Greedfall

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, running at a base clock of 4.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This is a Zen 4 (Raphael) design on a 5 nm TSMC process, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core. The chip supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, delivering 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specifications place the CPU at the 89th percentile among all tested processors in the database.

The CPU's benchmark results show a strong balance between single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 1090, while the 2-thread score is 2112, indicating excellent scaling from one to two active threads. The 4-thread score of 4074 and 8-thread score of 7057 demonstrate continued scaling, with the max-thread score of 8852 nearly matching the 16-thread score of 8859 — suggesting the chip's performance is well-saturated by its 16 threads. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 30325, while the single-core score is 4281. The Geekbench multicore score of 15538 and single-core score of 2985 further corroborate this pattern.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the measured FPS data shows this CPU is more than adequate for the game's demands. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 302.1 FPS average, which is far beyond what the game's engine typically requires. Even at the most demanding tested configuration (4K Ultra), the average FPS of 57.5 is still playable, indicating the CPU does not bottleneck the system in this title. The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-13500 (0.4% ahead), Intel Core i7-12800HX (0.5% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (0.8% behind), and AMD EPYC 4244P (0.8% behind). These tiny margins show the 7700X sits at a performance plateau shared by several modern desktop and mobile parts.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU on a 5 nm TSMC process, built around the GB203 chip with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz, while the memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The card has 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores. Its FP32 throughput is 43.94 TFLOPS.

The GPU's benchmark performance places it at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6604, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 231226 and 227554, respectively. The PassMark G3D score of 32974 and GPU compute score of 20203 round out the picture. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with a delta of 0% — effectively identical average benchmark scores (52086 vs 52085). Other rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (0.8% behind) and AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (2.5% behind).

In Greedfall, the GPU appears to be the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 57.5, which is a significant step down from 4K High at 88.5 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this title, as Greedfall's Ultra preset at 4K would not be expected to approach that limit. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not constrained by memory throughput, even at 3840x2160.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 156th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 9% of all tested system configurations, which is a strong showing given the game's age relative to both components. The rank reflects the fact that Greedfall is not an exceptionally demanding title by 2025 standards, meaning many older or less powerful GPUs can also achieve high frame rates.

The combo's position at 156 of 1705 is noteworthy because it sits below what one might expect from flagship-tier components. This is likely because the game's engine has performance ceilings that even the fastest hardware cannot exceed — the 1080p Low result of 302.1 FPS suggests a CPU-side limit around that area, and the 4K Ultra result of 57.5 FPS shows the GPU is still heavily loaded at higher resolutions. The data indicates that this combo delivers excellent performance across all tested settings, with no configuration falling below 57.5 FPS average.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 302.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's score of 52085 (0% delta). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 0.8% and leads the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 2.5%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X's single-thread performance sufficient for Greedfall?

A: Yes — the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 are strong, and the game's 1080p Low average of 302.1 FPS suggests the CPU is not limiting performance at lower settings.

Q: What is the percentile rank of the CPU and GPU individually?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 Ti ranks at the 87th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: How much does the combo's rank improve when considering the total tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 156th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the top 9.1% of all tested system configurations in Greedfall.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop between consecutive settings at the same resolution?

A: At 4K, dropping from High (88.5 FPS) to Ultra (57.5 FPS) represents a 31 FPS decrease, which is the largest single-step drop in the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear patterns in how this combo scales across resolutions. Starting at 1080p, the game runs at 302.1 FPS on Low, 238.9 FPS on Medium, 217.1 FPS on High, and 139.9 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 211.5 FPS, 167.3 FPS, 151.5 FPS, and 97.8 FPS respectively. At 4K, the averages fall to 124.3 FPS, 101.9 FPS, 88.5 FPS, and 57.5 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear: Low drops by 30%, Medium by 30%, High by 30%, and Ultra by 30%. However, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper: Low drops by 41%, Medium by 39%, High by 42%, and Ultra by 41%. This disproportionate drop at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's capabilities allow the GPU to stretch its legs, resulting in very high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, and the frame rate becomes primarily GPU-bound.

The fact that the 4K Ultra result (57.5 FPS) is less than half of the 1080p Ultra result (139.9 FPS) further supports this interpretation. The GPU's 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM are adequate for the higher resolution, but the raw compute load at 4K Ultra clearly stresses the GPU more than the CPU. This is typical for a modern GPU paired with a strong desktop CPU in a game from 2019.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience. For 1080p users, the High preset at 217.1 FPS offers a smooth experience with a 35% FPS reduction from Low but a 55% FPS increase over Ultra. The Medium preset at 238.9 FPS is also viable for those seeking higher frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality. At this resolution, Ultra (139.9 FPS) is still playable but offers diminishing returns given the large FPS gap to High.

For 1440p, the High preset at 151.5 FPS represents the sweet spot: it is 56% faster than Ultra (97.8 FPS) while losing only 11% FPS compared to Medium (167.3 FPS). The Low preset at 211.5 FPS is excessive for most displays, as most 1440p monitors refresh at 144-165 Hz. Medium at 167.3 FPS also exceeds typical 1440p refresh rates, making it a strong alternative for players who want extra visual fidelity at no practical FPS cost.

At 4K, the High preset at 88.5 FPS is the recommended choice — it is 54% faster than Ultra (57.5 FPS) and 13% slower than Medium (101.9 FPS). Ultra at 57.5 FPS is borderline playable but may not sustain a stable 60 FPS experience in all scenes. Medium at 101.9 FPS offers excellent 4K performance for those willing to compromise on quality. The Low preset at 124.3 FPS is unnecessary at this resolution, as the visual degradation would be noticeable on a 4K display. Overall, High provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate across all three resolutions, with the 1080p and 1440p results suggesting that users with high-refresh displays could comfortably use Medium or High without compromising their experience.