Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents an interesting case study when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT. The measured data reveals a configuration that performs admirably at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limitations when pushed to the extremes of 4K and maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, examining the roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping the final experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, though the rate of decline varies significantly depending on the graphics preset. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces an average of 114 FPS, which drops to 79 FPS at 1440p and further to 47 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31% decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 59% decrease from 1080p to 4K. These scaling figures suggest that the game becomes progressively more demanding on the rendering pipeline as pixel count rises.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at the Ultra preset, where the average frame rates plummet from 73 FPS at 1080p to 50 FPS at 1440p, and finally to a heavily taxed 30 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings is a 40% reduction, indicating that the GPU is struggling to maintain performance when both resolution and graphical complexity peak simultaneously. Conversely, the Low preset shows the most resilient scaling, with 159 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result being nearly double the 4K Ultra figure highlights how much headroom exists when the game's visual load is reduced.

Looking at the data, the limiting component at 4K Ultra becomes quite apparent. The RX 7600 XT, with its 16 GB of memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed to its absolute limits. The 30 FPS average at 4K Ultra is likely below the threshold for a smooth experience in an Action RPG, where timing and responsiveness matter. The scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K is particularly steep, with a 42% performance drop (52 FPS to 30 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately impact the GPU's compute and memory subsystems. The data implies that while the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, the 4K Ultra scenario is firmly GPU-bound.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is a RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU built on the Navi 33 chip, using a 6 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2755 MHz, with a game clock rated at 2470 MHz. The memory configuration is notably substantial, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory allocation is a defining characteristic of this GPU, and its influence on Greedfall's results is worth scrutinizing.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role shifts dramatically depending on the resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the 159 FPS average indicates the GPU is not the bottleneck; the frame rate is likely capped by CPU performance or engine limitations. However, as settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, the average drops to 73 FPS, showing the GPU's shading units (2048) and texture mapping units (128) are being engaged more heavily. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is unlikely to be fully utilized at 1080p, but the compute load from higher presets still takes its toll.

The GPU's 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 176.3 GPixel/s pixel rate become critical at 1440p and 4K. At 1440p Ultra, the 50 FPS average suggests the GPU is working hard to maintain visual fidelity. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS is particularly telling, as it aligns with the GPU's position in the broader market; its percentileVsAllGpus of 60 indicates it is a mid-range performer. The data suggests that while the 16 GB memory capacity prevents any potential VRAM overflow issues in Greedfall, the raw compute throughput of the GPU is the limiting factor at extreme settings. The memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) and the 128-bit bus width also contribute to a bandwidth ceiling that may constrain performance in memory-intensive scenes, though the measured FPS data does not show any anomalies that would indicate a hard bandwidth bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for a smooth experience?

A: The data shows that 1080p Medium provides an average of 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, which should offer a fluid experience. Alternatively, 1440p High at 79 FPS average is a viable option for higher visual fidelity while maintaining a playable frame rate.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT handle the Ultra preset at 4K?

A: The 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 30 FPS, which is likely below the threshold for comfortable play in an Action RPG. This result indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed and cannot maintain a consistent frame rate at this extreme configuration.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 7600 XT beneficial for Greedfall?

A: The data does not show any failures or crashes that would indicate VRAM exhaustion. The 16 GB capacity provides ample headroom, but the measured FPS figures suggest that the GPU's compute capabilities, rather than its memory capacity, are the primary constraint at higher settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 159 FPS, while Ultra averages 73 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate when maximizing the visual settings, showing the substantial cost of the Ultra preset's enhancements.

Q: How does the combo's performance rank among all tested configurations?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1840 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the 159 FPS average is likely near the CPU's limit, potentially capping performance. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The transition point appears to be around 1440p, where both components are more evenly balanced.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination holds a rank of 1840 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 37th percentile of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 60 indicates it outperforms 60% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 shows it is a stronger relative performer.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the benchmark data shows the Ryzen 5 7400F is tightly clustered with several other processors. It scores nearly identically to the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% higher), while being 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking; the GPU's performance is the more significant factor.

The GPU's nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (0.3% higher), AMD Radeon HD 7970M (0.4% higher), and NVIDIA Tesla M4 (0.9% higher), while it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 by 0.7%. This positioning, combined with the combo's rank in the lower half of tested configurations, suggests that Greedfall is a particularly demanding title for this hardware pairing. The data implies that for a game from 2019, this 2024 GPU and 2025 CPU should perform better, but the measured FPS tells a story of a game that is surprisingly heavy on the GPU at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience balancing visual quality and performance is the Medium preset at 1440p, which delivers an average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. This configuration provides a responsive frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering a significant visual upgrade over Low settings. For gamers prioritizing a locked 60 FPS experience at higher visual fidelity, 1440p High at 79 FPS average is also a strong choice, though the minimum FPS data is not available to guarantee consistency.

For those with 1080p displays, the Medium preset is the clear winner, averaging 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS. This provides a high-refresh-rate experience without the performance penalty of the Ultra preset, which drops to 73 FPS average. The Ultra preset at any resolution is difficult to recommend given the data. At 1080p, it sacrifices over 40% of the frame rate compared to Medium, and at 4K, it drops to an unplayable 30 FPS average. The High preset offers a middle ground, but the Medium preset at 1080p and 1440p provides the best combination of smoothness and visual quality per the measured rows.

At 4K, the only viable option is the Low preset, which averages 66 FPS. This is playable, but it requires a significant compromise in visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 4K averages 52 FPS, which is borderline, while High at 47 FPS and Ultra at 30 FPS are likely too inconsistent for a comfortable experience. The data suggests that users should target 1440p Medium or High for the best overall experience, with 1080p Medium as the default for maximum smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 159 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. High settings produce 114 FPS average, while Ultra drops significantly to 73 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down correspondingly. Low settings maintain a strong 111 FPS average, while Medium delivers 87 FPS average (minimum 74, maximum 100). High settings produce 79 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 50 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 61 FPS, illustrating the heavy cost of the Ultra preset's features.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings yield 66 FPS average, which is the only preset at 4K that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. Medium settings drop to 52 FPS average (minimum 44, maximum 60), High falls to 47 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 30 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is a stark contrast to the 1080p Low result, showing a 129 FPS difference between the best and worst measured configurations. The data also highlights the min/max values for Medium settings: at 1080p, the range is 106-144 FPS; at 1440p, it is 74-100 FPS; and at 4K, it is 44-60 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates less frame-time variance but also a lower overall ceiling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 83.2 GB/s via a dual-channel DDR5 interface.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU in most scenarios, but it is not entirely irrelevant. The 1080p Low result of 159 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, though it may be approaching its limit around this point. The single-core performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3689, is strong enough to handle the game's logic and draw call processing without becoming a major bottleneck at mainstream settings.

The multi-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a Passmark multithread score of 25645, provides ample headroom for background tasks and the game's threading model. However, the data does not show any scenario where the CPU is the primary limiting factor, except possibly at 1080p Low where the frame rate is high but not exceptionally so. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 indicates it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database, and its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are all within 0.3% of its score, showing it is a well-rounded performer. For Greedfall, the Ryzen 5 7400F provides sufficient processing power to avoid constraining the RX 7600 XT at all but the lowest settings and resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor in this combo's measured performance.