Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly across resolutions and presets. This analysis focuses on the specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F processor and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 graphics card. The data indicates a competent pairing capable of delivering smooth gameplay at standard resolutions, though its performance limits become apparent at higher settings and 4K. This report breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and overall ranking of this hardware combination within the tested database.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination in Greedfall?

A: This specific combo ranks at 2034 out of 2938 tested combinations in the database for this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all systems tested.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 152, achieved with the Low settings preset. The High preset delivers 109 FPS, and Medium delivers 120 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multithreaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36,470 in the Passmark multithread test. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, has an average score of 69,875, which is 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% lower.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo fail to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The only preset to drop below 60 FPS is Ultra at 3840x2160, where the average FPS is 29. At 1440p, the Ultra preset also falls below 60 FPS with an average of 48.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a total bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Q: Based on the data, what is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The significant performance drop to 29 FPS at 4K Ultra, compared to 69 FPS at 1080p Ultra, strongly indicates that the GPU's capabilities, particularly its 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth, become the primary bottleneck at this high resolution and preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip. Its performance in Greedfall is dictated by its core configuration and memory subsystem. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1720 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with a game clock rated at 2250 MHz. This processing power is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates. At 1920x1080, the GPU provides ample headroom, delivering an average of 152 FPS on Low settings and 109 FPS on High. This suggests that at 1080p, the RX 7600 is not the primary limiting factor. However, as resolution increases, the demand on the GPU's memory and processing units escalates. The transition to 2560x1440 shows a noticeable performance drop, with the High preset averaging 75 FPS. The strain becomes most evident at 3840x2160, where the High preset average falls to 45 FPS.

The GPU's 8 GB memory buffer appears to be a critical constraint, especially at higher settings. The frame rate scales almost linearly with resolution, and the sharp decline at 4K, particularly on the Ultra preset (29 FPS), suggests the card's memory bandwidth and capacity are exhausted. The benchmark results indicate that while the RX 7600 can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with high frame rates, its architecture is not designed to sustain playable performance at 4K with high-detail presets in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This high single-thread performance is reflected in its Passmark single-thread score of 4,691, and its multithread score of 36,470 demonstrates strong multi-core capabilities. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial for game logic and physics calculations.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game simulation. At 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU load is relatively low, the CPU's performance is adequate to drive a high frame rate of 152 FPS. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not bottlenecking the RX 7600 at this resolution. The CPU's strength is further shown by its ability to maintain high minimum frames, as seen in the 1080p Medium preset, which has an average of 120 FPS and a minimum of 102 FPS.

However, as resolution increases, the frame rate drop is almost entirely attributed to the GPU. The CPU's performance remains constant, but the GPU's render time increases. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F provides a solid foundation for this GPU, ensuring that the system is not CPU-limited at lower resolutions. Its ranking in the 94th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996, further supports its capability as a high-end gaming processor that can keep up with the demands of modern titles.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with smooth frame rates. The data shows that the "Ultra" preset is too demanding for this hardware configuration at most resolutions, yielding an average of 69 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. These frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K, may not provide a consistently smooth experience.

The "High" preset offers a significant improvement in performance while retaining a high level of visual quality. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers a very playable 109 FPS average. At 2560x1440, it still maintains a solid 75 FPS average, which is suitable for most displays. This preset provides the best balance between visual quality and performance for this combination, especially for gamers targeting 60 FPS or higher.

For users with a 4K display, the "Low" preset is the only viable option, delivering an average of 63 FPS. While this sacrifices visual detail, it is the only way to achieve a playable frame rate at 3840x2160. The "Medium" preset at 4K produces an average of 50 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced games but is not ideal for a responsive Action RPG. Therefore, the recommendation is to use the High preset for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and to only consider Low settings for a 4K experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2034 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the 31st percentile of all tested systems, indicating that a majority of combinations tested perform better in this specific game. This ranking is a result of the GPU's performance positioning more than the CPU's.

The CPU itself is a high performer, ranking in the 94th percentile versus all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher average score), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher). This shows the CPU is a top-tier component. Conversely, the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600, ranks only in the 57th percentile versus all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 15,171, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.2% difference) and the AMD Radeon 680M (0.7% difference).

The discrepancy between the high-performing CPU and the mid-range GPU explains the combo's overall rank. The CPU has more than enough power to drive the GPU, but the GPU's performance ceiling limits the system. The final ranking in Greedfall is therefore a reflection of the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, pulling the overall combo ranking down despite the CPU's strength.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the average FPS measurements for Greedfall with this hardware combination, across all tested resolutions and settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: 152 FPS (average)
• Medium: 120 FPS (average, 102 min, 138 max)
• High: 109 FPS (average)
• Ultra: 69 FPS (average)

2560x1440:

• Low: 106 FPS (average)
• Medium: 83 FPS (average, 71 min, 95 max)
• High: 75 FPS (average)
• Ultra: 48 FPS (average)

3840x2160:

• Low: 63 FPS (average)
• Medium: 50 FPS (average, 42 min, 57 max)
• High: 45 FPS (average)
• Ultra: 29 FPS (average)

The data shows a consistent pattern. At each resolution, the frame rate decreases as settings increase. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, particularly at 4K where the difference is 34 FPS. The Medium preset consistently offers a modest frame rate bump over High, while Low provides a significant jump, indicating that the most demanding visual effects are tied to the higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of the system's bottleneck. Starting with the High preset, the average FPS drops from 109 at 1080p to 75 at 1440p (a 31% reduction), and then further to 45 at 4K (a 59% reduction from 1440p and a 59% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound system.

If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions. However, the steep decline with increasing resolution and pixel count points directly to the GPU's rendering capabilities. The RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM is a likely culprit for the massive drop at 4K, as the higher resolution textures and buffers likely exceed the available memory, forcing the system to use slower system memory. This effect is even more pronounced on the Ultra preset, where the 4K average of 29 FPS is less than half of the 1080p average of 69 FPS.

This analysis conclusively shows that the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the limiting component in this configuration for Greedfall. While the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides excellent processing power, the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. The system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its performance at 4K is only acceptable on the lowest settings.