Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combo delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but 4K Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits, resulting in a playable yet demanding 46 FPS average. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 247 FPS. This drops to 171 FPS at 1440p and further to 102 FPS at 4K, demonstrating a 59% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline highlights the substantial pixel-pushing workload that the RTX 3080 Ti faces at higher resolutions.

Examining the High preset, which is the most commonly used setting tier, the average FPS at 1080p is 176, which decreases to 122 at 1440p and 73 at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is 31%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 40%. This pattern suggests that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant factor at 4K, where the frame rate is less than half of what is seen at 1080p.

The most demanding scenario tested is 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 46. This is a 60% decrease from the 4K High preset, showing the massive performance cost of the Ultra settings. At 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is 78, which is still below the 4K High result, indicating that the Ultra preset's effects are more taxing than the resolution increase from 1440p to 4K. In contrast, the 4K Low setting at 102 FPS is much closer to the 1440p High result of 122 FPS, underscoring that settings have a more significant impact than resolution in this configuration.

The scaling data clearly indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough (194-247 FPS) to suggest that the CPU or other system components are near their limit, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher numbers. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 384-bit memory bus providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, is a high-end card from the GeForce 30-series. Its benchmark scores reflect its capability, with a Passmark G3D score of 26896 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 170037. These figures place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a top-tier performer. The card's boost clock is rated at 1665 MHz, and it has a substantial 10240 shading units, which contribute to its high fill rates of 186.5 GPixel/s and 532.8 GTexel/s.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is pivotal at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 46, which is a demanding scenario that stresses the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth. The game's action RPG nature, which often involves complex scenes with multiple characters and effects, likely utilizes the card's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, though the impact of these features is not directly measurable from the provided data.

The memory configuration is a key factor. The 12 GB capacity is sufficient for the tested settings, as the game does not appear to run out of VRAM, given that all settings presets produce functional frame rates. The high memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s is crucial for feeding the GPU at 4K, where the demand for texture data is highest. The card's performance at 4K High (73 FPS) and 4K Medium (80 FPS) shows that there is headroom in the memory subsystem to handle these loads, but the jump to Ultra (46 FPS) suggests a significant increase in memory pressure and shader complexity.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals, based on the nearestRivals data, shows it is competitive. It scores 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. However, it trails the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB by 1.2% and the Tesla M40 by 1.7%. These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 3080 Ti is within a tight performance band of these other cards in synthetic benchmarks, but its real-world gaming performance in Greedfall is what matters for this analysis.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a single-core score of 1930. The Geekbench scores are 15371 multi-core and 2525 single-core. These numbers place the CPU in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performance processor for gaming and productivity.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 247, which is exceptionally high. This suggests that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and draw calls fast enough to not bottleneck the GPU at this resolution. However, the fact that the FPS does not scale linearly with settings at 1080p (e.g., 247 Low vs 176 High) points to the GPU becoming more involved as settings increase, even at lower resolutions.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core are beneficial for gaming, as they reduce memory latency and improve data throughput. The processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which is adequate for feeding the GPU with data. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1930, is crucial for Greedfall's game engine, which likely relies on a few primary threads for main game logic.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 221E, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 270, and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-13905H. These differences are minimal, showing that the 7700 is a solid mid-range-to-high-end CPU that performs on par with its direct competitors. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Greedfall at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 3080 Ti ranks 993 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 27% of all tested system configurations. This is a strong ranking, but it is not elite, reflecting the fact that while both components are high-performing, they are not the absolute fastest available. The rank indicates that there are 992 other combos that achieve higher average frame rates in this specific game.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU is in the 87th percentile, and the GPU is in the 83rd percentile. A combo ranking in the 73rd percentile (100 - 27) might seem lower than the individual component scores, but this is because the ranking is against other full system combos, which may pair these components with even faster counterparts or use more optimized configurations.

The data suggests that the combo is well-matched, as neither component is dramatically underperforming the other. The 1080p results, with FPS ranging from 112 (Ultra) to 247 (Low), show that the system is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming. The 1440p results are also strong, with the High preset achieving 122 FPS. The 4K results are playable, but the Ultra preset at 46 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many gamers consider smooth.

The ranking also implies that for Greedfall, the system is more than adequate. The 993rd rank out of 3703 means it outperforms the majority of tested systems alarm. For a game released in 2019, this modern hardware is more than capable of delivering a high-quality experience. The bottleneck analysis confirms that the GPU is the primary limiter at high resolutions, so users seeking higher 4K performance would need to upgrade the GPU rather than the CPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 122 FPS, with no min or max FPS reported.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data shows a significant FPS drop at 4K Ultra (46 FPS) compared to 4K High (73 FPS), indicating the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution and setting.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to the Intel Core i9-13905H in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-13905H's score of 40313.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 247, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Greedfall compared to all other tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 993 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 27% of all systems.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 Ti have more or less memory bandwidth than what is needed for 4K?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, and the data shows that 4K Medium (80 FPS) and High (73 FPS) are playable, suggesting the bandwidth is sufficient for those settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High preset is the best choice, yielding an average of 73 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K also provides a solid 80 FPS average, with a minimum FPS of 68, ensuring a stable experience. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 46 FPS, is below 60 FPS and should be avoided for smooth gameplay, despite offering the highest visual quality.

For 1440p, the High preset is excellent, delivering 122 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 134 FPS is also a great option, with a minimum of 114 FPS, ensuring no significant dips. The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is playable and offers better visuals, but the High preset provides a better balance between performance and quality.

At 1080p, all presets are highly playable. The Low preset reaches 247 FPS, which is excessive for most displays. The High preset at 176 FPS is more than sufficient for any 144Hz or 165Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 194 FPS offers a good balance. The Ultra preset at 112 FPS is still very smooth and provides the best image quality.

The best overall experience for most users is the High preset at 1440p, as it provides a high frame rate (122 FPS) with a good balance of visual fidelity. For 4K users, the High preset at 73 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers the best combination of performance and quality. The Ultra preset should only be used if a user prioritizes visuals over a 60 FPS target and is willing to accept a 46 FPS average. The data shows that the Medium preset is a good fallback for 4K if a higher minimum FPS is desired, with a 68 FPS minimum.