Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 582nd out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a pairing built around a 6-core Zen 4 processor and a Blackwell 2.0 GPU, though the ranking reflects that Greedfall is a 2019 title where the CPU and GPU are rarely pushed to their absolute limits. The combo’s position is respectable, but the data suggests that higher-end combinations with more cores or faster silicon will pull ahead, particularly at lower resolutions where the frame rate ceiling is more dependent on the processor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 582 out of 2,938 tested configurations places it in the 80th percentile of all pairings tested for this game. This is a solid showing, but it is not a top-tier result. The Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, so the combined system is roughly in line with what those individual scores would predict. The data shows that in Greedfall, the combo is more likely to be GPU-bound at higher resolutions and CPU-bound at 1080p, which explains why the rank is not higher despite the hardware’s overall strength.

In terms of direct rivals, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 32,750 is nearly identical to that of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, a 0.2% delta). It is also very close to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, a -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, a 0.3% delta). This means that swapping in any of these comparable processors would yield almost identical frame rates in Greedfall, assuming the GPU remains the same. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 40,377 is similarly close to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318, a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063, a 0.8% delta). The takeaway is that this combo is well-balanced, but it is not an outlier in either direction.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience. At 4K, the High preset averages 78 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate display. The Medium preset at 4K averages 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, making it the best option for maintaining a consistent frame rate above 60 FPS at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 50 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, so it should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visual fidelity over performance. The Low preset at 4K averages 110 FPS, but the visual quality loss is likely too significant for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 131 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset averages 144 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS, making it the best choice for users with a 144Hz monitor who want to stay above the refresh rate ceiling. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 84 FPS, which is still smooth but leaves headroom on the table. The Low preset at 1440p averages 184 FPS, but again, the visual compromise is likely not worth it. At 1080p, the High preset averages 189 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 208 FPS, with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 121 FPS, which is still very playable but shows that the CPU becomes a limiting factor at this resolution.

For the best experience, the data suggests using the Medium preset at each resolution. It consistently provides the highest average FPS among the presets that maintain reasonable visual quality, and the minimum FPS figures show that it holds up well under load. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that guarantees a minimum above 70 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, Medium offers the best combination of high averages and solid minimums, making it the recommended choice for this combo.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1440p on the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 144 FPS, a minimum of 123 FPS, and a maximum of 166 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors without the CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p or the GPU strain seen at 4K.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K?

A: At 4K, the combo is GPU-bound. The Medium preset averages 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, making it the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users.

Q: Is the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on the RTX 5070 is more than adequate for Greedfall, as the game’s highest preset at 4K only pushes the average down to 50 FPS, with no indication of VRAM-related stuttering or texture pop-in in the measured data. The VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this title.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7400F bottleneck the RTX 5070?

A: The data indicates a CPU bottleneck at 1080p. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 121, which is significantly lower than the 208 FPS seen at Medium, suggesting that the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are limiting the frame rate at this resolution. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU is less of a factor.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32,750 is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. The GPU’s average score of 40,377 is within 2% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile. This means that swapping to any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical performance in Greedfall.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1080p High?

A: The measured data shows an average of 189 FPS at 1080p High. This is a strong result that will easily saturate a 144Hz monitor, though it is lower than the 208 FPS seen at Medium, which highlights the CPU’s role at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of the combo’s performance in Greedfall. At 4K, the results are as follows: the Low preset averages 110 FPS, the Medium preset averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, the High preset averages 78 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 50 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 60 FPS, which is a significant drop that reflects the GPU’s workload at this resolution.

At 1440p, the performance scales upward. The Low preset averages 184 FPS, the Medium preset averages 144 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS, the High preset averages 131 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 84 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 100 FPS, showing that the GPU has more headroom at this resolution, but the CPU begins to show its limits as the frame rate climbs.

At 1080p, the combo reaches its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 265 FPS, the Medium preset averages 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS, the High preset averages 189 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 121 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 144 FPS, which is the largest spread of any resolution. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1080p averages 121 FPS, which is lower than the 1440p Medium average of 144 FPS, clearly indicating that the CPU is the limiting factor when the GPU is not fully loaded.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip, featuring 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. These specifications place the GPU in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is dominant at 4K and 1440p. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rate scales almost linearly with settings, from 50 FPS at Ultra to 110 FPS at Low, which is a direct reflection of the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth. The 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, though Greedfall does not heavily utilize these features. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS is more than enough for this title, as evidenced by the 86 FPS average at 4K Medium. The 12 GB VRAM is not a limitation, as the game’s highest settings do not appear to exceed this capacity based on the measured frame rates.

At 1440p, the GPU continues to be the primary driver of performance. The Ultra preset averages 84 FPS, which is a 40% drop from the Medium preset’s 144 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the bottleneck at this resolution. However, at 1080p, the GPU’s role diminishes. The Ultra preset averages 121 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 208 FPS, a difference of 87 FPS that is largely due to the CPU’s inability to feed the GPU fast enough. This is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck, where the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 482.3 GTexel/s texture rate are waiting on the processor to deliver draw calls.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and 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 TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and is unlocked for overclocking. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 32,750, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 121, which is significantly lower than the 208 FPS at Medium. This suggests that the game’s Ultra preset at 1080p introduces additional CPU overhead, likely in the form of more complex physics or AI calculations, that the 6-core processor struggles to handle. However, the CPU’s single-thread performance, as measured by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072, is strong enough to maintain high frame rates in most scenarios. The 12 threads are sufficient for Greedfall’s multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role is less critical. The frame rates at these resolutions are primarily determined by the GPU, and the CPU has enough headroom to keep up. The 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth is adequate for this game, and the 32 MB of L3 cache helps reduce latency. The CPU’s 65 W TDP means it runs cool and efficient, but in Greedfall, the data shows that it is the limiting factor at 1080p, particularly at the Ultra preset. This is not a flaw in the CPU, but rather a reflection of the game’s optimization and the high frame rates that the RTX 5070 is capable of producing at lower resolutions.