Greedfall

# Greedfall with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a playable but uneven Greedfall experience, with the CPU comfortably outclassing the GPU in this Action RPG. The measured data shows a system where the processor has clear headroom across all tested resolutions, while the graphics card becomes the dominant constraint as resolution and settings increase. This combo ranks 2074 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, a position driven primarily by the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's strong benchmark scores.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) with a 4 nm process from TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Its 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (89.6 GB/s bandwidth) position it as a modern desktop part on AMD Socket AM5, with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The chip scores an average benchmark of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% ahead). This clustering shows the 9700F is effectively at parity with top-tier desktop and mobile processors from the previous generation, meaning it is not the bottleneck in Greedfall.

In the context of Greedfall's measured results, the CPU's role is largely supportive. The game's frame rates scale downward as resolution rises from 1080p to 4K, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario rather than a CPU-limited one. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 152 FPS average, a figure that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well above typical display refresh rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the average drops to 69 FPS, the decline is steep enough to imply the graphics card is handling the additional load, not the processor. The 9700F's PassMark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 indicate strong compute headroom; for an Action RPG like Greedfall, which relies on consistent physics and AI updates, this CPU should maintain stable frame pacing. The data does not show any resolution or setting where the CPU becomes the limiting factor, as the FPS deltas between Low and Ultra at each resolution follow a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is a Radeon RX 6000 series card based on the Navi 23 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm TSMC process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. The card's 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS. Its 160 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest, and it uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. In the database, the RX 6600 XT holds a 70th percentile ranking among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 24442. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (0.7% ahead), the Intel Arc A350M (0.8% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (0.8% ahead), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (1.1% ahead). This tight grouping around the 24K score range indicates the card sits in a dense performance band, but the RX 6600 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are the key specs for Greedfall.

The GPU role becomes evident in the measured FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 29, which is below smooth playability, while 4K High reaches 45 FPS and 4K Low hits 63 FPS. The card's 8 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at 4K Ultra, where texture and shading demands exceed what the memory can comfortably handle. At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT manages 75 FPS on High and 105 FPS on Low, showing it can handle the mid-resolution tier well, but the jump from Medium (83 FPS) to Ultra (48 FPS) at 1440p is a 42% drop, indicating that the Ultra preset heavily taxes the card's compute and memory resources. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 108 FPS on High and 69 FPS on Ultra, which is a solid range but still shows the card's limits at the highest settings. The data suggests the RX 6600 XT is a capable 1080p and 1440p card for Greedfall, but 4K Ultra is beyond its practical reach.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 108 at 1920x1080, to 75 at 2560x1440, to 45 at 3840x2160. That is a 30.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40% drop from 1440p to 4K, for a total decline of 58.3% from 1080p to 4K. This steep falloff is far greater than what a CPU bottleneck would produce, as the processor's performance does not degrade with resolution. At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 152 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K, representing a 58.6% total drop. The consistency of this decline across settings confirms that the RX 6600 XT's rendering throughput, not the Ryzen 7 9700F, is the limiting component.

Looking at Medium settings, which include min/max FPS data, the pattern holds with an average of 119 FPS at 1080p (min 101, max 137), 83 FPS at 1440p (min 70, max 95), and 49 FPS at 4K (min 42, max 57). The min FPS values at each resolution are notably close to the averages, suggesting the GPU maintains consistent frame delivery without severe stutters, which is a positive sign for the CPU's role in keeping frame pacing stable. At Ultra settings, the averages drop to 69 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 30 FPS, making it the sole unplayable configuration in the measured set. The resolution scaling data indicates that the combo's sweet spot is 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings if the user insists on higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Greedfall is 2074 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 30% of the database. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the CPU's high percentile, but it makes sense when considering the GPU's 70th percentile standing. The rank reflects the overall system performance in this specific game, and the RX 6600 XT's mid-range position pulls the combo down relative to configurations with higher-end graphics cards. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Ryzen 9 7940HX and Core i7-14700KF, would likely pair with stronger GPUs in most tested combos, pushing them higher in the ranking.

Within the context of the 2938 combos, a rank of 2074 means the majority of tested systems outperform this pairing in Greedfall. This is not a condemnation of the CPU, which is in the 94th percentile, but rather a reflection of the GPU's limits. The RX 6600 XT's average benchmark score of 24442 places it in a band with older and less capable cards like the GTX 780 Ti and GTX 1630, and its performance in Greedfall aligns with that tier. The combo ranking would likely improve substantially if the CPU were paired with a higher-tier GPU, but as configured, the data shows a system that is CPU-heavy and GPU-light, which is a common mismatch for 1080p-oriented builds. The rank also suggests that users seeking higher frame rates in Greedfall would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU change, as the 9700F is already near the top of its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. On Low settings, the average FPS is 152, which is extremely high and indicates the GPU has ample headroom when not burdened by complex effects. Medium settings yield an average of 119 FPS with a min of 101 and max of 137, showing a solid range that would be smooth on any display. High settings drop to an average of 108 FPS, still well above 60 FPS for a comfortable experience. Ultra settings bring the average down to 69 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower than the other presets, representing a 54.6% drop from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong but show the GPU's strain. Low settings average 105 FPS, which is excellent for a higher resolution. Medium settings average 83 FPS with a min of 70 and max of 95, indicating that the card can maintain near-60 FPS even in demanding scenes. High settings average 75 FPS, still smooth for most players. Ultra settings drop to an average of 48 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS threshold but not unplayable, though the 42% drop from Medium to Ultra is steep. The min FPS values at Medium (70) suggest that even in heavy moments, the system stays above 60 FPS, which is a positive sign for consistency.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 63 FPS, which is marginal but workable. Medium settings average 49 FPS with a min of 42 and max of 57, placing it in the playable-but-not-smooth range. High settings average 45 FPS, which is borderline for a game like Greedfall that benefits from responsive controls. Ultra settings average 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for acceptable playability and would likely cause noticeable stutter. The data shows a clear degradation from 1080p to 4K, with the Ultra preset being the only configuration that falls below 30 FPS across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 108 FPS average is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it delivers well above 60 FPS while maintaining a higher fidelity than Medium (119 FPS) or Low (152 FPS), which offer diminishing returns in visual terms for the extra frames. The Ultra preset at 69 FPS is also viable if the user prioritizes image quality, but the 36% drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual improvement in an Action RPG where responsiveness matters. For 1440p, the High preset at 75 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS and provides a solid experience; Medium at 83 FPS is an alternative if the user wants extra headroom, but Low at 105 FPS sacrifices too much detail for the marginal gain over High. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the smoothness threshold.

For 4K, the data suggests avoiding the Ultra preset entirely, as the 29 FPS average is unplayable. The Low preset at 63 FPS is the only 4K option that maintains a near-60 FPS average, but it requires significant visual compromises. Medium at 49 FPS is playable but may feel sluggish in combat, and High at 45 FPS is similar. Given the steep FPS drops, the best experience for this combo is 1080p High or Ultra, or 1440p High, with 4K reserved for Low settings if the user has a 4K display and prioritizes resolution over detail. The min FPS data at Medium settings (101 at 1080p, 70 at 1440p, 42 at 4K) reinforces that the card maintains consistency, so the chosen preset will not cause unexpected stutters.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Greedfall at 4K smoothly?

A: At 4K, the only preset with an average FPS above 60 is Low at 63 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS (min 42, max 57), High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS, so smooth 4K play is limited to Low settings.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163). It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515) and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355).

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset at 1440p averages 75 FPS, which is the best option for maintaining smooth gameplay. Medium averages 83 FPS with a min of 70, while Ultra drops to 48 FPS, so High offers the best balance of quality and performance.

Q: Does the RX 6600 XT have enough VRAM for Greedfall?

A: The RX 6600 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows that 4K Ultra averages 29 FPS, suggesting the VRAM and compute limits are reached at that preset, but 1080p and 1440p results are strong.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2074 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion. This is due to the GPU's 70th percentile standing, despite the CPU being in the 94th percentile.

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

A: At 1080p, Low averages 152 FPS, while Ultra averages 69 FPS, representing a 54.6% drop. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS with a min of 101 and max of 137, and High averages 108 FPS.