Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, responds decisively to the hardware driving it. In this configuration, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti deliver a wide spread of framerates that scale cleanly with resolution and preset. The data shows a system capable of triple-digit performance at 1440p, but one where 4K Ultra demands compromise, revealing a clear GPU bottleneck at higher settings and a CPU that keeps pace at lower resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and features a base clock of 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This CPU, part of the 5000 series, uses a 7 nm process node from TSMC, which contributes to its efficiency and performance characteristics. With 64 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, the 5950X is a high-end desktop part that launched with an MSRP of $799.

In the context of Greedfall’s measured results, the CPU’s role is most apparent when the graphics load is light. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 303.9 FPS, a figure that is unlikely to be limited by the RTX 5070 Ti. This high framerate suggests that the 5950X’s single-threaded strength, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 944 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5450, is sufficient to feed the GPU efficiently. The processor’s multithreaded capability, shown by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38607 and a Passmark multithread score of 45424, is robust, but Greedfall is not a title that typically scales with 32 threads. The game’s engine appears to rely more on a few strong cores, and the 5950X’s boost clock of 4.90 GHz helps ensure that those cores are fast enough to avoid holding back the frame rate.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint in most scenarios. When comparing the 5950X to its nearest rivals, its average benchmark score of 49062 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 49166 (a delta of -0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49367 (a delta of -0.6%). This places the 5950X in a highly competitive position, within 1% of these alternatives. The processor’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its high standing. In practical terms for Greedfall, this means the CPU provides a stable foundation, allowing the RTX 5070 Ti to be the determining factor in performance as settings and resolution increase.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average framerate recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average framerate is 303.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed closely by 243.1 FPS at 1080p Medium and 217.9 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to other GPUs in its class?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which places it at the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 52085, resulting in a delta of 0%. This indicates the two cards are statistically equivalent in general compute performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti in Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured data, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K High, the system produces 88.7 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 58.1 FPS. This significant drop with increased graphical load suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

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

A: At High settings, the average framerate drops from 217.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a performance decrease of roughly 59%, highlighting the substantial demand that 4K resolution places on the graphics card.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X’s average benchmark score is 49062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K’s score of 49166. This makes the two processors effectively tied in overall performance.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 151st out of 1705 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 9% of all configurations tested.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides a clear picture of how Greedfall scales with graphical presets. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 217.9 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset achieves 303.9 FPS, and Medium reaches 243.1 FPS, but the visual fidelity gains from High are generally worth the modest performance trade-off. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 137.8 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 37% reduction from High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset yields 153.1 FPS, which is an excellent result for a 1440p display. This setting provides a balance between visual quality and performance, offering a smooth experience without requiring the lower graphical fidelity of Medium (165.5 FPS) or Low (210.9 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 94.6 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but may not be ideal for those seeking maximum smoothness. For most users, the High preset at 1440p appears to be the optimal choice, as it maintains high framerates while delivering the game’s intended visual detail.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset produces 88.7 FPS, which is playable on a 4K display. The Medium preset offers 100.5 FPS, and Low reaches 126.1 FPS, but these lower settings reduce visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 58.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a good experience. Given this data, the High preset at 4K provides the best balance, offering a near-60 FPS experience with better visual fidelity than Medium or Low. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users who prioritize visuals over framerate and are comfortable with sub-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 151 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the configuration in the top 8.9% of all systems tested, a strong showing that indicates this hardware is well-suited for the game. The high ranking confirms the synergy between the CPU and GPU, where the 5950X’s strong per-core performance and the RTX 5070 Ti’s raw rasterization power combine to deliver excellent framerates.

Considering the CPU’s position relative to its rivals, the 5950X is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600K and i5-14600KF, with deltas of -0.2% and -0.6%, respectively. This means that swapping the CPU for one of these Intel parts would likely yield nearly identical performance in Greedfall, as the game is not heavily multithreaded. The GPU, however, has more influence on the overall rank. The RTX 5070 Ti’s performance is directly comparable to the RTX 4080, with a 0% delta, which places it in a high-performance tier. This combination’s rank of 151 indicates that while there are 150 faster combos, the vast majority of systems (over 91%) will perform worse in this specific title.

The data suggests that the rank is driven primarily by the GPU’s capability at higher resolutions, where the CPU has less impact. At 1080p, the CPU’s strength allows the GPU to run at its full potential, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor. This is consistent with the observed frame rates, which show a larger performance drop from 1080p to 4K than would be expected if the CPU were a bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At High settings, the average framerate drops from 217.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 153.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 29.7%. Moving to 3840x2160, the framerate further drops to 88.7 FPS, which is a 59.3% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels rendered is the primary factor influencing performance.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe in absolute terms but follows the same trend. The framerate goes from 303.9 FPS at 1080p to 210.9 FPS at 1440p (a 30.6% drop) and then to 126.1 FPS at 4K (a 58.5% drop from 1080p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is similar across Low, Medium, and High settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting component in all cases. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the framerate to plateau or show a smaller drop at lower resolutions where the CPU has more overhead.

The data strongly indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting factor in this configuration. The CPU’s performance, which is on par with the Intel Core i5-14600K, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s demands. The 4K Ultra result of 58.1 FPS is particularly telling, as it shows that the GPU is saturated by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical settings. In contrast, the 1080p Low result of 303.9 FPS shows that the CPU can push the GPU to its limits when the graphical load is light. This pattern confirms that for Greedfall, the RTX 5070 Ti’s rasterization performance is the primary determinant of framerate, and the Ryzen 9 5950X provides a stable and powerful foundation without introducing a CPU-side constraint.