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which has a delta of -0.6% in average score, indicating the desktop 4070 Ti is slightly weaker in synthetic benchmarks. In Greedfall, the GPU's role is clear: it handles the majority of the rendering load. At 1440p High, the system manages 145.6 FPS, which is a strong result, but at 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making the game less playable. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is best suited for 1440p gaming or 4K gaming with reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 134.5 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the system at 4K Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS at Low settings is 117.7, while at Ultra settings it drops to 54.2. This represents a performance increase of roughly 117% when switching from Ultra to Low.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: No, the data indicates the system achieves 145.6 FPS at 2560x1440 High, which is a high frame rate. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 944, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at this resolution and preset.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 206.3 at 1920x1080 to 85.1 at 3840x2160. This is a reduction of about 59%, showing a strong scaling penalty as resolution increases.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti's performance compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 Ti has an average score of 44900, while the RTX 5090 Mobile has a score of 45152. The deltaPct is -0.6%, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti is slightly slower than this rival in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a high refresh rate?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 145.6 FPS, and even at Medium it achieves 159.7 FPS, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are even higher, but the visual quality may be less immersive.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 245th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the top 15% of all configurations, which is a strong showing. The high rank is likely driven by the GPU's strong performance and the CPU's ample core count, even if the latter is not fully utilized. The 245th rank out of 1705 combos indicates that while this is a high-end setup, there are still many other combinations that produce higher average frame rates in this specific title, likely those with more powerful GPUs.

The data shows that the combo is not at the absolute top, which suggests that for Greedfall, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The rank is a function of the GPU's capability, and the RTX 4070 Ti, while powerful, is not the fastest card available. The CPU's percentile of 93% is slightly misleading for gaming, as its nearest rivals, like the Intel Core i5-14600K with a delta of -0.2%, offer similar average benchmark scores. This indicates that in a game like Greedfall, the 16-core processor does not provide a significant advantage over a high-clocked 14th-gen Intel part, and the overall combo rank is dominated by the GPU's performance tier.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture for optimizing the gameplay experience. For 4K resolution, the data suggests that Ultra settings are not viable, as they yield an average of 54.2 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for most players. Dropping to High settings at 4K improves the average to 85.1 FPS, which is a significant jump and provides a playable experience. For those with 1440p monitors, the High preset is excellent, delivering 145.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers an even higher 159.7 FPS, which could be used to push a 165Hz or 240Hz display to its limits. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but the Ultra setting at 134.5 FPS is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, while the Medium setting at 231.9 FPS is ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate displays.

The best experience per the measured rows is at 1440p with the High preset. This configuration offers a solid 145.6 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive, while maintaining high visual quality. The drop from High to Medium at 1440p only increases FPS by about 10%, but the visual downgrade might be noticeable. Alternatively, if the user prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity, the 1440p Medium preset is a strong choice. For 4K users, the High preset is the maximum setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a balanced experience. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, as the 54.2 FPS average is likely to result in stuttering and a less enjoyable experience.