Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X pairs six cores and twelve threads with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, built on the Zen 5 architecture. In Greedfall, this configuration proves more than sufficient, as the game’s measured frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings rather than showing signs of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p, the lowest settings produce an average of 275.1 FPS, which is a figure that even high-refresh-rate monitors would struggle to display fully, indicating that the processor’s single-thread performance—evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4570—is more than adequate for this title. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth contribute to its ability to feed the GPU without constraint, even at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest.

The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7585 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25525 suggest that the processor’s multi-threaded capabilities are robust, but Greedfall does not appear to demand heavy multi-core utilization given the consistent frame rate progression from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1440p, the gap between Low (192.7 FPS) and High (137.6 FPS) is substantial, but the fact that the CPU can maintain these averages without dipping into territory where frame pacing would suffer indicates that the six cores are not a limiting factor. The processor’s percentile rank of 85 compared to all CPUs, alongside an average benchmark score of 28246, places it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230 by 0.3%, and it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel Core i5-14500T by 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively—marginal differences that do not translate into meaningful gameplay disparities in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, is the dominant component in this pairing. Its base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 7168 shading units and 56 RT cores, provide the raw throughput needed for Greedfall’s environments. The GPU’s performance is clearly the primary driver of frame rates, as evidenced by the measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 50.6 FPS, a 39% reduction from the 83 FPS achieved at 4K High, highlighting how memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are strained by the game’s highest settings. The GPU’s pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are sufficient for 4K High, where the 83 FPS average is playable, but Ultra settings demand more than the 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus can comfortably deliver at that resolution.

The RTX 4070 SUPER’s PassMark G3D score of 29995 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 place it in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rivals show narrow margins: it is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000, 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, and 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X. These small deltas suggest that the GPU’s performance is well-established. In Greedfall, the GPU’s VRAM capacity becomes a factor at 4K, where Ultra settings likely exceed the 12 GB allocation, causing the average FPS to fall to 50.6. At 1440p, the GPU maintains an 84.5 FPS average on Ultra and 153.8 FPS on Medium, indicating that the card has ample headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at that resolution but struggles with the most demanding settings at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, but the Ultra preset yields an average of 124.9 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays, while the High preset at 197.4 FPS offers a significant boost with likely minimal visual degradation. For 1440p, the High preset at 137.6 FPS represents the best balance, as Medium (153.8 FPS) and Low (192.7 FPS) provide diminishing returns in visual quality for the additional frame rate. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 84.5 FPS, which is playable but does not maximize the GPU’s potential. At 4K, the High preset at 83 FPS is the recommended choice, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra falls to 50.6 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz displays.

The data indicates that the High preset is the sweet spot across all three resolutions. At 1080p High, the 197.4 FPS average is nearly identical to the 4K High frame rate of 83 FPS when scaled by resolution, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor rather than the CPU. For players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors at 1440p, High settings deliver frame rates that fully utilize the display’s refresh rate. At 4K, High settings provide a 64% increase over Ultra, making it the only viable preset for consistent 60 FPS gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Low preset at any resolution offers no advantage over High for competitive play in a single-player Action RPG, as the frame rate gains are not necessary beyond what High already provides.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 318 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 18.6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU’s strong single-thread performance does not hold back the GPU, and the GPU’s capabilities are fully utilized at most settings. The rank is particularly impressive given that the CPU’s average benchmark score of 28246 is only in the 85th percentile, while the GPU’s 42576 average score is in the 84th percentile—neither component is at the absolute top of its class, yet the combination performs exceptionally well in this specific title.

The combo’s position in the rankings is likely influenced by the fact that Greedfall is not a particularly demanding game for modern hardware. The measured frame rates at 1440p High (137.6 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (124.9 FPS) show that the system has significant headroom, which suggests that many higher-ranked combos may only achieve marginally better results due to diminishing returns. The 318th rank out of 1705 indicates that there are 317 configurations that perform better, but given the CPU’s modest six-core, twelve-thread design and the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM limit, this pairing is well-optimized for the game’s requirements. The data shows that the bottleneck shifts to the GPU at 4K Ultra, where the 50.6 FPS average is the lowest measured, but this is an extreme scenario that most users would avoid.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Greedfall?

A: The measured data shows that 1440p High provides an average of 137.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate above 120 FPS at a resolution above 1080p. For 4K gaming, High settings at 83 FPS are the recommended option, as Ultra drops to 50.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 28246 is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, but 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-14500T. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall at 4K?

A: The data suggests that 12 GB is adequate for 4K High, where the average FPS is 83, but Ultra settings cause the frame rate to fall to 50.6 FPS, indicating that VRAM capacity or memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at the highest settings.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance, and does it matter for this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X scores 1253 in 3DMark single-thread and 4570 in PassMark single-thread, placing it in the 85th percentile. This strong single-thread performance ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p, where frame rates reach 275.1 FPS on Low settings.

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

A: The combination ranks 318 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.6%. This is a strong result given that neither the CPU nor GPU is in the top 15% of their respective percentile rankings.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth, and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which supports the measured frame rates at 1440p High (137.6 FPS) and 4K High (83 FPS). The 192-bit bus width is a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 50.6 FPS.