Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a playable Greedfall experience across most settings, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling at higher resolutions. This combination ranks in the 1012th position out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of systems. The benchmark results show that this pairing excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The following analysis breaks down how resolution, GPU attributes, and CPU capabilities interact to produce these measured outcomes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 214 FPS at 1920x1080 to 149 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 89 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 40% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling at High settings follows a similar pattern: 153 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling behavior, with average FPS of 168 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, and 70 at 4K. Notably, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all three resolutions, indicating a more stable frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 143 FPS and the maximum reaches 194 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 99-134 FPS, and at 4K Medium it tightens further to 59-80 FPS.

The Ultra preset reveals the steepest performance cliff. At 1080p, the average is 98 FPS, which drops to 68 FPS at 1440p, and collapses to 40 FPS at 4K. This last figure is the only measured result below 60 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings at 4K push the system beyond its comfortable operating range. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is a 31% reduction, but the jump from 1440p to 4K is a 41% reduction, showing that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The data indicates that this system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom to push frame rates above 200 FPS at Low settings, but the GPU cannot sustain that performance when pixel count quadruples. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 116 FPS (214 vs 98), while at 4K it shrinks to 49 FPS (89 vs 40). This compression suggests that at 4K, both Low and Ultra presets are constrained by the same component, almost certainly the GPU.

GPU Role

The RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die, with a transistor density of 44.4 million per square millimeter. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, while the 8 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 19 Gbps effective on a 256-bit bus, yielding 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the card in the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29945.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor in Greedfall's performance at high resolutions. The measured data shows that 4K Ultra produces only 40 FPS, which is 36% lower than 4K High at 63 FPS. This substantial drop suggests that the Ultra preset may be exceeding the VRAM capacity, forcing the card to handle memory pressure. The 608.3 GB/s bandwidth helps mitigate some of this, but the 256-bit bus can only move so much data. At 4K Medium, the 70 FPS result is only 11% higher than High, indicating that the GPU is approaching its memory and compute limits.

The GPU's compute resources include 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines. It also features 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, though Greedfall does not heavily utilize these specialized units. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s directly influence how quickly the card can fill pixels and apply textures, which becomes more demanding as resolution increases. The FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS provides the raw arithmetic throughput needed for complex shader work.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RTX 3070 Ti holds its ground. It scores 29945 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile and 0.5% higher than the RTX 2080 Ti. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, a 0.5% advantage, while the RX 6700 trails by 1.6% with a score of 30433. These small deltas mean the 3070 Ti is competitive with its immediate peers, though the measured Greedfall results will vary based on driver maturity and game-specific optimizations.

The GPU's 290 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it requires substantial power delivery, but the 12-pin connector and 600 W suggested PSU are standard for this performance class. The card measures 267 mm in length and 112 mm in height, fitting most modern cases. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the 8 GB frame buffer, and the DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern rendering techniques.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 3070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 1012 out of 2938 tested configurations in Greedfall. This places the system in the 65.6th percentile among all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the systems in the database. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

The CPU itself ranks in the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.2% higher). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.3% deficit. These closely matched scores suggest the 7400F is a solid mid-range processor with performance comparable to both desktop and mobile chips from competing architectures.

The GPU's 75th percentile ranking among all GPUs is lower than the CPU's 83rd percentile, indicating that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing. This imbalance becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, where the GPU's workload increases disproportionately. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, but at 4K, the GPU's output drops below what the CPU can potentially deliver.

When interpreting the combo rank, it is important to consider that Greedfall is a 2019 title with modest system requirements by modern standards. The game's Action RPG genre typically features medium-sized environments with moderate draw distances, which benefits the CPU's single-thread performance. The combo's rank of 1012 suggests it handles this workload well, but users seeking higher frame rates at 4K Ultra would need a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 214 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 168 FPS with a range of 143 to 194 FPS, while High settings average 153 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 98 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 1080p results show no signs of CPU limitation, as even the most demanding preset maintains nearly triple-digit frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU beginning to strain. Low settings average 149 FPS, a 30% reduction from 1080p. Medium settings average 117 FPS with a range of 99 to 134 FPS, and High settings average 106 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 68 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably lower than the 1080p result. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is only 11 FPS, suggesting that the additional effects in High have diminishing returns at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 89 FPS, which is respectable but represents a 40% drop from 1440p. Medium settings average 70 FPS with a range of 59 to 80 FPS, placing the minimum just below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 63 FPS, barely maintaining playability. Ultra settings average 40 FPS, which is too low for smooth action gameplay and indicates the GPU is overwhelmed.

The Medium preset is the only one where minimum FPS values are recorded, and these show that even at 4K, the system maintains a 59 FPS minimum. This consistency suggests that Medium settings are well-optimized for this hardware combination. In contrast, the lack of min/max data for other presets may indicate more variable frame delivery, though the average values provide a reliable baseline for comparison.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The chip is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache plus 1 MB of L2 cache per core.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9141 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread scores are equally impressive, with 3072 in Cinebench R23 and 1290 in Cinebench R20. These results place the 7400F in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a negligible 0.1% difference.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this 2019 title, which does not heavily utilize multi-threading. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for the game's main thread. The 32 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, improving frame pacing and reducing stutter.

The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking if the user has adequate cooling. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, though the RTX 3070 Ti operates on PCIe 4.0, which does not bottleneck the connection. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, but this is not a concern given the RTX 3070 Ti in the system.

At 1080p Low settings, the 214 FPS result shows that the CPU is capable of extremely high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. This indicates that the 7400F has significant headroom for future GPU upgrades. However, at 4K Ultra, the 40 FPS result is almost certainly GPU-limited, as the CPU's single-thread performance would not cause such a dramatic drop if the GPU were not the constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset with 98 FPS average provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. This is the highest settings level that maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS at this resolution. Users with high refresh rate monitors may prefer High settings at 153 FPS, which still looks excellent and leaves headroom for frame rate fluctuations.

At 2560x1440, the High preset with 106 FPS average is the recommended choice. It provides near-Ultra visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is also playable but offers less headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 117 FPS is a viable alternative for users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, especially on 144 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset with 70 FPS average is the best balance between visual quality and performance. The recorded minimum of 59 FPS means the system rarely dips below the playable threshold. The High preset at 63 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for action-heavy gameplay. The Low preset at 89 FPS is smooth but sacrifices too much visual detail for most users.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame delivery, as evidenced by the only recorded min/max values in the dataset. At 1440p Medium, the 99-134 FPS range indicates reliable performance, while at 4K Medium, the 59-80 FPS range keeps the experience playable. For users with variable refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset's consistency will result in a smoother experience than the higher average but more variable High or Ultra presets.

For the best overall experience across all resolutions, the High preset offers the most balanced performance. It provides 153 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K, which are all respectable figures. The visual differences between High and Ultra are often subtle in Greedfall, and the performance savings are significant, especially at higher resolutions. Users willing to accept lower visual fidelity for higher frame rates should choose Medium, while those with 1080p monitors can safely use Ultra.