Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the Ultra preset at 4K drops below 60 FPS, making High or Medium the practical ceiling for that resolution. Benchmark results show this combo ranks 551st out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all tested systems for this title. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy: at 1080p, even Ultra settings exceed 120 FPS, while 4K requires a settings reduction to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 551st out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the upper tier of tested systems.

Q: What average FPS does this combo achieve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 50 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This puts it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707 average benchmark score) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The Radeon RX 7900 XT features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its memory clock operates at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective).

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest FPS at 1440p?

A: The Low preset yields the highest average FPS at 2560x1440 with 186 FPS, followed by Medium at 146 FPS, High at 132 FPS, and Ultra at 84 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics (N/A), so a discrete GPU like the Radeon RX 7900 XT is required for display output.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this pairing at rank 551 out of 2938 tested combinations for Greedfall, which translates to roughly the 81st percentile of all tested systems. This is a strong result, but it is not a top-tier ranking, suggesting that while the hardware is capable, there are faster configurations available for this specific title. The rank reflects the combined impact of both the CPU and GPU, and the data shows that the system is well-balanced for this game, with neither component acting as a severe bottleneck at most settings.

Breaking down the ranking, the CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 83, which is slightly higher than the combo's overall game rank percentile. This suggests the processor is performing at a level slightly above the system's overall game ranking. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 55, which is notably lower than the CPU's percentile, indicating that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing for Greedfall. However, the GPU's average benchmark score of 13745 is close to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Radeon 660M at 13812 (0.5% higher), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile at 13821 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 570X at 13871 (0.9% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543, which is 1.5% lower than the RX 7900 XT.

The rank of 551 out of 2938 means the combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but it is not in the top 20% of all configurations. This is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p but require compromises at 4K Ultra. The data indicates that for a game released in 2019, this modern hardware combination provides a high level of performance, but the RX 7900 XT's 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests that other graphics cards in the database may offer better relative performance for this specific workload. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking, meanwhile, shows that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a strong performer in general compute tasks, which helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Greedfall, and its specifications reveal why performance scales the way it does across resolutions. The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. For a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG with detailed environments, this memory capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient, even at 4K resolution. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective), which is a high speed that helps maintain consistent bandwidth utilization.

The GPU's core clocks are 1387 MHz base, 2025 MHz game, and 2394 MHz boost. The boost clock of 2394 MHz is the maximum achievable under load, and the game clock of 2025 MHz represents the expected sustained frequency during gaming workloads. These clocks, combined with the RDNA 3.0 architecture on a 5 nm process, give the card substantial compute throughput: 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s. The pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s is also notable, as it directly impacts fill-rate-bound scenarios at higher resolutions.

In Greedfall, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the deciding factor when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 268 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited or engine-limited, given the GPU's compute capabilities. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 122 FPS, showing a significant impact from the increased graphical load. At 1440p, the spread is from 186 FPS at Low to 84 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the spread tightens: 111 FPS at Low, 87 FPS at Medium, 79 FPS at High, and 50 FPS at Ultra. This pattern illustrates that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution, but the Ultra preset at 4K demands more than the card can deliver at a smooth frame rate.

The GPU's 20 GB of VRAM is a key asset for Greedfall, as the game's textures and draw distances can consume significant memory at high resolutions. Even at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor, as 20 GB is generous for a 2019 title. The bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores efficiently, preventing stutters or frame drops due to memory bottlenecks. The card's RDNA 3.0 architecture also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for modern rendering features, though Greedfall was released before some of these features became widespread. Overall, the GPU role in this combo is to provide high raw performance at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring settings adjustments to stay above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 122 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a high-quality visual experience. However, the Medium preset at 210 FPS and High at 191 FPS offer even higher frame rates, which can be beneficial for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset at 268 FPS is excessive for most displays, so the recommendation for 1080p is to use Ultra if visual fidelity is the priority, or High/Medium if chasing maximum frame rates.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset yields 84 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The High preset at 132 FPS provides a much better balance, offering a 57% improvement over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset at 146 FPS is even faster, and the Low preset at 186 FPS is the fastest option. For 1440p, the recommendation is High settings, as it delivers over 120 FPS with only a modest visual reduction compared to Ultra. The measured min FPS for Medium at 1440p is 124 FPS, which indicates smooth performance without significant dips.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset averages 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering in combat scenarios. The High preset at 79 FPS is the best option for 4K, providing a 58% improvement over Ultra while still looking very good. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is also viable, but High offers a better balance of visual quality and performance. The Low preset at 111 FPS is the fastest, but it sacrifices significant graphical detail. For 4K, the clear recommendation is High settings, as it is the only preset that combines a 60+ FPS average with high visual fidelity. The min FPS data for Medium at 4K is 74 FPS, which suggests that High would likely stay above 60 FPS in most scenes, though no min FPS data is available for High at 4K.

The data shows that the "sweet spot" for this combo is High settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, High gives 191 FPS; at 1440p, High gives 132 FPS; and at 4K, High gives 79 FPS. This consistency makes High the recommended preset for users who want a uniform experience without needing to adjust settings per resolution. The Medium preset is a close second, offering slightly higher frame rates at the cost of some visual quality. Ultra settings should be avoided at 4K due to the sub-60 FPS average, but they are perfectly playable at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Greedfall covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 268 FPS, Medium produces 210 FPS with a min of 179 FPS and max of 242 FPS, High produces 191 FPS, and Ultra produces 122 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 146 FPS, which represents a 55% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest quality preset. The Medium preset's min FPS of 179 indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above 144 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 186 FPS, Medium averages 146 FPS with a min of 124 FPS and max of 168 FPS, High averages 132 FPS, and Ultra averages 84 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 102 FPS, a 55% reduction, which mirrors the 1080p scaling. The Medium preset's min FPS of 124 is still above 120 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on most 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is playable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 48 FPS, which is a significant trade-off for the additional visual effects.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more sharply. Low settings average 111 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS with a min of 74 FPS and max of 100 FPS, High averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 50 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 61 FPS reduction, or 55%, similar to the other resolutions. However, the absolute numbers are lower, and the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's min FPS of 74 is just above 60, but the High preset has no min FPS data, so it is unclear if it dips below 60 in the most demanding scenes. The data shows that 4K Ultra is not viable for smooth gameplay, and even High settings may have occasional drops, though the average of 79 FPS suggests it is generally smooth.

Comparing across resolutions, the scaling is consistent. At Low settings, 1080p yields 268 FPS, 1440p yields 186 FPS (69% of 1080p), and 4K yields 111 FPS (41% of 1080p). At Ultra settings, 1080p yields 122 FPS, 1440p yields 84 FPS (69%), and 4K yields 50 FPS (41%). This proportional scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, with no CPU limitation affecting the results. The Medium preset's min and max FPS data provide additional insight: at 1080p, the range is 179-242 FPS; at 1440p, it's 124-168 FPS; and at 4K, it's 74-100 FPS. These ranges show that frame time variance increases with resolution, but the overall experience remains smooth down to the Medium preset at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in Greedfall, providing enough processing power to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions but becoming less relevant as the resolution increases. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) on a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In terms of compute performance, the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core. These scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707 average score, 0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, 0.2% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, which is 0.3% lower than the 7400F. These small deltas indicate that the CPU's general compute performance is competitive with its peers, though it is not a standout in multi-threaded workloads.

For Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 268 FPS, which is likely near the engine's maximum frame rate or CPU limit. At 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 186, and at 4K Low, it drops to 111. This pattern indicates that the CPU can handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded demands without becoming a bottleneck, as the frame rate scales with resolution rather than remaining flat. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for Greedfall's AI, physics, and scripting, which are typical for an Action RPG.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is important for single-threaded performance, which Greedfall relies on for its main game loop. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3072 is solid, and the CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache helps with data reuse in complex scenes. The memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while lower than the GPU's 800.0 GB/s, is sufficient for the CPU's needs in this game. The CPU's release date of 2025-01-08 means it is a modern part, and its active production status ensures ongoing availability.

Comparing the CPU's performance to the GPU's, the CPU's 83rd percentile vs all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU's 55th percentile vs all GPUs. This suggests that the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, and in Greedfall, the GPU is more likely to limit performance at higher settings. The combo's rank of 551 out of 2938 reflects this balance, as the system performs well but is not at the absolute top due to the GPU's mid-pack relative ranking. For users considering upgrades, the data indicates that the CPU has headroom to support a more powerful GPU in the future, while the current GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates in Greedfall.

The CPU's power efficiency is also notable, with a 65 W TDP, which is low for a desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. This low power draw means the CPU is unlikely to cause thermal throttling in most systems, allowing it to maintain its boost clock of 4.70 GHz consistently. The 5 nm process node and TSMC foundry contribute to this efficiency, and the 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die show a dense design. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU, though the RX 7900 XT uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible. Overall, the Ryzen 5 7400F provides a strong foundation for this combo, ensuring that Greedfall's performance is limited by the GPU at higher settings and by the game engine at lower settings.