Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a specific performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The measured data across resolutions and presets reveals a system that is capable of smooth gameplay at high settings for most display configurations, but which hits a hard wall at 4K Ultra. This analysis walks through the benchmark results to determine the optimal settings, the role of each component, and how this combination stacks up against other tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for the best experience in Greedfall on this hardware. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 119 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play and is achieved without the performance cost of the Ultra preset, which drops to 76 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p yields 167 FPS, but this is unnecessary for most users as the High preset already provides a fluid experience. The Medium preset at 131 FPS is also viable, but High offers better visual fidelity for a relatively modest frame rate difference.

For 2560x1440, the High preset remains the sweet spot, delivering an average of 83 FPS. This is still well within the range for a responsive experience on a 144Hz monitor, though not quite as high as the 1080p result. The Medium preset at 91 FPS is marginally faster, but the visual upgrade to High is generally worth the small performance dip. The Low preset at 116 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the High preset's balance of visual quality and performance makes it the recommended choice. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 53 FPS, which is playable but begins to show the strain on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset averages 49 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is only slightly better, while the Low preset at 69 FPS is the only setting that achieves a playable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 4K is essentially unplayable at 31 FPS. Therefore, for a 4K display, users must compromise with the Low preset to maintain smoothness, or accept a sub-60 FPS experience on Medium or High.

The data indicates that the best overall experience is achieved with the High preset at 1440p. This setting provides an 83 FPS average, which is a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, High is the clear winner for a high-refresh-rate experience. At 4K, the High preset is not recommended, and users should stick to Low or Medium if they prioritize frame rate. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p where it still maintains 76 FPS, but it is generally not worth the significant performance cost compared to High.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The measured results show that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1080p High, the card produces 119 FPS, but this drops to 83 FPS at 1440p and 49 FPS at 4K. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance as resolution increases.

The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz. The data suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is well-utilized in Greedfall. The significant frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K High (119 FPS to 49 FPS) shows that the card is being pushed to its limits at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the tested presets, as no anomalies in the frame rate data suggest memory-related stuttering or crashes. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS, which aligns with its mid-range to high-end positioning from its generation.

The GPU's benchmark percentile vs all GPUs is 65, and its average benchmark score is 20282. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750 and Intel Arc B570, which are within 1.5% of its average score. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a solid performer, but not a top-tier card by modern standards. In Greedfall, this translates to a card that can handle 1080p and 1440p High settings with ease, but struggles to maintain 4K60. The 4K results, where even the High preset only reaches 49 FPS, underscore that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not a 4K-capable card for this game without significant settings reductions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that the High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 83 FPS, while the High preset at 1920x1080 delivers 119 FPS. Both are well above 60 FPS. At 4K, no preset achieves an average above 69 FPS, which is only the Low preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance cost?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 76 FPS compared to High's 119 FPS, a drop of 43 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 53 FPS versus High's 83 FPS, a difference of 30 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 31 FPS, while High manages 49 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER capable of running Greedfall at 4K?

A: The benchmark results indicate that 4K is only playable at the Low preset, which averages 69 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, and the High preset averages 49 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at 31 FPS. Users seeking 4K should use Low settings for a smooth experience.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The frame rates at 1080p are very high, with the Low preset reaching 167 FPS and High reaching 119 FPS. This suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is keeping up with the GPU's output. The bottleneck is likely the GPU, as the performance scales down consistently with increasing resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among other tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, indicating a capable but not top-tier configuration for this specific game.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Medium and High presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 91 FPS, while the High preset averages 83 FPS. The difference is only 8 FPS, making the High preset the better choice for improved visual quality with a minimal performance penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results show a clear progression. The Low preset achieves a very high average of 167 FPS. The Medium preset averages 131 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. The High preset averages 119 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset is playable, though High offers the best balance.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but manageable. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is still excellent. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS, with a range of 77 to 105 FPS. The High preset averages 83 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops significantly to 53 FPS. This places the High preset as the best option for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor, as it remains above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the GPU become apparent. The Low preset averages 69 FPS, which is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS mark. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 63. The High preset averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 31 FPS. The data shows a steep decline in performance as resolution increases, particularly when moving from 1440p to 4K.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the frame time variance is from 112 to 151 FPS. At 1440p, it is from 77 to 105 FPS. At 4K, it is from 46 to 63 FPS. This data suggests a stable frame pacing with no severe dips, indicating that the combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 2070 SUPER provides a consistent experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pair achieves a rank of 1672 out of 2938 combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of configurations but is not among the top performers. This ranking is consistent with the hardware's specifications: the CPU is a modern 6-core part with a strong single-thread score, while the GPU is an older generation card that has been surpassed by newer models.

The combo's rank is a reflection of the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. While the CPU is capable of high frame rates, the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance in Greedfall at 4K is a significant factor in the overall ranking. The rank of 1672 suggests that there are over 1600 other combinations that deliver better performance in this game, likely featuring more powerful GPUs. However, the rank also shows that this setup is more capable than 1266 other tested combinations, making it a solid mid-range performer.

The data for the individual components supports this ranking. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 83, indicating it is a strong processor. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is only 65, which is lower. This mismatch suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this combo's overall rank in Greedfall. If paired with a more powerful GPU, the Ryzen 5 7400F could likely achieve a much higher rank. As it stands, the RTX 2070 SUPER holds the system back from reaching the upper echelons of the rankings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. This indicates a processor that is well-suited for gaming, where single-core performance is often critical.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The high frame rates at 1080p, such as the 167 FPS on Low settings, suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36 FPS on High settings (119 to 83), which is a typical GPU-bound scaling. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F has enough headroom to keep up with the RTX 2070 SUPER's output.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which have very similar average benchmark scores within 0.3% of the 7400F. This shows that the CPU is competitive with other mid-range offerings. Its L3 cache is 32 MB shared, which helps with gaming performance. The data suggests that in this combo, the CPU is performing its role effectively, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of how performance scales with resolution. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the High preset, the average FPS drops from 119 to 83, a reduction of 30.3%. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 on the same preset, the average FPS drops from 83 to 49, a reduction of 41.0%. This shows that the performance penalty is not linear, and it becomes more severe as resolution increases.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound workload. The total number of pixels increases by 77.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and by 125% from 1440p to 4K. The frame rate does not drop proportionally, but the trend is consistent with the GPU's fill rate limits. The RTX 2070 SUPER's pixel rate is rated at 113.3 GPixel/s, which is a measure of its ability to process pixels.

The data for other presets confirms this trend. On the Low preset, the FPS drops from 167 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p (a 30.5% drop) and then to 69 at 4K (a 40.5% drop). On the Medium preset, the FPS drops from 131 to 91 (a 30.5% drop) and then to 54 (a 40.7% drop). The consistency of these percentages across different presets strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component in all cases.

The Ultra preset shows a slightly different pattern, with a drop from 76 at 1080p to 53 at 1440p (a 30.3% drop) and then to 31 at 4K (a 41.5% drop). This again points to the GPU being the bottleneck. The CPU's performance does not need to scale with resolution, so the consistent percentage drops across the board are a clear sign that the RTX 2070 SUPER is what dictates the frame rate. The system is well-balanced at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations are fully exposed.