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# Greedfall: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 — Benchmark Analysis

This combination of AMD's Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA's RTX 4070 lands in the 912th position out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of all systems evaluated. The pairing leverages an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor running at a 3.80 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost clock, alongside a 12 GB GDDR6X GPU with 5,888 shading units. The data shows this is a high-refresh-rate capable setup at 1080p, a strong 1440p performer, and a surprisingly viable 4K option depending on settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 912 out of 3,703 tested configurations places it in the 75th percentile of all systems benchmarked in Greedfall. This is a strong showing for a desktop pairing, though not an elite-tier result — the data indicates that roughly a quarter of tested combos outperform it, likely those featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090 series. The CPU's percentile vs all processors is 94, meaning it outperforms 94% of all CPUs tested, while the GPU sits at the 81st percentile vs all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

The Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in extremely tight competition with its nearest rivals. It sits just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69,875) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF (avg score 70,163). Against the Ryzen 9 7950X, it leads by 0.7%, and it edges the i7-14700K by 0.9%. These sub-1% deltas mean the 9700F is essentially performance-equivalent to those flagship and near-flagship parts in synthetic tests, which bodes well for CPU-bound scenarios in Greedfall.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,648 shows a similar pattern of tight clustering. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37,628) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507). It trails the RTX 4080 Mobile by 1.3% and leads the Radeon PRO W6400 by 1.3%. These figures suggest the RTX 4070 delivers desktop-class performance that is remarkably close to some mobile high-end parts, though the deltaPct values indicate the 4070 is not a class leader.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a 2019 Action RPG like Greedfall. The memory clock runs at 1,313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective, and the GPU's base clock is 1,920 MHz with a boost of 2,475 MHz. These clocks, combined with 184 texture mapping units and 64 raster output pipelines, deliver a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s.

In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales up. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but the data shows the RTX 4070 still has headroom — the jump from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p costs 135 FPS (from 248 to 113), which is a GPU workload increase rather than a CPU limitation. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck: even at Low settings, the average FPS drops to 103, and at Ultra it falls to 47. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this title, as none of the measured rows show signs of memory-related stutter or texture pop-in.

The RTX 4070's ray tracing capabilities — 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores — are present but not heavily exercised in Greedfall, which is a traditional rasterized title from 2019. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS provides ample compute for the game's visual effects, and the 1:1 FP16 ratio means the card can handle any half-precision workloads equally efficiently. The 200 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest for the performance delivered, and the card's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is more than sufficient.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable GPU-bound pattern. At High settings, average FPS drops from 177 at 1080p to 123 at 1440p (a 30.5% reduction) and then to 73 at 4K (a 58.8% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates the RTX 4070 is the limiting component as pixel count increases, with the Ryzen 7 9700F providing ample CPU headroom even at 1080p.

Low settings show the most extreme scaling: 248 FPS at 1080p, 172 at 1440p, and 103 at 4K. The 4K Low result is still highly playable, and the fact that it exceeds 100 FPS at 4K on Low settings demonstrates the GPU's raw throughput. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 195 FPS at 1080p, 135 at 1440p, and 81 at 4K. Ultra settings show the most dramatic drop — 113 FPS at 1080p, 78 at 1440p, and 47 at 4K — with the 4K Ultra result falling below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for smooth gameplay.

The scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-bound at Low settings (248 FPS is extremely high), but at higher settings the GPU takes over. At 1440p, the balance shifts more toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the frame rate. This is classic behavior for a mid-high-end GPU paired with a very strong CPU — the 9700F's single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 in Passmark indicate it is not the bottleneck in any resolution tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 248 FPS, which is exceptional for any title and indicates the CPU-GPU combination has massive headroom. Medium settings average 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 and maximum of 224, providing a wide performance envelope. High settings average 177 FPS, still well above any high-refresh-rate display's capabilities. Ultra settings drop to 113 FPS average, which remains smooth on 120 Hz panels but shows the cost of maxing out visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain strong. Low settings hit 172 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS (min 115, max 155), High averages 123 FPS, and Ultra averages 78 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is notable because it stays above 60 FPS, making max settings viable at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 115 FPS ensures consistent smoothness even in demanding scenes, while the High preset's 123 FPS average is ideal for 120 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 103 FPS, which is playable on 4K displays with high refresh rates. Medium averages 81 FPS (min 69, max 93), keeping the experience above 60 FPS. High settings average 73 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. Ultra settings drop to 47 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may exhibit noticeable stutter in fast-paced combat. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with its 69 FPS minimum ensuring dips stay above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 177 FPS is the sweet spot — it provides excellent visual quality while leaving enough headroom for any display up to 165 Hz. The Ultra preset at 113 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz displays, and the visual upgrade may be worth the 64 FPS loss for some players. Low settings at 248 FPS are only useful for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays (240 Hz+), as the visual degradation is significant.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 135 FPS (min 115) is the recommended choice for most players. It delivers a 60 FPS advantage over Ultra (78 FPS) while maintaining a 12 FPS advantage over High (123 FPS). The minimum of 115 FPS ensures no noticeable hitches. For those prioritizing visual fidelity, High at 123 FPS is an excellent alternative that stays well above 100 FPS. Ultra at 78 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but leaves little margin for demanding scenes.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 81 FPS (min 69) is the clear recommendation. It is the only preset above 60 FPS average that also maintains a minimum above 60 FPS. High at 73 FPS is playable but riskier, as the average is close to the 60 FPS threshold. Low at 103 FPS is viable for high refresh 4K displays but sacrifices too much visual quality for a game like Greedfall. Ultra at 47 FPS should be avoided unless the player prioritizes screenshots over gameplay smoothness.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + RTX 4070 combo good for 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with settings caveats. The data shows 103 FPS average at 4K Low, 81 FPS at 4K Medium (min 69), and 73 FPS at 4K High. Ultra settings drop to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.7% ahead of the Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% ahead of the i7-14700K. It trails the i7-14700KF by 0.2%.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 135 FPS average (min 115, max 155) offers the best balance. It is 12 FPS higher than High (123 FPS) and 57 FPS higher than Ultra (78 FPS), while maintaining a minimum above 115 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 bottleneck the Ryzen 7 9700F in Greedfall?

A: At 1080p Low (248 FPS), the CPU shows it can push very high frame rates, but at 4K Ultra (47 FPS) the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 rank against other GPUs in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,648 places it at the 81st percentile vs all GPUs. It is 0.1% ahead of the Tesla P4, 0.4% ahead of the RX Vega 56, 1.3% behind the RTX 4080 Mobile, and 1.3% ahead of the Radeon PRO W6400.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K with all settings maxed?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 47 FPS, which is 13 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. To maintain 60+ FPS at 4K, the data shows Medium (81 FPS) or High (73 FPS) presets are required.