Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, exhibits a performance profile that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings, with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination demonstrating significant scaling all the way to 4K. The data shows a clear shift in bottleneck from the CPU at lower resolutions to the GPU at higher ones, with the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB frame buffer and 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth proving adequate for the game's demands.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a substantial drop in performance as resolution increases, a strong indicator that the GPU becomes the limiting component at higher settings. At 1080p High, the combo produces 178.9 FPS, but this falls to 123.7 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 55.2 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K High, the frame rate drops further to 72.8 FPS, which is a 50.9 FPS reduction. This pattern confirms that the RTX 3080 Ti is being fully utilized at 4K, while at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7700X's 8-core, 16-thread design is more than capable of feeding the GPU, making the resolution the primary factor in frame rate changes.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution also highlights the GPU's workload. At 4K, the difference between Low (103.2 FPS) and Ultra (46.1 FPS) is a massive 57.1 FPS, showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance. At 1080p, the same settings range yields a difference of 132.3 FPS (from 247 FPS on Low to 114.7 FPS on Ultra), which still points to the GPU being the main constraint, as the CPU is likely not the bottleneck given its high single-thread performance. The data indicates that the 7700X sustains high frame rates even at Ultra settings, where the drop is more attributable to the graphics card's rendering load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti plays a decisive role in Greedfall's performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, which is crucial for handling the texture and geometry data at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 46.1. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power are the key drivers behind the FPS numbers, with the data showing that the card is the limiting factor when settings are maximized.

The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 41224 place it in a competitive position, but Greedfall's Ultra preset appears to be particularly demanding. The performance gap between High (72.8 FPS at 4K) and Ultra (46.1 FPS at 4K) is 26.7 FPS, a significant hit that suggests the Ultra preset includes effects that heavily tax the RTX 3080 Ti's 80 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores, even though the game is not a ray-tracing showcase. The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, High settings are the ceiling for this GPU, as Ultra falls well below that threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 412th out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. This places the combo in the top 25% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance level. The data shows that this pairing is well-balanced, as the CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs (with an average benchmark score of 34313) complements the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking, resulting in a combo that does not exhibit a severe bottleneck.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500 and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-12800HX, while being 0.8% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD EPYC 4244P. These small deltas indicate that the CPU is not a differentiator in Greedfall, as the game is clearly more dependent on the GPU. The combo's rank of 412 suggests that many other configurations with more powerful GPUs can achieve higher frame rates, but this pairing remains competitive, especially considering the high FPS figures observed at 1440p and 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For a 4K display, High settings provide the best balance, yielding an average of 72.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Dropping to Medium at 4K increases performance to 83.6 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is likely not worth the extra 10.8 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 46.1 FPS average is below playable standards.

At 1440p, High settings deliver 123.7 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings at 1440p offer 135.4 FPS, a marginal gain of 11.7 FPS over High, so High is the preferred choice for visual quality. Ultra at 1440p drops to 81 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant performance hit compared to High. For 1080p, all settings are playable, with Low (247 FPS), Medium (197.7 FPS), and High (178.9 FPS) all exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates. Ultra at 1080p still produces a solid 114.7 FPS. The data suggests that High settings are the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering a strong visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 4K with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS at 4K is 103.2, achieved on Low settings. High settings produce 72.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 46.1 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to the Intel Core i5-13500 in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34313, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500's average score of 34175.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti a bottleneck at 1080p Ultra?

A: The data shows 114.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is high, but the 132.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution indicates the GPU is still the primary limiting factor.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 412th out of 1705 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3080 Ti?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, supported by a 384-bit bus and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: How many cores does the Ryzen 7 7700X have for handling game logic?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power for Greedfall's game logic and AI. The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz and its single-thread benchmark score of 1090 in 3DMark ensure that it is not a limiting factor in most scenarios. The data supports this, as the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU-bound behavior, not CPU-bound stalls. The CPU's 16 threads are more than sufficient for this 2019 title, which likely only utilizes a fraction of them.

The 7700X's performance relative to its rivals is remarkably tight. Its average benchmark score of 34313 is within 0.8% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD EPYC 4244P, and within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12800HX. This indicates that in Greedfall, the choice of CPU among these high-end options has minimal impact on FPS, as the GPU is the dominant factor. The processor's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms that it is a high-performance part, but its role in this game is to ensure a stable frame pipeline, which it does effectively, allowing the RTX 3080 Ti to operate at its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 46.1 on Ultra to 103.2 on Low. Medium settings yield 83.6 FPS, and High settings produce 72.8 FPS. The progression shows that each step from Low to Ultra costs a significant amount of performance, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra, a 26.7 FPS decrease.

At 1440p, the average FPS is much higher, starting at 170.8 on Low and decreasing to 81 on Ultra. Medium settings deliver 135.4 FPS, and High settings achieve 123.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 89.8 FPS, highlighting the GPU's workload under maximum settings. At 1080p, the performance is exceptional, with Low hitting 247 FPS, Medium at 197.7 FPS, High at 178.9 FPS, and Ultra at 114.7 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings are highly playable, while at 4K, only Low and Medium settings exceed 80 FPS, suggesting that users with 4K displays should prioritize High settings for a balanced experience.