Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with resolution when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT. The data shows this combination is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p. The benchmark results indicate that users should expect a significant performance drop when moving from Full HD to 4K, with the playability of Ultra settings hinging entirely on the chosen resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 112.4 FPS, which drops to 75.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 44.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p and a further 41% loss from 1440p to 4K, based on the provided numbers. This scaling pattern is a classic indicator that the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the limiting component; the workload on the GPU’s pixel pipeline increases exponentially with resolution, while the CPU’s task remains relatively constant.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 156.1 FPS. This drops to 110.9 FPS at 1440p and then to 67.4 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low result (67.4 FPS) is still lower than the 1080p Ultra result (75 FPS) underscores that resolution has a more substantial impact on performance than the graphical preset in this configuration. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, even reducing settings to Low cannot fully compensate for the GPU’s bandwidth and fill rate limitations.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 75 FPS at 1080p, 49.7 FPS at 1440p, and a barely playable 27.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the frame rate of the 1080p Ultra result, confirming that this resolution and settings combination is beyond the comfortable reach of this hardware. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the data suggests that users must lower settings to Medium, which yields 50 FPS, or Low, which yields 67.4 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 60% across all settings, indicating a fixed hardware bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the primary determinant of frame rates in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for texture streaming and asset loading in a world as dense as Greedfall’s. The GPU’s boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz drive its 2048 shading units, resulting in a 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. These specifications align with the observed performance, where the GPU’s compute and memory subsystems are saturated as resolution increases.

The benchmark data positions this GPU in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20146. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600, scores 20258, a delta of -0.6%, indicating the XT variant provides a marginal performance edge in synthetic tests. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, with a score of 19774, is 1.9% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 0.3% behind with a score of 20088. These close scores in the GPU’s nearestRivals list suggest that the RX 7600 XT sits in a competitive mid-range tier, but the measured FPS data shows that Greedfall’s demands can still push it to its limits.

The GPU’s 64 ROPs and 128 TMUs are responsible for the pixel and texture fill rates, which are 176.3 GPixel/s and 352.6 GTexel/s respectively. These figures, combined with the memory bandwidth, explain why the 4K Ultra preset collapses to 27.6 FPS. The GPU is simply unable to process the required number of pixels with the highest quality textures and effects enabled. The data indicates that the RX 7600 XT is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but it is not a 4K powerhouse for this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance is found at the High preset. At 1080p, High yields 112.4 FPS, which is well above the smooth 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, High delivers 75.5 FPS, still a very playable experience. Even at 4K, High produces 44.8 FPS, which is playable if the user is tolerant of slightly lower frame rates, though it is not ideal for fast-paced action.

The Medium preset offers a slight improvement over High, with 126.1 FPS at 1080p and 86.3 FPS at 1440p. However, the visual difference between Medium and High is often negligible in many games, and the data shows that High offers a better performance-per-visual-quality trade-off. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates (156.1 FPS at 1080p) but at a significant cost to visual quality, making it unnecessary for this hardware at 1080p or 1440p, where High already achieves high frame rates.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and its use should be restricted to 1080p, where it achieves a playable 75 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 49.7 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS mark, and at 4K it becomes a slideshow at 27.6 FPS. The data strongly suggests that High is the recommended preset for this combo across all resolutions, as it provides the best experience without the steep performance penalties of Ultra. Users seeking maximum frame rates at 4K should consider the Low preset, which is the only setting to break the 60 FPS barrier at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1117 out of 1705 combos. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s mid-range status, as the CPU is a high-end part, but the overall experience is gated by the graphics card.

The combo’s position, roughly in the 65th percentile of tested setups (1117/1705), suggests that many other GPU and CPU pairings can deliver higher frame rates in Greedfall. This is expected, given that the RX 7600 XT’s percentileVsAllGpus score is 63, while the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus score is 89. The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s lower percentile highlights the imbalance in this pairing; the Ryzen 7 9700X is capable of feeding a much more powerful GPU, but the RX 7600 XT holds the system back.

The ranking also implies that users with higher-end GPUs will see substantially better performance, as the CPU is not the bottleneck. The data suggests that this combo is a sensible match for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it will not compete with systems that feature top-tier GPUs. The 1117th rank serves as a reference point for potential buyers, indicating that this is a solid mid-range setup, not a high-end enthusiast configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is a high-performance processor that is not the limiting factor in this game. Its Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, is built on a 4 nm process and features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU’s single-thread performance is exceptional, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1280 and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4459. This is crucial for Greedfall, which, like many Action RPGs, relies heavily on a single main thread for game logic and physics.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core ensure that game data is readily accessible, reducing latency. Its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029, places it ahead of rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, which scores 36165 (a -0.4% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, which scores 36328 (a -0.8% delta). The Ryzen 7 9700X is also ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500HX, which scores 35940 (a 0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 (a 0.6% delta).

When comparing the 1080p Low FPS (156.1) to the 4K Low FPS (67.4), the CPU’s role is clear. At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them, but as resolution increases, the GPU takes longer to complete each frame, and the CPU’s advantage becomes less relevant. The data shows that the CPU is capable of delivering well over 150 FPS in this game, meaning the frame rate ceiling in all tested scenarios is set by the GPU. For users with this CPU, upgrading the GPU would yield a direct and significant increase in performance, especially at 1440p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured average FPS values is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Low 156.1 FPS, Medium 126.1 FPS, High 112.4 FPS, Ultra 75 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low 110.9 FPS, Medium 86.3 FPS, High 75.5 FPS, Ultra 49.7 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low 67.4 FPS, Medium 50 FPS, High 44.8 FPS, Ultra 27.6 FPS.

At 1080p, all presets except Ultra deliver a highly fluid experience, with even Ultra maintaining a solid 75 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 81.1 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the increased workload. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 61.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset begins to struggle, falling below 60 FPS. The 4K results show a compressed range of 39.8 FPS between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is severely constrained at this resolution, and even reducing settings cannot provide a substantial performance boost.

The data also shows a consistent linear relationship between resolution and FPS for each settings preset. For example, at High settings, the FPS approximately halves from 1080p (112.4) to 4K (44.8), which is a direct result of the fourfold increase in pixel count. This analysis confirms that the RX 7600 XT is the definitive bottleneck, and the Ryzen 7 9700X is more than sufficient to handle the game’s CPU-side demands. The measured data provides a clear roadmap for users: for 60+ FPS gameplay, stick to 1080p or 1440p with High or lower settings; for 4K, expect to compromise on settings significantly.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for smooth 60 FPS gameplay?

A: The data shows that 60 FPS or higher is achievable at 1920x1080 with all presets, and at 2560x1440 with Low, Medium, and High settings. For 4K, only the Low preset (67.4 FPS) exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium (50 FPS) and High (44.8 FPS) fall short.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the combo excels at both. At 1080p High, it hits 112.4 FPS, and at 1440p High, it still achieves a very playable 75.5 FPS. The performance drop is noticeable but acceptable, making both resolutions viable.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 36029. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940), 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802), and 0.4% and 0.8% behind the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (36165) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (36328), respectively.

Q: Will lowering settings help achieve stable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, but with diminishing returns. The difference between 4K High (44.8 FPS) and 4K Low (67.4 FPS) is 22.6 FPS, which is substantial. However, even at Low, the frame rate is only marginally above 60 FPS, indicating the GPU is still the primary constraint.

Q: What is the GPU's performance standing relative to other GPUs?

A: The RX 7600 XT is in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20146. Its closest rival, the RX 7600, scores 20258, a -0.6% delta, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is 1.9% behind with a score of 19774.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The data shows that the CPU can deliver over 150 FPS at 1080p Low settings. Since the GPU’s frame rates are consistently lower, the system is always GPU-limited, meaning the CPU has ample headroom.