Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, is a game that leans heavily on its GPU, and this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 demonstrates exactly how the two components divide their labors across different resolutions. The measured FPS data reveals a system that is firmly GPU-bound in the most common gaming scenarios, with the CPU’s substantial 8-core, 16-thread configuration providing a high ceiling that the RX 9070 rarely, if ever, hits its head against.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic resolution scaling curve, where the graphics card, an AMD Radeon RX 9070, becomes the dominant bottleneck as pixel count increases. Looking at the High preset, the most consistent point of comparison across all three resolutions, the frame rate drops from 167 FPS at 1920x1080, to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 69 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 41% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% drop from 1440p to 4K. The near-identical percentage drops indicate a linear scaling relationship with pixel count, which is the signature of a GPU-bound workload.

At 1080p, the average FPS of 167 on High is exceptionally high, suggesting that while the GPU is the main driver of performance, it is not being pushed to its absolute limit. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than capable of feeding the RX 9070 in this lower-resolution setting. The benchmark results indicate that at this resolution, the game is still limited by the GPU's rendering throughput, but the CPU has plenty of headroom, as evidenced by the fact that the difference between Low (234 FPS) and High (167 FPS) is a substantial 67 FPS, a clear sign of GPU-side rendering load.

At 2560x1440, the increase in pixel count begins to put the squeeze on the GPU. The 116 FPS average on High is still a very playable number, but the scaling from 1080p is a clear sign that the RX 9070's workload is increasing. The RX 9070, with its 2520 MHz boost clock and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, is clearly being tasked with more work per frame. The data shows that as the resolution climbs, the FPS gap between Low and High settings narrows, which is another indicator that the GPU is becoming the predominant bottleneck. At 1440p, Low yields 162 FPS, while High yields 116 FPS, a difference of 46 FPS.

The trend culminates at 3840x2160, where the GPU is definitively the limiting factor. The High preset average of 69 FPS is a 41% reduction from the 1440p result, and the fact that the Medium preset only yields 76 FPS (with a minimum of 65 FPS) shows that even at 4K, the GPU is the component that dictates the final frame rate. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear 59% reduction in FPS, from 167 to 69, indicating that the RX 9070 is being fully utilized. The CPU's role becomes less about raw FPS and more about maintaining a stable minimum frame rate, which the data shows is well-managed, as evidenced by the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 65 at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 at rank 1122 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This percentile placement, roughly in the top 30% of all tested combinations, indicates a very strong pairing for this title. The comboRankInGame field provides a direct comparison point: this system outperforms a clear majority of the other combinations in the database, a feat that is likely due to the balance between the 8-core CPU and the high-end GPU.

The ranking is a more insightful metric than a simple average FPS, as it contextualizes the system against a wide range of hardware. A rank of 1122 out of 3703 suggests that while there are faster, likely more expensive, combos, this pairing sits firmly in the upper tier of performance. This is corroborated by the GPU's nearest rivals, where the RX 9070 sits within a 1.2% delta of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and a 1.1% delta of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile, showing it is in a competitive performance class. The CPU, likewise, is ranked 87th percentile against all CPUs, with its closest rivals being the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Intel Core i9-13905H, the latter of which is a mobile part, which highlights the 7700's strong desktop performance.

The ranking also reflects the fact that this is a 1080p and 1440p powerhouse, with a very strong showing at 4K. The data indicates that the combination is not just a one-trick pony; it delivers high frame rates across the board. This reflects the RX 9070's 16 GB of VRAM, which prevents memory-related stuttering, and the CPU's ability to keep up with the GPU's demands. The overall package is one that offers a premium experience, with the benchmark data showing it is a top-tier choice for Greedfall.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a Zen 4 architecture part, codenamed Raphael, built on TSMC's 5 nm process node. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. In Greedfall, a game that is not overly demanding from a CPU perspective, this processor provides an ample amount of headroom. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system, as the performance scaling is almost entirely dictated by the resolution and settings of the GPU.

Looking at the CPU's benchmark scores, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 points and a single-core score of 1930 points. A strong single-core score is crucial for a game like Greedfall, which, like many other titles, relies on a few primary threads for game logic and physics. The 7700's single-thread performance, as shown in the 3DMark single-thread test with a score of 1049, ensures that the game's main thread is never starved. The data shows a clear pattern: when you drop from 4K to 1440p to 1080p, the FPS increases proportionally, indicating the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

The 8 cores and 16 threads are also beneficial, as Greedfall can utilize multiple threads for various tasks like AI, pathfinding, and asset streaming. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core help in this regard, reducing latency and keeping data close to the cores. The processor's 65 W TDP also shows it’s a highly efficient chip, which is interesting, but the benchmark data shows its performance. The fact that the CPU is ranked at the 87th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40081, reinforces the notion that the processor is a strong performer, but its role here is to complement the GPU. In the 3DMark 16-thread test, the CPU scores 8484, which is a high score, but the game's performance is clearly tied to the GPU.

Q: What is the maximum FPS this combo can achieve in Greedfall?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 234, which is achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. This is the highest average FPS in the measuredFps data.

Q: How much faster is the Ultra preset versus the High preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset average FPS is 107, while the High preset average FPS is 167. This means the High preset is 60 FPS faster than Ultra, which is a 36% performance difference.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average FPS is 44, which occurs at the 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset. This is the most demanding scenario in the data.

Q: Does the 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 9070 cause any performance issues in Greedfall?

A: The data shows no VRAM-related performance issues. The GPU's memory bus width is 256 bit, and it has a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, but the benchmark data does not indicate any stuttering or frame drops due to memory limitations. The 16 GB of memory is ample for this game.

Q: How does the CPU's performance scale with the resolution?

A: The CPU's performance is consistent across all resolutions. The FPS differences between resolutions are directly attributable to the GPU's workload, not the CPU. The 8-core, 16-thread processor is never a bottleneck in the tested scenarios.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p Medium settings, and what is the minimum FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 184, and the minimum FPS is 156. This shows a stable frame rate, with the average being a high refresh rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the heart of this system's graphics performance. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1330 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz. This high clock speed is a key factor in the frame rates seen in the benchmark.

The RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which provides a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This memory quantity and bandwidth are more than sufficient for Greedfall, as the benchmark shows no memory-related bottlenecks. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as its workload scales with resolution. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6290 and its Passmark G3D score of 25381 put it in a strong position, and its percentile rank of 69 against all GPUs, with a nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with a delta of -1.2%, shows it is a high-performance card.

The GPU's role is apparent when examining the FPS across the presets. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully saturated, but the frame rates are extremely high. As resolution increases to 1440p and then to 4K, the GPU utilization increases, and the FPS drops. The RX 9070's strong performance at 4K, where it still maintains an average of 69 FPS on High, shows that it is a capable 4K GPU for this title. The 16 GB of VRAM ensures that the game's textures and geometry are all handled without issue, and the 128 ROPs are responsible for the pixel output, which is a crucial factor in the 4K resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the performance-to-quality tradeoffs for Greedfall. The goal is to find a settings preset that delivers a smooth and consistent frame rate without pushing the hardware to its limits and causing potential frame drops. The data shows that the "High" preset is the sweet spot for this combination.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 167 FPS, which is an excellent frame rate for any monitor. The Ultra preset drops to 107 FPS, which is still very good, but the 60 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset is more demanding, and the visual gains may not justify the performance loss. The 1080p Medium preset offers 184 FPS, but the High preset is a better balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it is the preset that provides the most consistent experience across all resolutions.

For 1440p, the High preset is the clear winner, offering 116 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 74 FPS, which is still playable but falls below the 100 FPS threshold that many players prefer for a responsive experience. The 1440p Medium preset offers 127 FPS, but High provides a better visual experience while staying above 100 FPS. At 4K, the High preset is also the best option, delivering an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset is 7 FPS slower, but the High preset is the best balance. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as it drops to 44 FPS, which is a significant and noticeable frame rate reduction.

Therefore, the data strongly suggests that the "High" settings preset is the recommended choice for this combination, as it provides a high frame rate at all three resolutions while maintaining a good level of visual quality. It is the only preset that offers above 100 FPS at 1440p and a playable 69 FPS at 4K, making it the most versatile and best overall experience for Greedfall. The settings that are lower than High, such as Medium and Low, do offer higher FPS, but the High preset is the best balance of performance and visual quality offered by the benchmark. The ultra preset, at 4K, is the one to avoid due to its low FPS and potential for stuttering, as shown by the data.