Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti lands at rank 227 out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it comfortably in the top 13% of all configurations. This is a strong showing that reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU holds the 85th percentile against all graphics cards — both components are near the top of their respective pools, yet neither is so far ahead that it single-handedly carries the system.

What makes this ranking particularly interesting is how the two components' relative strengths align. The Ryzen 5 7600X's average benchmark score of 26,272 places it within a hair of its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U scores 26,262 (0% delta), the Ryzen 7 7735U scores 26,305 (-0.1% delta), and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 26,320 (-0.2% delta). These are negligible differences, meaning the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class. The RTX 4070 Ti, with an average score of 44,900, sits near the RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152, -0.6% delta) and the Intel Arc A730M (45,592, -1.5% delta), showing it too is right in its expected performance band.

The rank of 227 out of 1,705 suggests that while many combinations outperform this one, the vast majority do not. For a 2019 action RPG like Greedfall, this pairing is clearly overqualified for most scenarios, yet the data reveals some fascinating bottlenecks at higher settings that we'll explore throughout this analysis.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti brings substantial hardware to Greedfall: 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. With 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, the GPU's raw throughput is formidable. Its 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores suggest the Ada Lovelace architecture is built for far more demanding titles than this 2019 release.

Clock speeds are noteworthy: a base of 2310 MHz boosting to 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s indicate the card can fill frames rapidly, which the measured FPS data confirms.

In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the 4K results. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 58.1 FPS — a playable but not spectacular result. Dropping to High settings at the same resolution yields 87.7 FPS, a 51% improvement. This scaling suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K Ultra, as the settings change dramatically alters the frame rate.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for Greedfall's textures, even at 4K. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s ensures the GPU can feed its 7,680 shading units without starvation. Interestingly, the GPU's 85th percentile ranking versus all GPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards, yet the 4K Ultra result of 58.1 FPS shows that even this powerful card meets its match in Greedfall's most demanding preset.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on TSMC's 5 nm process with Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael). It operates at a base clock of 4.70 GHz with a boost of 5.30 GHz, drawing 105 W TDP. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide solid data throughput for gaming workloads.

In Greedfall, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU isn't the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 293.3 FPS — an extraordinarily high number that suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. However, the CPU's benchmark scores reveal it's not a top-tier performer in absolute terms: its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,128 and single-core score of 3,406 are respectable but not class-leading.

The 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs means roughly 17% of processors outperform it. The nearest rivals — all scoring within 0.2% of each other — include the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26,262 avg), Ryzen 7 7735U (26,305), and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (26,320). These are mobile and low-power chips, which is telling: the 7600X's desktop-class performance is essentially matched by efficient laptop chips, suggesting Greedfall may not heavily tax the CPU.

The data implies the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the 293.3 FPS result likely approaches the engine's ceiling rather than the hardware's. Moving to 4K Ultra drops to 58.1 FPS, a change driven almost entirely by GPU load. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Greedfall's workload, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Why does the 4K Ultra preset produce only 58.1 FPS when the 1080p Low preset hits 293.3 FPS?

A: The massive drop — a 235.2 FPS difference — indicates the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions and settings. The RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily at 4K Ultra, while at 1080p Low, the GPU has far less work per frame, allowing the CPU to feed it at maximum speed.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 227th out of 1,705 combos, placing it in the top 13.3% of all tested pairings for Greedfall. This is a strong result, though not elite — the CPU's 83rd percentile and GPU's 85th percentile rankings show both components are good but not among the absolute best.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings. Moving from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra drops FPS from 293.3 to 58.1, a change attributable to GPU load. The CPU's consistent performance across resolutions — evidenced by near-identical frame rates at 1080p and 1440p on the same settings — shows it isn't limiting.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average score of 44,900 is within 1.6% of the RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152, delta -0.6%), Intel Arc A730M (45,592, delta -1.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 580 (44,195, delta 1.6%). This indicates it performs essentially identically to those cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What does the 83rd percentile CPU ranking mean for gameplay?

A: It means the Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms roughly 83% of all CPUs in the database. For Greedfall, this is more than adequate — the game's engine doesn't appear to demand extreme multi-threading, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p where CPU load is typically highest.

Q: Why is the 4K High preset (87.7 FPS) so much faster than 4K Ultra (58.1 FPS)?

A: The 29.6 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 4K represents a 51% performance increase from simply lowering one preset level. This suggests the Ultra preset includes settings that disproportionately tax the GPU, likely related to shadow quality, draw distance, or post-processing effects that the RTX 4070 Ti handles at significant cost.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo averages 293.3 FPS on Low, 231.6 on Medium, 206.1 on High, and 131 on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 203.6 (Low), 156.5 (Medium), 144.9 (High), and 89.8 (Ultra). At 4K, the results fall further to 118.7 (Low), 98.1 (Medium), 87.7 (High), and 58.1 (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 30% decrease across most settings — Low drops from 293.3 to 203.6 (-30.6%), Medium from 231.6 to 156.5 (-32.4%), High from 206.1 to 144.9 (-29.7%), and Ultra from 131 to 89.8 (-31.5%). This consistent ~30% drop suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, as pixel count increases by 78% from 1080p to 1440p but frame rate doesn't drop proportionally — indicating the GPU has headroom.

From 1440p to 4K, the scaling is more dramatic. Low drops from 203.6 to 118.7 (-41.7%), Medium from 156.5 to 98.1 (-37.3%), High from 144.9 to 87.7 (-39.5%), and Ultra from 89.8 to 58.1 (-35.3%). The pixel count increases by 125% from 1440p to 4K, yet frame rate drops by only ~35-42%, suggesting the GPU is still managing the load efficiently but beginning to hit its limits.

The interesting anomaly is at 4K Low: 118.7 FPS is still very playable, while 4K Ultra at 58.1 FPS is near the edge of smooth gameplay. This wide spread — 60.6 FPS between Low and Ultra at 4K — reinforces that the RTX 4070 Ti's performance is heavily influenced by settings, not just resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 4K, the High preset delivers 87.7 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 58.1 FPS dips below that threshold, making High the sensible choice for 4K users who prioritize frame rate stability. The Medium preset at 98.1 FPS offers an even larger safety margin but sacrifices visual quality for minimal practical benefit over High.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 144.9 FPS — an excellent result for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 89.8 FPS is still very playable and might appeal to those with 90Hz displays, but the 55.1 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests diminishing returns from Ultra settings. For most 1440p users, High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 1080p, even the Ultra preset at 131 FPS is well above 60 FPS, making it a viable choice for competitive play or high-refresh displays. The Low preset at 293.3 FPS is ideal for esports-style gameplay or for users with 240Hz+ monitors, but the visual compromise is substantial. The Medium preset at 231.6 FPS offers a middle ground that preserves some visual detail while maintaining extremely high frame rates.

The data suggests that High settings are the sweet spot across all resolutions — it delivers 206.1 FPS at 1080p, 144.9 FPS at 1440p, and 87.7 FPS at 4K. This preset appears to avoid the performance cliff that Ultra introduces while providing the full visual experience that Low and Medium omit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 293.3 FPS, Medium drops to 231.6 FPS, High achieves 206.1 FPS, and Ultra settles at 131 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 162.3 FPS, representing a 55.3% reduction — the largest relative drop of any resolution tested.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low settings yield 203.6 FPS, Medium 156.5 FPS, High 144.9 FPS, and Ultra 89.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 113.8 FPS, a 55.9% decrease that closely mirrors the 1080p pattern.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress significantly. Low produces 118.7 FPS, Medium 98.1 FPS, High 87.7 FPS, and Ultra 58.1 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap shrinks to 60.6 FPS, a 51.0% reduction. This compression indicates the GPU is becoming saturated at 4K, with less headroom to absorb settings changes.

The most striking observation is the 4K Ultra result of 58.1 FPS — the only preset across all resolutions that falls below 60 FPS. This single data point defines the combo's boundary: it can handle Greedfall at 4K with High settings comfortably, but Ultra pushes the RTX 4070 Ti to its limit. Conversely, the 1080p Low result of 293.3 FPS shows the pairing's ceiling, likely approaching the game engine's frame rate cap or the CPU's ability to feed frames.