Greedfall

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

The measured frame rates for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 show a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop reveals that this pairing is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 231.3 FPS, which falls to 162.9 FPS at 1440p and then to 97.1 FPS at 4K. That represents a 42.0% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 57.9% drop from 1080p to 4K — a steep decline that indicates the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. With High settings, the frame rate moves from 168 FPS at 1080p to 113.5 FPS at 1440p (a 32.4% reduction) and then to 70.3 FPS at 4K (a 58.2% reduction from 1080p). Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 185.5 FPS at 1080p, 130.2 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. Even the most demanding Ultra preset, which starts at 109.9 FPS at 1080p, drops to 77.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 44.5 FPS at 4K — a 59.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The fact that the largest percentage losses occur when moving from 1440p to 4K across every settings tier suggests that pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint. At 1080p and even 1440p, the CPU can feed frames fast enough, but the 4K resolution demands far more from the GPU's 16 GB frame buffer and 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes the bottleneck; instead, the consistent 40-60% drops at each resolution step point squarely at the Radeon RX 9070 as the limiting component.

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

Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019, and its threading demands are moderate by modern standards. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This is a Zen 4 architecture part built on a 5 nm process, and its benchmark scores indicate strong single-threaded and multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 and multi-core score of 30325 show that this CPU can handle both lightly threaded game logic and background tasks without strain.

The benchmark results for this combo suggest the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution tested. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 231.3 FPS, which is well above what most displays can show. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4190 both place this processor in the upper tier of desktop CPUs, with a percentile rank of 89 versus all CPUs. In synthetic multi-threaded tests, the 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 and max-thread score of 8852 confirm that the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration is fully capable of sustaining high frame rates in Greedfall.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support provides ample data throughput for game assets that need to stream from system memory. With a 32 MB shared L3 cache, the 7700X can keep frequently accessed game data close at hand. The data shows that even at 1080p High, where the CPU has to prepare frames at 168 FPS, the system does not exhibit any signs of CPU saturation — the limiting factor remains the GPU's ability to render at higher resolutions.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the clear performance driver in this pairing. Built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip on a 4 nm process, this GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock of 1330 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz, give it substantial compute throughput — 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling across settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers only 44.5 FPS, which is a 59.5% reduction from the 109.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This steep drop is consistent with a GPU that is being pushed to its limits by the pixel count and shader complexity at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs must process four times the pixels of 1080p, and the data shows that even with 16 GB of VRAM, the Ultra preset at 4K is a demanding workload.

The passmark G3D score of 25381 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 place this GPU in the upper mid-range tier, with a percentile rank of 79 versus all GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA A2 (deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Radeon HD 7970 (deltaPct 0.7), though these are not direct gaming comparisons. In Greedfall specifically, the measured results show that the GPU can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease — even at Ultra, 1440p yields 77.1 FPS — but 4K Ultra pushes it below playable thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 548th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the 32.1st percentile of all CPU-GPU combinations in this benchmark database, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested combos outperform it. This rank is notable because it suggests that while the individual components are strong — the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile and the GPU in the 79th percentile — the combination does not achieve top-tier performance in this game.

The rank of 548 out of 1705 combos indicates that Greedfall's performance is more sensitive to GPU selection than CPU selection, and that there are many faster GPU options available. The measured FPS at 1080p High (168 FPS) and 1440p High (113.5 FPS) are solid numbers, but they are not exceptional for a GPU with a 2520 MHz boost clock and 16 GB of VRAM. The data shows that this combo is positioned in the upper-middle range of tested systems, with the GPU's 79th percentile synthetic benchmark rank being a reasonable predictor of its in-game standing.

It is worth remembering the combo rank reflects the entire system pairing, not just the GPU. The CPU's 89th percentile rank provides a strong foundation, but in Greedfall, the game's graphics engine appears to reward raw GPU throughput more than CPU headroom. The measured results at 4K Ultra (44.5 FPS) and 4K High (70.3 FPS) show that this combo is viable for 1440p gaming at high settings but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with the most demanding presets.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 231.3, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, it delivers 70.3 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 44.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairs in Greedfall?

A: It ranks 548th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 4281 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 30325 in multi-core, showing strong performance in both, with a single-thread to multi-thread ratio that indicates good scaling across its 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 162.9 FPS while Ultra yields 77.1 FPS, a difference of 85.8 FPS or 52.7% lower performance at Ultra.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, even with Low settings producing 231.3 FPS, the system does not appear CPU-limited. The CPU's strong single-thread scores (4281 in Cinebench R23) suggest it can keep pace, making the GPU the primary determinant of frame rates as settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset to select based on target resolution and frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates. The High preset at 168 FPS is the best choice for most users, as it provides a substantial visual improvement over Medium (185.5 FPS) with only a 9.4% performance penalty. Ultra at 109.9 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity, though the drop from High is significant at 34.6%.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 113.5 FPS is the recommended sweet spot. It offers a smooth experience well above 60 FPS while maintaining good visual quality. Medium at 130.2 FPS is an option for those who want extra headroom, and Ultra at 77.1 FPS remains playable. The Low preset at 162.9 FPS is unnecessary for most users at this resolution since High already exceeds typical display refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow considerably. High at 70.3 FPS is the best preset for 4K, providing a playable experience above 60 FPS. Medium at 79 FPS is a slightly safer choice for maintaining frame rate stability, but the visual difference from High is minimal. Ultra at 44.5 FPS is not recommended for 4K gaming, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and would result in noticeable stuttering. Low at 97.1 FPS is viable for competitive play or for users who prioritize frame rate above all else.

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

The following is the complete measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 9070:

1920x1080:

• Low: 231.3 FPS
• Medium: 185.5 FPS
• High: 168 FPS
• Ultra: 109.9 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 162.9 FPS
• Medium: 130.2 FPS
• High: 113.5 FPS
• Ultra: 77.1 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 97.1 FPS
• Medium: 79 FPS
• High: 70.3 FPS
• Ultra: 44.5 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings: each step up in resolution reduces frame rates by roughly 30-50%, and each step up in settings within a resolution reduces frame rates by a similar margin. The largest single gap is between 1080p Low (231.3 FPS) and 4K Ultra (44.5 FPS), a difference of 186.8 FPS or 80.8% lower performance. The smallest gap within a resolution is between 1440p High (113.5 FPS) and 1440p Medium (130.2 FPS), a 12.8% difference. This data confirms that the GPU is the dominant performance factor in this pairing, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested configuration.