Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents an interesting test bed for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination. The benchmark data indicates this pairing is positioned in the 52nd percentile of all tested combos for this title, ranking 1938 out of 3703. While the CPU and GPU are both capable performers in their respective fields, the measured frame rates reveal a system that is clearly optimized for high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p gameplay, but which struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows the strongest performance at 1920x1080, where the average frame rates range from 83 FPS at Ultra to 182 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, the combo delivers a solid 90 FPS at High settings, while 3840x2160 performance drops significantly, with only the Low preset achieving an average above 60 FPS at 75 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, scores 40048, making the 7700 just 0.1% faster. The Intel Core 5 221E is 0.2% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% slower and the Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.6% slower.

Q: Is the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for Greedfall at high settings?

A: While the 12 GB GDDR6 memory with a 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is a substantial amount, the performance data shows limitations. At 4K High, the average FPS is 54, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 34 FPS, suggesting that memory capacity is not the sole bottleneck, as the GPU's overall compute capabilities are also strained at that resolution.

Q: What is the most significant performance difference between the Ultra and High presets?

A: The jump from Ultra to High yields a substantial performance increase across all resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS goes from 83 to 130, a 47 FPS improvement. At 1440p, it goes from 57 to 90 FPS, and at 4K, it goes from 34 to 54 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT's benchmark score position it against the RTX 3090?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, which places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, scores 27565, meaning the RX 6700 XT is 0.5% slower in these aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Does the processor's multi-threading capability impact Greedfall's performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 features 8 cores and 16 threads. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760, but Greedfall's engine does not appear to be heavily dependent on this, as the FPS drops more significantly with GPU-bound settings like resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, it provides substantial single-thread and multi-thread processing power. Its L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and it supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the 7700 scores 18760 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1930 in single-core, alongside a Geekbench multicore score of 15371 and a single-core score of 2525.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The data suggests that at lower resolutions, such as 1080p, the CPU is more than capable of keeping up, allowing the GPU to become the primary bottleneck. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 182 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that indicates the CPU can process the game's data quickly. However, the performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a significant drop to 83 FPS, which points to the GPU being the limiting factor at higher fidelity settings. The 7700's position in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with a 0.1% lead over its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, confirms it is a high-end part that will not hold back a mid-range GPU like the RX 6700 XT in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2581 MHz and a game clock of 2424 MHz. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 13.21 TFLOPS. The 12 GB VRAM is a notable asset, though the performance data shows that even with this capacity, the card is not designed for maximum settings at 4K.

The RX 6700 XT's role in Greedfall is the primary determinant of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The benchmark data shows a clear pattern: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 34, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Reducing the settings to High at 4K raises the average to 54 FPS, a significant improvement but still not a locked 60. The GPU's performance is more comfortable at 1440p, where it achieves 90 FPS on High and 126 FPS on Low. At 1080p, the card excels, with a 130 FPS average on High settings. The GPU's aggregate benchmark score is 27425, placing it in the 72nd percentile, and it performs nearly identically to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, with a 0% delta, while being 0.5% slower than the desktop RTX 3090.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo handles Greedfall across different settings and resolutions.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates are as follows:

• Low: 75 FPS
• Medium: 59 FPS (with a min of 50 and max of 68)
• High: 54 FPS
• Ultra: 34 FPS

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 126 FPS
• Medium: 99 FPS (with a min of 84 and max of 114)
• High: 90 FPS
• Ultra: 57 FPS

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 182 FPS
• Medium: 143 FPS (with a min of 122 and max of 164)
• High: 130 FPS
• Ultra: 83 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the system is capable of delivering high refresh rates even at High settings. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is 47 FPS, which is a significant cost for the extra visual fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset provides a comfortable 90 FPS, while the Ultra preset dips to 57 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. At 4K, only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset is essentially unplayable at 34 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers a playable 59 FPS average, but the 50 FPS minimum indicates potential stutters in demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing is ranked 1938 out of 3703 combinations. This places it in the 52.3rd percentile of all tested combos, which is a middle-of-the-pack position. This ranking suggests that while this is a competent pairing, there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates in this specific game.

The ranking is a direct result of the GPU's performance ceiling. The RX 6700 XT's 72nd percentile score among all GPUs is respectable, but in Greedfall, the demands of 4K Ultra are too high. The CPU, on the other hand, is a strong performer, ranking in the 87th percentile. This combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-to-high-end GPU means that the system is balanced, but not exceptional, for this title. The data shows that the combo is more competitive at lower resolutions, where the CPU's strength allows the GPU to stretch its legs, but the overall rank is pulled down by the 4K performance.

Settings Recommendations

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

For 1080p, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 130 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay and provides a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset. While the Ultra preset offers higher fidelity, the drop to 83 FPS is a substantial compromise. The Medium preset at 143 FPS is viable for those with high refresh rate monitors, but the High preset offers the best balance of image quality and performance.

For 1440p, the High preset is again the best choice, with an average of 90 FPS. This provides a smooth and responsive experience. The Ultra preset, at 57 FPS, is borderline and may be acceptable for those who prioritize visuals over a locked 60 FPS, but the High preset is the safer choice for consistent performance. The Medium preset at 99 FPS is also a strong option.

For 4K, the options are more limited. The High preset, at 54 FPS, is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset, at 59 FPS, is the best option for those who want to approach 60 FPS, but the 50 FPS minimum could lead to noticeable dips. The Low preset at 75 FPS is the only one that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, but it requires a significant sacrifice in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 34 FPS should be avoided. For a consistent experience, the Medium preset is the maximum recommended setting at 4K, while High is the sweet spot for 1440p and 1080p.