Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a formidable performance profile in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. This combination ranks 372nd out of 1,705 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top 21.8% of all configurations. That ranking reflects a system with substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate gameplay, though the data reveals an interesting tension between the CPU's raw capability and the GPU's workload at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The 372nd position out of 1,705 combos is a strong showing, but it is not a top-tier placement. The data suggests this pairing is well-balanced, with neither component becoming a clear bottleneck at most settings. The ranking implies that while the system excels at delivering high frame rates, there are 371 other configurations that achieve even higher average FPS in Greedfall. This is likely due to the game's age and its relatively modest demands, which allow top-end CPUs and GPUs to perform exceptionally well. The combo's rank also indicates that the RX 7900 XT, which sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, is being utilized effectively, but the CPU's 89th percentile standing suggests it has ample power to feed the GPU in many scenarios. The proximity of this rank to the top 20% indicates that users will experience very smooth gameplay, but those chasing absolute maximum frame rates might find other pairings slightly more potent.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary driver of visual performance here, and its specifications align with a high-end 4K-capable card. It features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. This large memory pool ensures that Greedfall's textures and assets are stored locally, avoiding any potential stuttering from memory swapping. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz, and it is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 5,376 shading units. In the context of Greedfall, the data shows the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 51.4, which is a demanding workload, while at 1080p Ultra the same settings produce 123 FPS. This 71.6 FPS jump indicates that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are being stressed at higher resolutions, whereas the CPU has less influence. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 38,358, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile's score (0% delta), confirm it is a top-tier performer, yet the 4K Ultra results show its limits in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a classic resolution scaling curve, with the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 268.9 FPS, which drops to 186.4 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 109.1 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern reveals that even at the lowest settings, the GPU's rendering load at 4K is substantial. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 77.3 FPS drop, a 41.5% reduction, which is a clear indicator that the RX 7900 XT's pixel throughput is the limiting factor. Conversely, the jump from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings is from 123 FPS to 83.8 FPS, a 39.2 FPS loss. This suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU is heavily loaded even at 1440p. The data implies that for players targeting 4K, the GPU will be the primary constraint, and settings must be adjusted to maintain high frame rates. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration has sufficient headroom to keep up, but the GPU's workload scales disproportionately with resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates: Low averages 268.9 FPS, Medium 210.7 FPS, High 190.6 FPS, and Ultra 123 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or higher) even at High settings. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably: Low averages 186.4 FPS, Medium 145.9 FPS, High 134 FPS, and Ultra 83.8 FPS. The 1440p results show that High settings still provide a smooth experience above 100 FPS, while Ultra dips below the 90 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU's workload becomes evident: Low averages 109.1 FPS, Medium 87.5 FPS, High 76.4 FPS, and Ultra 51.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one that falls below 60 FPS, highlighting the need for settings adjustments or a more powerful GPU for a locked 60 FPS experience at maximum quality. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent, with a 145.9 FPS difference at 1080p, 102.6 FPS at 1440p, and 57.7 FPS at 4K, showing that the performance cost of Ultra settings is most pronounced at lower resolutions where the CPU can still feed the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, built on the Zen 4 architecture. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,325 and a single-core score of 4,281. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 34,313 place it just 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500 and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800HX. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 145.9 FPS, which is a massive gap. This indicates that the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates to very high levels when the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, at 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 57.7 FPS, showing that the CPU's influence wanes as the GPU's rendering time dominates. The 16 threads likely help maintain stable frame pacing in the game's open-world environments, but the single-core performance (a Geekbench single-core score of 2,985) is also strong, which is crucial for games that rely on a few main threads. The CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock ensure it is not a limiting factor until frame rates exceed 200 FPS at 1080p, which is only approached at Low settings (268.9 FPS).

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 51.4, which is below 60. However, at 4K High, the average FPS is 76.4, and at 4K Medium it is 87.5. Therefore, 4K is playable above 60 FPS at Medium or High settings, while 1440p and 1080p easily exceed 60 FPS on all settings.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its closest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38,358. This is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (0% delta) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 70HX. It is also 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, showing it is a top-tier performer in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is less of a bottleneck. The system reaches 268.9 FPS at Low settings, which is very high. The GPU becomes the primary limiter as settings increase, with Ultra dropping to 123 FPS. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread design has ample headroom to maintain high frame rates at this resolution.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 190.6, while at 4K it is 76.4. This represents a drop of 114.2 FPS, or approximately 60%, which clearly demonstrates the GPU's workload scaling with resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X perform in multi-core benchmarks relevant to gaming?

A: The CPU scores 30,325 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 12,736 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, which helps in maintaining stable frame rates in Greedfall's open-world scenarios, though the game's performance is more dependent on single-core speed.

Q: Are there any settings where the combo fails to hit 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the only measured configuration that averages below 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, with an average of 51.4 FPS. All other tested settings and resolutions comfortably exceed 60 FPS, with the next lowest being 4K High at 76.4 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate. For players with a 4K display, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 76.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (87.5 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided unless a 60 FPS target is not required, as it averages only 51.4 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset is also the sweet spot, offering 134 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p (145.9 FPS) is a viable alternative if extra headroom is needed, but High provides a better visual experience with only an 11.9 FPS penalty. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it achieves 123 FPS, which is smooth and visually rich. The data shows that the performance cost of moving from High to Ultra at 1080p is 67.6 FPS, but the resulting 123 FPS is still excellent. In summary, the High preset across all resolutions offers the best balance, with Ultra reserved for 1080p and 1440p where the frame rates remain high enough to justify the visual boost.