Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings increase. The data shows this combination ranks in the 31st percentile of tested combos, indicating it sits in the lower-middle tier for this title, yet it still achieves playable frame rates at most configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2568 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the 31st percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved at 1080p with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 152 FPS. This drops to 120 FPS at Medium, 109 FPS at High, and 69 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon 680M (15270).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a competitive processor against modern alternatives?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 34260, placing it 0.1% above both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P, while being 0.2% below the Intel Core i5-13450HX and 0.5% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The minimum average FPS is 29, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. The 4K Medium setting provides a 50 FPS average with a minimum of 42 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, frame rates drop steeply across all settings, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth limit 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RX 7600 achieves a rank of 2568 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 31st percentile. This means roughly two-thirds of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this title. The rank reflects a mid-tier pairing that excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain high performance at 4K Ultra settings.

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the combo delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but drops below 60 FPS at 4K High and Ultra. The 31st percentile ranking is consistent with the GPU's overall percentile of 57 among all GPUs, though the CPU's 84th percentile suggests the processor is more capable than the graphics card in this pairing.

Compared to other tested configurations, this combo sits in a crowded field where small synthetic benchmark differences translate to meaningful in-game performance gaps. The CPU's nearest rivals—the Ryzen AI 7 350 and EPYC 4244P—are virtually identical in average score, yet the in-game rank shows the importance of the GPU for Greedfall's performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This 7 nm processor from the Matisse family offers 32 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel interface, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 204 in single-core tests. Geekbench results show 8899 multi-core and 1593 single-core scores. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 indicate strong multi-threaded performance relative to its single-thread capabilities.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads handle game logic, AI, and physics calculations without becoming the primary bottleneck at 1080p. The data shows that at 1920x1080 Low settings, the combo achieves 152 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it outperforms most processors in general benchmarks. Its nearest rival, the Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34222 versus the 3700X's 34260, a mere 0.1% difference. This indicates the 3700X remains competitive with newer mid-range processors despite being from the 3000 series.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, Medium yields 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 and maximum of 138, High achieves 109 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69 FPS. These numbers show a smooth progression where each settings tier reduces frame rates by approximately 15-20%.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decline noticeably. Low settings maintain 106 FPS, Medium delivers 83 FPS with a range of 71 to 95, High achieves 75 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 58 FPS, compared to an 83 FPS gap at 1080p, showing that resolution scaling reduces the relative impact of settings.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low settings produce 63 FPS, Medium averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 42, High drops to 45 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings maintain a playable frame rate above 60 FPS, while Medium and High hover near the 45-50 FPS range, and Ultra is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The data reveals that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p High, which delivers 109 FPS while maintaining visual quality. At 1440p, High settings at 75 FPS provide a good balance, while 4K requires Low settings for acceptable performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish, has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 2310 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 88051 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 34401 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its PassMark G3D score of 16634 and GPU compute score of 8790 place it in the 57th percentile among all GPUs.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Greedfall, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at those resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting factors. The 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to feed the rendering pipeline at 3840x2160, resulting in the steep FPS drops observed.

The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, has an average score of 15199 versus the RX 7600's 15171, a 0.2% difference. This places the RX 7600 in a competitive position against entry-level NVIDIA options, though its performance in Greedfall at 4K suggests it is better suited for lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, High settings at 109 FPS provide the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, while Medium at 120 FPS offers a slight performance increase with minimal visual compromise. Ultra at 69 FPS is playable but may cause noticeable dips in demanding scenes.

At 1440p, High settings at 75 FPS represent the best experience, as Medium at 83 FPS offers only marginal improvement while Low at 106 FPS sacrifices significant visual quality. Ultra at 48 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for consistent gameplay.

For 4K, the data suggests Low settings at 63 FPS are the only viable option for maintaining smooth gameplay. Medium at 50 FPS and High at 45 FPS are playable but may feel less responsive, while Ultra at 29 FPS is unsuitable for action-oriented gameplay.

The measured rows indicate that Medium settings provide the most consistent frame pacing, with minimum FPS values of 102 at 1080p, 71 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K. These minimums suggest fewer stutters compared to other settings, making Medium a reliable choice for users prioritizing stability.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS decreases from 152 at 1080p to 106 at 1440p (a 30% reduction) and further to 63 at 4K (a 59% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

For Medium settings, the averages go from 120 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 1440p and 50 FPS at 4K, showing a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 58% drop from 1080p to 4K. High settings follow a similar trend: 109 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K, representing a 31% and 59% reduction respectively.

Ultra settings show the steepest decline, with 69 FPS at 1080p dropping to 48 FPS at 1440p (30% reduction) and 29 FPS at 4K (58% reduction from 1080p). The consistent 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are capable of handling the increased rendering load without additional bottlenecking.

The data indicates that the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p but insufficient for 4K. The 4K results show that even Low settings struggle to maintain 60 FPS, confirming that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming. Users targeting 4K should consider higher-tier GPUs with more memory and bandwidth.