Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust Greedfall experience, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows the combination ranks 617th out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the upper tier of systems for this Action RPG. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, focusing on where the bottleneck lies and how to optimize the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally, indicating that the Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 162.9 FPS to 113.7 FPS, a decrease of 30.2%. The jump to 3840x2160 is even more demanding, with the average falling to 65.6 FPS, a 42.3% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than adequate to feed the graphics card.

The spread between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (228.4 FPS) and Ultra (103.7 FPS) is 124.7 FPS. At 4K, that gap narrows to 50.8 FPS (97.0 FPS on Low versus 46.2 FPS on Ultra). This compression suggests that at 4K, even the lowest settings cannot fully escape the GPU’s rendering limits, whereas at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates when the graphics load is reduced. The data shows that the 6800 XT’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s demands, but the raw compute power is what governs the upper limits.

For users targeting 1440p, the system delivers a comfortable experience, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 100 FPS. The 4K results are playable but require careful settings management, as the Ultra preset dips below 50 FPS. The overall trend indicates that the CPU is never the bottleneck; even at 1080p Low, the 228.4 FPS figure is likely near the game’s engine limit or the GPU’s peak output, not a CPU constraint. The Ryzen 7 7700’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1049, ensures it can keep pace with the GPU’s output at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The 2560x1440 resolution at High settings provides the best balance, yielding 113.7 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering substantial visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the system exceeds 160 FPS on High, but the higher resolution better utilizes the GPU’s capabilities.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 162.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 65.6 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 59.7% reduction. This large drop confirms that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not fully utilized at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: The data shows an average of 46.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, but may be acceptable for slower-paced RPG sections. For consistent performance, the High preset is recommended.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 49982 places it 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. It trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7% and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 1.9%. These margins are small, indicating similar class performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 157.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 72.5 FPS. The difference of 84.7 FPS shows the significant cost of the highest quality settings, which include more demanding effects.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance limit frame rates in any configuration?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 7700’s highest frame rate observed is 228.4 FPS at 1080p Low, and its benchmark scores (e.g., 29302 in Cinebench R23 multicore) indicate it can handle far more demanding workloads. The scaling pattern across resolutions points entirely to the GPU as the constraint.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its characteristics directly shape the game’s performance. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1825 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz. These frequencies, combined with 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs, deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 20.74 TFLOPS. This compute capacity is what drives the frame rates seen in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes critical.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is ample for Greedfall’s textures and geometry, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates do not show sudden drops or stutter typical of memory bottlenecks. The GPU’s 72 ray accelerators are present but not heavily utilized in this title, given that Greedfall is not a ray-tracing showcase. The RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process with 26,800 million transistors, offers a strong balance of power and efficiency.

Benchmark data places the 6800 XT in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 49982. Its nearest rivals show very close performance: the Intel Arc A550M is 0.5% ahead, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 is 1.7% ahead. The NVIDIA CMP 50HX trails by 1.9%, and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 2.6% behind. These small deltas mean that in real-world gaming, differences of a few frames are expected. In Greedfall specifically, the GPU’s role is clear: it is the primary driver of the scaling seen from Low to Ultra settings, with the Ultra preset at 4K (46.2 FPS) representing the GPU’s limit.

The power requirements are notable, with a 300 W TDP and a suggested 700 W PSU. This is a high-end card, and the dual-slot design with two 8-pin connectors reflects its performance class. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and 2020 release date are worth noting, but its performance remains competitive, especially in less demanding titles like Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the optimal choice. It delivers 113.7 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive, and the visual quality is high enough to appreciate the game’s art direction. At 4K, the High preset (65.6 FPS) is the highest quality setting that maintains a playable frame rate, though users with high-refresh-rate 4K monitors may prefer the Medium preset at 74.8 FPS for extra headroom.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p displays, where it hits 103.7 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 72.5 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. At 4K, Ultra is not recommended due to the 46.2 FPS average, which falls below the standard for smooth action sequences.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates (228.4 FPS at 1080p, 157.2 FPS at 1440p, 97.0 FPS at 4K) but sacrifices visual fidelity. Given that the Medium preset at 4K (74.8 FPS) is only 22.2 FPS slower than Low, the quality jump is worth the performance cost. Similarly, at 1440p, Medium (123.5 FPS) is only 33.7 FPS slower than Low, making it a better choice for most users. The data suggests that Medium is the floor for a good experience, with High being the sweet spot for most setups.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 228.4 FPS, which is the peak performance of the entire dataset. Medium drops to 182.2 FPS, a 20.2% reduction. High further reduces to 162.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 103.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a total performance cost of 124.7 FPS, or 54.6%. Even at the lowest settings, the frame rate is high enough to suggest that the CPU or game engine may be a secondary factor, but the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop consistently. Low averages 157.2 FPS, which is 31.2% lower than the 1080p Low figure. Medium achieves 123.5 FPS, High reaches 113.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 72.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 84.7 FPS, narrower than at 1080p due to the increased GPU load. This resolution is where the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB memory and bandwidth start to show their value, as the game’s textures and effects scale without causing memory-related stutters.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low averages 97.0 FPS, which is the only setting above 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium drops to 74.8 FPS, High to 65.6 FPS, and Ultra to 46.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 50.8 FPS range, indicating that the GPU’s compute units are saturated. The 4K results are playable on High, but the margin to 60 FPS is thin. The data confirms that for 4K gaming, the user must choose between frame rate and fidelity, with no setting providing both above 100 FPS. The overall dataset shows a well-behaved system with no anomalies, and the performance is consistent with what the component benchmarks suggest.