Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a playable but demanding 4K experience in Greedfall, with its strongest performance at 1080p where the CPU's capabilities are fully utilized. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, evidenced by a dramatic FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which are critical for Greedfall's single-threaded game logic and AI calculations. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide low-latency access to frequently used data, which helps maintain consistent frame pacing in open-world environments.

Benchmark data places this CPU in the 94th percentile among all processors, indicating strong overall compute capability. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher average score), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% higher). These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the 9700F's performance is competitive with high-end desktop and mobile parts from the previous generation.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most pronounced at 1080p resolution. The measured data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 180 FPS, while at Ultra settings it drops to 82 FPS. This 98 FPS spread between settings at the same resolution indicates that while the CPU can feed the GPU at lower settings, the game's draw calls and physics calculations still benefit from the 9700F's high boost clock. The processor's single-thread score of 4691 in Passmark reinforces its ability to handle the game's primary thread, which typically becomes a bottleneck in older RPG engines.

The 9700F's 16 threads also handle background tasks and streaming without competing with the main game thread, which is beneficial for Greedfall's large environments. The CPU's 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data flows efficiently to the GPU, though the GPU's own bandwidth becomes more critical at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its memory clock runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective), providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, which is sufficient for Greedfall's DirectX 11-era rendering pipeline. The card includes 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores for ray tracing and DLSS support, though the game itself does not heavily utilize these features.

The RTX 4060's benchmark scores place it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are notably weaker or comparable: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% lower), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% lower). This indicates that the RTX 4060 sits in a mid-range performance tier, which is directly reflected in the Greedfall measurements.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a critical constraint at 4K resolution. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo achieves 53 FPS, but dropping to Medium only yields 58 FPS, and Low settings reach 74 FPS. The relatively small FPS gains from High to Medium (5 FPS) suggest that the GPU is not purely VRAM-limited at these settings, but rather compute-bound. However, at Ultra settings, the average FPS plummets to 34, indicating that the combination of higher texture quality and additional effects overwhelms both the VRAM capacity and the GPU's shading throughput.

The GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, where the data shows 180 FPS at Low and 125 FPS at Low respectively. At 4K, the bandwidth becomes a limiting factor, as the higher pixel count requires more texture fetches per frame. The RTX 4060's 48 ROPs also cap the pixel fill rate at 118.1 GPixel/s, which is insufficient for 4K Ultra settings in a demanding title like Greedfall.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 128 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 89 FPS (a 30.5% decrease), and at 4K High, it falls to 53 FPS (a 58.6% decrease from 1080p). This non-linear drop indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary bottlenecks at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 1080p Low achieves 180 FPS, 1440p Low reaches 125 FPS (30.6% lower), and 4K Low drops to 74 FPS (58.9% lower than 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU's raw throughput, not VRAM capacity, is the limiting factor. If VRAM were the constraint, the FPS would drop more steeply at 4K with higher settings, which is not observed.

The Medium settings row provides additional insight with min and max FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the average is 141 FPS with a min of 120 and max of 163. At 1440p Medium, the average is 98 FPS (min 83, max 113). At 4K Medium, the average drops to 58 FPS (min 50, max 67). The min-to-max spread narrows at higher resolutions (43 FPS spread at 1080p vs. 17 FPS at 4K), indicating that frame time consistency improves as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, since the CPU has more headroom to maintain a steady frame output.

Ultra settings show the most severe scaling: 1080p Ultra averages 82 FPS, 1440p Ultra averages 57 FPS (30.5% lower), and 4K Ultra averages 34 FPS (58.5% lower than 1080p). The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making it unsuitable for most users. The data strongly indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component at 4K, while the 9700F provides ample headroom even at 1080p Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo produces the following average FPS: Low settings achieve 74 FPS, Medium achieves 58 FPS (min 50, max 67), High achieves 53 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 16 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from Medium to High. The jump from High to Ultra costs 19 FPS, which is substantial for a single preset step.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the average FPS figures are: Low at 125 FPS, Medium at 98 FPS (min 83, max 113), High at 89 FPS, and Ultra at 57 FPS. The scaling here shows a more linear progression: Low to Medium is 27 FPS, Medium to High is 9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 32 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p is still playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Medium and High offer smooth experiences.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the average FPS figures are: Low at 180 FPS, Medium at 141 FPS (min 120, max 163), High at 128 FPS, and Ultra at 82 FPS. The Low setting exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates, making it suitable for competitive play. Medium and High both provide excellent frame rates above 120 FPS, while Ultra remains above 60 FPS but below the 100 FPS threshold for high-refresh displays.

The min FPS data is only available for Medium settings across all resolutions: 120 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. These minimums are within 15% of the averages, indicating stable frame pacing without severe stutters. The max FPS values show similar consistency. No min or max data is provided for Low, High, or Ultra settings, so the analysis relies on averages for those presets.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1555th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all systems. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the GPU's 61st percentile among all GPUs and the CPU's 94th percentile, indicating that the GPU is the performance limiter in this pairing. The combo outperforms the majority of systems (1383 combos below it), but also falls behind 1554 combos that likely feature higher-tier GPUs.

The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. With a CPU that ranks near the top of the market and a GPU that ranks mid-range, the combo's overall position is dragged down by the GPU's relative weakness at higher resolutions. In Greedfall specifically, the game's moderate CPU demands allow the 9700F to perform well above its required level, while the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus limit its 4K capabilities.

Compared to other combos in the database, this setup is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the GPU can leverage its full potential. At 4K, the combo's ranking likely drops further due to the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates on Ultra settings. The 34 FPS at 4K Ultra is below the 40 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for playable single-player RPGs, so this combo is not recommended for 4K Ultra gaming.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows 1080p delivers the highest frame rates (180 FPS at Low, 128 FPS at High), while 1440p remains smooth (125 FPS at Low, 89 FPS at High). 4K is only playable at Low settings (74 FPS), with Medium (58 FPS) and High (53 FPS) being borderline, and Ultra (34 FPS) being too slow for comfortable gaming.

Q: How much FPS do I lose going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 128 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p (30.5% loss) and then to 53 at 4K (58.6% loss from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 82 at 1080p to 57 at 1440p (30.5% loss) and then to 34 at 4K (58.5% loss).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent percentage drops across all settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound system.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 34 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay and even below the 40 FPS minimum for playable frame rates. Users should avoid 4K Ultra with this hardware.

Q: What settings preset gives the best balance of quality and performance at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 1440p achieve 98 FPS average (min 83, max 113), which is smooth and responsive. High settings drop to 89 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns. Ultra at 57 FPS is noticeably less smooth.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 7790, 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M, 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 560, and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 460. These margins are minimal, so performance in Greedfall would be similar across these GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1920x1080, the High preset (128 FPS average) offers the best experience for users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors, as it provides nearly double the frame rate of Ultra (82 FPS) while maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset (141 FPS) is preferable for 144 Hz displays, and Low (180 FPS) is only necessary for 240 Hz monitors where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visual fidelity. Ultra at 1080p (82 FPS) is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but leaves performance on the table.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset (98 FPS average, min 83) is the recommended choice, as it delivers smooth gameplay on 100 Hz monitors while maintaining decent visual quality. The High preset (89 FPS) is also viable for 60 Hz displays, but the 9 FPS gain from Medium to High is not worth the additional GPU load. Low (125 FPS) is suitable for 120 Hz monitors, while Ultra (57 FPS) is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate and can tolerate sub-60 FPS performance.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset (74 FPS) is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience on 60 Hz displays. Medium (58 FPS) is borderline, with a min FPS of 50 that may cause occasional stutters in heavy combat scenes. High (53 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) are not recommended, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and the 40 FPS minimum playability standard, respectively.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1440p Medium or 1080p High for the best balance of visual quality and performance. Users with 4K displays should accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a significantly better experience. The data does not support 4K Ultra as a viable option for this combo.