Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1258th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This position suggests a pairing that is capable but not dominant, reflecting a balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded throughput and the GPU's mid-range classification. The combo's percentile placement indicates that while it handles the game comfortably at most settings, it is not among the elite configurations for this 2019 Action RPG. The data shows a system that will deliver smooth gameplay at high refresh rates for 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring some compromise to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1258 out of 2938 tested combinations places it in the 57th percentile of all pairings tested for Greedfall. This is a solidly mid-pack result, suggesting that while the hardware is not top-tier, it is far from a bottleneck in most scenarios. The ranking reflects the synergy between a high-end desktop CPU and a mid-range GPU, where the processor's capabilities are not fully utilized in a game that is more dependent on graphics throughput. Benchmark results indicate that this combination outperforms roughly 57% of the tested systems, which is a reasonable outcome for a setup that pairs a 94th percentile CPU with a 72nd percentile GPU. The disparity in percentile rankings between the two components suggests that the RTX 5060 is the limiting factor in this pairing, holding back the Ryzen 7 9700F in graphically intensive scenes.

In practical terms, this rank means users can expect a stable experience at mainstream resolutions, but the system will not compete with high-end rigs at maximum settings. The data shows that the combo's performance is consistent with its component mix, with no unexpected bottlenecks or standout anomalies. For a game released in 2019, this hardware is more than adequate, and the rank reflects a configuration that was likely designed for longevity rather than raw frame rate dominance. The measured FPS figures across all resolutions and settings align with this mid-pack positioning, showing a system that is versatile but not exceptional.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz for an effective 28 Gbps. The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is substantial for a card in this class. The GPU's memory configuration is a critical factor in Greedfall, as the game's open-world environments and texture-heavy assets can be demanding on VRAM capacity. At 4K with Ultra settings, the 8 GB frame buffer likely becomes a limitation, contributing to the lowest measured average of 36 FPS.

The RTX 5060's compute capabilities include 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 19.18 TFLOPS, which is adequate for a game from 2019, but the card's 128-bit memory bus is a notable constraint. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the data shows a more pronounced performance drop, indicating that memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20891 and its 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs place it in the same performance bracket as the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which it leads by 1.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, which it trails by 0.8%. This positioning confirms that the RTX 5060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but its 4K performance is compromised.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with this combo provides clear guidance on optimal settings for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset offers 151 FPS, and Low reaches 192 FPS, but the jump from High to Medium is only 14 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns. The Ultra preset drops to 87 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 36% reduction from High. For 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice, offering an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the 137 FPS average is more than sufficient for most displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 95 FPS, which is still very smooth, while Medium yields 105 FPS and Low reaches 133 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 61 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play but acceptable for a single-player RPG. The data suggests that High is again the sweet spot, as it maintains a high frame rate while providing substantial visual improvements over Medium. At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset averages 57 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, while Medium drops to 62 FPS and Low reaches 79 FPS. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. For 4K, the Low preset is the only setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the practical choice for players who prioritize frame rate over visuals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 192 FPS, Medium 151 FPS, High 137 FPS, and Ultra 87 FPS. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS, indicating a stable frame time delivery. The spread from Low to Ultra is 105 FPS, which demonstrates the GPU's scaling capabilities as settings increase. At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop predictably: Low 133 FPS, Medium 105 FPS, High 95 FPS, and Ultra 61 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS, maintaining a consistent performance envelope. The drop from Low to Ultra is 72 FPS, a smaller absolute reduction than at 1080p, which suggests the CPU is beginning to play a larger role.

At 3840x2160, the performance hits are more severe. Low averages 79 FPS, Medium 62 FPS, High 57 FPS, and Ultra 36 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS, showing more variance than at lower resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43 FPS, which is less than half the spread seen at 1080p. This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the dominant constraint, and increasing settings from Low to Ultra yields diminishing returns in visual quality relative to the frame rate cost. The data shows that the RTX 5060 handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K gaming requires careful settings management to maintain playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a clear trend in performance degradation. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 137 at 1080p to 95 at 1440p, a 31% reduction, and then to 57 at 4K, a further 40% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more aggressive than from 1080p to 1440p, which is typical for a mid-range GPU with a 128-bit memory bus. At Low settings, the frame rates are 192 at 1080p, 133 at 1440p, and 79 at 4K, representing a 31% drop to 1440p and a 41% drop to 4K. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being taxed proportionally as pixel count increases.

The data reveals that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the high frame rates of 137-192 FPS indicate that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU, as the Ryzen 7 9700F's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom. At 1440p, the frame rates remain high, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows, suggesting the GPU is becoming more constrained. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, and the difference between settings becomes smaller in absolute terms, confirming that the RTX 5060 is the bottleneck. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are not limiting factors in this game, as the measured frame rates at 1080p demonstrate the system's ability to deliver high performance when the GPU is not overwhelmed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, all within a 65 W TDP. The processor has a total of 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Its PassMark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which it leads by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which it trails by 0.2%.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, physics, and AI. The measured frame rates at 1080p, particularly the 192 FPS at Low settings, demonstrate that the Ryzen 7 9700F is more than capable of driving the RTX 5060 to its limits. The CPU's high single-thread performance is beneficial for a game like Greedfall, which relies on a single primary game thread. The 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures that this thread is serviced with minimal latency. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample capacity for background tasks and streaming, preventing any CPU-related stutters. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 421988 and encryption score of 21488 indicate strong general-purpose compute capabilities, but these are not directly relevant to gaming performance. The processor's 94th percentile ranking versus all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors, and this headroom ensures that it will not hold back the RTX 5060 in most gaming scenarios. The benchmark results suggest that the Ryzen 7 9700F is a future-proof choice, as its performance is well above the requirements of current games. In this specific title, the CPU's contribution is to maintain high minimum frame rates and prevent drops, which is evident in the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 128 at 1080p and 89 at 1440p.