Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a unique performance profile in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The data reveals a combination capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions, yet one that encounters a significant bottleneck when pushed to 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings to understand where this pairing excels and where it stumbles.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 385th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all tested systems for this specific game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12600H (28666, -0.1% delta). It is slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28591, 0.1% delta) and the AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, 0.2% delta).

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38358. This is statistically identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (38349, 0% delta) and marginally ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, 0.6% delta). It sits slightly behind the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (38225, 0.3% delta from the rival's perspective) but is ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (38494, -0.4% delta).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 264.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data strongly suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 47.9, which is a substantial decrease from the 4K High result of 77 FPS, indicating the graphics card is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and extreme graphical settings.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1440p?

A: For a 1440p experience, the High preset provides the best balance, delivering an average of 133.7 FPS. While the Low preset is faster at 187.3 FPS, High offers a much better visual quality with still a high frame rate. The Medium preset also provides a strong 145.3 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant force in this pairing for Greedfall. Its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus provides an 800.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is ample for the game's assets. With a game clock of 2025 MHz and a boost clock of 2394 MHz, the card has the raw throughput to push high frame rates. This is confirmed by the benchmark data: at 1080p Low, the GPU is able to render an average of 264.9 FPS, showing its immense computational power.

However, the GPU's role becomes the critical bottleneck as graphical demands increase. The transition from High to Ultra settings at 1440p results in a dramatic FPS drop from 133.7 to 84.6. This trend is even more pronounced at 4K, where the Ultra preset yields a playable but less fluid 47.9 FPS, a stark contrast to the 77 FPS on High. The data suggests that while the GPU has enough memory and bandwidth, its raw shading power (5376 shading units, 51.48 TFLOPS FP32) is challenged by the most demanding settings at high resolutions. The card's percentile ranking of 82 versus all GPUs, alongside its average benchmark score of 38358, places it in the high-end tier, but Greedfall's Ultra settings at 4K appear to be a load that pushes this otherwise powerful card to its limits.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, provides a solid foundation for this game. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensure that the game's logic and physics calculations are handled efficiently. The CPU's general benchmark performance, with an average score of 28631 and a percentile ranking of 85 versus all CPUs, demonstrates it is a capable processor. It sits in the same performance class as the Intel Core i5-12600, with a negligible -0.1% delta in average scores.

The CPU's role in Greedfall appears to be less of a limiting factor than the GPU's, especially at lower resolutions. The massive frame rates achieved at 1080p, such as 264.9 FPS on Low, indicate that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU with data. However, its influence becomes more apparent when looking at the scaling of frame rates. At 4K, the CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth may contribute to ensuring consistent frame pacing, but the overall performance is dictated by the GPU. The CPU's performance is essentially a non-issue for achieving high frame rates in this title, as it is consistently able to keep up with the GPU's output until the GPU itself becomes saturated by the workload.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RX 7900 XT achieves a rank of 385 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 22.6% of all systems. Given that the GPU ranks in the 82nd percentile and the CPU in the 85th percentile individually, the combo's performance is consistent with what one would expect from two high-performing components. The rank indicates that while this is a strong system, there are 384 other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game.

The data suggests that the ranking is likely held back by the CPU in certain scenarios. While the GPU is a high-end model, the Ryzen 7 3700X is from an older generation. In a game like Greedfall, where the GPU is often the primary bottleneck, a newer, faster CPU could potentially push the combo higher in the rankings by ensuring the GPU is never waiting for data, particularly in scenes with many NPCs or complex physics. The performance delta between this combo and the top 384 is not provided, but the rank itself suggests that there is significant headroom for improvement by upgrading the CPU to a more modern, higher-clocked part.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the High preset provides an excellent experience with an average of 190 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visual fidelity, drops to 125 FPS, which is still very playable but sacrifices some of the fluidity found at High. For competitive play or maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 264.9 FPS is an option, but the visual quality takes a significant hit.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear winner. It delivers an average of 133.7 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The Medium preset offers a slightly higher frame rate of 145.3 FPS, but the visual improvement from Medium to High likely justifies the small performance cost. The Ultra preset, at 84.6 FPS, is playable but does not fully utilize high-refresh displays. For a 60 FPS target, Ultra is also viable, but High provides a much more responsive feel.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the only reasonable choice for a smooth experience. It produces an average of 77 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most titles. The Medium preset yields 87.7 FPS and could be chosen for a higher frame rate buffer. The Ultra preset, at 47.9 FPS, is below the 60 FPS target and should be avoided for a fluid experience. The Low preset, at 107.8 FPS, is an option but the visual downgrade at 4K is substantial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the average FPS measurements for this specific combination in Greedfall.

1920x1080:

• Low: 264.9 FPS
• Medium: 213.1 FPS
• High: 190.0 FPS
• Ultra: 125.0 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 187.3 FPS
• Medium: 145.3 FPS
• High: 133.7 FPS
• Ultra: 84.6 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 107.8 FPS
• Medium: 87.7 FPS
• High: 77.0 FPS
• Ultra: 47.9 FPS

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the FPS on High settings drops from 190.0 to 133.7, a 29.6% reduction. This is a substantial decrease, reflecting the increased pixel count. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more dramatic, with the High preset dropping from 133.7 to 77.0 FPS, a 42.4% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the RX 7900 XT is working much harder to fill the 4K pixel count.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. The data shows that as resolution increases, the FPS drops are not linear but exponential, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's role is relatively static; it is the GPU that must render an increasing number of pixels. The fact that the 4K Ultra setting falls to 47.9 FPS, below the 60 FPS standard, is a clear indication that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at this extreme. The performance delta between 1080p and 4K on Ultra settings is a 61.7% drop (from 125.0 to 47.9), further confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint for this game at high resolutions and demanding presets.