Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data showing a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. This pairing of a 2019 six-core CPU with a 2025 16 GB GPU produces a balanced system where the bottleneck shifts predictably based on resolution and quality preset. The measured FPS rows indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s Zen 2 architecture provides sufficient throughput for high-refresh 1080p gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a shared 32 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 15,045 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,124 points in single-core, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs tested.

For Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p with lower graphical settings. At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 191 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This indicates the processor can feed frames well beyond standard 60 Hz displays when the GPU is not heavily burdened. The 12 threads allow for background system tasks and game logic without introducing significant frame pacing issues, as evidenced by the 127 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium.

The Ryzen 5 3600’s benchmark scores position it near the Intel Core i5-11400, which is only 0.2% faster on average, and the Intel Core i7-1260P, which is 0.2% slower. This competitive positioning means the CPU is not a limiting factor in Greedfall at most settings. The data shows that at 1440p High, the average FPS drops to 94, while at 1080p High it is 136 — a 42 FPS difference that is largely attributable to GPU workload rather than CPU constraints, as the processor’s multi-threaded score of 17,700 in PassMark multithread remains constant regardless of resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. In synthetic testing, it scores 20,974 in PassMark G3D and 28,65 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM capacity is significant for Greedfall, an Action RPG with large open environments. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s ensures texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not cause stuttering. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 36, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset, indicating the GPU is the clear bottleneck at this extreme configuration. The transition from 4K High (56 FPS) to 4K Ultra (36 FPS) represents a 20 FPS drop, showing how the Ultra preset’s additional graphical effects heavily tax the RDNA 3.0 architecture.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7700’s average benchmark score of 15,852 is within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129) and 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16,014). This places the GPU in a competitive mid-range tier, capable of delivering playable frame rates in Greedfall at 1440p High, where it achieves 94 FPS average, but struggling at 4K Ultra where the 36 FPS result is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 191 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p and 79 at 4K — a 58.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions, despite the CPU’s consistent performance.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 150 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 53, which is still above the 30 FPS threshold but below the 60 FPS target. The 1440p Medium result of 104 FPS average with an 88 FPS minimum suggests this is a sweet spot for balanced performance, where the GPU is sufficiently utilized without being overwhelmed.

The High settings row shows 136 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result of 56 FPS is borderline playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. At Ultra settings, the scaling is most dramatic: 87 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Ultra result of 87 FPS shows the GPU can handle the most demanding preset at lower resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS confirms that the RX 7700 is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming in Greedfall.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p Low (where 191 FPS approaches the CPU’s frame delivery limit) to GPU at 4K Ultra (where 36 FPS reflects the GPU’s raw compute and memory constraints). The 1440p resolution appears to be the crossover point where the system is most balanced, with all settings except Ultra maintaining average FPS above 90.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combination depend on the target display refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset delivers 87 FPS average, which is sufficient for 60 Hz monitors and provides the highest visual fidelity without dropping below playable thresholds. The 1080p High preset at 136 FPS is better suited for 144 Hz displays, offering a significant 49 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining high-quality visuals.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 94 FPS average with no reported minimum FPS below 60. The Medium preset at 104 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate over visual detail, but the High preset’s 94 FPS average is close enough to 100 FPS that most users will not notice the difference. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is exactly at the 60 Hz threshold, which is acceptable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes.

For 4K displays, the data indicates that only the Low preset (79 FPS average) and Medium preset (62 FPS average) are playable. The High preset at 56 FPS is marginally below 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium result of 62 FPS with a 53 FPS minimum is the most balanced 4K option, providing acceptable frame rates while maintaining moderate visual quality.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is the 1440p High preset, which balances visual fidelity with performance. It achieves 94 FPS average, which is 2.6 times higher than the 4K Ultra result and 1.6 times higher than the 1080p Ultra result, while still offering high-quality settings. This configuration leverages the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth effectively without pushing the RDNA 3.0 architecture to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1,307th out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 55.5th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing—neither component is a top-tier performer, but together they deliver consistent results across all resolution and settings combinations.

The rank is influenced by the CPU’s 71st percentile standing and the GPU’s 58th percentile standing, with the combination’s overall position slightly below the CPU’s individual percentile but above the GPU’s. This suggests the CPU is slightly more capable relative to other processors than the GPU is relative to other graphics cards, which aligns with the observed bottleneck behavior at 4K Ultra.

The 1,307th rank out of 2,938 combos means this system outperforms approximately 1,631 other combinations but is beaten by 1,306. In practical terms, this places the system in the upper half of tested configurations, suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, but not competitive with top-tier 4K systems. The ranking also indicates that the RX 7700’s performance is closer to its rivals (within 1.7% of the RTX 3060 Ti) than the Ryzen 5 3600 is to its peers (within 0.2% of the Core i5-11400), which explains why the GPU’s limitations manifest more prominently at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 191 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset averages 150 FPS, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS. The High preset averages 136 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 87 FPS. These results show a consistent degradation from Low to Ultra, with a 104 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease noticeably. The Low preset averages 132 FPS, the Medium preset averages 104 FPS (with a minimum of 88 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS), the High preset averages 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 88 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold despite the increased resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limitations become apparent. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, the Medium preset averages 62 FPS (with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS), the High preset averages 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only 4K configuration that maintains an average above 60 FPS, and its 53 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below this threshold.

The complete dataset shows that the system is most consistent at 1080p, where all presets deliver average FPS above 87, and least consistent at 4K, where the Ultra preset’s 36 FPS average is less than half of the 1080p Low result. The 1440p results represent a balanced middle ground, with all presets except Ultra maintaining average FPS above 90.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combination in Greedfall?*

A: The data indicates 1440p is the optimal resolution, with the High preset achieving 94 FPS average and the Medium preset at 104 FPS. Both maintain minimum FPS above 60, offering a balanced experience between visual quality and performance.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: Only at lower settings. The 4K Low preset averages 79 FPS, and the 4K Medium preset averages 62 FPS with a 53 FPS minimum. The 4K High preset drops to 56 FPS, and 4K Ultra is not recommended at 36 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7700’s average benchmark score of 15,852 is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129), 1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16,014), and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 191 FPS average, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck at standard refresh rates. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 87 FPS indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

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

A: The 1440p Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 88 and a maximum of 120, with an average of 104. This 32 FPS range between minimum and maximum indicates good frame pacing, with the minimum staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combination rank compared to all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1,307th out of 2,938 tested combinations, placing it in the 55.5th percentile. This is a mid-pack ranking, reflecting the balanced but not top-tier performance of both components.