Greedfall

# Greedfall: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

This combination pairs a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor with AMD's flagship RDNA 3.0 GPU, producing a system that ranks 562nd out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations. The measured data shows a platform capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p on medium settings, with the GPU becoming the primary performance limiter as resolution increases.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F brings 6 physical cores and 12 threads to this configuration, built on the Zen 4 architecture at a 5 nm process node. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide the single-thread headroom that Greedfall's engine typically leverages, while the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing. The processor's benchmark results show strong scaling across thread counts: a single-thread score of 974 in 3DMark, 1,902 with 2 threads, and 6,376 with 16 threads — indicating that doubling thread count yields roughly a 6.5x improvement in that workload.

In the context of Greedfall's measured performance, the CPU's role becomes less prominent as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 290 FPS, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently at lower graphical loads. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,799 and single-core score of 3,218 place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.2% higher average score) and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (0.2% lower). This positioning means the 7500F sits in a competitive mid-to-high tier, offering sufficient compute throughput for a 2019 action RPG that was not designed around multi-threaded rendering.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory throughput for Greedfall's asset streaming. With a PassMark multi-thread score of 26,825 and data compression score of 305,925, the processor demonstrates robust general-purpose performance that avoids bottlenecking the GPU in this title, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load dominates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process with 57,700 million transistors, delivers 61.39 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a boost clock of 2,498 MHz. The memory configuration provides substantial headroom for Greedfall's texture-heavy environments, with 24 GB far exceeding what this 2019 title requires at any resolution.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 31,238 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,841, placing it in the 64th percentile of all GPUs. Interestingly, its nearest rivals by average score include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (0.4% higher) and NVIDIA TITAN Xp (1.2% higher), while the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 sits 1% lower. This comparison highlights that synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture the RX 7900 XTX's gaming performance in Greedfall, where measured FPS suggests strong rasterization capability.

The GPU's 192 ROPs and 384 TMUs provide ample pixel and texture throughput, with a pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s. In Greedfall, this translates to 290 FPS at 1080p Low, 207 FPS at 1080p High, and 132 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The transition from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 54.5% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the game's higher settings introduce substantial GPU load. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 55 FPS, demonstrating that the RX 7900 XTX's compute resources are heavily taxed by the game's most demanding preset at maximum resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system produces 290 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 201 FPS (a 30.7% reduction); and at 4K Low, it falls to 120 FPS (a 58.6% reduction from 1080p). These reductions align closely with the increased pixel count — 1440p has 1.78x the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 4x — indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter even at low settings.

For High settings, the scaling is similar: 207 FPS at 1080p, 143 FPS at 1440p (30.9% lower), and 85 FPS at 4K (58.9% lower). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that resolution scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to plateau at higher resolutions rather than continue dropping proportionally.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute decline: 132 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure of 55 FPS is the lowest measured across all configurations, yet it remains playable. The data indicates that the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB VRAM is not a constraint — the limiting factor is raw compute throughput at higher resolutions. The CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low where 290 FPS approaches what a 6-core processor can sustain in an open-world RPG, but even there, the GPU still has headroom to push beyond 200 FPS at High settings.

FAQ

Q: Does this configuration achieve playable frame rates at 4K Ultra in Greedfall?

A: Yes, the measured 4K Ultra average is 55 FPS, which is above the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered minimum for playable. This is the lowest measured result across all settings and resolutions, but it remains functional.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 290 at 1080p Low settings. The 1080p Medium preset shows a max FPS of 262, and 1440p Low reaches 201 FPS average.

Q: How much performance is lost moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the system averages 207 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 143 FPS, representing a 30.9% reduction. This is consistent with the pixel count increase of approximately 78%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, 290 FPS suggests near-CPU limits, but the consistent percentage drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings point to GPU-bound scaling.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low yields 201 FPS while Ultra yields 91 FPS, a 54.7% reduction. The Medium setting produces 158 FPS with a min of 134 FPS and max of 181 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 562nd out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 15.2% of all configurations tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 562 out of 3,703 tested combinations places this AMD pairing in the upper tier of Greedfall configurations. This ranking reflects the synergy between a 77th-percentile CPU and a 64th-percentile GPU, with the measured FPS data showing performance that exceeds what either component's percentile alone might suggest. The CPU's nearest rivals — Intel Core i7-13620H and Intel Core 5 210H — have average scores within 0.4% of the 7500F, indicating the processor is well-matched to its tier.

The GPU's ranking position is more complex: its nearest rivals include the GTX 1060 3 GB and TITAN Xp, which are older architectures. This suggests the RX 7900 XTX's synthetic benchmark average does not fully reflect its Greedfall performance, where the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (55 FPS) demonstrates substantial rasterization capability. The discrepancy between the GPU's 64th percentile ranking and its in-game performance highlights that synthetic benchmarks may not capture real-world gaming workloads accurately.

Compared to the full pool of 3,703 combos, a rank of 562 places this system in the 85th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a strong result, though not elite — the top 15% of combos likely include higher-end CPUs or multi-GPU setups that push beyond what this single-GPU configuration achieves. The data shows that this combo delivers consistent 60+ FPS at 4K High and 90+ FPS at 1440p Ultra, which positions it well for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of which settings offer the best balance of performance and visual quality. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 207 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display. The jump to Ultra reduces this to 132 FPS — a 36.2% drop — while the Medium preset sits at 228 FPS. For 1080p users, the High preset offers the best experience, as it maintains well above 144 FPS while providing most of the visual fidelity that Ultra adds.

At 1440p, the High preset produces 143 FPS average, which is excellent for 144Hz displays. The Medium preset delivers 158 FPS with a min of 134 FPS, offering slightly higher lows. The Ultra preset drops to 91 FPS, which remains playable but sacrifices the high-refresh-rate experience. For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, providing a 57 FPS advantage over Ultra while retaining substantial graphical detail.

At 4K, the High preset averages 85 FPS, which is ideal for 60Hz displays with room for future fluctuations. The Medium preset yields 94 FPS with a min of 80 FPS and max of 108 FPS, making it the best option for 4K users who want to stay above 60 FPS in all scenes. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is within playable range but may suffer during intense combat sequences. The Low preset at 120 FPS shows that even at 4K, the system has significant headroom when visual settings are reduced.

The best overall experience across all resolutions is the High preset, which maintains playable frame rates at 4K (85 FPS), excellent performance at 1440p (143 FPS), and outstanding performance at 1080p (207 FPS). The Medium preset is a close second, offering slightly higher FPS at the cost of visual fidelity. The Ultra preset should only be considered by users who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency, as it drops below 60 FPS at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 290 FPS average — the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings
• Medium: 228 FPS average, with a minimum of 193 FPS and maximum of 262 FPS
• High: 207 FPS average — sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor
• Ultra: 132 FPS average — a significant drop from High, representing a 36.2% reduction

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 201 FPS average — still above 200 FPS, indicating strong headroom
• Medium: 158 FPS average, with a minimum of 134 FPS and maximum of 181 FPS
• High: 143 FPS average — ideal for 144Hz displays
• Ultra: 91 FPS average — a 54.7% reduction from Low, showing the Ultra preset's heavy GPU load

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 120 FPS average — surprisingly high for 4K, demonstrating the GPU's raw power
• Medium: 94 FPS average, with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 108 FPS
• High: 85 FPS average — a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for 4K displays
• Ultra: 55 FPS average — the only measured result below 60 FPS, indicating this preset is demanding even for this GPU

The data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier increases from Low to Ultra, with Medium and High providing the best balance of performance and quality. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings, with 193 FPS at 1080p, 134 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K — these represent the worst-case frame dips observed during testing. The absence of min/max data for other presets means only average figures are available, but the Medium preset's recorded ranges suggest the system maintains stable performance without major frame-time spikes.