Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers the top measured performance in Greedfall, securing the #1 spot out of 2,938 tested combos. This pairing of an 8-core Zen 4 processor with a flagship Blackwell GPU produces frame rates that range from 72 FPS at 4K Ultra to 383 FPS at 1080p Low, with the data indicating a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions and settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, drawing a 105 W TDP. The chip features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, with 1 MB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core, and supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. This CPU is part of the 7000 series for the AMD Socket AM5 platform and was released on 2022-09-26.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7700X shows strong scaling from 2 to 16 threads. Its 3DMark scores progress from 2,112 with 2 threads to 7,057 with 8 threads, and reach 8,859 with 16 threads (the max-thread score is 8,852). This scaling pattern indicates that the processor's performance grows nearly linearly as more cores are utilized, which is relevant for Greedfall's engine that can leverage multiple threads for game logic and AI. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,088 and single-core score of 1,987 further confirm a balanced design that handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads effectively. The Geekbench results (12,451 multicore, 2,289 single-core) and PassMark scores (35,686 multithread, 4,190 single-thread) align with this profile.

The 7700X sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs according to the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. Its nearest rivals in the database are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 averages 35,802 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core 7 250H averages 35,728 (0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 averages 35,719 (0.5% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H averages 35,670 (0.7% behind). These deltas are minimal, meaning the 7700X is statistically equivalent to these alternatives in raw compute capability. For Greedfall, this level of CPU performance ensures that the processor is not a bottleneck; at 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 383 FPS, which the CPU can feed without issue. The data shows that even at the highest frame rates measured, the CPU's 16 threads provide sufficient headroom.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, based on the GB202 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process. It carries 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The card has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. Its compute capabilities include 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The TDP is listed at 575 W with a suggested PSU of 950 W.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915. PassMark scores include 44,065 for G3D and 28,396 for GPU compute. The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Interestingly, its nearest rivals in the database are not other high-end desktop cards but rather mobile and older data center parts: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT averages 76,904 (1.1% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT averages 78,940 (1.6% ahead), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB averages 79,396 (2.1% ahead), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB averages 79,605 (2.4% ahead). This suggests the RTX 5090 D's raw compute is comparable to those parts, but its 32 GB VRAM and modern architecture are what set it apart for gaming.

For Greedfall, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM is far beyond what the game requires, even at 4K Ultra settings. The measured frame rates show that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences across settings. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 159 at Low to 72 at Ultra, a reduction of 87 FPS that is entirely attributable to the GPU's workload. The large memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) and high shader count allow the RTX 5090 D to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples compared to 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks #1 out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall. This top ranking means that no other CPU-GPU pairing in the database achieves higher average frame rates across the tested resolutions and settings. The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D's raw performance, when paired with a sufficiently capable CPU like the 7700X, is sufficient to lead the entire field.

The rank of #1 is notable because Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG, and the game's engine may not be optimized for the latest hardware. Despite this, the combo achieves 383 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond any display's refresh rate. At 4K Ultra, the combo still delivers 72 FPS, which is playable but not at the extreme frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The fact that this combo tops the list suggests that the RTX 5090 D's advantages—such as its 32 GB VRAM and advanced Blackwell architecture—provide a meaningful edge even in an older title.

The ranking data is measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to the results. When compared to the CPU's own percentile ranking (85th) and the GPU's percentile ranking (92nd), the combined rank of #1 indicates that the synergy between these two components is excellent for this specific game. The CPU's 16 threads ensure that Greedfall's logic and AI processing never bottleneck the GPU, allowing the RTX 5090 D to operate at its full potential. The result is a combo that not only leads in average FPS but does so across all tested settings, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 383. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 301 FPS, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 346 FPS. High settings yield 273 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 175 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 208 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload scales significantly with graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced reduction compared to 1080p. Low settings average 266 FPS, Medium settings average 209 FPS (with a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 240 FPS), High settings average 190 FPS, and Ultra settings average 121 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low goes from 383 to 266 (a 117 FPS decrease), Medium from 301 to 209 (92 FPS decrease), High from 273 to 190 (83 FPS decrease), and Ultra from 175 to 121 (54 FPS decrease). This pattern indicates that lower settings are more sensitive to resolution increases, as the CPU-bound frame rates at 1080p Low become GPU-limited at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the lowest but remain respectable for 4K gaming. Low settings average 159 FPS, Medium settings average 125 FPS (with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS), High settings average 113 FPS, and Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The progression from 1440p to 4K shows further declines: Low goes from 266 to 159 (107 FPS decrease), Medium from 209 to 125 (84 FPS decrease), High from 190 to 113 (77 FPS decrease), and Ultra from 121 to 72 (49 FPS decrease). Notably, the minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 106, which is still above 60 FPS, indicating that the combo maintains smooth play even in less-than-ideal conditions.

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

The resolution scaling data reveals important information about which component is the limiting factor at different settings. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 383 to 159, a 58.5% reduction. This massive drop indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized at 4K even with Low settings, as the pixel count quadruples. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed them—the 383 FPS figure is unusually high for a 2019 game. When resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the frame rate falls accordingly.

At Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (175 FPS) to 4K (72 FPS) is 103 FPS, a 58.9% reduction. This percentage is nearly identical to the Low settings drop, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiter at all settings once the resolution increases. The fact that the percentage drop is consistent across settings (around 58-59%) indicates that the RTX 5090 D scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU workload grows.

The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates vary more between settings (383 to 175 FPS, a 208 FPS spread) than at 4K (159 to 72 FPS, an 87 FPS spread). This is because at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with even the highest GPU output, so the settings changes affect the GPU workload directly. At 4K, the GPU is already near its limits, so the absolute differences between settings are smaller. This pattern confirms that the RTX 5090 D is the limiting component at 4K, while at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7700X's capabilities are sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU-GPU pairing in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 72 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. For higher frame rates, 1440p High yields 190 FPS, and 1080p High produces 273 FPS. The choice depends on the display's refresh rate, but all settings are playable.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM affect Greedfall performance?

A: Greedfall is a 2019 title that does not require significant VRAM, so the 32 GB capacity does not directly impact frame rates. However, the GPU's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 21,760 shading units drive the measured performance, with the 32 GB ensuring no memory-related stutters even at 4K Ultra.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 383 FPS, which suggests the CPU is near its limit. However, at higher resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 7700X's 16 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide enough headroom for the GPU to operate without significant CPU-induced frame drops.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 7700X averages 35,909 in overall benchmarks, which is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 250H (35,728) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719), and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35,670). These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 209 FPS (with a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 240 FPS), while High settings average 190 FPS. The difference is 19 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra graphical load without a significant penalty.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 72 FPS. While this is lower than the 159 FPS at 4K Low, it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the data confirms that the combo can handle the most demanding settings in Greedfall.