Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 produces a combination that ranks near the bottom of the tested field for Greedfall, sitting at rank 2844 out of 2938 combos. This places the pairing in the bottom percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that while the CPU is a modern powerhouse, the GPU severely limits the overall gaming experience. Benchmark results show that this combo is only suitable for lower resolutions and settings, with performance dropping sharply as graphical demands increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific pairing at 2844 out of 2938 tested combos, which puts it in the bottom 3.2% of all configurations tested for Greedfall. This is a remarkably low ranking that reflects the fundamental imbalance between the two components. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 69996, making it a top-tier processor. In contrast, the GPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, ranks in only the 40th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 7472. The massive gap between these two components explains why the combo ranks so poorly; the GPU is simply not capable of translating the CPU's processing power into playable frame rates at higher settings.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for its strength. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, which is 0.2% lower than the 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, which is 0.9% lower. These tight margins show that the 9700F is squarely in the performance class of flagship desktop and mobile processors, making it an excellent choice for CPU-bound tasks.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a different story. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, which is 0.3% lower than the GTX 1650. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. These rival comparisons illustrate that the GTX 1650 sits in a performance tier that includes integrated graphics and older mobile parts, none of which are designed for modern gaming at high settings. The data is clear: this combo ranks poorly because the GPU holds back an otherwise excellent CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process by TSMC, containing 4,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1485 MHz, with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and its memory runs at 2001 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed. These specifications place the GTX 1650 firmly in the entry-level segment, as evidenced by its 40th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves only 73 FPS average, which is playable but far from exceptional. Moving to Medium settings at 1080p drops the average to 57 FPS, and High settings yield 52 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average falls to 33 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in an Action RPG. These numbers demonstrate that the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for Greedfall's demands at higher settings.

The GPU's 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units provide a raw compute capability of 2.984 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The pixel rate is 53.28 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 93.24 GTexel/s. These figures are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results reflect this. The passmark G3D score for the GTX 1650 is 7880, which is consistent with its 40th percentile ranking. The GPU also supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it can run modern APIs, but the hardware is not powerful enough to take advantage of them in demanding games like Greedfall.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 73 FPS. Moving to 1440p with the same settings drops the average to 50 FPS, a reduction of 23 FPS or approximately 31.5%. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls to 30 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p performance. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU is more than capable of handling the increased resolution demands.

With Medium settings, the scaling is similar. At 1080p, the average is 57 FPS, with minimum and maximum of 48 and 66 FPS respectively. At 1440p, the average drops to 40 FPS, with minimum and maximum of 34 and 45 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 24 FPS, with minimum and maximum of 20 and 27 FPS. The consistent drop of roughly 30% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 40% when moving to 4K, points squarely at the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and compute power.

High settings show the same trend but from a lower starting point. At 1080p, the average is 52 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 21 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K at High settings is 31 FPS, which is a 59.6% reduction. Ultra settings are even more punishing: 33 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 14 FPS is effectively unplayable, and even the 1080p Ultra result of 33 FPS is marginal for an Action RPG that benefits from smooth combat.

The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in resolution scaling. The Ryzen 7 9700F with its 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 3.80 GHz, and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, has more than enough processing power to feed the GPU at any resolution. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are ample for Greedfall's requirements. The fact that FPS drops so dramatically with resolution increases confirms that the GTX 1650 is the limiting component in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS is 73. This is the only configuration that provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay in most scenes. The 1080p Medium setting, at 57 FPS average, is also viable, but the minimum FPS of 48 indicates that there may be noticeable dips during intense combat or exploration sequences.

For players who prefer higher visual fidelity, 1080p High at 52 FPS average is a reasonable compromise, though the lack of minimum FPS data means the worst-case performance is unknown. The 1080p Ultra setting, at 33 FPS average, is not recommended, as the frame rate is too low for the responsive controls that an Action RPG requires. At 1440p, only the Low setting, with 50 FPS average, provides playable performance, and even that is borderline. The Medium and High settings at 1440p, at 40 and 36 FPS respectively, are playable but will feel sluggish. The 1440p Ultra setting, at 23 FPS, is not recommended.

At 4K, no setting provides a playable experience. The Low setting achieves 30 FPS, which is technically playable but below the standard for smooth action. The Medium setting at 24 FPS and High setting at 21 FPS are both too low for comfortable gameplay, and the Ultra setting at 14 FPS is a slideshow. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Greedfall.

The optimal configuration is 1080p Low, which delivers the highest average FPS of 73 and avoids the frame rate dips seen at higher settings. If visual quality is a priority, 1080p Medium at 57 FPS is the next best option, but players should be prepared for occasional drops to 48 FPS. The 1080p High setting at 52 FPS is acceptable for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate, but the lack of minimum FPS data means there is some risk of stuttering. For this hardware combination, the measured data points to 1080p Low as the only setting that fully leverages the CPU without overwhelming the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 73, which is the highest measured value for any resolution and settings combination. Medium settings yield an average of 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and maximum of 66 FPS. High settings produce an average of 52 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to an average of 33 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 40 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher quality presets.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings achieve an average of 50 FPS, which is 23 FPS lower than the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 45 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings average 23 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 27 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p because the GPU is already struggling at the lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmed. Low settings produce an average of 30 FPS, which is just half of the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and maximum of 27 FPS. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra settings average 14 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below playable thresholds, with even the best setting (Low at 30 FPS) being marginal.

The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in resolution halves the frame rate, and each increase in settings tier reduces the frame rate by a smaller but still significant margin. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings across all resolutions, showing 48 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that the GPU can experience significant frame time spikes, particularly at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, and it supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The 9700F features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It uses the AMD Socket AM5 and has PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In terms of raw performance, the 9700F's benchmark scores are impressive. It scores 36470 in PassMark multithread, 4691 in PassMark single-thread, and 2122 in PassMark physics. The floating-point math score is 77955, integer math is 120788, and extended instructions score is 33688. The data encryption score is 21488, data compression is 421988, and random string sorting is 45890. The find prime numbers score is 183. These scores place the CPU in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 9700F is within 1% of several high-end processors. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% faster than the Intel Core i7-14700K. This indicates that the 9700F is a top-tier CPU that can handle any game's CPU requirements, including Greedfall.

However, in this combo, the CPU's role is largely underutilized. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 73 FPS, which suggests that the CPU could support higher frame rates if the GPU were more powerful. The fact that the FPS drops to 14 at 4K Ultra, a 59 FPS reduction, is entirely due to the GPU's inability to process the increased pixel count. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its high boost clock of 5.50 GHz, are more than sufficient for Greedfall's demands, but the GTX 1650 prevents the CPU from showing its full potential.

The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are also more than adequate for this game. Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019, and its CPU requirements are modest compared to newer titles. The 9700F's PassMark single-thread score of 4691 indicates strong per-core performance, which is important for game logic and frame pacing. The multithread score of 36470 shows that the CPU can handle any background tasks or streaming requirements without issue. In this pairing, the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor; it is the GPU that determines the playable settings and resolutions.