Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 produces a wide performance envelope in Greedfall, with frame rates ranging from 207 FPS at 1080p Low to 36.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows a clear progression where resolution and settings interact to define the experience, shifting the bottleneck between the CPU and GPU as workload changes.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in Greedfall reveals a predictable yet steep drop in performance as pixel count increases. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 148 FPS at 1920x1080 to 102.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 45.7 FPS. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 60 FPS, representing a 59.5% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical for a game where the GPU becomes the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the rendering load grows faster than the CPU's ability to feed the graphics pipeline.

The delta between resolutions narrows as settings increase. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 207 FPS falls to 141.5 FPS at 1440p and 81.9 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 60.4%, which is slightly less severe than the 59.5% drop at High, suggesting that at lower settings the CPU has more headroom to maintain frame rates before the GPU becomes saturated. At Medium settings, the progression is 160.3 FPS at 1080p, 113.9 FPS at 1440p, and 68.2 FPS at 4K, with a 57.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 93 FPS at 1080p, 65.2 FPS at 1440p, and 36.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only 39.5% of the 1080p Ultra number, indicating that the GPU is heavily stressed at this combination. This pattern confirms that Greedfall's rendering engine scales resolution in a linear fashion, with no unusual spikes or plateaus that would suggest a CPU limitation at higher resolutions. The data points to the RTX 3070 as the dominant factor in determining frame rates beyond 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, provides the graphics horsepower for this combo. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and effects Greedfall throws at it. The GPU's base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1725 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, give it a theoretical FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS, which translates into the observed frame rates.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the RTX 3070 can push well beyond 100 FPS on most presets, with Low hitting 207 FPS and High reaching 148 FPS. The 4K results tell a different story: even at Medium settings, the average drops to 68.2 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 36.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. The GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are adequate for this game, as there is no evidence of stuttering or frame drops that would indicate VRAM exhaustion.

Benchmark results place the RTX 3070 in the 72nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, scores 27985, a delta of 0.9% in favor of the RTX 3070. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 1% slower with a score of 27956, while the AMD FirePro S7150 is 0.6% faster with a score of 28409. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 3070 sits in a competitive performance tier, though its 8 GB of VRAM and 256-bit bus are modest by modern standards. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 36.7 FPS, a figure that aligns with the GPU's mid-tier positioning.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, a Zen 2 architecture processor on the 7 nm TSMC process, provides the computational backbone for this system. With 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 3.60 GHz, and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, it offers strong multi-threaded performance for a game like Greedfall that can leverage multiple cores. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data can flow quickly to the GPU.

The CPU's impact on frame rates is most visible at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 207 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this game. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 46.7 FPS (207 vs 160.3), while the gap between High and Ultra is 55 FPS (148 vs 93). These differences suggest that the CPU can maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck, but the GPU's limits become apparent as settings increase.

Benchmark data places the Ryzen 7 3700X in the 85th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28631. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, scores 28654, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the two are essentially tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is 0.1% faster with a score of 28591, and the AMD EPYC 7203P is 0.2% faster with a score of 28583. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 indicate balanced performance. In Greedfall, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU dominates, but at 1080p Low, the 207 FPS result suggests the CPU is approaching its ceiling, as further reducing settings would not yield meaningful gains.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average is 207 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 148 FPS at High and 93 FPS at Ultra at the same resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 81.9 FPS at Low to 36.7 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 68.2 FPS, and High achieves 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 36.7 FPS, while at 1080p Low, the 207 FPS result suggests the CPU is near its limit.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, which is 0.9% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985) and 1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956). The AMD FirePro S7150 is 0.6% faster with a score of 28409.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 102.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 65.2 FPS. This represents a 37.1 FPS difference, making Ultra significantly more demanding.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 3700X hold back the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694, combined with its 85th percentile ranking, suggest it is capable. The data shows no evidence of CPU limitation at 4K, where GPU performance governs the frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 782nd out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This rank reflects the system's ability to deliver playable frame rates at most settings, though it falls short of top-tier configurations that can maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The ranking is consistent with the individual component positions. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The combo's rank of 782 out of 1705, or roughly the 54th percentile, suggests that the pairing is well-balanced but not exceptional. The GPU's mid-tier positioning and the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance create a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 36.7 FPS.

The data indicates that this combo is better suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p rather than 4K. At 1440p High, the system achieves 102.3 FPS, which is smooth for most players. At 4K High, the 60 FPS average is exactly at the threshold for standard displays, making it a viable but not ideal option. The rank of 782 suggests that many other combos offer better 4K performance, but this pairing provides a solid balance for gamers prioritizing frame rate over resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 148 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS is still playable but offers diminishing returns for the 55 FPS drop from High. For most players, High at 1080p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 102.3 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p display. The Medium preset at 113.9 FPS is slightly faster but may reduce visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 65.2 FPS is playable but requires a 60 Hz monitor to avoid screen tearing. The data suggests that High at 1440p is the sweet spot, offering nearly double the frame rate of Ultra at the same resolution.

At 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. The High preset achieves exactly 60 FPS, which is the minimum for smooth gameplay on a standard 60 Hz 4K display. The Medium preset at 68.2 FPS provides a small margin of headroom, while the Low preset at 81.9 FPS sacrifices visual quality for a more comfortable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 36.7 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in a subpar experience. For 4K, the High preset offers the best experience per the measured rows, balancing the 60 FPS target with acceptable visual settings.