Greedfall

# Greedfall: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 produces a mid-range performance profile in Greedfall, landing at rank 1672 out of 2938 tested combos. This places the combination in the 43rd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating a system that handles the game at playable framerates in most scenarios but requires careful settings management at higher resolutions. The measured data reveals a clear pattern: the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the Ryzen 7 9700F's 8-core/16-thread Zen 5 architecture provides ample headroom for the game's CPU demands.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average framerate falls from 119 FPS at 1920x1080 to 83 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 49 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 41% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 59%, indicating that pixel throughput becomes the dominant limiting factor as resolution increases.

Low settings show a similar trend but with higher absolute numbers. The average framerate at 1080p Low is 167 FPS, dropping to 116 FPS at 1440p and 69 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 59%, identical to the High preset. This consistency suggests the scaling behavior is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, pointing to the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth as the bottleneck rather than shader complexity.

Medium settings provide the most complete data with minimum and maximum framerates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 131 FPS with a range of 112-151 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 91 FPS (range 77-105), and at 4K Medium the average falls to 54 FPS (range 46-62). The 4K Medium minimum of 46 FPS is notable—it remains above the 30 FPS threshold but approaches the edge of comfortable playability for action RPGs.

Ultra settings show the steepest degradation. The 1080p Ultra average of 76 FPS drops to 53 FPS at 1440p and 31 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is barely playable, and the scaling from 1080p to 4K represents a 59% reduction—again matching the pattern seen across other presets. This uniformity across all four settings presets strongly indicates that the limiting component is the GPU's memory subsystem, specifically the 8 GB VRAM capacity and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, rather than compute throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 achieves a combo rank of 1672 out of 2938 tested configurations in Greedfall. This places the pair in the lower-middle portion of the ranking distribution, with roughly 57% of tested combos performing better. The ranking reflects the GPU's position as the limiting factor—the RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs in general benchmarks, while the CPU ranks at the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

The disparity between CPU and GPU percentile rankings explains the combo's overall position. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a top-tier processor by general benchmark standards, but the RX 9060's more modest standing drags the combined result down. In CPU-only benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 places it just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163). This tight grouping around the 70,000-score mark indicates the CPU is well within the performance envelope needed for Greedfall.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 16,014 puts it 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129) and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15,852). These narrow deltas suggest the RX 9060 competes in the same performance tier as these cards, and the combo rank in Greedfall reflects this mid-pack positioning. The 43rd percentile combo rank is consistent with a system where the GPU is the performance ceiling.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is the critical constraint in Greedfall at higher resolutions. The game's texture and geometry demands at 4K Ultra push the VRAM capacity to its limit, resulting in the 31 FPS average observed. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), which is modest by current standards and contributes to the bandwidth limitation.

The GPU's compute specifications include 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s provide adequate fill for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K resolution demands approximately four times the pixel throughput of 1080p. The FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS is competitive for the GPU's tier, yet the memory subsystem cannot feed the compute units fast enough at 4K.

The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz with a game clock of 2400 MHz and base clock of 1700 MHz shows a wide frequency range. The 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the near-parity with the RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmark scores indicate the RX 9060 performs as expected for its class. The RDNA 4.0 architecture on a 4 nm process with 29,700 million transistors provides modern feature support including DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which Greedfall can leverage.

At 1080p, the GPU has sufficient headroom to maintain high framerates across all settings, with the 76 FPS Ultra result showing the card's capability when not VRAM-limited. The 1440p results show a moderate drop, but the 4K results demonstrate where the memory bandwidth becomes the decisive factor. The 167 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the GPU can far exceed display refresh rates when settings are reduced, giving users flexibility to prioritize visual quality or framerate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 9060 delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce 167 FPS average, Medium settings produce 131 FPS (with a range of 112-151 FPS), High settings produce 119 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 76 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91 FPS, representing a 55% reduction in performance when maxing out visual quality. The Medium preset's minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS show a tight distribution, indicating consistent frame pacing.

The 2560x1440 results show a clear step down. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS (range 77-105), High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra averages 53 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30% across all presets, consistent with the resolution's pixel count increase of 78%. This suggests the GPU is not purely pixel-bound at 1440p, as the framerate drop is less severe than the pixel increase would predict, indicating some compute headroom remains.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 69 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS (range 46-62), High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU struggling to maintain 60 FPS even at Low settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 46 FPS is the only recorded minimum above 30 FPS at 4K, while the Ultra preset's 31 FPS average sits right at the edge of playability. The data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier at 4K delivers roughly 40-50% of the corresponding 1080p framerate.

The full dataset reveals that the Medium preset provides the most complete information with min/max values at all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system maintains 112-151 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 77-105 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 46-62 FPS. This consistency across resolutions suggests the Medium preset is the most balanced configuration for this hardware combination, offering playable framerates at all tested resolutions with the minimum never dropping below 46 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename), manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The CPU's base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide substantial bandwidth for game data, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU demands are moderate by modern standards. The 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for the game's threading model, which typically scales well up to 6-8 threads. The Ryzen 7 9700F's PassMark multi-thread score of 36,470 and single-thread score of 4,691 indicate strong performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a high-end part that will not limit gaming performance in this title.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% faster), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% faster), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% faster). These deltas are within noise margins, indicating the Ryzen 7 9700F performs on par with flagship CPUs from the previous generation. The CPU's average benchmark score of 69,996 is essentially identical to its rivals, all clustering within a 0.9% range.

Given the measured FPS data, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor at any resolution or settings level. The framerate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern, with consistent percentage drops across all presets. The Ryzen 7 9700F's high single-thread performance and 16 threads provide ample headroom for Greedfall's game logic and physics calculations, even when the GPU is saturated. The CPU's 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures responsive frame delivery in CPU-bound scenes, though the data shows such scenes are rare in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting 60 FPS as the minimum playable framerate, the data indicates that Medium settings at 1440p (91 FPS average, 77 FPS minimum) and High settings at 1440p (83 FPS average) both comfortably exceed this threshold. At 4K, only Medium settings (54 FPS average, 46 FPS minimum) and Low settings (69 FPS average) maintain playable framerates, with High settings (49 FPS) borderline and Ultra (31 FPS) not recommended for consistent gameplay.

At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable framerates, with even Ultra averaging 76 FPS. For users with 1440p displays, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the 77 FPS minimum ensuring smooth gameplay during demanding scenes. The High preset at 1440p sacrifices some headroom but still maintains 83 FPS average, making it viable for users who prioritize visual fidelity.

For 4K displays, the recommended choice is Medium settings, which provide 54 FPS average and 46 FPS minimum. The Low preset at 4K delivers 69 FPS but with significantly reduced visual quality. The High preset at 4K (49 FPS) may be acceptable for users who tolerate occasional drops, but the Medium preset's minimum of 46 FPS provides more consistent performance. Ultra settings at 4K should be avoided, as the 31 FPS average falls below the 30 FPS threshold for playable action RPG gameplay.

The data suggests that the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM is the determining factor for settings selection at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset at 4K likely exceeds the VRAM capacity, causing the substantial performance drop from High (49 FPS) to Ultra (31 FPS). Users should prioritize the Medium preset for the best combination of visual quality and consistent framerates across all resolutions, as it maintains minimums above 46 FPS even at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium settings deliver 91 FPS average with a 77 FPS minimum, making it the sweet spot for this combination. At 1080p, all settings presets exceed 76 FPS, while 4K requires Medium or Low settings to maintain playable framerates above 46 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium settings, the system averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS. Low settings at 4K average 69 FPS. However, High settings drop to 49 FPS and Ultra falls to 31 FPS, so users must accept reduced visual quality for smooth 4K performance.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16,014 is 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129) and 1.0% above both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15,852). This places it in the same performance tier as these cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: No. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and benchmark scores within 0.9% of rivals like the Ryzen 9 7950X and Core i7-14700K indicate it provides ample performance. The consistent FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings confirms the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What settings should I use for consistent 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Both Medium (91 FPS average) and High (83 FPS average) settings at 1440p maintain averages above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's 77 FPS minimum provides more headroom for demanding scenes, while High's 83 FPS average offers better visual quality with still acceptable minimums.

Q: Why does Ultra settings cause such a large performance drop at 4K?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 31 FPS compared to 49 FPS at High settings. This 37% performance reduction likely reflects the 8 GB VRAM capacity being exceeded, as the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s cannot sustain the increased texture and geometry data at 4K with maximum settings.