Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. Paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, the benchmark data reveals a configuration that is capable of high-refresh 1080p play but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS across resolutions and settings shows a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution scales, while the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread design provides ample headroom at lower settings. This analysis draws exclusively from the provided measured FPS data, component specifications, and ranking information.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and expected decline in average frame rates as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees the average FPS drop from 114 to 79, a reduction of 35 frames per second. Moving from 1440p to 4K at the same High preset further reduces performance from 79 to 47 average FPS, another 32-frame drop. This scaling pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demand outpaces the GPU’s 22.57 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 159 average FPS, which is a very high frame rate. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 111 average FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 66 average FPS. This represents a 58.5% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial performance penalty. The fact that even at Low settings, 4K cannot reach 70 FPS suggests that the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while ample in capacity, is paired with a 128-bit bus that limits effective bandwidth for 4K workloads.

Ultra settings present the most severe scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 73, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 50 average FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it collapses to 30 average FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling—it shows a 58.9% drop from 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the combination of 4K resolution and Ultra settings imposes a workload that is roughly twice as heavy as 1080p Ultra, and the RX 7600 XT simply does not have the raw compute or fillrate to handle it. The 176.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 352.6 GTexel/s texture rate are insufficient for 4K Ultra in this game.

The scaling between Medium and High settings is relatively modest at each resolution. At 1080p, Medium yields 125 average FPS versus 114 at High, a 9.6% difference. At 1440p, Medium produces 87 average FPS versus 79 at High, an 10.1% difference. At 4K, Medium gives 52 average FPS versus 47 at High, a 10.6% difference. This suggests that Greedfall’s High preset is not dramatically more demanding than Medium, but Ultra represents a significant jump in workload. The data shows that the gap between High and Ultra at each resolution is much larger than the gap between Medium and High, indicating a non-linear cost for the highest quality settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its boost clock is rated at 2755 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz and a base clock of 1980 MHz. This configuration delivers a texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s. The GPU also includes 32 ray tracing cores, though Greedfall’s implementation of ray tracing is not detailed in the data.

The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, running at an effective speed of 18 Gbps, which yields a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This capacity is generous for a card in this performance class, but the narrow memory bus limits the bandwidth available for high-resolution textures. In Greedfall, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (30 average FPS) versus 4K Low (66 average FPS) shows a 54.5% performance difference, which is more likely attributable to shading and fillrate demands than memory capacity alone. The 16 GB capacity is not exhausted by this game at these settings; rather, the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its position in the broader market. Its Passmark G3D score is 17132, and its average benchmark score is 17083. It ranks in the 60th percentile among all GPUs, placing it in the mainstream performance tier. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 with an average score of 17037 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M with 17019 (0.4% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 17208 (-0.7% delta). The RTX 3070 comparison is notable—despite being an older architecture, it scores only 0.7% higher on average, yet in real-world Greedfall performance, the RX 7600 XT’s measured frames suggest it is competitive with that class of card.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the system achieves 159 average FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it drops to 73 average FPS, showing that even at the lowest resolution, Ultra settings push the GPU significantly. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 54.1% reduction, which is a substantial range. This indicates that the RX 7600 XT has enough compute headroom for high refresh rates at 1080p with lower presets, but its limitations become apparent as settings and resolution increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1840 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 62.6th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 37% of tested combos perform better in this specific game. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning rather than any CPU limitation, as the Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end processor in its own right.

Looking at the CPU’s standalone ranking, the Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996 and sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with an average score of 69875 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-14700KF with 70163 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with 69515 (0.7% delta). These deltas are all within 1% of each other, indicating that the 9700F is performance-equivalent to these high-end desktop and mobile processors in synthetic benchmarks. For Greedfall, this means the CPU is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any tested resolution or setting.

The GPU’s rank is less impressive. The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083 and sits in the 60th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the GTX 690 (17037, 0.3% delta), HD 7970M (17019, 0.4% delta), and RTX 3070 (17208, -0.7% delta). The fact that the RX 7600 XT is within 1% of a GTX 690 from 2012 and an RTX 3070 from 2020 in synthetic scores highlights its mid-pack positioning. In Greedfall, this translates to the measured FPS falling in a range where 4K Ultra is unplayable, 1440p Ultra is playable at 50 FPS, and 1080p High is excellent at 114 FPS.

Combining these two components, the combo rank of 1840 out of 2938 makes sense. The CPU is in the top 6% of all CPUs, but the GPU is in the 40th percentile from the top. The combo rank of 62.6th percentile is pulled down by the GPU. If the RX 7600 XT were replaced with a higher-performing GPU, the combo rank would likely improve significantly, given the CPU’s headroom. Conversely, pairing this GPU with a slower CPU would not materially change the Greedfall results, as the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 1080p with High settings in Greedfall?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 114 FPS. This is a smooth, high-refresh experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with the Ryzen 7 9700F and RX 7600 XT in this game?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 30, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium setting achieves 52 average FPS, while 4K Low reaches 66 average FPS, making 4K playable only at lower presets.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3070, in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, while the RTX 3070 scores 17208. The delta is -0.7%, meaning the RTX 3070 is marginally faster in synthetic tests. In Greedfall, the measured FPS indicates similar real-world performance, with the RX 7600 XT achieving 47 average FPS at 4K High.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. This places it in the top 6% of all processors, indicating very strong multi-threaded performance.

Q: What are the measured FPS values at 1440p Medium, including minimum and maximum?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 87, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. This shows a relatively tight frame time distribution, indicating stable performance without major dips.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings achieve 159 average FPS, while Ultra settings achieve 73 average FPS. This is a 86 FPS difference, or a 54.1% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra, showing the significant cost of the highest quality preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 159 average FPS, Medium produces 125 average FPS with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 144, High produces 114 average FPS, and Ultra produces 73 average FPS. This range from 73 to 159 FPS shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, where even Ultra settings remain comfortably playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings yield 111 average FPS, Medium yields 87 average FPS with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100, High yields 79 average FPS, and Ultra yields 50 average FPS. At this resolution, Ultra settings dip to 50 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS threshold, but High and Medium settings provide smooth experiences. The minimum FPS of 74 at Medium indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 70 FPS, which is good.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. Low settings achieve 66 average FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh. Medium settings produce 52 average FPS with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 60, showing that frame times can vary significantly. High settings drop to 47 average FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 30 average FPS. The 4K results show that this configuration is not suited for 4K gaming at higher presets, as only Low settings reach above 60 FPS, and even then only marginally.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 106 to 144 FPS, a spread of 38 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 74 to 100 FPS, a spread of 26 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 44 to 60 FPS, a spread of 16 FPS. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing variance as it approaches its limits. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (44) is notably lower than the average (52), indicating occasional dips that could be noticeable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. This is a power-efficient design that still delivers strong performance. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 9700F demonstrates its capabilities. Its Passmark multithread score is 36470, and its single-thread score is 4691. It scores 120788 in integer math, 77955 in floating-point math, and 421988 in data compression. These scores indicate strong performance in both integer and floating-point workloads, which is relevant for game logic and physics. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a high-end part, with an average benchmark score of 69996.

For Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (159 average FPS) shows that the CPU can drive very high frame rates without bottlenecking. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is more stressed, the CPU maintains 73 average FPS. The fact that the FPS drops from 159 to 66 when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low—a 58.5% reduction—demonstrates that the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions at the same settings.

The Ryzen 7 9700F’s closest CPU rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are the Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% delta), Core i7-14700KF (-0.2% delta), and Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% delta). These processors are all within 1% of the 9700F’s score, indicating that they would perform nearly identically in Greedfall when paired with the same GPU. This reinforces that the combo’s rank of 1840 out of 2938 is driven by the GPU’s performance tier, not the CPU. The 9700F provides ample headroom for the RX 7600 XT, and the data shows no scenario where the CPU limits FPS below what the GPU can deliver.