Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a robust Greedfall experience across all tested resolutions, with the data indicating a shift in bottleneck behavior as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound; at 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary limiter. The measured frame rates span from a demanding 57.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 290.4 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating the wide performance envelope of this combination.

Resolution Scaling

The progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a consistent and predictable performance drop, but the magnitude of that drop is heavily dependent on the graphics preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 290.4 FPS at 1080p to 204.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 85.8 FPS. Moving to 4K Low, the average drops further to 118.6 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical for a scenario where the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential; the 2.4x increase in pixel count from 1080p to 4K does not translate to a similar 2.4x reduction in frame rate, indicating headroom is being left on the table at 1080p.

The scaling behavior changes character when moving to Ultra settings. Here, the frame rate at 1080p is 133.3 FPS, which drops to 94.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 57.4 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is much more severe on Ultra than on Low. This suggests that at Ultra, the GPU is already working near its limit even at 1080p, making it the primary bottleneck across all resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 57.4 FPS shows the RTX 4070 Ti is being pushed to its limits by the game’s highest visual fidelity settings.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts based on the preset. For Low and Medium settings, the CPU is the primary constraint at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the relatively small performance gap between those resolutions. For Ultra settings, the GPU is the clear bottleneck at all resolutions, as the frame rates are much lower and scale more directly with pixel count. The High preset represents a middle ground, with the system showing a balanced load at 1440p, where the 146.8 FPS result is a strong indicator of a well-matched CPU-GPU combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. With a boost clock of 2610 MHz and 7680 shading units, the card is a high-end performer, placing in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44900 is marginally lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152, a delta of -0.6%, showing the desktop card is on par with a top-tier mobile part.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. The 4K Ultra result of 57.4 FPS is a direct reflection of the GPU’s rendering workload. The card’s 80 ROPs and 240 TMUs are tasked with handling the high-resolution textures and pixel shading, and the data shows they are sufficient for playable frame rates up to High settings at 4K, where it achieves 84.5 FPS. The memory subsystem appears adequate, as the frame rate scaling from Medium to High at 4K (97.4 to 84.5 FPS) does not show a dramatic cliff that would indicate a memory capacity or bandwidth issue.

The GPU’s performance in this title is consistent with its position in the broader benchmark hierarchy. Its percentile ranking of 85 places it ahead of many competitors, and its nearest rivals in average benchmark score, such as the Intel Arc A730M with a score of 45592 and a delta of -1.5%, are all within a narrow 1.6% band. This indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is a stable, predictable performer; its in-game results are a direct consequence of its compute and memory capabilities, rather than any architectural quirk.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, is a potent gaming processor. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache provide the low-latency, high-frequency performance that games like Greedfall require. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 28246 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its single-thread performance is a strong point, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3603 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4570.

The CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p with lower settings. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate of 290.4 FPS is exceptionally high, but it is likely that the CPU is nearing its limit in terms of draw-call processing and game logic updates. The fact that the 1440p Low result is 204.6 FPS, a drop of 85.8 FPS, suggests that the GPU is still able to keep pace with the CPU’s output at 1440p. However, the 4K Low result of 118.6 FPS shows the GPU is now the constraint, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to feed it frames.

Comparing the 9600X to its nearest rivals, it sits within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core i5-13490F has an average score of 28173, a delta of 0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 28369, a delta of -0.4%. This means that in synthetic benchmarks, the 9600X is effectively tied with these parts. In Greedfall, this parity suggests that a user with any of these CPUs would see similar frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck, highlighting that the 9600X is not leaving performance on the table in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rate data provides a clear map for optimizing the visual experience versus performance. For users targeting 4K, the Ultra preset is not viable, as the 57.4 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K, with an average of 84.5 FPS, is the recommended choice, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (97.4 FPS) while maintaining a comfortable frame rate. The Low preset at 4K yields 118.6 FPS, which is useful for competitive play or if a very high refresh rate display is used.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset becomes playable with an average of 94.3 FPS, making it a strong option for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset at 146.8 FPS is the sweet spot for maximizing detail while ensuring frame rates stay well above the 100 FPS mark. The Medium preset at 161.4 FPS offers a marginal performance gain over High, but the visual fidelity loss is likely not worth the 14.6 FPS difference. For 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra yielding 133.3 FPS. The High preset at 206.1 FPS is excellent for 144Hz displays, and the Low preset at 290.4 FPS is only recommended for users with 240Hz or higher refresh rate panels who prioritize maximum frame rate.

The analysis suggests that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. It provides a 47.1 FPS uplift over Ultra at 1080p and a 27.1 FPS uplift at 4K, while being only 21.4 FPS slower than Medium at 1080p and 12.9 FPS slower at 4K. The data clearly shows that the visual settings have a larger impact on performance than the resolution itself, meaning users should first adjust the preset to achieve their target frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this hardware in Greedfall?

A: The highest average frame rate is 290.4 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti capable of running Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data shows an average of 57.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay. It is playable, but the High preset at 84.5 FPS is recommended for a better experience.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13490F?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 28246, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-13490F's score of 28173. In practical terms, their performance is nearly identical.

Q: At which resolution does the CPU become the primary bottleneck?

A: The CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1920x1080, especially on Low and Medium settings, where the frame rates are very high and the scaling to 1440p is not proportional to the pixel count increase.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings is 146.8 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and its closest competitor based on average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti is in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which has an average score of 45152, just -0.6% different from the 4070 Ti's 44900.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 290.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 227.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 206.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 133.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 204.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 161.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 146.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 94.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 118.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 97.4 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 84.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 57.4 |

The data set shows a clear and consistent pattern: for each preset, the frame rate decreases as resolution increases. The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, produces an average of 57.4 FPS, while the least demanding, 1080p Low, produces 290.4 FPS. This 233 FPS spread demonstrates the wide range of performance available to the user, allowing for significant tuning based on display capabilities and personal preference. The system ranks 216th out of 1705 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations, a strong result for this CPU-GPU pairing.