Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers playable frame rates in Greedfall, but the data shows a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions and settings. The combo ranks 1033rd out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, a position driven primarily by the RTX 2070 SUPER’s aging architecture (Turing, 12 nm) rather than the Ryzen 7 7700’s capable Zen 4 silicon. Benchmark results indicate that the CPU can easily feed the GPU at 1080p, where the pair achieves an average of 166.4 FPS on Low settings, but the frame rate collapses to 34.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, revealing the graphics card as the definitive bottleneck.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 4 architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though the measured FPS data relies on the discrete RTX 2070 SUPER.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, the CPU’s role is to maintain a steady frame delivery, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 29302 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4136 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 34470. Its percentile vs all CPUs is 91, meaning it outperforms 91% of processors in the database. This headroom is evident in the 1080p Low result of 166.4 FPS, which is 1.4 times higher than the 4K Low result of 70.6 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p.

However, the data shows that the Ryzen 7 7700’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration does not translate into a scaling advantage for Greedfall at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 34.3, which is 4.8 times lower than the 1080p Low score, a drop that cannot be attributed to the CPU. The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 7700 include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (avgScore 40431, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core i9-13905H (avgScore 40712, deltaPct -0.6), showing that this CPU sits in a tight performance band; yet the GPU dominates the final FPS numbers in this game.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 166.4 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 132.1 at 1080p Medium, followed by 119.5 at 1080p High.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its nearest CPU rival in overall benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H has an average benchmark score of 40431, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 7700’s 40468. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40712, which is 0.6% higher.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 34.3, measured at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is 45% lower than the next lowest result of 54.2 at 1440p Ultra.

Q: Does the RTX 2070 SUPER outperform its nearest GPU rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, which is 0.5% higher, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly behind.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 115.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 54.2 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: How many total combinations does this setup rank against?

A: The combo ranks 1033rd out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 39% of all configurations.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of resolution scaling that identifies the GPU as the primary constraint. Starting at 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 166.4. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 115.5, a 30.6% decrease. At 3840x2160 Low, the average is 70.6, which is 57.6% lower than the 1080p baseline. This consistent decline with increasing pixel count is the signature of a GPU-bound workload.

For High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 1080p High delivers 119.5 FPS, 1440p High drops to 82.1 (a 31.3% reduction), and 4K High falls to 51.8 (a 56.7% reduction from 1080p). The Ultra preset shows the steepest curve: 77.4 FPS at 1080p, 54.2 at 1440p (30% lower), and 34.3 at 4K (55.7% lower). The fact that the FPS nearly halves when resolution quadruples in pixel count indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated.

The CPU’s benchmarks—such as 3DMark 16-thread score of 8484 and PassMark single-thread score of 4063—suggest it can handle the game’s logic at any resolution. The data confirms this: the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is proportional to resolution increase, not to CPU load. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would plateau at lower resolutions, but instead it scales linearly with GPU workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 166.4 FPS, Medium drops to 132.1, High to 119.5, and Ultra to 77.4. The gap between Low and Ultra is 89 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p, as the CPU is capable of much higher frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 115.5 (Low), 90.2 (Medium), 82.1 (High), and 54.2 (Ultra). The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first threshold where the experience becomes marginal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it falls below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 90.2 FPS offers a smooth experience, while Low at 115.5 FPS is the only preset above 100 FPS at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 70.6 (Low), 55.3 (Medium), 51.8 (High), and 34.3 (Ultra). Only the Low preset stays above 60 FPS, making it the sole viable option for 4K gaming on this hardware. The Ultra preset at 34.3 FPS is barely playable, and the data shows a 36.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K, which is the largest absolute spread across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank in Greedfall is 1033 out of 1705 tested combinations. This places the Ryzen 7 7700 + RTX 2070 SUPER in the bottom 39% of all configurations, which is a low position for a CPU that ranks in the 91st percentile among all processors. The discrepancy highlights that the GPU is the weak link.

To contextualize, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206 and sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, deltaPct -0.5) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670, deltaPct 2.5). The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262, deltaPct 0.5) and Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (39995, deltaPct 1.2), all score within 1.2% of the Ryzen 7 7700, showing that the CPU is not the differentiator.

The rank of 1033 means that 672 other combos perform better in Greedfall. Given that the CPU is strong, the rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s performance ceiling. For example, the 4K Ultra result of 34.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, and even 1440p Ultra at 54.2 FPS is sub-optimal. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would yield a significantly higher rank.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 119.5 FPS is the best balance, as it provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz monitors while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset at 77.4 FPS is also acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but the 42 FPS drop from High to Ultra is not justified for the visual gain.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 90.2 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS and offers a significant improvement over Low (115.5 FPS) in visual fidelity. The High preset at 82.1 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset at 54.2 FPS drops below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 70.6 FPS is the only option that maintains playability. The Medium preset at 55.3 FPS and High at 51.8 FPS are below 60 FPS, and Ultra at 34.3 FPS is near-unplayable. The data indicates that for 4K, users should accept Low settings or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which are relevant for Greedfall’s rendering demands.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor in Greedfall’s 4K performance. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 34.3, which is 55.7% lower than 1080p Ultra (77.4 FPS). This severe drop suggests that the memory bandwidth and capacity are insufficient for the higher resolution and texture detail. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s are modest by modern standards, further limiting high-resolution rendering.

The RTX 2070 SUPER’s benchmark scores—PassMark G3D of 18169 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 of 1651—place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, scores 22729 (deltaPct -2.3), showing that the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly behind a mobile GPU from a newer generation. In Greedfall, the GPU is the primary limiter, as evidenced by the fact that the CPU’s performance headroom does not translate into higher FPS at 4K. The data confirms that for this game, the RTX 2070 SUPER is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low presets only.