Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that scales predictably, with the CPU showing its strength at lower resolutions while the GPU takes on increasing responsibility as resolution climbs to 4K. This combination ranks 418th out of 1705 tested combos in this game, placing it comfortably in the upper quarter of all configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 247.6 FPS, which drops to 173.8 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 101.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 29.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, and a 59.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pattern holds across all settings presets, with High settings showing 177.5 FPS at 1080p, 123.7 FPS at 1440p, and 76.1 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the system is not entirely GPU-bound. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough headroom that the RTX 4070 becomes the limiting factor only at higher resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 247.6 FPS indicates a frame rate that approaches CPU-imposed ceilings in many games, though the CPU's single-thread score of 999 in 3dmark suggests it can sustain high frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 50.1 FPS, a 79.8% reduction from the 1080p Low figure, which clearly demonstrates that the GPU's workload becomes dominant at this resolution.

The jump from Medium to Ultra at each resolution is particularly telling. At 4K, Medium produces 81.1 FPS while Ultra produces 50.1 FPS, a 38.2% performance penalty for the highest quality preset. At 1440p, the same comparison shows 132.9 FPS versus 79.6 FPS, a 40.1% drop. This consistent penalty across resolutions indicates that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects scale computational cost proportionally, regardless of resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to run this game with the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 4070?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings provides 123.7 FPS, which is well above smooth gameplay thresholds while maintaining visual quality. At 4K High, the system still delivers 76.1 FPS, making 4K viable for those prioritizing resolution over maximum frame rates.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings produce 177.5 FPS while Ultra produces 111.5 FPS. The Ultra preset imposes a 37.2% frame rate reduction compared to High, which is a significant trade-off for the additional visual effects.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck this system?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 247.6 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, evidenced by the 101.3 FPS at Low settings, a 59.1% drop from 1080p Low.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the system averages 76.1 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 50.1 FPS, which may feel less fluid. The Medium preset at 4K produces 81.1 FPS, offering a balance between quality and performance.

Q: How much performance is lost going from Medium to Ultra?

A: The penalty is substantial across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium gives 198 FPS versus 111.5 FPS on Ultra, a 43.7% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 132.9 FPS to 79.6 FPS, a 40.1% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 81.1 FPS to 50.1 FPS, a 38.2% reduction.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1440p with Low settings?

A: The measured average is 173.8 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings. This is the highest frame rate recorded at this resolution and suggests the system has significant headroom for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz boosts to 5.10 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 999 in 3dmark single-thread and 6503 in 3dmark max threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22992 and single-core score of 3246.

The CPU's performance in Greedfall is best understood by examining the frame rates at 1080p Low, where GPU load is minimized. The 247.6 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed the RTX 4070 with a substantial number of frames per second. The passmark single-thread score of 3910 and the 3dmark 2-thread score of 1938 indicate strong per-core performance, which is relevant for a game that may not fully utilize all 12 threads. The 3dmark 4-thread score of 3686 and 8-thread score of 5508 show good scaling with thread count, but the max-thread score of 6503 suggests diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

The CPU's percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617, places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26574 (a 0.2% delta). This comparison is notable because the 5800X3D has a reputation for strong gaming performance, yet the 7600 matches it in average benchmarks while offering a different cache configuration. The 7600's L3 cache of 32 MB is shared across all cores, and its memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s with DDR5 support provides ample data throughput for Greedfall's world streaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 4070 ranks 418th out of 1705 total combos. This places it in the top 24.5% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, indicating that this combo outperforms the majority of alternatives.

The ranking is particularly impressive given that the GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 (a -0.6% delta from the RTX 4070's 37283 average), and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A at 38008 (-1.9% delta). These rival comparisons show that the RTX 4070's benchmark scores are competitive, but the actual in-game performance for Greedfall may differ from synthetic averages. The combo rank of 418 suggests that the CPU-GPU pairing works well together for this specific title, with neither component dragging down the other's potential.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark scores include the Intel Core i9-12900HK at 26672 (a -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 26574 (0.2% delta). These close benchmark scores suggest that the Ryzen 5 7600 provides comparable computational power to these alternatives, which likely translates to similar CPU-driven frame rates in Greedfall at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation processors.

In Greedfall, the RTX 4070 shows its strengths at 1440p and 4K resolutions. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo produces 123.7 FPS, which is a strong result for a demanding Action RPG. At 4K High, the 76.1 FPS result demonstrates that the GPU can handle 4K gaming with reasonable settings, though not at maximum quality. The 4K Ultra result of 50.1 FPS shows the limits of the GPU's processing power when all visual effects are enabled.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its in-game performance. Its passmark G3D score of 26927 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a game released in 2019 that likely uses DX11 or DX12. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 168006 and Vulkan score of 157352 suggest strong compute capabilities. The GPU's percentile rank of 81 against all GPUs places it in the upper quintile, and its average benchmark score of 37283 is close to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56's 37507, despite the significant architectural differences between the two.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 247.6, which drops to 198 on Medium, 177.5 on High, and 111.5 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 136.1 FPS, representing a 55% reduction from the lowest to highest quality preset. The Medium preset at 198 FPS offers a strong balance for high-refresh-rate monitors, while High at 177.5 FPS still exceeds 144 Hz.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more variance. Low settings produce 173.8 FPS, Medium 132.9 FPS, High 123.7 FPS, and Ultra 79.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 94.2 FPS, a 54.2% reduction. The High preset at 123.7 FPS is notable for being close to the Medium result, suggesting that the High preset's additional effects have a relatively small performance cost compared to the jump from High to Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the system shows the most significant performance constraints. Low settings produce 101.3 FPS, Medium 81.1 FPS, High 76.1 FPS, and Ultra 50.1 FPS. The 4K Low result is still above 100 FPS, which is impressive, but 4K Ultra drops below 60 FPS, which may not be ideal for all players. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 51.2 FPS reduction, a 50.5% decrease.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 177.5 FPS provides an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, easily supporting high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset at 111.5 FPS is still playable but sacrifices 37.2% of the frame rate compared to High for marginal visual gains.

For 1440p, the High preset at 123.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining good visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 132.9 FPS offers slightly higher frame rates with a modest reduction in visual quality, making it a viable alternative for those who prioritize performance. The Ultra preset at 79.6 FPS is not recommended for competitive play, but it remains playable for those who want maximum visual effects.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 81.1 FPS provides the best balance, as it stays above 60 FPS while offering decent visual quality. The High preset at 76.1 FPS is also acceptable for most players, though the 4K Ultra preset at 50.1 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and should only be used by players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate smoothness. The Low preset at 4K, producing 101.3 FPS, is suitable for players who want high frame rates at 4K without concern for graphics fidelity.