Greedfall

Greedfall, an action RPG from 2019, presents a fascinating case study when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. The measured data reveals a combination that is clearly capable of high frame rates, but the relationship between resolution, settings, and performance is not always linear. The benchmark results paint a picture of a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor, yet the CPU's substantial headroom allows for massive performance jumps at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The progression from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a classic GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces an average of 149.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 105.3 FPS, a drop of approximately 30%. The jump to 4K is even more punishing, with the average falling to 60.4 FPS, another 43% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline points directly at the Radeon RX 7700 XT as the limiting component; the rendering load is scaling with pixel count, and the GPU is running out of headroom.

The data becomes more telling when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system hits an average of 207 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more data than the higher settings demand. At 1440p Low, the average is 143.2 FPS, and at 4K Low, it is 84.5 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p Low is 64 FPS, while the delta between 1440p and 4K Low is 59 FPS. This indicates that even when the graphical load is light, the GPU's pixel throughput is still the dominating factor in determining performance. The results imply that for this specific title, the Ryzen 7 7700X is not a bottleneck at any of the tested resolutions, leaving the RX 7700 XT to dictate the final frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows for this combination offer a clear hierarchy of performance, but the "best" preset depends heavily on the target resolution. At 4K, the Ultra preset produces a 41 FPS average, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K yields 60.4 FPS, which is a far more playable result and likely the sweet spot for a 60 Hz display. The Medium preset at 4K sits between them at 67.8 FPS, offering a small performance boost over High if visual fidelity is less critical.

For 1440p, the options are more generous. The High preset delivers 105.3 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset is not far behind at 116.2 FPS, suggesting that the visual difference between Medium and High might not be worth the 11 FPS sacrifice. At 1080p, the system is so powerful that even the Ultra preset achieves 96.5 FPS. The High preset at 149.6 FPS is the most balanced choice for competitive play, while the Low preset at 207 FPS is there for those who want maximum responsiveness. The data suggests that High settings offer the most consistent experience across all three resolutions, providing a playable frame rate at 4K and a very smooth one at 1440p and 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT holds a rank of 730 out of 1705 combos. This places it in the upper half of all tested system configurations for Greedfall. The percentile ranking is not in the provided data, but the raw position suggests a solid, mid-to-high-tier performance level for this game.

This ranking is a reflection of the balance between the two components. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 30097 and sits at the 73rd percentile against all GPUs. In contrast, the CPU has an average benchmark score of 34313 and is at the 89th percentile against all CPUs. This disparity in percentile ranking highlights that the CPU is the stronger component relative to the GPU. The system's overall performance is held in check by the graphics card, which is a common theme in gaming PCs. The data indicates that this combo is well-matched for a game like Greedfall, but a more powerful GPU would likely move it significantly higher in the rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a detailed view of the system's capabilities across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 207.0 FPS average
• Medium: 166.1 FPS average
• High: 149.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 96.5 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 143.2 FPS average
• Medium: 116.2 FPS average
• High: 105.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 64.0 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 84.5 FPS average
• Medium: 67.8 FPS average
• High: 60.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 41.0 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: the jump from High to Ultra is disproportionately expensive. At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is 53 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is only 16.5 FPS. This pattern repeats at 1440p and 4K. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly taxing on the RX 7700 XT, offering diminishing returns for the substantial loss in frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of the performance differences seen across the resolution and settings matrix. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The measured data does not indicate a memory capacity bottleneck, as even at 4K Ultra, the system produces a playable 41 FPS. The card's boost clock is listed at 2544 MHz, with a game clock of 2171 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 3456 shading units, allow the card to process the game's visuals efficiently.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its performance in Greedfall. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316, which is a measure of its DX12 capabilities. The card's Passmark G3D score of 22547 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 132758 indicate strong compute and API performance. The GPU's average benchmark score of 30097 places it in the 73rd percentile, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a deltaPct of 0. This means the RX 7700 XT is statistically equivalent to the RTX 5060 in synthetic tests, which provides context for its gaming performance. The scaling from 1080p to 4K aligns with the GPU's specifications, showing that it is the workhorse of this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X plays a supporting role in this combo, but its strength ensures the GPU is never starved for data. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has ample resources for a game from 2019 like Greedfall. Its high boost clock of 5.40 GHz and base clock of 4.50 GHz are critical for maintaining high frame rates, especially at 1080p where the CPU's influence is most pronounced. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 207 FPS, a number that would be impossible if the CPU were a bottleneck.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark results are exceptional. It scores 30325 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4281 in single-core. Its 3DMark 16-thread score is 8859, and its Geekbench multi-core score is 15538. These scores place the Ryzen 7 7700X in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34313. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-13500, which has a deltaPct of 0.4, meaning the Ryzen chip is slightly ahead. The data suggests that for Greedfall, the CPU's role is to provide a stable platform with plenty of overhead, which it does successfully. The frame rate limits are set by the GPU, not the processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 207.0, achieved with the Low preset.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a bottleneck for the RX 7700 XT in Greedfall?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU is at the 89th percentile compared to the GPU's 73rd percentile, and the system can hit 207 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating the CPU is not limiting performance.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, which is exactly 0% different from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, its nearest rival.

Q: What is the performance cost of using the Ultra preset over High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 41.0 FPS, while the High preset yields 60.4 FPS, a difference of 19.4 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank for Greedfall, and out of how many?

A: The combo ranks 730 out of 1705 tested combinations for this game.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system produces an average of 116.2 FPS.