Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows that the graphics card is the primary constraint at higher resolutions and quality presets. The CPU’s eight Zen 4 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensuring that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is saturated. This pairing ranks 1299th out of 1705 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which aligns with the GPU’s older RDNA 1.0 architecture.

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

The Ryzen 7 7700 is an eight-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) are well-suited for modern game logic and asset streaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 8,479 in 3DMark max-thread and 4,136 in Cinebench R23 single-core, indicating strong per-thread performance that avoids bottlenecking in Greedfall’s combat and dialogue scenes.

The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms it is a high-tier processor, but its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% higher average score), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.5% higher), and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% lower) — show that the 7700 is not an outlier in raw compute. For Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (151.9 avg) versus 1080p Ultra (68.4 avg) suggests that the CPU can easily push well over 150 frames per second when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The gap between 1080p High (109.1 avg) and 1440p High (76.5 avg) is only 32.6 FPS, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling pattern, not a CPU bottleneck.

The 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node also imply thermal headroom, but the benchmark data does not include temperature or power measurements for this game, so any thermal conclusions remain speculative. The CPU’s integrated Radeon Graphics are irrelevant here since the discrete RX 5700 XT handles all rendering.

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

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. From 1080p High (109.1) to 1440p High (76.5), the frame rate drops by 29.9%, which is a substantial reduction but still playable. Moving from 1440p High to 4K High (41.7) results in another 45.5% drop, indicating that the RX 5700 XT’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily taxed at 4K.

At Low settings, the scaling is more linear: 1080p Low (151.9) to 1440p Low (106) is a 30.2% drop, and then to 4K Low (62.4) is a 41.1% further drop. This pattern suggests that even at Low presets, the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU’s single-thread performance (1,049 in 3DMark single-thread) would not degrade this quickly. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 1080p Ultra (68.4) to 1440p Ultra (45.2) is a 33.9% drop, and then to 4K Ultra (26.1) is a 42.3% further drop. The 4K Ultra result of 26.1 FPS is below playable thresholds.

The data indicates that the CPU is never the primary bottleneck in this game. Even at 1080p Low (151.9 FPS), the Ryzen 7 7700 has headroom, as its 3DMark max-thread score of 8,479 and PassMark multithread of 34,470 suggest it could push higher frame rates if the GPU allowed. The RX 5700 XT’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (24,763 vs 24,731 for the AMD card), confirming that this GPU is performance-tier comparable to mid-range mobile and older desktop parts.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K smoothly?

A: No. The best 4K result is 62.4 FPS at Low settings, which is playable but not smooth for fast action. At High settings, 4K drops to 41.7 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 26.1 FPS, which is below acceptable playability.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: 1440p High provides 76.5 FPS average, which is a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. Compared to 1080p High (109.1 FPS), the 1440p result is 32.6 FPS lower but still well above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. Evidence: 1080p Low (151.9 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (68.4 FPS) shows a 83.5 FPS drop due to GPU load, while the CPU’s single-thread score of 1,049 in 3DMark indicates it can handle high frame rates.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations in the database?

A: It ranks 1299th out of 1705 combos. The GPU’s percentile is 68th versus all GPUs, and its nearest rival (NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile) is only 0.1% faster in average benchmark score, showing this is a mid-tier GPU.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 1440p yield 79.3 FPS, which exceeds 60 FPS. High settings at 1440p (76.5 FPS) also work, but Ultra (45.2 FPS) does not hit the 60 FPS target.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance vary across resolutions?

A: No, the CPU’s capabilities are constant. The FPS differences across resolutions (e.g., 109.1 at 1080p High vs 76.5 at 1440p High) are entirely due to GPU workload scaling, not CPU limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1299 out of 1705 tested configurations places it in the 76th percentile of all combos (calculated as 1 - 1299/1705). This is lower than the individual components’ percentile rankings (CPU at 91st, GPU at 68th) because the GPU’s older architecture limits overall game performance. The rank indicates that while the CPU is excellent, the RX 5700 XT holds back the system in Greedfall’s GPU-intensive scenes.

Comparatively, the GPU’s nearest rivals — the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (-0.1% delta), Intel Arc A350M (0.3% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (0.6% delta) — all have similar average benchmark scores, suggesting this rank is consistent with the GPU’s tier. The CPU’s rivals (Ryzen 9 7940H, Ryzen AI 9 365, Core i9-13905H) are all within 1.2% of its score, so the CPU is not a differentiator in this pairing.

The rank in Greedfall specifically reflects the game’s engine demands. At 1080p, the combo achieves 109.1 FPS on High, which is above the 100 FPS mark many users prefer. At 4K Ultra (26.1 FPS), the rank would be much lower, but the database uses a composite of all measured settings. The 1440p Medium result (79.3 FPS) is the sweet spot, as it keeps the rank reasonable while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the 1440p Medium preset is the optimal choice. It delivers 79.3 FPS average, which is 19.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, while maintaining a visual quality upgrade over Low settings (106 FPS at 1440p). The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs only 2.8 FPS (79.3 to 76.5), so High is also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized.

At 1080p, the recommendation is High (109.1 FPS) or Medium (117.3 FPS) for high refresh rate monitors. Ultra at 1080p (68.4 FPS) is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Low preset at 1080p (151.9 FPS) is only useful for maximum frame rate, but the visual downgrade is significant.

At 4K, the only playable option is Low (62.4 FPS). Medium (48.2) and High (41.7) are below 60 FPS, and Ultra (26.1) is unplayable. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or drop to 1440p for a better experience. The data shows no scenario where Ultra is recommended, as the 45.2 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 26.1 FPS at 4K Ultra both fail to maintain smooth motion. The GPU’s 8 GB memory is likely the constraint at Ultra, given the high texture and shadow demands of that preset.