Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination. The measured frame rates indicate a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but shows its limits when pushed to 4K with maximum settings. This analysis walks through the performance data to determine the optimal configuration and the role each component plays.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals a clear trajectory from a GPU-bound scenario at 4K to a more balanced workload at 1080p. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 136 FPS at 1920x1080 to 94 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 42 FPS. Moving further up to 3840x2160, the average falls to 56 FPS, which is a 38 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline of roughly 30% at each step suggests that the Radeon RX 7700's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is similar for the Low preset, where the average goes from 191 FPS at 1080p, down to 132 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 79 FPS at 4K. The performance hit from 1440p to 4K is 53 FPS, which is a substantial 40% reduction. This indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU's workload becomes the bottleneck as resolution scales.

Comparing the Medium preset, which has min/max data, provides further insight. At 1080p, the average is 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 104 FPS, with a min/max of 88/120 FPS. The 4K figures show an average of 62 FPS, with a min/max of 53/71 FPS. The narrowing of the delta between average and minimum FPS at 4K (53 vs 62) compared to 1440p (88 vs 104) suggests the system is more consistently stressed at the highest resolution.

The most dramatic scaling occurs with the Ultra preset. It delivers 87 FPS at 1080p, which is respectable. However, at 1440p, it drops to 60 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to just 36 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset's demands are particularly punishing for this combo at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combination is not suited for maximum fidelity at 4K.

In summary, the data indicates a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p with high frame rates across most settings. The 4K resolution, however, is only viable at Low or Medium settings, where the average frame rate stays above 60 FPS. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU, as the performance scales almost linearly with the resolution's pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frames per second, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired smoothness. For 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent balance with an average of 136 FPS. The Ultra preset, while visually more demanding, still provides a very playable 87 FPS average. The Medium preset provides a middle ground at 150 FPS, but the High preset seems to be the sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors, as it is only 14 FPS slower than Medium while offering better visuals.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear recommendation, delivering a 94 FPS average. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for most displays. The Ultra preset, with its 60 FPS average, is borderline; it is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 132 FPS is unnecessary unless aiming for very high refresh rates, and the visual sacrifice is significant. The Medium preset at 104 FPS is also a solid choice, but High offers a better performance-per-visual step.

The 3840x2160 resolution is where compromises must be made. The High preset only manages a 56 FPS average, which is not ideal for a smooth experience. The Medium preset, with a 62 FPS average, is the best choice for 4K gaming, as it is the only preset that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. The Low preset does achieve 79 FPS, but the drop in graphical fidelity is substantial. The Ultra preset, at 36 FPS, is not recommended for serious play.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests that 2560x1440 with the High preset offers the most balanced combination of visual quality and performance. The 94 FPS average provides a smooth experience, and the system has enough headroom to handle more intensive scenes. If 4K is a priority, the Medium preset is the only viable option to maintain a playable frame rate, though users will have to accept lower visual details.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks at 1307 out of 2938 combos for Greedfall. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of performance, meaning it outperforms more than half of all tested configurations. This rank reflects a balanced system that is not at the top end but is certainly capable for this title.

The CPU's individual benchmark scores support this mid-to-high ranking. The Ryzen 5 7400F achieves a percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs, indicating it is better than 83% of its peers in general compute tasks. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a score difference of just 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which is actually 0.2% slower. This shows the 7400F is a very competitive processor in its class.

The GPU, the Radeon RX 7700, has a lower standing relative to its peers, with a percentile rank of 58. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, is nearly identical in average benchmark score, with a delta of -0.1%. The data shows the RX 7700 is positioned close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is 1.7% faster in average score.

The combo's rank of 1307 suggests that the GPU is likely holding the system back from a higher position. While the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU's more modest standing means the overall gaming performance is capped by its capabilities. This is consistent with the resolution scaling analysis, which showed the GPU becoming the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. The Low preset averages 191 FPS, Medium averages 150 FPS, High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The Medium preset also recorded a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS, showing a stable performance range.

At 2560x1440, the averages are still strong. The Low preset hits 132 FPS, Medium drops to 104 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra falls to 60 FPS. The Medium preset shows a min/max of 88/120 FPS, indicating more variance at this resolution but still well within playable territory.

The 3840x2160 resolution shows a significant drop in performance. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS, High drops to 56 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 36 FPS. The Medium preset recorded a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, which shows the frame rate can dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

Analyzing the data, the step from 1080p to 1440p at the High preset costs 42 FPS (from 136 to 94). The step from 1440p to 4K costs another 38 FPS (from 94 to 56). This consistent drop of roughly 40 FPS per resolution step highlights the GPU's scaling. The Ultra preset is more dramatic, with a 27 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, and then a 24 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K, showing that the Ultra settings are disproportionately taxing at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary driver of frame rates in this combination. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This large memory pool is sufficient for Greedfall's textures at all settings, and the high bandwidth helps maintain performance at higher resolutions where data throughput is critical.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. It has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The game clock is the typically observed frequency during gaming, and the boost clock provides additional headroom when thermal and power limits allow. The measured FPS data suggests the GPU is able to sustain near its boost clock in less demanding scenes, but throttles or runs out of compute units at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's architecture, RDNA 3.0, with 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs, determines its raw pixel pushing power. The texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s is ample for this game, but the pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor at 4K. This explains why the 4K Ultra preset, which demands the highest fill rate, sees the most significant performance drop to 36 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2865, and its Passmark G3D score is 20974. These scores place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, has a nearly identical average score, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster. This indicates the RX 7700 is a solid mid-range card, but not a high-end performer, which is consistent with its 4K performance limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with the High preset yields an average of 136 FPS, while 2560x1440 with High yields 94 FPS. Both are excellent for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 62 FPS, which is playable. The High preset only manages 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.

Q: What is the performance difference between the GPU and its closest competitor?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster, while the AMD Radeon R9 370X is 0.1% slower.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p?

A: Yes, at the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 136 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 1440p, a 42 FPS decrease.

Q: Which settings preset offers the most stable frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset shows a min/max of 88/120 FPS, while the High preset has no recorded min/max. However, High's 94 FPS average is more likely to be stable than Ultra's 60 FPS average.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides the processing power for this system. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensure that it can handle the game's logic and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU's architecture is Zen 4, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC, and it has 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark performance is strong. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 21765, and its single-core score is 3072. It also achieves a Passmark multithread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689. These scores indicate a processor that is capable of high throughput, which is beneficial for modern games that utilize multiple threads.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. At 1080p, the average frame rate of 191 FPS on Low settings suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently. However, the CPU's percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs places it well above the GPU's rank of 58. This disparity suggests that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in this pairing.

The memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s for the CPU, using dual-channel DDR5, is also a factor. It ensures that data can be fed to the CPU cores quickly, but it is not a limiting factor in this game. The CPU's TDP of 65 W indicates it is efficient, allowing for sustained boost clocks without excessive heat, which can help maintain consistent frame pacing. The data overall indicates that the CPU is a strong partner, but the GPU is the defining component for Greedfall's performance.