Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 reveals a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU holds frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 191 FPS on Low settings, 150 FPS on Medium, and 136 FPS on High. Moving to 2560x1440, those figures drop to 132 FPS, 104 FPS, and 94 FPS respectively. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30% of the frame rate at each settings tier, which is a substantial hit but still leaves the system well above 90 FPS for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more punishing. High settings drop to 56 FPS, Medium to 62 FPS, and Low to 79 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, falls to 36 FPS at 4K, making it borderline unplayable for smooth action. The gap between 1440p and 4K is steep: High settings lose 38 FPS (94 to 56), Medium loses 42 FPS (104 to 62), and Low loses 53 FPS (132 to 79). This indicates that the RX 7700's 16 GB of VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are sufficient for the game's assets, but the raw compute throughput at 4K pixel counts becomes the bottleneck.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7700X's eight Zen 4 cores and high boost clock keep the system from being CPU-limited. The frame rate scales smoothly with settings, and even Ultra at 87 FPS shows headroom. At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU, but the combo still delivers playable results across all settings. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component—the 56 FPS on High versus 79 FPS on Low shows only a 29% improvement from lowering settings, which is less than the 41% improvement seen at 1080p. This compressed scaling at 4K points to the GPU hitting its architectural limits rather than a memory or bandwidth constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 on High settings delivers 94 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smooth performance. At 1080p, High settings hit 136 FPS, but the jump to 1440p only costs 42 FPS while providing significantly more detail. At 4K, High settings average 56 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold for many players.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High settings?

A: Ultra settings are substantially more demanding across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra averages 87 FPS versus 136 FPS on High—a 36% performance penalty. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 60 FPS compared to 94 FPS on High. At 4K, Ultra falls to 36 FPS, which is only 64% of the High preset's 56 FPS. The Ultra preset appears to include effects that disproportionately tax the GPU.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X bottlenecking the RX 7700?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 191 FPS at 1080p Low and 150 FPS at Medium show the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor—frame rates drop dramatically regardless of CPU capability. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for this 2019 Action RPG.

Q: What frame rates can players expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 150 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS and maximum of 172 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors and indicates the combo handles 1080p Medium with significant headroom. Even the minimum frame rate stays above 120 FPS, ensuring consistent performance.

Q: How does the RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for Greedfall's textures at 4K. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is primarily driven by pixel fill rate and shader throughput rather than memory capacity. The GPU's 236.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 compute are the limiting factors at 4K, not VRAM allocation.

Q: Should players use Medium or High settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows Medium at 104 FPS and High at 94 FPS—a 10 FPS difference. The Medium preset also shows a minimum of 88 FPS, which is still very smooth. Given the small performance gap, High settings at 1440p provide better visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. The 94 FPS average on High remains well above the 60 FPS standard.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU's 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache provide fast access to game data. This processor sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested, indicating strong overall performance for gaming workloads.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where frame rates reach 191 FPS on Low settings. This high ceiling suggests the Ryzen 7 7700X can handle the game's simulation and AI logic without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant for an Action RPG, where game logic and physics often rely on fewer threads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1987 reflect strong per-core capability, which helps maintain consistent frame pacing.

The multi-threaded performance is also robust, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scoring 19088 and Geekbench multi-core at 12451. These scores indicate the CPU can handle background tasks and streaming while gaming. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 and max-thread score of 8852 show near-linear scaling, meaning the 8-core design efficiently utilizes available threads. In Greedfall, which was released in 2019 and may not fully utilize 16 threads, the CPU's high single-thread performance ensures it stays ahead of the GPU's demands at lower resolutions.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate data throughput for the game. The 105 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate this is a performance-oriented part. Compared to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909 average, which is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. These small deltas suggest the CPU is well-positioned among modern processors, though the differences are minor for gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 44.5th percentile of all system configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU's position rather than the CPU's, as the RX 7700's percentile against all GPUs is only 58. The ranking indicates that while this combo delivers solid performance, many other GPU options provide higher frame rates in this specific game.

The combo's ranking is influenced by the game's release date (September 2019) and the GPU's architectural characteristics. The RX 7700, based on RDNA 3.0 with the Navi 32 chip, is a current-generation part, but its 58th percentile GPU ranking means it sits in the middle of the performance spectrum. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 85th percentile, showing the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The 1307th rank out of 2938 suggests that roughly half of tested combos outperform this setup in Greedfall, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-range positioning.

The combo's performance is further contextualized by the GPU's nearest rivals. The RX 7700's average benchmark score is 15852, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, +1.1% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 1% higher. These small deltas indicate the RX 7700 is closely matched with several other GPUs, and the combo's ranking could shift with different GPU pairings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a current-generation graphics card based on RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip (codenamed Wheat Nas), fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Greedfall's texture data.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 136 FPS on High settings, showing it can handle the game's DirectX 12 workload efficiently. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and Passmark DirectX 12 score of 96 indicate moderate DirectX 12 performance. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 36 FPS, revealing the GPU's compute limits. The 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 236.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title, which appears to have demanding post-processing effects.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not the limiting factor—even at 4K, the game likely uses far less than 16 GB. The bottleneck is the GPU's raw throughput. The texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s and the 96 ROPs determine fill-rate performance, which directly impacts 4K resolution. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-range, and its Passmark G3D score of 20974 reflects this positioning. The GPU's memory clock of 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective) provides sufficient bandwidth for the game's assets, but the shader and texture units are saturated at higher resolutions.

The GPU's performance characteristics are consistent with its mid-range status. Its Passmark GPU Compute score of 10963 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 106028 show moderate compute capability. In Greedfall, the GPU delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but 4K requires reducing settings to Low (79 FPS) or Medium (62 FPS) to maintain smooth frame rates. The Ultra preset at 4K is not viable, with 36 FPS falling below playable thresholds. This aligns with the GPU's 58th percentile ranking, indicating it is a capable mid-range card but not a high-end solution for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 191 FPS, Medium averages 150 FPS (minimum 127, maximum 172), High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression: each settings tier increases visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates, with even Ultra staying above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 132 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS (minimum 88, maximum 120), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The 1440p Ultra preset hits exactly 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays. The Medium preset's minimum of 88 FPS ensures consistent performance without dips below 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 72 FPS, showing the Ultra preset's heavy impact.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings average 79 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS (minimum 53, maximum 71), High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 53 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable in combat. High settings at 56 FPS are borderline, and Ultra at 36 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The 4K results show that players must choose between lower settings for playable frame rates or accept reduced performance for higher visual quality.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently shows the most balanced performance. At 1080p, the 150 FPS average with a 127 FPS minimum provides a wide safety margin. At 1440p, 104 FPS average with 88 FPS minimum maintains smoothness. At 4K, 62 FPS average with 53 FPS minimum is the only preset that stays near 60 FPS without dipping too far. The data suggests that Medium settings offer the best compromise between visual fidelity and frame rate stability, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's limits become apparent.