Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, presents a demanding workload that clearly delineates the strengths and limits of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing. The measured data indicates a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but becomes increasingly CPU-limited at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics of this combo, using the benchmark results to show how the components interact across various settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 198.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 138.7 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 59.6 FPS. The trend continues to 3840x2160, where the average drops to 83 FPS. This scaling pattern is a classic sign of a GPU that is running out of pixel-pushing capability, rather than a CPU struggling to feed it data.

The data shows a similar, though less severe, scaling pattern for Medium settings. The average FPS goes from 218 at 1080p to 152.2 at 1440p, and finally to 91 at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is again significant, but the relative drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the workload at higher pixel counts. The CPU's role becomes more apparent when looking at the Low settings data. Here, the frame rate at 1080p is 278.9 FPS, but it only drops to 189.1 at 1440p and 114.4 at 4K. While still a large drop, the fact that the 1080p score is so high suggests the CPU is able to push a very large number of frames, but the GPU's rendering limits are still the dominant factor at every resolution tested.

Ultra settings reveal the most dramatic scaling. The average FPS at 1080p is a playable 128.6, but this plummets to 84.4 at 1440p and just 49.5 at 4K. This 79.1 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K is the largest of any preset, indicating that the Ultra preset's effects are particularly taxing on the GPU's compute and memory resources. The benchmark results indicate that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, users will need to consider lower presets, as the Ultra preset falls short of that target.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data suggests that the High preset offers the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. At 1440p, the High preset delivers a robust 138.7 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, the High preset still manages 83 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that provides a consistently smooth experience at that resolution. The data indicates that High is the most versatile preset, providing excellent frame rates at all tested resolutions.

The Medium preset is the next most viable option, delivering 152.2 FPS at 1440p and 91 FPS at 4K. While these numbers are strong, the High preset provides a substantial visual improvement for a relatively modest performance cost at 1440p (13.5 FPS difference). For users with 4K displays who prioritize visual fidelity, High is the clear winner over Medium. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, is only viable at 1080p with its 128.6 FPS average. At 1440p and 4K, it produces average frame rates of 84.4 and 49.5 respectively, which are below the ideal for fast-paced action RPG combat.

The Low preset produces very high frame rates, with a 278.9 FPS average at 1080p, but the visual compromises are likely too significant for a game like Greedfall. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER has enough headroom to use higher settings without sacrificing playability. The analysis points to the High preset as the recommended choice, as it provides a significant leap in performance over Ultra while maintaining frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most standard monitors at 1440p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth are key factors in its performance. The measured FPS data shows that the card's capabilities are fully utilized as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 49.5 FPS is a clear indicator that the game's most demanding settings exceed the GPU's capacity at that resolution, while the 83 FPS at 4K High shows it has ample power for more balanced settings.

The card's boost clock of 2475 MHz contributes to its strong performance, but the data suggests that memory bandwidth and raw compute power are the limiting factors at 4K. The significant frame rate drops when moving from High to Ultra at the same resolution (e.g., from 83 to 49.5 at 4K) highlight the massive impact of the Ultra preset's additional effects on the GPU's shading units and ROPs. With 80 ROPs and a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s, the card is capable of high fill rates, but the sheer workload of Greedfall at Ultra settings proves to be too much.

The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is substantial. However, the benchmark results show that in this game, the performance ceiling is defined by the interaction of its memory subsystem and shader throughput. The 21 Gbps effective memory speed is fast, but the 192-bit bus width means the total bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is a potential constraint at high resolutions with demanding textures. This is evident in the disproportionate performance loss at 4K Ultra, where the game's assets are likely exceeding the card's ability to stream them efficiently.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4070 SUPER is positioned at rank 303 out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 17.8% of all configurations, indicating a very strong setup that outperforms the vast majority of systems tested with this game. The high ranking reflects the RTX 4070 SUPER's power, which can drive high frame rates even when paired with a CPU from the previous generation.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 7 3700X, holds an 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the broader benchmark suite. Its average benchmark score of 28631 places it nearly exactly in line with its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12600 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, with delta percentages of -0.1% and 0.1% respectively. This suggests that the CPU is a well-balanced performer that does not significantly bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, as reflected in the combo's strong rank. The data shows that the combination is well-balanced, with the GPU's high performance being the primary driver of the excellent overall ranking.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4070 SUPER. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, it offers ample multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 demonstrates its capability in heavily threaded workloads. However, Greedfall's performance at high frame rates often depends on single-core speed. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2694 is moderate by modern standards, and the data suggests it can become a limiting factor at 1080p.

This is most evident in the Low settings results. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 278.9 FPS. While this is an excellent result, the scaling from 1440p Low (189.1 FPS) is less dramatic than at higher settings, suggesting that the CPU is approaching its limit in how many frames it can process. The 3.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks are the key drivers here, and while they are sufficient for high frame rates, the system's maximum FPS is ultimately capped by the CPU's processing speed in less GPU-intensive scenarios.

The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU. The benchmark results show that in standard High and Medium presets, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the GPU's workload is the deciding factor. The combo's rank of 303 out of 1705 suggests that the Ryzen 7 3700X is not holding back the RTX 4070 SUPER to a significant degree, as many lower-ranked combos likely feature weaker processors that would create a more pronounced CPU limit. The data indicates a strong, balanced partnership where the GPU is the star, but the CPU provides enough horsepower to keep it well-fed.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combo at 2560x1440 with High settings is 138.7.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K resolution?

A: No, the benchmark results show an average FPS of 49.5 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600?

A: The data shows they are effectively tied in performance. The Ryzen 7 3700X's average benchmark score is 28631, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12600's score of 28654.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 198.3 FPS and the Medium preset delivers 218 FPS, both of which are excellent for a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor.

Q: What is the total amount of video memory available on the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

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

A: The High preset achieves 138.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 84.4 FPS. This represents a 54.3 FPS drop for the higher visual quality preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table provides the exact measured average frame rates for this hardware configuration across all tested resolutions and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|:--------- |:------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 83 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 114.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 91 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 49.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 138.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 189.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 152.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 84.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 198.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 278.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 218 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 128.6 |

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy. Low settings always provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The most significant performance cliff occurs at 4K resolution, where the Ultra preset's demands cause a massive drop in frame rate, making High the recommended preset for 4K gameplay. At 1080p and 1440p, the High preset offers an ideal balance of visual fidelity and performance.