Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with graphical settings. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, interpreting the data to understand where the bottlenecks lie and what settings provide the best experience. The data shows a combination that is capable of high refresh rate play at 1440p, but which requires careful settings management at 4K to maintain smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K in Greedfall is steep and clearly demonstrates the GPU-bound nature of the title at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 208.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 84 FPS at 3840x2160, a dramatic reduction of roughly 60%. This significant decline indicates that even at the lowest graphical preset, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is being pushed to its limits as pixel count quadruples.

The scaling pattern changes with preset complexity. At High settings, the drop is from 146.9 FPS at 1080p to 103.7 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 59.1 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 29%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 43%. This non-linear scaling is typical of a system where the GPU becomes increasingly saturated; the CPU has less overhead to hide the GPU's workload increase. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly not the limiting factor here, as even the 1080p Low result of 208.1 FPS shows the processor can feed the GPU well beyond typical refresh rates.

The Ultra preset shows the most extreme scaling, starting at 96.2 FPS at 1080p and plummeting to 37 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1440p Ultra at 65.8 FPS to 4K Ultra at 37 FPS is a 44% performance loss, which aligns with the increase in pixel count. This data suggests that while the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates, the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are the primary determinants of performance at 4K, particularly with the most demanding visual features enabled.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved by this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 208.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 103.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: 4K gaming is viable for playable frame rates, but not with maxed-out settings. The combo achieves 59.1 FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings, but drops to 37 FPS on Ultra.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The data shows a significant gap. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 208.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 96.2 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of over 50% when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 760th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems for Greedfall.

Q: Does the data suggest the CPU or GPU is the bottleneck?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting component. The frame rate scales dramatically with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's high 1080p Low result of 208.1 FPS confirms it is not holding the system back.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Greedfall, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT holds a rank of 760 out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the 55th percentile of all configurations, meaning that a majority of tested systems perform better, but a substantial portion also perform worse. The rank reflects a balanced pairing that is neither at the top end nor the bottom.

The CPU's individual standing is high, with a percentile of 91 among all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of 40468. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, which scores nearly identically with a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H, which is 0.6% behind. This indicates the Ryzen 7 7700 is a top-tier performer in general compute tasks, a trait that contributes to its ability to push high frame rates in Greedfall.

The GPU, conversely, has a more modest percentile of 73 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 30097. Its closest rival in average score is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a delta of 0%, showing the RX 7700 XT is competitively positioned in raw compute. However, the game-specific rank of 760 suggests that Greedfall's engine may not perfectly leverage the GPU's architecture, or that the overall system performance is limited by the GPU's mid-range standing relative to other high-end cards in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo excels. The Low preset achieves an average of 208.1 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate displays. The Medium preset averages 164.2 FPS, and High averages 146.9 FPS, both of which are excellent for smooth, responsive gameplay. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 144 FPS mark, averaging 96.2 FPS, which is still very smooth for a single-player RPG.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 142 FPS, which is still sufficient for high refresh rate monitors. The Medium and High presets average 114 FPS and 103.7 FPS, respectively, both comfortably above 100 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 65.8 FPS, which is still playable but shows a noticeable performance cost for the highest quality assets and effects.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes evident. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, providing a solid 4K experience. The Medium preset averages 67.4 FPS, and the High preset averages 59.1 FPS, both just below or at the 60 FPS target for console-like smoothness. The Ultra preset averages 37 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience but is still usable for slower-paced exploration. The data shows a consistent pattern: the jump from High to Ultra incurs a substantial performance penalty at every resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the clear performance arbiter in this pairing for Greedfall. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a significant resource, but the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS suggests the game’s most demanding settings heavily tax both the memory subsystem and the compute units.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable, with a base clock of 1435 MHz and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. The high boost clock helps maintain performance in less demanding scenes, but the benchmark results show that at 4K, the GPU is consistently working at its limits. The 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs are responsible for pixel and texture processing, and the data indicates that these are fully saturated at high resolutions. The GPU's FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS is substantial, yet the game’s Ultra preset manages to overwhelm it, underscoring that raw compute power is not the only factor in real-world frame rates.

The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p only when the Ultra preset is enabled, as the 96.2 FPS result is still high but much lower than the 146.9 FPS on High. At higher resolutions, the GPU's role is even more dominant. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p and 4K is entirely consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU is capable of delivering frames faster than the GPU can render them.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p users, the High preset at 146.9 FPS offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance. The jump to Ultra provides a small visual improvement but costs over 50 FPS, making it a poor trade-off unless a 100 FPS target is acceptable. The Medium preset at 164.2 FPS is also excellent for those who prioritize frame rate over visual detail.

For 1440p, the High preset is the clear winner. At 103.7 FPS, it fully utilizes high refresh rate monitors while providing excellent visual quality. The Medium preset at 114 FPS is a good alternative for slightly higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at 65.8 FPS is playable but does not offer the smoothness of the High preset, making High the recommended choice for the best overall experience.

For 4K users, the High preset at 59.1 FPS is the recommended target, as it offers the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is just shy of the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset at 67.4 FPS is a better option if a stable 60+ FPS is a hard requirement. The Low preset at 84 FPS is very smooth but sacrifices significant visual detail. The Ultra preset at 37 FPS should be avoided for general gameplay, as the frame rate is too low for comfortable action sequences. The data clearly shows that High settings at 1440p provide the most balanced experience, offering high fidelity and performance in equal measure.