Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a very playable Greedfall experience across most settings, but the data shows a clear ceiling at the highest quality presets. This combination lands at rank 1820 out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary constraint in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions and quality settings, while the Ryzen 7 7700X provides ample headroom.

Settings Recommendations

For Greedfall, the measured FPS data clearly points to Medium as the sweet spot for this CPU/GPU combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 160 FPS average with a measured range of 136 to 184 FPS, which is excellent for a 144Hz monitor. The jump from Medium to High costs 36 FPS (160 to 124 FPS), while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 42 FPS (124 to 82 FPS). This suggests diminishing returns after Medium, as Ultra only adds visual fidelity that this GPU struggles to maintain at high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, Medium remains the recommended preset. The data shows 102 FPS average with a range of 87 to 117 FPS, which is still very smooth for most displays. High drops to 79 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS, which begins to feel sluggish for an action RPG. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance between visual quality and responsiveness, as the 87 FPS minimum stays above the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider essential.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to Low or Medium. The Medium preset at 4K produces 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS. While 46 FPS minimum is playable, it may feel inconsistent in combat. Low at 4K delivers 76 FPS average, which is notably smoother. Given that Greedfall is an action RPG where timing matters, sacrificing some visual fidelity for a stable frame rate is the practical choice. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 28 FPS average falls below playable standards for this genre.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1820 out of 3703 tested configurations, placing it at approximately the 49th percentile of all tested combos. This is a solid mid-pack position, but the data suggests that the GPU is holding back the CPU. The Ryzen 7 7700X itself sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. This disparity is evident in the measured FPS numbers, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor when settings increase.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.3% ahead), Intel Core 7 250H (0.5% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (0.5% ahead), and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.7% ahead). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, confirming that the CPU is not the bottleneck here. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (1% behind), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (1.2% behind), Intel Arc B570 (1.3% behind), and Intel Arc A750 (1.5% behind). These close margins indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is performing as expected for its class.

When comparing this combo to others in the database, the rank of 1820 suggests that many configurations with newer or higher-tier GPUs outperform it. However, the measured FPS numbers show that this combination still delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, making it a viable option for Greedfall specifically.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are modest by modern standards, and the data reflects this in the 4K results.

The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle Greedfall's rendering demands adequately at lower presets. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but largely unused in this game, as Greedfall does not heavily utilize ray tracing. The 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key metrics that determine how this GPU scales with resolution and settings.

The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo produces 228 FPS, which drops to 82 FPS at Ultra. This 146 FPS spread indicates that the GPU is working harder as settings increase. At 1440p, the spread is 145 to 52 FPS, and at 4K, it narrows to 76 to 28 FPS. This narrowing at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is saturating, as the CPU cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a potential concern at 4K Ultra, as the 28 FPS result suggests the GPU is running out of memory or compute headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low produces 228 FPS average, Medium produces 160 FPS (136-184 range), High produces 124 FPS, and Ultra produces 82 FPS. The performance drop from Low to Medium is 68 FPS, from Medium to High is 36 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 42 FPS. The data suggests that Medium offers the best frame rate per visual quality increase, as the 160 FPS average is well above the 144Hz refresh rate that many gamers target.

At 2560x1440, the results show: Low produces 145 FPS, Medium produces 102 FPS (87-117 range), High produces 79 FPS, and Ultra produces 52 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 43 FPS, Medium to High is 23 FPS, and High to Ultra is 27 FPS. The 87 FPS minimum at Medium is notable, as it indicates that even with frame drops, the experience remains smooth. Ultra at 52 FPS is borderline for action gameplay, though some players may accept it for visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the results show: Low produces 76 FPS, Medium produces 54 FPS (46-62 range), High produces 42 FPS, and Ultra produces 28 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 22 FPS, Medium to High is 12 FPS, and High to Ultra is 14 FPS. The 4K Medium result is interesting because the 46 FPS minimum is the lowest measured in the entire dataset, suggesting occasional stutters in demanding scenes. Ultra at 28 FPS is unplayable for an action RPG, as combat requires responsive frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this combo. At Low settings, the progression is 228 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly limited as pixel count rises.

At Medium settings, the progression is 160 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The drops are 36% and 66% respectively, which is nearly identical to Low settings. This consistency suggests that the GPU's compute resources, rather than its memory bandwidth, are the limiting factor. At High settings, the progression is 124 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K, with drops of 36% and 66%. Ultra follows the same pattern: 82 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K, with drops of 37% and 66%.

The consistent 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 66% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings is a strong indicator that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads and boost clock of 5.40 GHz, has sufficient single-thread performance to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. However, as the GPU becomes saturated at higher resolutions, the CPU's advantage becomes irrelevant. The data shows that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, as the frame rate scaling follows the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities rather than the CPU's processing power.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings delivers 160 FPS average with a minimum of 136 FPS, making it the most consistent experience. At 2560x1440, Medium provides 102 FPS average, which is also playable, but the 87 FPS minimum is closer to the edge of smoothness.

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

A: At 4K, the measured results show 76 FPS on Low, 54 FPS on Medium, 42 FPS on High, and 28 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is playable but has a 46 FPS minimum, while Ultra is not recommended due to its 28 FPS average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 7700X ranks at the 85th percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at the 65th percentile among GPUs. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent at about 36% drop to 1440p and 66% drop to 4K across all settings, which points to GPU saturation.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings?

A: At 1080p, Medium produces 160 FPS while High produces 124 FPS, a 36 FPS difference. At 1440p, the difference is 23 FPS (102 vs 79). At 4K, the difference narrows to 12 FPS (54 vs 42). The smaller gap at higher resolutions confirms the GPU is the constraint.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset for this game?

A: The Ultra preset yields 82 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. While 1080p Ultra is playable, the 1440p and 4K results fall below the 60 FPS threshold that action RPGs typically require for responsive combat.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1820 out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier position (65th percentile) rather than the CPU's high-tier position (85th percentile).