Greedfall

This combo places the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at rank 1582 out of 2938 tested combinations for Greedfall. That places it in the 46th percentile of all tested combos, meaning slightly more than half of the tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The ranking is curious given the hardware involved—a 16-core Zen 4 mobile flagship paired with a current-generation Blackwell GPU—but Greedfall’s age and engine characteristics likely flatten the performance curve. The data suggests this pairing is competent but not exceptional for this specific game, with the score reflecting a mid-pack position rather than a top-tier result.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1582 out of 2938 places this system just below the median for Greedfall. That is a surprising outcome for hardware this recent, as the CPU alone sits in the 95th percentile among all processors tested. The GPU, while ranking in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, is not the dominant force here that one might expect from a 50-series part. The benchmark results indicate that Greedfall is not particularly demanding on either component, so the mid-pack ranking likely stems from the game’s 2019-era engine scaling modestly with modern hardware. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, scores essentially identically with a deltaPct of 0.1, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D trails by just 0.6 percent—all three are within a rounding error of each other. On the GPU side, the RTX 5070’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, matches it at a deltaPct of 0.1, with the Radeon Pro 5300 just 1.2 percent ahead. These tight deltas suggest that Greedfall’s performance ceiling is reached quickly, and extra compute headroom translates into minimal FPS gains.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070 brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 2325 MHz with a boost of 2512 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). For Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes clear when examining the measured FPS across settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 177 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 33 FPS—a fivefold difference that points to the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for this game, as Greedfall’s textures and geometry do not appear to stress memory capacity even at 4K. The GPU’s 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 48 RT cores are largely underutilized, as Greedfall does not feature ray tracing prominently in the measured scenarios. The data implies the RTX 5070 is overqualified for the game’s visual demands at 1080p, where CPU and memory latency likely become the limiting factors, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s shading units and ROPs are clearly stretched.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a steep scaling curve. At 1080p High, the system averages 126 FPS; at 1440p High, that drops to 88 FPS (a 30 percent reduction); and at 4K High, it falls to 52 FPS (a 59 percent reduction from 1080p). This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system hits 177 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. Moving to 1440p Low yields 123 FPS, and 4K Low produces 73 FPS—each step down representing roughly a 30-40 percent frame rate loss. The Medium settings tell a similar story: 139 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show the most dramatic drop, with 81 FPS at 1080p falling to 56 FPS at 1440p and then to 33 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is particularly severe, a 41 percent loss, which points to the GPU’s 192-bit memory bus and 80 ROPs becoming bottlenecks at extreme pixel counts.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data offers a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. At 1080p, High settings at 126 FPS provide a strong balance, while Ultra at 81 FPS still delivers smooth gameplay but with diminishing returns in visual fidelity. The jump from Medium (139 FPS) to High (126 FPS) costs only 13 FPS, making High the sensible choice for most users at this resolution. At 1440p, High at 88 FPS is playable, but Medium at 96 FPS offers a slight safety margin for demanding scenes. The min FPS data for Medium settings—82 FPS at 1440p and 118 FPS at 1080p—indicates consistent frame pacing, whereas Ultra at 1440p (56 FPS) approaches the edge of comfortable gaming. At 4K, High at 52 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 33 FPS is not recommended for smooth play. The data suggests that Medium at 4K (58 FPS) is the most viable option for 4K displays, with Low (73 FPS) as an alternative for those prioritizing frame rate over visuals. The sweet spot across all resolutions appears to be High at 1440p or Medium at 4K, depending on display capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX for Greedfall?

A: No meaningful difference exists. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has an average benchmark score of 76155, which is just 0.1 percent higher than the Ryzen 9 8945HX’s 76212. In Greedfall specifically, both CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates given the game’s modest CPU demands.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K Ultra smoothly?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 33, which falls well below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth. Even 4K High averages only 52 FPS. Users targeting 4K should use Medium settings (58 FPS) or accept lower frame rates at higher presets.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the AMD Radeon Pro 580?

A: The two GPUs are essentially tied in average benchmark scores, with the Radeon Pro 580 scoring 40318 versus the RTX 5070’s 40377—a deltaPct of 0.1. In Greedfall, the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM and modern architecture provide advantages in other titles, but for this game, the performance delta is negligible.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 8945HX overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes. The CPU ranks in the 95th percentile among all processors, yet the combo ranks in the 46th percentile for Greedfall. The game appears to be GPU-bound at higher resolutions and not particularly thread-hungry, so the 16-core, 32-thread configuration provides far more processing headroom than Greedfall can utilize.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 1440p deliver 88 FPS average, while Medium provides 96 FPS with a min FPS of 82. Ultra drops to 56 FPS. For a 1440p display, High offers the best visual quality without compromising frame rate, though Medium is safer for maintaining consistent performance.

Q: Does the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM cause any issues in Greedfall?

A: No evidence in the data suggests VRAM limitations. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K align with compute and bandwidth constraints rather than memory capacity. Greedfall’s 2019-era assets do not appear to exceed 12 GB even at 4K Ultra, as the game still runs (albeit at 33 FPS) rather than stuttering due to memory swapping.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost of 5.40 GHz. Its 64 MB of L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide substantial headroom for gaming workloads. In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is secondary but not irrelevant. The 1080p Low result of 177 FPS indicates the CPU can drive frame rates well beyond typical monitor refresh rates, suggesting it is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the percentile ranking of 95 among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the combo’s 46th percentile ranking in Greedfall, implying the game does not reward this level of CPU performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42713 and single-core score of 6030 demonstrate raw capability, but Greedfall’s engine appears to be limited by single-thread performance and memory latency rather than core count. The PassMark single-thread score of 3907 places it competitively, yet the game’s modest requirements mean that even mid-range CPUs from the same era would likely produce similar FPS at 1080p. At 4K, the CPU’s influence diminishes further, as the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p resolution, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 177 FPS, Medium averages 139 FPS with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 160 FPS, High averages 126 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, indicating that visual fidelity settings have a massive impact at this resolution. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 118 suggests stable performance, while the lack of min/max data for other presets limits further analysis.

At 1440p, the averages scale down proportionally. Low delivers 123 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a range of 82 to 111 FPS, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 32 FPS, which is the largest single-setting penalty at this resolution. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 82 remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a reliable choice.

At 4K, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low averages 73 FPS, Medium averages 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS, High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 49 indicates occasional dips below smooth playability, while Ultra at 33 FPS is only suitable for screenshots or turn-based gameplay. The resolution scaling from 1080p Low (177 FPS) to 4K Low (73 FPS) represents a 59 percent reduction, while the same scaling at Ultra (81 FPS to 33 FPS) is a 59 percent reduction as well—showing consistent GPU-bound behavior across settings. The data overall paints a picture of a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings, reinforcing the conclusion that this combo is best suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming rather than 4K enthusiasts.