Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents a demanding workload that scales dramatically across resolutions. With the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the measured data reveals a system that is firmly in the high-refresh-rate territory at 1080p but transitions into a more balanced and then GPU-bound state as pixel count increases. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics of this specific hardware combination, using only the measured frame rate data and benchmark scores provided.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate deltas from 1080p to 4K are substantial, showing how the rendering load shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 187 FPS, which drops to 130 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 77 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 41% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the GPU's rendering pipeline is the primary scaling factor.

The scaling behavior at Ultra settings is particularly telling. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 85 FPS, which is a 55% drop from the Low preset at the same resolution. Moving to 1440p Ultra yields 59 FPS, and 4K Ultra drops to 35 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 60 FPS, suggesting that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB frame buffer and compute resources are saturated at this extreme configuration. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra (59 to 35 FPS, a 41% decline) is steeper than the 1080p to 1440p drop (85 to 59 FPS, a 31% decline), highlighting the exponential cost of pushing 8.3 million pixels.

The data suggests the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the high frame rates (133-187 FPS depending on settings) indicate that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU, but the GPU is likely the bottleneck given the 3060 Ti's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, has significant headroom. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the definitive constraint; the 4K results are entirely dependent on the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The gap between Low and Ultra presets widens from 102 FPS at 1080p (187 vs 85) to 42 FPS at 4K (77 vs 35), proving that the GPU's architecture is the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip on an 8 nm process from Samsung. It features 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU's raw compute capability is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU in the 59th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 16129.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is decisive across all measured points. At 4K Medium, the combo produces 61 FPS average with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, showing the GPU is working hard to maintain playable rates. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for Medium settings at 4K, but the Ultra preset's 35 FPS average suggests that the frame buffer or memory bandwidth is overwhelmed when higher-quality textures and effects are enabled. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a critical factor here; the 4K Ultra workload demands more data throughput than the card can sustain.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (0.7% faster) and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (1.4% slower), indicating the 3060 Ti sits in a tightly contested performance tier. In Greedfall, this translates to a card that can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease but struggles at 4K with higher presets. The 1665 MHz boost clock is modest by modern standards, yet the data shows the card delivers 133 FPS at 1080p High, which is smooth for an Action RPG. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS compute is sufficient for the game's DirectX 12 workload, but the 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU indicate a power envelope that limits sustained high-frequency operation in demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU's benchmark results are strong: a Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is significant at lower resolutions where frame rates are high. At 1080p Low, the 187 FPS average demonstrates that the 8-core/16-thread configuration can feed the GPU without bottlenecking. The 5.50 GHz boost clock is particularly effective for the game's single-threaded physics and AI calculations. However, the CPU's ceiling is not reached in this benchmark; the 4K results are so low that the CPU is idling relative to the GPU's workload. The Passmark physics score of 2122 and integer math score of 120788 suggest ample processing power for the game's simulation layers.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% faster), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% slower), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% faster), showing the 9700F is competitive with high-end desktop parts despite its lower TDP. In Greedfall, the CPU's performance is likely not the limiting factor at any resolution. Even at 1080p Ultra with 85 FPS, the GPU is the constraint given its 59th percentile ranking. The 32 MB L3 cache and DDR5 memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game's asset streaming, and the 16 threads handle background tasks without impacting frame pacing. The data indicates that users with this CPU could upgrade to a faster GPU and see significant FPS gains at all resolutions, as the processor has headroom to spare.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1413 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the 48th percentile of all configurations, indicating it is slightly below the median performance level. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status rather than the CPU's high-end positioning; the 3060 Ti's 59th percentile is the bottleneck, while the 9700F's 94th percentile is not fully utilized. In practical terms, this combo outperforms roughly half of all tested systems, which is expected for a GPU that was launched in 2020 with an end-of-life production status.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's synthetic benchmark score of 20349 in Passmark G3D, which is lower than many modern cards. The combo's performance in Greedfall is competitive with systems using similar GPUs, but it lags behind configurations with faster graphics cards. The 1413th rank out of 2938 suggests that while the CPU is excellent, the GPU limits the overall experience to mid-range territory. For a game like Greedfall that scales heavily with GPU load, this ranking is predictable. The combo's 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS is the weakest point, while the 1080p Low result of 187 FPS is among the stronger entries for this GPU class.

The data shows that the combo's ranking is not uniform across settings; it performs relatively better at lower resolutions and presets. At 1080p Low, the 187 FPS is likely near the top for this GPU, but at 4K Ultra, the 35 FPS falls below many competing systems. This inconsistency is a function of the GPU's 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus, which are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but insufficient for 4K with high-quality settings. The ranking is a composite measure, so users should consider their target resolution and settings when evaluating this combo.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the Medium preset offers the best balance. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 147 FPS average with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, providing smooth performance with a 40 FPS margin above the High preset's 133 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 85 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns for the visual upgrade.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the sweet spot, delivering 102 FPS average with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. The High preset at 1440p produces 92 FPS, which is also excellent, but the Medium preset's 10 FPS advantage provides more headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 130 FPS, which is unnecessary for a game like Greedfall, and the Ultra preset at 59 FPS is borderline. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for consistent playability, with 61 FPS average and a 52 FPS minimum. The High preset at 4K produces 55 FPS, which is playable but may stutter in action-heavy areas, and the Ultra preset at 35 FPS is not recommended.

The data suggests that users should prioritize the Medium preset for the best experience across all resolutions, as it provides a balance of visual quality and frame rate. The Low preset offers the highest FPS but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for an Action RPG. The High preset is acceptable for 1080p and 1440p but introduces risk at 4K. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K entirely, and even at 1080p, the 85 FPS result does not justify the visual upgrade over Medium's 147 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, the Medium preset at 4K or the High preset at 1440p are the recommended configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Greedfall is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: 77 FPS average
• Medium settings: 61 FPS average, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS
• High settings: 55 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 35 FPS average

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: 130 FPS average
• Medium settings: 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS
• High settings: 92 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 59 FPS average

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: 187 FPS average
• Medium settings: 147 FPS average, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS
• High settings: 133 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 85 FPS average

The data reveals a clear hierarchy: performance scales inversely with resolution and settings quality. The 1080p Low result of 187 FPS is the highest measured point, while the 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS is the lowest. The Medium preset consistently offers the most stable frame times, as evidenced by the minimum and maximum values being closer together relative to the average. For example, at 1440p Medium, the 87-117 FPS range represents a 30 FPS spread, which is tighter than the expected variance at other settings. The 4K Medium range of 52-70 FPS is also narrow, indicating that the GPU is operating within its comfort zone despite the high resolution. These numbers provide a complete picture of the combo's capabilities, showing that it is a capable 1080p and 1440p performer with limited 4K potential.