Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX shows a clear progression as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 285.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 200.2 FPS, a reduction of roughly 30%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 118.8 FPS, which is about 58% below the 1080p Low figure. This steep scaling curve from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component as pixel count rises.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the drop from 1080p (204.9 FPS) to 1440p (144.5 FPS) is a 29% decrease, and the further drop to 4K (84.6 FPS) represents another 41% reduction from the 1440p number. Medium settings follow the same trajectory: 230.1 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 94.6 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with 134.7 FPS at 1080p falling to 92.9 FPS at 1440p and finally 56.2 FPS at 4K.

The fact that even at 4K Ultra the frame rate remains above 55 FPS suggests the RX 7900 XTX is doing substantial work. However, the consistent 30-40% performance hit when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and again from 1440p to 4K, points to the GPU being the bottleneck. If the CPU were the constraint, the scaling would flatten at higher resolutions. Instead, the data shows the GPU's rendering load dominating the frame time budget as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 252nd out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. That places it in the top 15% of all configurations tested for this game. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 82, meaning the Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms 82% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentile is 85, placing it above 85% of all GPUs tracked.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 25064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 25099, which is -0.1% relative to the 8400F. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, also -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993, a +0.3% delta. These close margins show the 8400F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

For the GPU, the average benchmark score is 44019. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 44195, a -0.4% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, +0.8%. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43313, +1.6%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 44900, -2%. This places the RX 7900 XTX within a small performance window around these competitors.

Given that the combo ranks 252nd out of 1705, the data indicates this pairing delivers above-average performance for Greedfall. The combination of a top-15% CPU and top-15% GPU translates into a system that handles this Action RPG well across all tested settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX comes with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2500 MHz, or 20 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 1929 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz and a boost clock of 2498 MHz. These specifications are directly relevant to Greedfall's performance at high resolutions.

The 24 GB frame buffer is particularly important at 4K. The measured data shows 4K High at 84.6 FPS and 4K Ultra at 56.2 FPS. The large memory capacity ensures that texture data and geometry for a 4K scene fit comfortably within VRAM, avoiding potential stutters or texture thrashing. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the high pixel throughput required at 3840x2160.

The GPU's 6144 shading units and 192 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s. These figures explain why the GPU can sustain over 100 FPS at 4K Low. The FP32 performance of 61.39 TFLOPS provides the raw compute headroom needed for the game's rendering effects. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as evidenced by 285.7 FPS on Low settings. The CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 951) becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where the GPU can push extremely high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the data suggests different presets depending on the target resolution. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 70.2 FPS (from 204.9 to 134.7). The Medium preset at 230.1 FPS offers a substantial margin over High while still maintaining a smooth experience. For competitive or high-refresh-rate displays, Low at 285.7 FPS maximizes frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 144.5 FPS, which is excellent for most displays. Medium at 160 FPS provides an even larger headroom. Ultra at 92.9 FPS is still very playable but represents a significant drop from High. The data indicates High is the sweet spot at 1440p, balancing visual quality and frame rate. Low at 200.2 FPS is only recommended if maximum responsiveness is the priority.

At 4K, the choice becomes more constrained. High at 84.6 FPS is the best balance, providing smooth gameplay above 60 FPS. Medium at 94.6 FPS offers a slight improvement. Ultra at 56.2 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which may cause noticeable frame pacing issues. Low at 118.8 FPS is viable but sacrifices visual fidelity. The data suggests High at 4K is the recommended preset, as it stays above 60 FPS while retaining reasonable graphical quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low – 285.7, Medium – 230.1, High – 204.9, Ultra – 134.7. The spread from Low to Ultra is 151 FPS, showing that settings have a large impact at this resolution. The difference between Medium and High is 25.2 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 70.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the values are: Low – 200.2, Medium – 160, High – 144.5, Ultra – 92.9. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets: Low loses 85.5 FPS, Medium loses 70.1 FPS, High loses 60.4 FPS, and Ultra loses 41.8 FPS. The smaller absolute drop for Ultra indicates the GPU is already under heavier load at 1080p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low – 118.8, Medium – 94.6, High – 84.6, Ultra – 56.2. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows: Low loses 81.4 FPS, Medium loses 65.4 FPS, High loses 59.9 FPS, and Ultra loses 36.7 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, while all other presets remain above that threshold.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 144.5 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and frame rate. At 4K, High drops to 84.6 FPS, which is still smooth but less headroom for demanding scenes.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993, which is +0.3% relative to the 8400F.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 285.7 FPS, which suggests the CPU is nearly maxed out at this frame rate. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for 1080p, so the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the limiting factor.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB VRAM necessary for this game?

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo still delivers 56.2 FPS, indicating the 24 GB frame buffer accommodates the highest settings without memory-related stutters. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the high-resolution texture streaming Greedfall requires.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking?

A: This combination ranks 252nd out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. The CPU's percentile is 82, and the GPU's percentile is 85, placing both components in the top 15-18% of their respective categories.

Q: How much FPS does Ultra cost over High?

A: At 1080p, Ultra costs 70.2 FPS compared to High (134.7 vs 204.9). At 1440p, the cost is 51.6 FPS (92.9 vs 144.5). At 4K, Ultra costs 28.4 FPS (56.2 vs 84.6). The relative cost decreases as resolution increases.