Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a formidable performance profile in Greedfall, with benchmark results indicating a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but capable of exceptional frame rates at 1080p. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy across the four tested settings presets, with the relationship between resolution and graphical fidelity revealing the strengths and potential bottlenecks of this particular combination.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 290 FPS, but this falls to 201 FPS at 1440p and further to 120 FPS at 4K. This represents a 58.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p Low to 4K Low, indicating that while the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, the CPU has more headroom at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With High settings, the average FPS drops from 207 at 1080p to 143 at 1440p (a 30.9% decrease) and then to 85 at 4K (a 40.6% decrease from 1440p). This steeper decline at higher resolutions is a clear indicator that the RX 7900 XTX is becoming the limiting factor, as the increased pixel count and shading complexity put progressively more strain on the GPU.

The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 228 FPS at 1080p, 158 FPS at 1440p, and 94 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Medium is 30.7%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Medium is 40.5%. This consistent pattern across presets suggests that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than setting-driven, which points to the GPU's rendering throughput as the main constraint at higher resolutions.

Interestingly, the Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 132 FPS, but this drops to 91 FPS at 1440p (a 31.1% decrease) and then plummets to 55 FPS at 4K (a 39.6% decrease from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is notably lower than the 4K High result of 85 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects and shading costs are disproportionately expensive at high pixel counts.

The data also shows that the jump from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing than the jump from 1440p to 4K across all presets. For instance, with High settings, the 1080p-to-1440p drop is 64 FPS, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 58 FPS. This suggests that the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p but that the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K begins to tax the GPU's compute resources.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, this CPU provides substantial single-thread and multi-thread performance. The benchmark results indicate that in Greedfall, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where GPU load dominates.

The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 places this CPU in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, which is a strong indicator of its capability in games that rely on single-threaded performance. The multithread score of 36470 further reinforces its strength, but the game's engine appears to scale well with the 8-core configuration. The nearest rival comparison shows the Ryzen 7 9700F performing within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-14700K and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, indicating that it is competitive with top-tier desktop processors.

In practical terms, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 290 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it hits 228 FPS. These numbers suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls and physics calculations to sustain these high frame rates. However, the fact that the 1080p Low result (290 FPS) is not dramatically higher than the 1080p Medium result (228 FPS) — a 21.4% difference — hints that the CPU may be approaching its limits in pure game logic at these extreme frame rates, though the GPU is still the primary bottleneck.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's open-world environments and NPC AI. The 65 W TDP is notably efficient for an 8-core processor, which may contribute to sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions. Overall, the data shows that the Ryzen 7 9700F is more than sufficient for Greedfall, with its performance headroom only becoming a potential consideration at very high frame rates in lighter graphical presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the flagship of the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip. Its 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and the GPU features 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. The boost clock of 2498 MHz and game clock of 2365 MHz deliver substantial compute throughput, with a peak FP32 performance of 61.39 TFLOPS.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is clearly dominant, as evidenced by the resolution scaling patterns discussed earlier. The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire measured dataset, highlighting that the game's most demanding preset at maximum resolution is the only scenario that pushes the GPU to its limits. At 4K High, the GPU manages 85 FPS, which is a 54.5% improvement over Ultra, demonstrating that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects come at a significant performance cost.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 31238 places it in the 64th percentile among all GPUs, though this aggregate score does not fully capture its gaming performance. The nearest rival comparison in the benchmark database shows the RX 7900 XTX within 1.2% of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp, though this comparison is based on general compute benchmarks rather than gaming-specific metrics. In Greedfall, the GPU's strengths in rasterization and texture throughput are evident from the high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p.

The VRAM capacity of 24 GB is more than sufficient for Greedfall, even at 4K Ultra, where the game's open-world textures and effects can be demanding. The measured results do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or performance dips, as the minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 4K is 80 FPS, which is still playable. The GPU's 192 ROPs and 384 TMUs ensure efficient pixel and texture processing, which is critical for the game's detailed environments and character models.

The RX 7900 XTX's performance at 1440p is particularly strong, with High settings achieving 143 FPS and Medium reaching 158 FPS. These results indicate that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution, and users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors will be able to fully utilize their displays. At 1080p, the GPU is almost overkill, with even Ultra settings achieving 132 FPS, though the reduced pixel count means the CPU becomes a more significant factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and target frame rate. For 4K displays, the High preset is clearly the best choice, as it delivers 85 FPS on average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 55 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users but is below the ideal 60 FPS mark. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 94 FPS, but the visual fidelity reduction may not be worth the 9 FPS gain over High.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 143 FPS is the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it provides excellent visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most 144Hz displays. The Medium preset at 158 FPS offers a 10.5% performance improvement but sacrifices some visual details. The Ultra preset at 91 FPS is also viable for 1440p, and users with 90Hz or 100Hz monitors may prefer the additional visual fidelity.

At 1080p, the data shows that all presets are playable, but the High preset at 207 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. The Medium preset at 228 FPS provides a 10.1% improvement but with reduced effects, while the Low preset at 290 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized. The Ultra preset at 132 FPS is still excellent, but the visual difference between Ultra and High may not justify the 36.2% performance drop.

The measured minimum FPS data for the Medium preset provides additional insight into frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 80, while the average is 94, indicating a relatively consistent frame delivery. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 134 with an average of 158, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 193 with an average of 228. These figures suggest that the system maintains good frame pacing across all resolutions, with no severe stuttering or frame drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination ranks 399th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 13.6% of all systems tested. This ranking is a strong indicator of the combo's overall capability, especially considering the game's age and the fact that newer, more demanding titles may not show this configuration in as favorable a light.

This ranking is particularly impressive given that the GPU's aggregate benchmark percentile is only 64th, which is dragged down by its performance in non-gaming workloads. In Greedfall, the GPU's gaming-specific strengths are fully realized, and the CPU's high single-thread performance ensures that the system is not held back in less GPU-intensive scenarios. The combo's ranking suggests that it outperforms many systems with more recent or more expensive components, at least in this specific game.

The fact that the combo breaks into the top 400 out of nearly 3000 tested configurations indicates that it is a well-balanced pairing for Greedfall. Systems with higher rankings likely feature either more powerful GPUs or CPUs with even higher single-thread performance, but the 399th rank demonstrates that this combination is more than capable of delivering a high-quality gaming experience across all resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full measured FPS dataset provides a comprehensive picture of the combo's performance in Greedfall:

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 120 FPS average
• Medium: 94 FPS average, 80 FPS minimum, 108 FPS maximum
• High: 85 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 201 FPS average
• Medium: 158 FPS average, 134 FPS minimum, 181 FPS maximum
• High: 143 FPS average
• Ultra: 91 FPS average

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 290 FPS average
• Medium: 228 FPS average, 193 FPS minimum, 262 FPS maximum
• High: 207 FPS average
• Ultra: 132 FPS average

The data reveals that the Low preset provides the highest frame rates at every resolution, with 4K Low achieving 120 FPS, 1440p Low reaching 201 FPS, and 1080p Low hitting 290 FPS. The Medium preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining playable frame rates at all resolutions, with the 4K Medium result of 94 FPS being particularly notable.

The High preset is the most balanced option, providing substantial visual improvements over Medium while still delivering smooth performance at 4K (85 FPS) and excellent performance at 1440p (143 FPS) and 1080p (207 FPS). The Ultra preset, while visually the most impressive, causes a significant performance hit at 4K (55 FPS) and is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K with high settings?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 85 FPS at 4K with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 143 FPS on average, which is just below the 144Hz refresh rate. The Medium preset at 158 FPS would fully utilize a 144Hz display.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay but may be acceptable for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from 1080p to 4K?

A: The performance drop varies by preset. With High settings, the average FPS falls from 207 at 1080p to 85 at 4K, a 58.9% reduction. With Low settings, the drop is from 290 FPS to 120 FPS, a 58.6% reduction.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times?

A: The available minimum FPS data for the Medium preset shows consistent performance, with the 4K minimum at 80 FPS versus a 94 FPS average, the 1440p minimum at 134 FPS versus a 158 FPS average, and the 1080p minimum at 193 FPS versus a 228 FPS average.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Greedfall?*

A: This combination ranks 399th out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.6% of all systems tested in this game.