Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG that responds more to GPU scaling than CPU muscle in this configuration, but the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, with the Ultra preset proving too demanding at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the RTX 3060 Ti becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs, while the 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 7700X provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario in Greedfall. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 108.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 76.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 31.9 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 44.5 FPS, meaning the 4K result is roughly 59% of the 1080p figure. This pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti's rendering throughput, not the CPU, is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The scaling from Medium to Low settings at each resolution confirms this analysis. At 2560x1440, Low produces 103.8 FPS versus 82.4 FPS on Medium, showing a 21.4 FPS gap that widens to 13.5 FPS at 4K (62.3 vs 48.8). This sensitivity to settings adjustments is a hallmark of GPU-limited performance. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has ample compute headroom; its benchmark scores, such as 30,325 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,281 in single-core, suggest it is not the bottleneck here.

At 1080p, the difference between Low (149.7 FPS) and High (108.7 FPS) is 41 FPS, which is larger than the 4K gap of 17.8 FPS between those same presets. This inverted scaling behavior—where lower resolutions show larger FPS swings from settings changes—indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is still the main driver, but the CPU begins to matter more as frame rates approach 150 FPS. The data does not show a point where CPU limitation fully caps performance, but the 149.7 FPS Low result is the closest to that threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 7700X and RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1241 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The rank reflects that many other CPU-GPU pairings outperform this one in this particular game, despite the individual components being capable. The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25,120, which places it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7700X sits in the 89th percentile of CPUs with an average score of 34,313.

The combo's rank of 1241 out of 1705 means roughly 27% of tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in Greedfall. This is not a top-tier pairing for this title, but it is far from the bottom. The CPU's nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-13500 (deltaPct 0.4), Intel Core i7-12800HX (deltaPct 0.5), Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (deltaPct -0.8), and AMD EPYC 4244P (deltaPct -0.8)—all have average scores within 1% of the Ryzen 7 7700X, suggesting that swapping the CPU for any of these would yield nearly identical results in this game. This reinforces the idea that the GPU is the determining factor for the combo's rank.

For the RTX 3060 Ti, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (deltaPct -0.2), AMD Radeon RX 6600 (deltaPct -0.5), AMD Radeon 890M (deltaPct -0.5), and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (deltaPct -0.7). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 3060 Ti's performance in Greedfall is closely matched by several other GPUs, and the 1241 rank is more a function of the game's demands than a weakness in this specific GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and it features 4,864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. These specifications—particularly the 8 GB VRAM and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth—are directly relevant to Greedfall's performance at 4K, where the High preset average of 44.5 FPS suggests the GPU is working near its limits.

The memory configuration is a key factor. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS collapses to 29.5, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The 8 GB capacity is likely being stressed at this resolution and preset combination, as the gap between High (44.5 FPS) and Ultra (29.5 FPS) is 15 FPS, the largest single-setting drop in the entire dataset. The GPU's pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra demands more than this card can deliver.

The RTX 3060 Ti's passmark G3D score of 20,349 and its 69th percentile ranking confirm it is a mid-range performer. In Greedfall, the data shows that the GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 compute is adequate for 60+ FPS at 1080p on High (108.7 FPS) and 1440p on Medium (82.4 FPS), but it falls short of 60 FPS at 4K on High (44.5 FPS). The 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU are not performance metrics, but they frame the card's capabilities for sustained loads.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the data points to the High preset at 1920x1080 as the optimal choice, delivering 108.7 FPS. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on a 60 Hz or 120 Hz display, and it maintains a 37.7 FPS margin over the Medium preset's 71 FPS advantage at the same resolution. At 2560x1440, High is still viable at 76.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended setting for 1440p monitors.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution in this dataset. At 1920x1080, it yields 70.1 FPS—a loss of 38.6 FPS versus High—and at 2560x1440, it falls to 49.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 4K, Ultra is effectively unplayable at 29.5 FPS. The Medium preset offers a middle ground: 120 FPS at 1080p, 82.4 FPS at 1440p, and 48.8 FPS at 4K, but it does not provide enough of a gain over High to justify the visual downgrade for most users.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 62.3 FPS is the only configuration that breaks 60 FPS, but it requires sacrificing significant visual fidelity. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 13.5 FPS (62.3 vs 48.8), and between Medium and High is 4.3 FPS (48.8 vs 44.5). Given these diminishing returns, High at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, offering 76.8 FPS with better image quality than the 4K Low preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 149.7, Medium 120, High 108.7, and Ultra 70.1. The progression from Low to Medium is a 29.7 FPS drop, from Medium to High is an 11.3 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is a 38.6 FPS drop. This shows that the Ultra preset is disproportionately expensive relative to High, likely due to advanced effects that tax the RTX 3060 Ti's 80 ROPs.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 103.8, Medium 82.4, High 76.8, and Ultra 49.4. The delta between Low and Medium is 21.4 FPS, between Medium and High is 5.6 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 27.4 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p, with Ultra causing a steep drop, but the absolute values are lower due to the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 62.3, Medium 48.8, High 44.5, and Ultra 29.5. The gaps here are 13.5 FPS (Low to Medium), 4.3 FPS (Medium to High), and 15 FPS (High to Ultra). The 4K data reveals that the GPU's performance ceiling is around 62 FPS on the lowest settings, and the Ultra preset's 29.5 FPS is less than half of the Low result. This breakdown confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti is not a 4K-capable card for Greedfall on higher presets.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1440p in Greedfall?

A: Yes, on Low, Medium, and High presets. The measured averages are 103.8 FPS (Low), 82.4 FPS (Medium), and 76.8 FPS (High), all above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 49.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this pairing?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 yields 62.3 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration above 60 FPS. Medium (48.8 FPS) and High (44.5 FPS) are below that threshold, while Ultra (29.5 FPS) is not playable.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34,313, which is 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-13500 (34,175) and 0.5% above the Intel Core i7-12800HX (34,136). It is 0.8% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34,584) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34,599).

Q: What is the FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The High preset averages 108.7 FPS, while Ultra averages 70.1 FPS. This represents a 38.6 FPS drop, which is the largest single-setting penalty at any resolution in the dataset.

Q: Does the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM cause issues in Greedfall?

A: The data suggests it may at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 29.5. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result indicates the VRAM or memory bandwidth is a limiting factor at that extreme.

Q: What is the combo's rank out of all tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 1241 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range standing (69th percentile) more than the CPU's high percentile (89th).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a 7000-series processor based on Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3, providing a total of 32 MB L3 cache. This CPU is not the limiting factor in Greedfall, as evidenced by its benchmark scores: 30,325 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,281 in single-core, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's performance in synthetic tests shows it is well-suited for gaming workloads. Its 3DMark scores range from 1,090 in single-thread to 8,859 in 16-thread tests, indicating strong scaling across core counts. In Greedfall, the measured FPS data at 1080p Low (149.7 FPS) approaches the practical limit for many displays, and the fact that this is the highest result in the dataset suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 70.1 FPS versus 1440p Ultra at 49.4 FPS shows that the GPU's workload increases with resolution, masking any CPU limitations.

The nearest CPU rivals—the Intel Core i5-13500 (deltaPct 0.4), Intel Core i7-12800HX (deltaPct 0.5), Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (deltaPct -0.8), and AMD EPYC 4244P (deltaPct -0.8)—all have average scores within 1% of the 7700X. This tight grouping means that in a GPU-bound game like Greedfall, swapping the 7700X for any of these would result in nearly identical frame rates. The 7700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for this 2019 Action RPG, and its 105 W TDP and DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide a solid platform, but the data confirms the RTX 3060 Ti is the component that determines performance in this title.