Greedfall

# Greedfall — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers strong performance in Greedfall, with the data showing frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured results place this pairing at rank 409 out of 3703 tested combos, putting it in the top 11% of all configurations tested for this title. The benchmark data reveals a system that remains fluid at 4K with high settings, but the scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K indicates where the performance boundary lies.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear progression as resolution increases, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 213 FPS at 1920x1080 to 148 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 65 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 88 FPS, a decline of 60 FPS. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings represents a 125 FPS reduction, or roughly 41% of the original performance.

This scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is operating well beyond what the GPU alone can utilize, with the CPU likely becoming a more significant factor at lower resolutions. The 299 FPS average at 1080p Low settings is particularly telling, as this approaches the practical ceiling for many displays and indicates the GPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution. The 207 FPS at 1440p Low further supports this interpretation, showing that even at a higher resolution, the system can push well past typical 60 Hz refresh rates.

The 4K results tell a different story. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 56 FPS, which is a substantial 32 FPS reduction from High settings at the same resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68 FPS (124 vs 56), demonstrating that the GPU load increases dramatically with both resolution and graphical fidelity. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration tested that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High maintains a comfortable 88 FPS average. This suggests that for 4K gaming, the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting component, with the 9950X3D's 16 cores and 32 threads providing ample headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for Greedfall's demands at higher resolutions, as the data shows consistent frame rates at 4K with moderate settings. The GPU's base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2452 MHz, combined with 8960 shading units, deliver the raw compute necessary for the game's rendering workload.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49957. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, scores 50001, a mere 0.1% difference. This close comparison is notable because the RX Vega 64 is an older architecture, yet the performance delta is minimal in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Greedfall specifically, the RTX 5070 Ti demonstrates strong scaling across settings, with the 4K Medium result of 97 FPS showing that the GPU can handle the game's demands when not pushed to maximum quality.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is a significant factor for Greedfall at 4K resolution. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 56, which is 32 FPS lower than High settings. This substantial gap suggests that the Ultra preset likely increases texture and shadow quality beyond what the GPU can comfortably process at 4K, even with 16 GB of memory available. The 4K Medium result of 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS, indicates that the GPU remains capable when settings are moderated.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D provides 16 cores and 32 threads with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.70 GHz. This processor's 128 MB of L3 cache, combined with its Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process, delivers exceptional single-threaded performance that is critical for Greedfall's game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's benchmark results show a single-thread score of 1292 in 3DMark and 2259 in Cinebench R23, placing it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals demonstrate its positioning in the market. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75738, a 0.1% delta from the 9950X3D's 75779 average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 sits at 75488, a 0.4% difference. These close margins indicate that the 9950X3D is performing at the top tier of desktop processors, which is reflected in the Greedfall results.

At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 299 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. This result suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, with the 32 threads providing ample parallelism for Greedfall's workload. The 1080p High result of 213 FPS further confirms that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. Even at 1440p Low, the system maintains 207 FPS, showing that the CPU's performance ceiling extends well beyond typical gaming scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: The measured data shows an average of 56 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For consistent 60+ FPS at 4K, the High preset delivers 88 FPS average.

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

A: The average frame rate drops from 213 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 125 FPS. This represents a 59% decrease in performance when moving to 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a difference of only 0.1%. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, putting it 2% ahead.

Q: Does the 9950X3D bottleneck the RTX 5070 Ti at any resolution?

A: The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 299 FPS, indicating the CPU can handle even the highest frame rates measured. The scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium configuration shows a minimum of 138 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS, with an average of 163 FPS. This 49 FPS range between minimum and maximum indicates reasonable consistency.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: This pairing ranks 409th out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations tested for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 299 FPS, which is the maximum measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 235 FPS average with a minimum of 200 FPS and maximum of 270 FPS. High settings yield 213 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 136 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 163 FPS reduction, with each setting tier costing approximately 30-60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust but shows the expected decline from 1080p. The Low preset averages 207 FPS, which is 92 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 163 FPS with a minimum of 138 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS. High settings produce 148 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 94 FPS average. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 54 FPS, which is more pronounced than the 77 FPS gap between these settings at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens significantly. The Low preset averages 124 FPS, which is still above 120 FPS and demonstrates the GPU's capability at 4K with reduced settings. Medium settings average 97 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS. High settings produce 88 FPS average, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 56 FPS average, which is the only configuration in the dataset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68 FPS, highlighting the substantial impact of graphical settings at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the High preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 88 FPS. This configuration maintains smooth gameplay while offering significantly better visual fidelity than Medium's 97 FPS average. The Ultra preset's 56 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for demanding gameplay scenarios unless the user accepts occasional frame drops.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 148 FPS average, which is well above the requirements for high refresh rate displays. The Medium preset at 163 FPS offers higher frame rates with modest visual compromises, making it an attractive option for users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 94 FPS remains playable but sacrifices 54 FPS compared to High, a significant trade-off for marginal visual improvements.

At 1080p, the High preset's 213 FPS average provides an excellent experience for competitive play or high refresh rate displays. The Medium preset at 235 FPS offers even higher frame rates, while the Ultra preset at 136 FPS remains well above 60 FPS. The Low preset's 299 FPS average is only relevant for users seeking maximum frame rates, as the visual quality reduction is substantial.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 409th out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 89th percentile of all configurations tested. This ranking reflects the system's strong performance across all resolutions and settings, with no configuration falling below playable frame rates except 4K Ultra.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 75779, positions it just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (75738) and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (75716). The GPU's 86th percentile ranking, with an average score of 49957, places it slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001) but ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49737). This combination of top-tier CPU and upper-midrange GPU produces a system that excels in Greedfall, with the measured data showing no significant bottleneck at any resolution. The rank of 409 indicates that while there are 408 faster configurations, this combo delivers excellent performance for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, particularly at 1440p and 4K with High settings.