Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, but the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the clear sweet spot, delivering 119 FPS average while maintaining the visual fidelity expected from a modern Action RPG. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 76 FPS, a significant 36% reduction for marginal visual gains, making it less attractive for high-refresh-rate displays. For 2560x1440, the High preset remains the best choice, holding 83 FPS, which is smooth for this genre. At 3840x2160, the data suggests a compromise: High yields 49 FPS, which is borderline for a responsive experience, while Medium produces 54 FPS with a recorded minimum of 46 FPS. Given the performance cliff at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset to maintain a playable frame rate without sacrificing too much detail. The Low preset at 4K offers 69 FPS but strips away the visual character of the game, making it less desirable than dropping to Medium. The 1080p Medium setting provides 131 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS, showcasing excellent frame pacing for those who prefer a balance between visuals and raw speed. Ultimately, the best experience per the measured rows is High at 1080p and 1440p, with Medium being the pragmatic choice for 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on a 5 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it operates within a 65 W TDP. The processor features a substantial 32 MB shared L3 cache, alongside 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability, scoring 18,760 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 15,371 in Geekbench multi-core. Its single-thread performance is also notable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,930 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,525. These results place the Ryzen 7 7700 in the 87th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 40,081.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is evident in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination achieves 167 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the dataset. This high frame rate suggests that the processor is capable of feeding frames quickly when the GPU is not the primary constraint. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is well-suited for the game's engine, which can utilize multiple threads for physics, AI, and game logic. The difference between the Low and High presets at 1080p is 48 FPS (167 vs 119), indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor even at higher settings, as the frame rate remains well above 100 FPS. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, showing a delta of 0.1% in average benchmark score. It also sits close to the Intel Core 5 221E, which is -0.2% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 270, which is -0.4% slower. The Intel Core i9-13905H is -0.6% behind. This indicates that the 7700 is a balanced performer, and its high single-thread score of 4,063 in Passmark ensures strong responsiveness in games that rely on a few fast cores.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a graphics card based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, with the Navi 44 chip, built on a 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. Its compute power is rated at 21.43 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, and it includes 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The card's pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s. In synthetic tests, the RX 9060 scores 3,322 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 17,631 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16,014.

The GPU's performance in Greedfall is the primary driver of frame rate changes when resolution increases. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the average frame rate drops consistently across all settings. For instance, at High settings, the FPS goes from 119 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p (a 30% drop) and then to 49 at 4K (a 41% drop from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the RX 9060 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where even Medium settings only achieve 54 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at High settings, but the demands of 4K Ultra likely exceed what the memory bandwidth and capacity can comfortably handle, resulting in the low 31 FPS average at 4K Ultra. Comparatively, the RX 9060 is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is -0.7% slower in average benchmark score. It is also 1% faster than the AMD Radeon R9 370X and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, and 2.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. This suggests that the RX 9060 is a solid mid-range performer, but its capabilities are stretched at 4K in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1920x1080 for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: The High preset offers the best balance, providing 119 FPS average. While the Low preset achieves 167 FPS, the visual quality loss is substantial. The Medium preset at 131 FPS is also viable, but High is the recommended setting for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 9060 in this game?

A: The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the pair reaches 167 FPS, showing the CPU can push high frame rates. However, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as shown by the significant FPS drops when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Why is the 4K Ultra preset so much slower than the 4K High preset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 31 FPS, while High averages 49 FPS. This 18 FPS difference suggests that the Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and its 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, causing a severe performance penalty.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in terms of raw benchmark score?

A: In the provided data, the RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16,014. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, a nearest rival, has a deltaPct of -0.7%, meaning the RX 9060 is slightly faster in this synthetic metric.

Q: Can the combination maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 83 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the Medium preset at 91 FPS and Low at 116 FPS easily exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 53 FPS, falls short of the target.

Q: What does the CPU's 87th percentile ranking indicate about its performance?

A: The 87th percentile means the Ryzen 7 7700 performs better than 87% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. This strong relative standing supports its ability to handle the CPU demands of Greedfall without becoming a limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern for Greedfall with this hardware. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings results in a frame rate drop from 119 FPS to 83 FPS, a 30% reduction. This is a significant decline, but the resulting 83 FPS is still considered smooth. The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more punishing, with the High preset falling from 83 FPS to 49 FPS, a 41% drop. This steep loss at 4K strongly suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 9060's 8 GB memory buffer and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated, limiting its ability to process the increased pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly less aggressive but still pronounced. The FPS drops from 167 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p (a 31% reduction), and then to 69 at 4K (a 41% reduction). This consistent pattern across all presets confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's role becomes less influential at higher resolutions, as the workload shifts almost entirely to the GPU. The data shows that the 4K Ultra preset, at 31 FPS, is effectively unplayable, while 4K Medium, at 54 FPS, is the minimum viable option for a playable experience. This analysis indicates that for optimal performance, users should target 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU can maintain frame rates above 80 FPS at High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination provides a wide performance range. The Low preset achieves an average of 167 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers 131 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS, showing excellent frame consistency. The High preset, recommended for most users, yields 119 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS, which is a substantial 36% decrease from High, indicating that the Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset remains fast at 116 FPS. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. The High preset, the recommended setting here, achieves 83 FPS, which is smooth for an Action RPG. The Ultra preset falls to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for optimal responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a high frame rate, averaging 69 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 54 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset drops to 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 31 FPS. This breakdown shows a clear hierarchy: the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant compromises in settings to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination holds a rank of 1,672 out of 2,938 tested combos within Greedfall. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations, indicating that it is a competent but not top-tier pairing for this specific title. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions, as the CPU is a strong performer in its own right. The Ryzen 7 7700's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is capable of driving more powerful GPUs, but the RX 9060's 59th percentile ranking among GPUs holds the overall combo back from a higher position.

In the context of the benchmark database, a rank of 1,672 out of 2,938 means that roughly 57% of tested combinations perform better in this game. This is a reasonable result for a mid-range setup. The combo's performance is characterized by excellent 1080p and 1440p capability, where it can achieve high frame rates at High settings, but it struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra. The data suggests that this pairing is optimized for mainstream gaming resolutions, and users with 4K displays would need to lower settings to Medium or Low to get a playable experience. The overall rank reflects this balanced but not exceptional performance profile, making it a solid choice for gamers on 1080p or 1440p monitors.