Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination. The benchmark data shows that this pairing is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but it struggles to maintain a consistent experience at 4K. The combo ranks 1040th out of 1705 tested combinations for this specific game, placing it in the lower half of the database. The results indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance ensures high frame rates at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At the "High" preset, the average frame rate drops from 118 FPS at 1920x1080 to 84.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a significant 28.6% reduction. The drop continues to 49.6 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a further 41.1% decrease from the 1440p result. This pattern strongly indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being saturated by the increased pixel count.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at "Low" settings, the FPS drops from 166.4 to 118.5. At 4K, the "Low" preset yields 71.5 FPS. The "Ultra" preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with a 50.6 FPS average at 1440p falling to just 31.2 FPS at 4K. This steep drop at 4K Ultra suggests that the 8 GB VRAM buffer is being exhausted, leading to severe performance penalties. The data shows that the higher the settings, the more pronounced the resolution penalty becomes, confirming that the GPU's memory capacity and processing power are the primary constraints in this game.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the most consistent resolution, with average frame rates ranging from 75.6 FPS at "Ultra" settings to 166.4 FPS at "Low" settings. This resolution allows the RTX 2070 SUPER to maintain high frame rates without being overwhelmed by pixel count.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31580, which places it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F (31543) by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495) by 0.3%. It also leads the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (31407) and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (31402) by 0.6%.

Q: What is the impact of the "Ultra" preset on performance?

A: The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, causing a significant performance hit at all resolutions. At 1920x1080, it reduces the average FPS to 75.6, which is 36% lower than the "High" preset's 118 FPS. At 3840x2160, the "Ultra" preset results in an average of just 31.2 FPS, making it largely unplayable.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck for this combo?

A: Yes, the benchmark results strongly suggest the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, and the GPU's benchmark percentile of 65 (versus the CPU's 87) indicates that it is a lower-performing component relative to its peers.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1040th out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of the database, indicating that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between "Low" and "Medium" settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the "Low" preset achieves an average of 118.5 FPS, while the "Medium" preset achieves 93.4 FPS. This represents a 21.2% reduction in performance when increasing from "Low" to "Medium" settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination is positioned at rank 1040 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This ranking places it in the 39th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that 61% of the tested combinations deliver a higher average frame rate. While not a poor result, it indicates that this pairing is not optimized for maximum performance in this specific title. The CPU is a high-end part with an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU's 65th percentile ranking is a clear weakness.

The discrepancy between the CPU and GPU performance is the key takeaway. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D's strong benchmark scores, such as 29149 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 34293 in Passmark multi-thread, suggest it can handle the game's logic and physics without issue. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 is the limiting factor. In practice, this means that the data shows the system will often be GPU-bound, and the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the graphics card's performance relative to other tested components.

Settings Recommendations

For players using this specific CPU and GPU combination, the benchmark data provides a clear hierarchy of playable settings. At 1920x1080, the "High" preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 118 FPS, which provides a smooth and responsive experience. The "Ultra" preset, while offering better visuals, drops the average to 75.6 FPS, which is still playable but introduces a noticeable reduction in frame pacing. The "Low" preset at 166.4 FPS is only advisable for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the "High" preset is again the recommended setting, with an average of 84.3 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The "Medium" preset at 93.4 FPS is a viable alternative for those seeking higher frame rates, while the "Ultra" preset's 50.6 FPS average is the edge of playability and may feel less fluid. At 3840x2160, the data shows that "Low" settings are required to maintain a playable frame rate, yielding an average of 71.5 FPS. The "High" preset at 49.6 FPS is borderline, and the "Ultra" preset at 31.2 FPS is not recommended for a satisfactory experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: "Low" settings produce an average of 166.4 FPS, "Medium" settings produce 134.9 FPS, "High" settings produce 118 FPS, and "Ultra" settings produce 75.6 FPS. This shows a clear and steady decline as graphical fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The "Low" preset averages 118.5 FPS, which is a 28.8% reduction from the 1080p "Low" result. The "Medium" preset averages 93.4 FPS, "High" averages 84.3 FPS, and "Ultra" averages 50.6 FPS. The drop from "High" to "Ultra" at this resolution is a significant 40%, highlighting the high cost of the "Ultra" preset. At 3840x2160, the "Low" preset is the only option that maintains a frame rate above 60, with an average of 71.5 FPS. The "Medium" preset drops to 52.8 FPS, "High" to 49.6 FPS, and "Ultra" to just 31.2 FPS. These numbers show that 4K gaming is only feasible at the lowest settings for this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a high-performance desktop processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature for gaming. The CPU's benchmark results are strong, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 34293 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15101. Its percentile ranking of 87th among all CPUs indicates it is a top-tier processor.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The data shows that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck at lower resolutions. For example, at 1080p with "Low" settings, the system achieves 166.4 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that the CPU can feed without issue. Even at the "Ultra" preset, the 75.6 FPS average at 1080p suggests the CPU has ample headroom. However, the performance drop at higher resolutions is not due to CPU limitations but rather the GPU's inability to keep up with the increased pixel load. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4115, ensures that it can handle the game's main thread efficiently, preventing CPU-bound frame rate dips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its core clocks are 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost, and it has 2560 shading units. The GPU's benchmark performance is moderate, with a Passmark G3D score of 18169 and a percentile ranking of 65th among all GPUs.

The GPU is the primary performance limiter in Greedfall for this combo. The benchmark data shows that frame rates are heavily dependent on resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely a contributing factor to the poor performance at 4K "Ultra" settings, where the average FPS drops to 31.2. The GPU's compute performance, listed as 9.062 TFLOPS FP32, is not sufficient to handle the demands of 4K rendering with high detail. The data shows a clear pattern: when the CPU is capable of high frame rates, the GPU's rendering limits become apparent as resolution increases. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5700 which it outperforms by 2.5%, does not change the fact that it is the weaker link in this pairing for this game.