Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the top-performing combination in the Greedfall benchmark database, ranking first out of 2,938 tested combos. This pairing of an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor with a flagship-class Blackwell GPU delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but demonstrates remarkable CPU headroom at 1080p, where frame rates exceed what most displays can even show.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, built on the Zen 5 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process. Its base clock sits at 3.80 GHz with a boost clock reaching 5.50 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. For a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG released in 2019, this processor provides far more computational headroom than the title requires.

The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 69,996 puts it in a tight competitive cluster. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, scores 70,163, which is just 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by a mere 0.2% at 69,875. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515) and Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355) sit 0.7% and 0.9% behind respectively. These margins are effectively noise — the 9700F is operating at the same performance tier as these heavy hitters.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the scaling from 4K down to 1080p. At Ultra settings, the frame rate jumps from 72 FPS at 3840x2160 to 121 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 175 FPS at 1920x1080. This progression shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor even at 1080p Ultra, where the system still produces 175 FPS. The Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread performance from its 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures that Greedfall's game logic and AI systems never bottleneck the GPU.

The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide ample bandwidth for the game's asset streaming. With DDR5 memory support and dual-channel configuration delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, the CPU can feed the RTX 5090 D's massive 32 GB GDDR7 frame buffer without stalling. The 8,315 million transistors packed into the 70.6 mm² die demonstrate the efficiency of the Zen 5 design, which is particularly relevant for sustained gaming sessions where thermal headroom matters.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F powerful enough for the RTX 5090 D in Greedfall?

A: Yes, the data confirms this pairing does not create a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 383 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still manages 175 FPS. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 place it in the 94th percentile, providing ample headroom for this game's demands.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals in raw compute?

A: The 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 puts it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163). It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515) and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). These deltaPct values indicate performance parity with top-tier desktop and mobile processors.

Q: What kind of frame rates can I expect at 1440p with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the system delivers 266 FPS on Low settings, 209 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 178 FPS), 190 FPS on High, and 121 FPS on Ultra. These figures show that even at Ultra settings, the combination maintains a frame rate well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of memory make a difference in Greedfall?

A: The GPU's 32 GB GDDR7 memory with a 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides massive headroom. While Greedfall does not appear to stress the memory capacity at any tested settings, the bandwidth ensures consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the tight minimum FPS figures at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: This pairing ranks first out of 2,938 tested combos in the benchmark database. It outperforms every other CPU-GPU combination tested in this game, making it the definitive top-tier setup for Greedfall based on measured data.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F's 65 W TDP a concern for sustained gaming?

A: The 65 W TDP is remarkably low for an 8-core processor with a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The Zen 5 architecture's 4 nm process allows this efficiency without sacrificing performance, as the benchmark scores and in-game frame rates demonstrate. The processor maintains competitive performance with higher-wattage rivals like the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which shows only a 0.2% advantage.

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

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions with CPU headroom at 1080p. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 273 to 190, a 30% reduction. Going further to 3840x2160, the frame rate falls to 113, which is 59% lower than the 1080p result. This steep drop-off is the signature of a GPU that is being pushed to its limits by pixel count, not a CPU bottleneck.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern is even more pronounced. The system produces 383 FPS at 1080p, drops to 266 FPS at 1440p (31% less), and then to 159 FPS at 4K (58% less than 1080p). The fact that 1080p Low yields 383 FPS while 4K Low yields 159 FPS shows the RTX 5090 D's rendering load increasing dramatically with resolution. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial, but 4K rendering still demands significantly more pixel throughput.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS figures, providing insight into frame consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 301 FPS with a minimum of 256 and maximum of 346. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 209 with a range of 178 to 240. At 4K Medium, the average is 125 with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143. The minimum-to-average ratio stays relatively consistent across resolutions, suggesting that the GPU's frame pacing remains stable even as the workload increases.

Ultra settings show the largest resolution sensitivity. The 175 FPS at 1080p drops to 121 FPS at 1440p and then to 72 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 72 FPS is the only measurement that dips below the 100 FPS mark, indicating that this is where the GPU finally encounters a workload that challenges its capabilities. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 59% reduction, consistent with the pattern seen at other settings.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not the limiting component at any resolution. Even at 1080p Low with 383 FPS, the CPU delivers frames faster than the GPU can render them. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K Ultra, where the system still achieves a playable 72 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on settings selection based on display capabilities and performance targets. For players with 4K displays, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 delivers 125 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. The High preset at 4K offers 113 FPS, while Ultra drops to 72 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate 4K panels, Medium at 4K is the sweet spot — it provides 11% more performance than High and 73% more than Ultra, with only a minimal visual compromise.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 190 FPS is the recommended choice for most users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors. It offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (209 FPS) while maintaining frame rates well above typical refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 121 FPS is viable for 120 Hz displays, but the 69 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests diminishing returns for the visual fidelity gain. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness, Low at 266 FPS is available, but the visual quality trade-off is generally not worth it at this resolution.

For 1080p displays, the system has overwhelming performance at every setting. The High preset at 273 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides excellent visual quality while maintaining frame rates far beyond any consumer display's refresh rate. The Medium preset at 301 FPS is only 10% faster, and the visual difference between Medium and High is typically noticeable in texture quality and draw distance. The Ultra preset at 175 FPS still exceeds 144 Hz displays, making it a viable option for those who want maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

The data shows that the Medium preset at any resolution provides the most balanced experience, with the only measured minimum FPS figures in the entire dataset. At 4K Medium, the 106 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame delivery, while at 1440p Medium the 178 FPS minimum is far above any display's refresh rate. For players who prefer to set and forget, Medium across all resolutions provides a reliable, high-performance experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves the number one rank in Greedfall, outperforming all other configurations in the database. With a rank of 1 out of 2,938 tested combos, this pairing sits at the absolute top of the performance hierarchy for this game. The RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the Ryzen 7 9700F's 94th percentile CPU ranking, creates a system with no weak links.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 77,712 places it in the 92nd percentile, with its nearest rivals showing tight competition. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.6% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT trails at 76,904 (1.1% lower). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396) and 16 GB (79,605) versions sit 2.1% and 2.4% higher respectively, though these are compute-oriented cards not directly comparable for gaming. The RTX 5090 D's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and PassMark G3D score of 44,065 demonstrate its gaming-focused performance.

The combination's rank is particularly notable given the CPU's competitive positioning. The Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in a dead heat with its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2% higher) and AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.2% lower). Despite this CPU-level parity, the 9700F + 5090 D combination still emerges as the top performer in Greedfall, suggesting that the GPU is the primary driver of this game's performance.

The ranking data confirms that for Greedfall, this is the definitive high-end configuration. The 2,938 combos tested include a wide range of CPUs and GPUs, and this pairing's first-place finish indicates that no other tested combination — regardless of CPU choice or GPU selection — can match these frame rates.

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

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 383 FPS average
• Medium: 301 FPS average, 256 FPS minimum, 346 FPS maximum
• High: 273 FPS average
• Ultra: 175 FPS average

At 1080p, the system produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset's 383 FPS represents the highest measurement in the entire dataset, while even the demanding Ultra preset maintains 175 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 256 FPS ensures that frame drops are virtually imperceptible, and the 90 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates consistent performance with no stuttering.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 266 FPS average
• Medium: 209 FPS average, 178 FPS minimum, 240 FPS maximum
• High: 190 FPS average
• Ultra: 121 FPS average

At 1440p, the system remains exceptionally fast. The Low preset delivers 266 FPS, while Medium provides 209 FPS with a 178 FPS minimum. The High preset's 190 FPS is still well above 144 Hz displays, and Ultra's 121 FPS just misses the 144 Hz mark but remains smooth. The Medium preset shows a 62 FPS range between minimum and maximum, demonstrating stable frame delivery under varying scene complexity.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 159 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average, 106 FPS minimum, 143 FPS maximum
• High: 113 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

At 4K, the system transitions from overkill to merely very fast. The Low preset maintains 159 FPS, while Medium delivers 125 FPS with a 106 FPS minimum. High drops to 113 FPS, and Ultra falls to 72 FPS — the only setting in the entire dataset that goes below 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance, with the 106 FPS minimum ensuring consistent frame delivery even in demanding scenes.

The progression across resolutions shows a clear pattern: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by roughly 30% at each stage. This consistent scaling indicates that the RTX 5090 D's rendering pipeline is the limiting factor, while the Ryzen 7 9700F maintains sufficient CPU performance to feed the GPU at all settings and resolutions tested.