Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a highly playable experience across most settings in Greedfall, with the data clearly indicating that the Medium preset offers the best balance of fluidity and visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves an average of 150 FPS, which is only slightly below the High preset's 136 FPS but significantly smoother than the Ultra preset's 87 FPS. The gap widens at 2560x1440, where Medium produces 104 FPS compared to 94 FPS on High and 60 FPS on Ultra. Even at 3840x2160, the Medium preset holds an average of 62 FPS, making it the only tier above Low that remains consistently above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The measured minimum FPS data further supports this choice; at Medium, the frame rate never drops below 127 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K, indicating stable performance without severe dips. Low settings naturally push higher frame rates—191 FPS at 1080p—but the visual compromise is substantial for a marginal gain over Medium. Ultra, on the other hand, imposes a steep performance penalty, halving the frame rate compared to Medium across all resolutions, which makes it unsuitable for smooth gameplay on this hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 4K resolution?

A: The Medium preset is the only tier that consistently meets a 60 FPS target at 3840x2160, averaging 62 FPS. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS, while Low exceeds the target at 79 FPS but with significantly reduced visual quality.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081 in the average benchmark, which places it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 221E. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 270 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6%, indicating near-identical multi-threaded capabilities among these processors.

Q: Is the RX 7700 GPU a bottleneck at 1080p with High settings?

A: No, the data shows the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p. The High preset achieves 136 FPS, while the CPU's single-thread score of 1,049 in 3DMark suggests it can handle the game's logic without holding back the graphics card at that resolution.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 132 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 60 FPS. This represents a 72 FPS difference, with Medium (104 FPS) and High (94 FPS) falling between these extremes.

*Q: Can this combo achieve 144 FPS in Greedfall?*

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 191 FPS, and with Medium settings it hits 150 FPS. However, at High settings it only reaches 136 FPS, so achieving 144 FPS requires using Low or Medium presets at 1080p.

Q: How does the CPU's performance percentile translate to its standing among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors. This is supported by a strong multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 18,760 and a single-core score of 1,930.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700's specifications indicate it is more than sufficient to feed the Radeon RX 7700 in Greedfall. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the processor's multi-threading capability is substantial, reflected in its PassMark multithread score of 34,470. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide high single-thread performance, crucial for game logic and physics calculations. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,930 show that the CPU can handle per-core workloads effectively, which is typical for an Action RPG that may rely on a primary game thread.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 191 FPS, a frame rate that approaches the refresh rate limits of many monitors. This high result indicates the CPU can push frames well beyond typical display capabilities, especially when the GPU is not strained by high-resolution textures or advanced effects. The Ryzen 7 7700's L3 cache of 32 MB (shared) helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial in open-world environments like those in Greedfall. The processor's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, though the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU as resolution increases.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40,081 is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40,048), Intel Core 5 221E (40,144), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40,246), and Intel Core i9-13905H (40,313), with deltas under 1%. This means that swapping to any of these CPUs would likely result in negligible frame rate differences in Greedfall, confirming that the processor's role is to provide a stable foundation rather than a performance differentiator. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it is a high-end part capable of avoiding bottlenecks at lower resolutions, where the GPU's frame output is more critical.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1,705 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the middle of the pack. This position is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores; the CPU is in the 87th percentile, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The combo's rank suggests that the GPU's lower percentile drags down the overall standing, as the RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15,852 is modest. This rank indicates that while the system is capable of smooth gameplay at many settings, there are numerous other hardware pairings that achieve higher frame rates, likely those with more powerful graphics cards.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862, -0.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16,014, -1% delta), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679, +1.1% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129, -1.7% delta). These comparisons show that the RX 7700 is closely matched with older and mid-range cards, which explains the combo's mid-tier ranking. The RTX 3060 Ti, for instance, is 1.7% faster in average benchmark score, which could translate to a few extra frames in Greedfall. The combo's rank of 1,705 out of 3,703 means it outperforms approximately 54% of tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier setup, it is far from the bottom.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's mid-tier rank highlights that Greedfall is likely GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo's performance is strong (136 FPS at High), but at 4K, it drops to 56 FPS at High, showing the GPU's limitations. This suggests that users looking to improve the combo's rank would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade, as the Ryzen 7 7700 is already well above average. The combo's position in the rankings serves as a reminder that balanced builds are key; a high-end CPU cannot compensate for a mid-range GPU when resolution and settings demand more graphics horsepower.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend of diminishing performance as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which indicates the Radeon RX 7700 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 136 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 with the same settings, the frame rate drops to 94 FPS, a reduction of 42 FPS or roughly 31%. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields only 56 FPS, which is a further drop of 38 FPS from 1440p. This scaling pattern shows that the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates when rendering four times the pixels of 1080p.

The resolution scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. For Medium settings, the frame rates are 150 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 88 FPS, or about 59%, which is a significant performance hit. At Ultra settings, the degradation is even steeper: 87 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. This suggests that Ultra settings demand more from the GPU's shading units (2,560) and texture mapping units (160), which struggle to keep up with the increased pixel count. The Low preset shows the least relative scaling, with 191 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K, indicating that when the GPU is less stressed, the CPU can help maintain higher frame rates.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 7700 is not the bottleneck at 4K. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect similar frame rates across resolutions, but the significant drops show the GPU's performance ceiling. The RX 7700's 40 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support may also contribute to the performance variance, though Greedfall likely uses traditional rasterization. The resolution scaling pattern suggests that for optimal 4K gameplay, users should stick to Medium settings, which is the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS. For 1440p, High settings provide a good experience at 94 FPS, while at 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 87 FPS, making it a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 perform across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset delivers the highest average frame rate of 191 FPS, demonstrating the CPU's capability to push frames without GPU limitation. The Medium preset follows with 150 FPS, and the minimum recorded is 127 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even during intense scenes. High settings reduce the average to 136 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 87 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant penalty for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down accordingly. Low settings produce 132 FPS, Medium achieves 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS, High settings yield 94 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 88 FPS is particularly notable, as it indicates that even in demanding moments, the frame rate stays well above common 60 FPS targets. The High preset at 1440p offers a good balance, though it lacks the minimum FPS data provided for Medium, suggesting potential variability that Medium's 88 FPS floor avoids.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings achieve 79 FPS, which is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS at 4K. Medium settings average 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, indicating that while the average is acceptable, there may be occasional dips below 60 FPS during heavy action. High settings drop to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay at 4K. The data for 4K does not include minimum FPS values for Low, High, or Ultra, but the Medium preset's 53 FPS minimum suggests that 4K gameplay requires careful settings management to avoid stutter.

The overall pattern shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can handle High settings with ease. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings are viable, with Medium providing a more visually appealing experience at 62 FPS. The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer, with frame rates that are roughly half of Medium across all resolutions, indicating that the game's ultra settings impose a heavy load on the RX 7700's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability. Users seeking maximum frame rates should prioritize Medium or High settings, depending on resolution, to leverage the hardware's strengths without sacrificing too much visual quality.