Greedfall

Greedfall’s engine responds predictably to resolution scaling, but the magnitude of the frame rate swings reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior for this AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing. At 1080p, the combination is heavily CPU-bound, with frame rates soaring to 291 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the graphics card is nowhere near its limit. Moving to 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility, yet the drop is modest, while 4K presents the most significant penalty, exposing the RTX 4070 Ti as the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a system transitioning from a processor-limited state to a graphics-limited one.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rate on Low settings is 291 FPS, which drops to 208 FPS on High and 133 FPS on Ultra. This 158 FPS spread between the lowest and highest quality presets is substantial, but the absolute numbers suggest that the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are feeding the GPU efficiently. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s 5.50 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 architecture keep the pipeline full, allowing the RTX 4070 Ti to deliver well over 200 FPS in most scenarios. However, the Ultra preset’s 133 FPS average indicates that even at 1080p, the graphics card’s workload is starting to matter, as the more complex shading and geometry calculations begin to offset the CPU’s headroom.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced effect from the preset change. Low settings yield 202 FPS, High produces 144 FPS, Medium hits 159 FPS, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS. The 92 FPS on Ultra is a 31% reduction from the 133 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra, which is a larger percentage drop than the 1440p Low to 1080p Low decline (202 FPS vs 291 FPS, a 31% drop as well, but from a lower base). This suggests that at 1440p Ultra, the GPU is now the limiting factor, as the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being stressed by the higher resolution’s pixel count and the Ultra preset’s effects.

The 4K results are where the RTX 4070 Ti’s capabilities are truly tested. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 120 FPS, Medium drops to 95 FPS, High falls to 86 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 55 FPS. The 65 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is stark, and the 55 FPS average on Ultra is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset. This indicates that the GPU’s 7680 shading units and 80 ROPs are being overwhelmed by the combined demands of 4K resolution and maximum quality settings. The benchmark results clearly show that this combo is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming in Greedfall, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, particularly as resolution scales up. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it becomes a constraint at 4K Ultra. The card’s boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz contribute to its compute throughput, but the 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS shows that raw clock speed alone cannot overcome the memory and fill-rate limitations imposed by the 4K pixel count.

The GPU’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, includes 60 RT cores and 240 Tensor cores, which are relevant for games that utilize ray tracing and DLSS, but Greedfall’s measured FPS values do not indicate that these features are being heavily leveraged in the standard presets tested. The 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the theoretical peak, but the actual gaming performance is better reflected in the PassMark G3D score of 31624, which places the GPU in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. This percentile ranking is important context: it shows that the RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end card, but not the absolute fastest, and its nearest rivals include the RTX 5090 Mobile and RTX A6000, which score within 2% in synthetic benchmarks.

The VRAM capacity is a key factor in this game’s results. At 1080p and 1440p, 12 GB is ample, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the higher texture detail and draw distances likely push memory usage closer to the limit. The 55 FPS average at 4K Ultra, compared to 86 FPS at 4K High, suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that require more memory bandwidth or capacity, causing a significant performance hit. The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 240 TMUs are responsible for pixel and texture processing, and at 4K, these units are working harder, which is reflected in the 65 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing holds the rank of 523 out of 3703 combos for Greedfall. This places it in the top 15% of all tested systems, which is a solid result for a mainstream high-end configuration. The combo’s percentile position is not directly stated for the game, but the CPU’s 94th percentile and GPU’s 84th percentile rankings suggest that the combination is well-balanced for this title, with the CPU slightly outpacing the GPU in overall compute capability.

The rank of 523 is meaningful when compared to the synthetic benchmarks of the individual components. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s average benchmark score of 69996 puts it within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Intel Core i7-14700KF, which score 69875 and 70163 respectively. The GPU’s average score of 44795 is similarly close to the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384). This suggests that the combo’s rank is not limited by any single component’s raw compute, but rather by how the two interact in Greedfall’s specific engine.

The fact that the combo ranks 523rd while the CPU and GPU are both in the 84th-94th percentiles of their respective categories indicates that Greedfall is not a best-case scenario for this hardware. The game’s engine likely has optimization quirks that prevent the hardware from achieving its full potential. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the 291 FPS is impressive, but at 4K Ultra, the 55 FPS is a significant underperformance relative to what the synthetic scores might suggest. This rank is a warning to builders that high synthetic scores do not always translate to top-tier performance in every game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 291 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium produces 229 FPS with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS, showing good frame pacing. High yields 208 FPS, and Ultra drops to 133 FPS. All 1080p results are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still strong but shows the GPU’s increasing workload. Low settings achieve 202 FPS, Medium hits 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS and maximum of 182 FPS, High produces 144 FPS, and Ultra falls to 92 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 92 FPS is still smooth, but the 50 FPS drop from Low to Ultra is more pronounced than the 58 FPS drop at 1080p. This trend continues at 4K, where the gaps widen further.

The 3840x2160 results are the most telling. Low settings manage 120 FPS, which is respectable for 4K, but Medium drops to 95 FPS, High falls to 86 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 55 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 109 FPS indicate some frame time variance, but the average is stable. The Ultra preset’s 55 FPS average is the only result below 60 FPS, and it suggests that 4K Ultra is not a viable option for this combo if a consistent 60 FPS is required.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on lower presets. The data shows 120 FPS on Low and 95 FPS on Medium at 3840x2160, which are playable. High delivers 86 FPS, but Ultra drops to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players prefer.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming with this setup?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the best choice for very high refresh rates. The Low preset reaches 291 FPS, and even Ultra produces 133 FPS. 2560x1440 is also viable, with High delivering 144 FPS, but 4K Ultra is not recommended for refresh rates above 60 Hz.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875) and 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163). It is 0.7% above the Ryzen 9 7950X (69515). These are marginal differences, indicating comparable CPU performance in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests this. The 55 FPS at 4K Ultra compared to 133 FPS at 1080p Ultra shows a 59% performance drop, which is far larger than the CPU’s workload increase. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are likely the limiting factors.

Q: What is the GPU’s synthetic performance ranking?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 31624 in PassMark G3D, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, which is 0.8% higherable, while the RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% lower. This indicates the 4070 Ti is a strong performer but not at the very top.

Q: Are there any settings where the FPS is unstable?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p and 4K shows a minimum FPS of 135 and 80 respectively, while the maximums are 182 and 109. This variance of 47 FPS at 1440p and 29 FPS at 4K indicates some frame time inconsistency, but the averages are still solid.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot for this combo. It delivers an average of 144 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, and the visual upgrade over Medium is noticeable without the significant performance hit of Ultra. At 4K, Medium is the recommended choice, as it provides 95 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS, which keeps the experience smooth on standard 60 Hz displays while maintaining decent detail levels.

If the priority is maximum frame rates for competitive play, dropping to Low at 1920x1080 yields 291 FPS, but the visual sacrifices are substantial. A more practical high-FPS option is High at 1080p, which produces 208 FPS without the extreme trade-offs of Low. The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p, where the 133 FPS average keeps the game playable, but at 1440p and 4K, the 92 FPS and 55 FPS results respectively are less compelling. Users with G-Sync or FreeSync displays can tolerate the 4K High preset’s 86 FPS, but for those seeking a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium is the safest choice. The data clearly shows that the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, but requires preset compromises at 4K to maintain playable frame rates.