Greedfall

# Greedfall with AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT in Greedfall to deliver a playable experience across most settings, though the data reveals a system that shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part with a 4.70 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost clock, sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tested. The GPU, based on RDNA 2.0 with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, ranks in the 77th percentile among all GPUs. Together, this combo ranks 957th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it just below the median of the database. The measured frame rates show a consistent pattern: Ultra settings impose a heavy penalty at every resolution, while Low settings unlock the highest possible frame rates.

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

The Ryzen 5 7600X brings six cores and twelve threads to Greedfall, a configuration that proves more than sufficient for this Action RPG. Its architecture is Zen 4, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24128 and a single-core score of 3406, while Geekbench reports 12905 multi-core and 2892 single-core. These numbers place it in the 83rd percentile overall, with an average benchmark score of 26272. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 26262 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U at 26305 (-0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 26320 (-0.2%).

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining frame rates across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 181.5 FPS, which is substantially higher than the 4K Low result of 74 FPS. This gap of 107.5 FPS between 1080p and 4K at Low settings indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and the 2-thread score of 2028 suggest strong per-core performance, which matters for a game like Greedfall that likely relies on a few primary threads for game logic and scene management. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 also helps maintain consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the relatively small performance drop from 1080p High (128 FPS) to 1440p High (92.3 FPS) compared to the larger drop from 1440p High to 4K High (54.7 FPS).

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p provides the best balance of image quality and performance. At High settings, the combo delivers 92.3 FPS at 2560x1440, which is well above the 54.7 FPS at 3840x2160. Even at Ultra settings, 1440p maintains 55.4 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 31.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 26262 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 26214 (0.2% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE by 0.2%.

Q: What is the impact of Ultra settings on performance?

A: Ultra settings impose a severe penalty across all resolutions. Compared to High settings, Ultra reduces average FPS from 128 to 80.9 at 1080p (a 47.1 FPS drop), from 92.3 to 55.4 at 1440p (a 36.9 FPS drop), and from 54.7 to 31.7 at 4K (a 23 FPS drop).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the data suggests the CPU becomes the limiting factor. With Low settings, the combo reaches 181.5 FPS, and even at Medium it hits 143.1 FPS. These high frame rates, combined with the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1060), indicate that the Ryzen 5 7600X is delivering frames faster than the RX 6700 XT can render at higher settings.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks in the 77th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33721. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800 at 33493 (0.7% delta), while the AMD Radeon HD 7950 at 34050 (-1%) and AMD Radeon RX 480 at 34059 (-1%) are slightly ahead in average score.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 4K?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 should be avoided, as the combo only manages 31.7 FPS. Even Medium settings at 4K yield 59.7 FPS, and High produces 54.7 FPS. Low settings at 4K are the only configuration that breaks 70 FPS, hitting 74 FPS.

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

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p, the combo achieves 181.5 FPS on Low settings, 143.1 FPS on Medium, 128 FPS on High, and 80.9 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 123.9 FPS (Low), 102.5 FPS (Medium), 92.3 FPS (High), and 55.4 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the results fall further to 74 FPS (Low), 59.7 FPS (Medium), 54.7 FPS (High), and 31.7 FPS (Ultra).

The percentage drops between resolutions are telling. From 1080p to 1440p, Low settings drop by 57.6 FPS (from 181.5 to 123.9), which is a 31.7% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, Low settings drop by 49.9 FPS (from 123.9 to 74), a 40.3% reduction. This accelerating decline as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. The RX 6700 XT, with its 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, simply cannot maintain the same frame rates when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

At 1080p, the CPU's role is more prominent. The difference between Low (181.5 FPS) and Ultra (80.9 FPS) at 1080p is 100.6 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at 1440p (68.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra) or 4K (42.3 FPS difference). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates high enough that GPU settings become the defining factor. The Ryzen 5 7600X's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3406) ensures that even at Low settings, the CPU does not throttle the GPU's output.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 181.5 FPS average, which is the fastest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 143.1 FPS, High settings reach 128 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 80.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 100.6 FPS, representing a 55.4% reduction in performance when cranking settings to maximum.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings average 123.9 FPS, Medium hits 102.5 FPS, High achieves 92.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 68.5 FPS, a 55.3% reduction. Notably, the 1440p High result of 92.3 FPS is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result of 80.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is handling the resolution increase without a disproportionate penalty.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 74 FPS, Medium drops to 59.7 FPS, High falls to 54.7 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 31.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire dataset, and it falls below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playability. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 42.3 FPS, a 57.2% reduction. Interestingly, the 4K Low result of 74 FPS is still higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 55.4 FPS, suggesting that players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity could use Low settings at 4K for a smoother experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 957th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the 56th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 44% of tested configurations perform worse. Given that the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs and the GPU in the 77th percentile among all GPUs, the combined rank is lower than either component's individual percentile. This suggests that Greedfall's performance is not purely dictated by component strength alone, but also by how well the specific pairing works for this game's engine.

The rank indicates that this combo is a mid-pack performer in the database. It is neither a top-tier configuration nor a bottom-tier one. The measured frame rates support this positioning: at 1080p High, the combo delivers 128 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional; at 4K Ultra, the 31.7 FPS result is borderline playable but far from smooth. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, has an average score only 0.7% higher, suggesting that the RX 6700 XT is closely matched with slightly faster cards in synthetic tests, though the actual in-game performance may vary.

The combo's rank relative to its component percentiles indicates that Greedfall may be more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking does not translate to a top-tier combo rank, which implies that the game's frame rates are more heavily influenced by the GPU's rendering capabilities. This is consistent with the resolution scaling data, which shows the GPU becoming the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the recommended settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, High settings provide the best balance, delivering 128 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the 47.1 FPS improvement over Ultra (80.9 FPS) is substantial. Medium settings at 1080p offer 143.1 FPS, which is only 15.1 FPS higher than High, making High the better choice for improved visual quality with minimal performance cost.

At 1440p, High settings again emerge as the recommended preset, with 92.3 FPS average. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (102.5 FPS) or Low (123.9 FPS) without the severe penalty of Ultra (55.4 FPS). The 36.9 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1440p makes Ultra a poor trade-off for the marginal visual gains it may provide.

At 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. Low settings deliver 74 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 59.7 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High (54.7 FPS) and Ultra (31.7 FPS) fall further behind. For players who prioritize frame rate at 4K, Low settings are the clear choice. However, if visual fidelity is more important and the player can tolerate sub-60 FPS, Medium at 59.7 FPS offers a reasonable compromise. Ultra at 4K should be avoided entirely, as the 31.7 FPS result is likely to feel stuttery and unresponsive in an Action RPG where combat timing matters.

For the overall best experience across the entire dataset, 1440p High at 92.3 FPS stands out as the optimal configuration. It provides a sharp image, maintains a frame rate well above 60 FPS, and avoids the performance cliff associated with Ultra settings. The 1080p High result of 128 FPS is also excellent for players with high-refresh-rate monitors, while the 4K Low result of 74 FPS is the only viable path to 4K gaming with this combo.