Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a performance profile in Greedfall that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics presets. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but one that becomes progressively more constrained as pixel count increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across the three tested resolutions and four settings levels, interpreting what the numbers indicate about the hardware balance in this Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 167 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 116 FPS, a reduction of 51 FPS (or roughly 30%). The step to 4K Low further reduces the average to 69 FPS, which is a 47 FPS drop from 1440p and a 98 FPS drop from 1080p. This pattern indicates that at lower settings, the GPU is the primary performance driver, as the workload scales directly with pixel count.

The scaling becomes more telling at higher presets. At High settings, the averages are 119 FPS (1080p), 83 FPS (1440p), and 49 FPS (4K). The percentage drops between resolutions are consistent: a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 41% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This consistent scaling across settings suggests that the Radeon RX 9060 is the limiting factor in all scenarios, as performance degrades proportionally with the increased rendering load.

At Ultra settings, the pattern becomes more extreme. The average FPS drops from 76 at 1080p to 53 at 1440p, a 30% decrease. The move to 4K Ultra produces a dramatic fall to 31 FPS, a 41% drop from 1440p. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is the lowest measured in the entire dataset, indicating that this configuration is not suitable for maximum detail at 4K. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K is particularly steep, falling from 49 to 31 FPS, a 37% penalty for the highest preset.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, and the consistent FPS scaling with resolution indicates that the GPU is being saturated at all tested points. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across resolutions at lower settings, as the CPU would cap the frame rate. The fact that FPS scales inversely with resolution confirms that the Radeon RX 9060 is the component determining performance in Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For players targeting 60 FPS gameplay, the data shows that the High preset is the optimal choice at 1440p. The average FPS at 1440p High is 83, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality setting that maintains a frame rate suitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 91 FPS average, but the visual improvement from Medium to High is generally considered worthwhile when the performance headroom is as large as 23 FPS.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The data shows that even the Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 76 FPS, remains playable on standard 60 Hz displays. For users with 144 Hz panels, the High preset at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it provides enough frames to take advantage of higher refresh rates without sacrificing significant visual fidelity. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 167 FPS, but the visual compromises are likely to be noticeable in a game like Greedfall.

The 4K resolution presents a challenge. The High preset at 4K produces an average of only 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, still not reaching the ideal threshold. The Low preset at 4K does achieve 69 FPS average, making it the only 4K setting that provides a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. However, playing at Low settings on a 4K display defeats the purpose of the high-resolution output. The data suggests that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo unless the user is willing to accept either sub-60 FPS or significantly reduced graphical quality.

The Medium preset provides the only measured minimum FPS values in the dataset. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 112, which is exceptionally stable. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 77 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 46 FPS. These minimums indicate that the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame pacing, with no severe drops below the average. For users prioritizing smoothness over peak quality, Medium is the safest choice across all resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. These specifications position it as a capable mid-range CPU from the 3000 series, with a TDP of 65 watts.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 3700X achieves a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092 and a single-core score of 204. Geekbench results show 8899 for multicore and 1593 for single-core. PassMark scores include a multithread score of 22458 and a single-thread score of 2656. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 84, indicating it performs better than the majority of processors in the benchmark database.

The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark data are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with an average score of 34222 (0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (-0.2% delta). These tight margins show that the Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a crowded performance tier. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is slightly behind at 34083 (0.5% delta).

Given the game's measured FPS data, the CPU appears to be more than sufficient for Greedfall. The fact that FPS scales consistently with resolution suggests that the 8-core, 16-thread configuration is not a limiting factor in this title. The game's performance is clearly bound by the GPU at all tested settings, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS changes when moving between resolutions. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides adequate single-thread performance for game logic and physics, while the 16 threads handle any background tasks without impacting frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the combo in the 43rd percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it performs better than 43% of the systems tested. This ranking is notably lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest, indicating that the specific pairing of this CPU and GPU is not optimal for this particular game.

The CPU alone has a percentile vs all CPUs of 84, and the GPU has a percentile vs all GPUs of 59. The combo ranking of 1672 out of 2938 suggests that while the CPU is relatively strong, the GPU's mid-range positioning drags down the overall system performance in Greedfall. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, so the combo's rank is heavily influenced by the Radeon RX 9060's performance ceiling.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with an average score of 16129 (-0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 (1% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 (1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is slightly further behind at 15679 (2.1% delta). These comparisons show that the RX 9060 is competitive with the RTX 3060 Ti, but the overall combo ranking suggests that other pairings with this GPU may produce better results in Greedfall.

The combo rank of 1672 indicates that there are 1266 tested combinations that perform worse and 1671 that perform better. This is a solidly mid-pack result, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing playable performance at 1080p and 1440p but struggling at 4K. The ranking reflects the system's ability to handle the game at lower resolutions with high settings, but it also highlights the limitations when pushing for higher resolutions or maximum graphical fidelity.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is based on the Navi 44 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture and is manufactured on a 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The card has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 28 ray tracing cores.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322, Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183, and Vulkan score of 39476. PassMark G3D score is 17631, with a G2D score of 1002. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 59, indicating it performs better than 59% of all graphics cards in the database. The average benchmark score is 16014.

In Greedfall, the GPU's performance is the dominant factor in determining FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. However, the 4K results suggest that either VRAM capacity or memory bandwidth becomes a constraint at higher resolutions. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the dramatic FPS drop at 4K Ultra (31 FPS) indicates that the memory subsystem is struggling with the increased data demands.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, -0.7% delta), AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1% delta), AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852, 1% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 2.1% delta). The RX 9060's performance is closely matched with the RTX 3060 Ti, but in Greedfall, the measured FPS shows that the card can handle high settings at 1440p with an average of 83 FPS, suggesting that the game is not particularly demanding compared to newer titles. The boost clock of 2990 MHz is relatively high for this class of GPU, contributing to the strong 1080p performance where the card achieves 167 FPS at Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p for this combo?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average FPS of 83, which is the highest setting that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 53 FPS average.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. The average FPS at 3840x2160 is 69 at Low settings, 54 at Medium, 49 at High, and 31 at Ultra. Only the Low preset exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P, and 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i5-13450HX. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is 0.5% slower.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 167 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS. This represents a 91 FPS difference, with Low being 120% faster than Ultra.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS in the dataset is 46 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The highest minimum is 112 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its closest competitors?

A: The Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. It is 0.7% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and 1% faster than the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 2.1% slower.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average FPS 69
• Medium: Average FPS 54, Minimum FPS 46, Maximum FPS 62
• High: Average FPS 49
• Ultra: Average FPS 31

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average FPS 116
• Medium: Average FPS 91, Minimum FPS 77, Maximum FPS 105
• High: Average FPS 83
• Ultra: Average FPS 53

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average FPS 167
• Medium: Average FPS 131, Minimum FPS 112, Maximum FPS 151
• High: Average FPS 119
• Ultra: Average FPS 76

The data across all resolutions and settings shows a consistent pattern. The Medium preset is the only setting with complete minimum and maximum FPS measurements, providing insight into frame stability. The 1080p Medium result shows a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS, indicating a variation of 39 FPS. The 1440p Medium result has a range of 28 FPS (77 to 105). The 4K Medium result has a range of 16 FPS (46 to 62). This decreasing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded as resolution increases, reducing frame time variance.