Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT lands at rank 912 out of 3,703 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of all tested systems. This is a strong showing for a 2019 Action RPG that favors raw GPU throughput, though the rank suggests headroom exists elsewhere in the test pool. The combo's position implies that while this pairing excels in many scenarios, some combinations with more specialized hardware or newer architectures edge it out in specific workloads.

What stands out is the relative balance of this pairing. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture provide solid foundation, while the RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus width ensure the GPU isn't starved for data. The combo's percentile placement—roughly the 75th percentile of all tested rigs—suggests it outperforms the median system by a significant margin, but doesn't dominate the upper echelons where more exotic configurations reside.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the clear workhorse in this pairing for Greedfall. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus delivers 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a game from 2019 that doesn't demand the latest memory technologies. The GPU's boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz provide ample compute headroom, translating to 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

At 4K Ultra settings, the GPU's limits become apparent—the average FPS drops to 47, which is the lowest measured value across all tested configurations. This suggests that even with 16 GB of VRAM, the Ultra preset's additional effects and draw distances push the RX 9070 XT's 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs to their limits. The data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution, but the Ultra preset introduces a significant penalty that isn't merely about pixel count. The 64 RT cores, while not directly relevant to Greedfall's non-ray-traced rendering, indicate the architecture's capability to handle modern workloads.

The GPU's 4 nm process node and 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die suggest a dense, efficient design that runs cool enough for a dual-slot cooler. The 304 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU requirement indicate this is a power-hungry component, but one that delivers consistent performance across the board. The benchmark data shows strong DirectX 12 performance with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 7,260, though its PassMark G3D score of 26,795 is more modest.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing Greedfall with this hardware. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 177 FPS average, while Medium achieves 195 FPS and Low reaches 248 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 113 FPS—still playable but a significant step down. The sweet spot for competitive or high-refresh gameplay is clearly Medium at 1080p, which offers 195 FPS with the only measured minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 224 FPS.

Stepping up to 1440p, the High preset maintains 123 FPS, while Medium delivers 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 78 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. For the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness at 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice—it provides 135 FPS average with consistent frame pacing.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. High settings yield 73 FPS average, while Medium drops to 81 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 47 FPS average falls below what most players would consider acceptable for an action RPG. The Low preset at 4K achieves 103 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 81 FPS offers the best combination of image quality and performance, though High at 73 FPS is viable for more cinematic experiences.

FAQ

Q: Does Greedfall benefit more from the CPU or GPU in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 248 FPS, but this drops to 103 FPS at 4K Low—a 58% reduction that points to GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 8 cores provide ample headroom for this 2019 title.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever worth using with this hardware?

A: Only at 1080p, where it delivers 113 FPS average. At 1440p it drops to 78 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 47 FPS, making it impractical for smooth gameplay at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RX 9070 XT's 16 GB VRAM factor into Greedfall's performance?

A: The 16 GB capacity is more than sufficient for Greedfall's 2019-era textures and geometry. The limiting factor is the GPU's compute throughput, not memory capacity, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops at Ultra settings across all resolutions.

Q: What frame rates can players expect at 1440p with this combo?

A: The measured data shows 123 FPS at High, 135 FPS at Medium, and 172 FPS at Low settings. The Ultra preset at 1440p achieves 78 FPS, which is the lowest playable option at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 holding back the RX 9070 XT in Greedfall?

A: Not based on the data. The 8-core, 16-thread CPU with a 5.30 GHz boost clock provides sufficient processing power for this title. The FPS scaling between resolutions follows a GPU-bound pattern, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: How does this combo's performance compare to the GPU's overall benchmark standing?

A: The RX 9070 XT's percentile vs all GPUs is 55, while this combo ranks in the 75th percentile of tested systems. This suggests the CPU pairing boosts the overall experience beyond what the GPU alone would indicate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At Medium settings, the average FPS transitions from 195 at 1080p to 135 at 1440p and 81 at 4K—a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 58% drop from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is steeper than what pure pixel count would predict, suggesting that Greedfall's rendering workload increases superlinearly with resolution.

The High preset shows similar behavior: 177 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The Low preset demonstrates the most aggressive scaling, going from 248 FPS at 1080p to 172 FPS at 1440p and 103 FPS at 4K. This indicates that even at minimal settings, the GPU's fill rate and pixel processing capabilities are the primary constraints.

The Ultra preset's scaling is particularly revealing: 113 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure represents only 42% of the 1080p Ultra performance, highlighting how the combination of high resolution and maximum settings stresses the RX 9070 XT's 128 ROPs and 380.2 GPixel/s pixel rate. This data suggests that players targeting 4K should stick to Medium settings, while 1080p users can experiment with High presets without significant compromise.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 provides a robust foundation for Greedfall, with its 8 cores and 16 threads ensuring that even the most demanding gameplay scenarios won't bottleneck the GPU. The CPU's 3.80 GHz base clock and 5.30 GHz boost clock on the Zen 4 architecture deliver strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,930.

Multi-threaded performance is equally impressive, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scoring 18,760 and Geekbench multi-core reaching 15,371. These scores suggest the CPU can handle any background tasks or streaming workloads while maintaining consistent frame delivery in Greedfall. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample data locality for game assets, while the 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on DDR5 ensures the GPU receives data without stalling.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node indicate efficient operation, which is important for maintaining stable frame rates over extended gaming sessions. The CPU's percentile ranking of 87 versus all CPUs places it well above average, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% delta) and Intel Core 5 221E (-0.2% delta). This performance headroom means the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor in Greedfall, even at lower resolutions where CPU-bound behavior might appear in other titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Greedfall is as follows:

1080p:

• Low: 248 FPS average
• Medium: 195 FPS average, 166 FPS minimum, 224 FPS maximum
• High: 177 FPS average
• Ultra: 113 FPS average

1440p:

• Low: 172 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average, 115 FPS minimum, 155 FPS maximum
• High: 123 FPS average
• Ultra: 78 FPS average

2160p (4K):

• Low: 103 FPS average
• Medium: 81 FPS average, 69 FPS minimum, 93 FPS maximum
• High: 73 FPS average
• Ultra: 47 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only configuration with reported minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame pacing consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 166-224 FPS range indicates tight frame delivery, while 1440p Medium spans 115-155 FPS, and 4K Medium ranges 69-93 FPS. These ranges suggest the combo maintains smooth performance without major hitches, though the 4K Medium minimum of 69 FPS approaches the threshold where stutter might become noticeable.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low settings always deliver the highest FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The gap between High and Ultra is particularly large—at 1080p it's 177 to 113 FPS (a 36% drop), at 1440p it's 123 to 78 FPS (a 37% drop), and at 4K it's 73 to 47 FPS (a 36% drop). This consistent percentage reduction indicates the Ultra preset imposes a fixed additional workload regardless of resolution, likely from enhanced post-processing effects and draw distance calculations.