Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a consistent 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the Ultra preset proves too demanding for the GPU at higher resolutions. This combination ranks in the 29th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while it handles the game’s baseline load well, it is not optimized for maximum settings at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: At 4K, only the Low preset reaches an average of 63 FPS. The High and Medium presets hover near 48 FPS (47.7 and 48.8 respectively), which is borderline, while the Ultra preset drops to 27.5 FPS, which is not smooth.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with the High preset achieving 110.1 FPS and the Low preset reaching 152 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset still holds 77.2 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh monitors.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 36029, placing it 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-14500HX, 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, and 0.4% below the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti scores 25120 on average, sitting 0.2% below the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, 0.5% below the AMD Radeon RX 6600, and 0.7% below the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power, as evidenced by its strong Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31588. However, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck at Ultra settings.

Q: What preset offers the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 77.2 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset is close at 81 FPS, but the drop to Ultra cuts performance to 48.6 FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti’s specifications directly explain the performance scaling across resolutions. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost up to 1665 MHz, and it features 4864 shading units. These specs place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25120.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes apparent when comparing 4K and 1080p results. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 27.5, a 73% drop from the 104.5 FPS seen at 1440p Low. This indicates that the 8 GB VRAM is insufficient to hold the textures and geometry at 4K Ultra, forcing constant memory swapping. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, evidenced by the 152 FPS average on Low settings, which suggests the core compute and ROP throughput (133.2 GPixel/s) can handle the load when memory pressure is low.

The GPU’s proximity to its rivals in synthetic tests—0.2% below the RX 6700M and 0.5% below the RX 6600—shows that its raw compute is competitive. However, in this game’s measured results, the 3060 Ti’s performance is heavily dictated by the preset. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is minimal (81 vs 77.2 FPS), but the jump to Ultra demands a 40% performance cut, revealing that the Ultra preset’s settings exceed the GPU’s memory capacity rather than its shader throughput.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 9700X provides a strong foundation for this GPU. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, it clocks from 3.80 GHz base to 5.50 GHz boost. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth ensure the CPU can feed the GPU without stalling. Its benchmark scores confirm this capability: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31588 and a single-core score of 4459 place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU’s role in Greedfall is to maintain a stable frame pipeline, and the data shows it succeeds. At 1080p Low, the 152 FPS average is likely near the game engine’s frame rate ceiling, as the CPU’s single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1280) is more than adequate for this 2019 title. The 16 threads also help with background tasks and draw calls, but the game’s engine does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded, as the CPU’s 3dmark 16-thread score of 9824 is only marginally higher than its 8-thread score of 8184.

Comparing to rivals, the 9700X’s 36029 average score is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940, a 0.2% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (36165, a -0.4% delta). This means the CPU is not the bottleneck in any of the measured resolutions. Even at 4K Ultra where the GPU drops to 27.5 FPS, the CPU is waiting idle, as evidenced by the fact that the 1080p Ultra result (67.8 FPS) is over twice as fast, confirming the CPU has headroom to spare.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1215 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is consistent with the GPU’s 69th percentile standing and the game’s demanding Ultra preset. The rank suggests that while this combo is functional, there are many other pairings that achieve higher frame rates.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s limitations at 4K. A combo ranked at 1215 indicates that roughly 71% of tested systems outperform it in this title. This is not surprising given that the RTX 3060 Ti is an end-of-life product, and its nearest rivals like the RX 6600 (which scores 0.5% higher in synthetic tests) may offer similar or better in-game results. The CPU’s high percentile (89th) does not boost the rank because the game is GPU-bound; a weaker CPU paired with a stronger GPU would likely rank higher.

For context, the combo’s rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings. The strongest result is 152 FPS at 1080p Low, which is excellent, but the 27.5 FPS at 4K Ultra drags the aggregate score down. The rank reflects a system that is excellent for 1080p gaming but struggles at 4K, making it a mid-tier option for this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3060 Ti delivers smooth performance across most presets. Low settings hit 152 FPS, Medium drops to 121 FPS, High achieves 110.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 55% reduction in frame rate, but even the Ultra result is playable on standard 60 Hz monitors. Notably, the gap between Medium and High is only 10 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns on visual fidelity versus performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show the GPU’s strain. Low settings produce 104.5 FPS, which is excellent for a higher resolution. Medium yields 81 FPS, and High is close behind at 77.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, crashes to 48.6 FPS, a 37% drop from High. This indicates that the 1440p Ultra setting is the first point where the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM becomes insufficient, as the low-res presets still maintain high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the limitations become severe. Low settings average 63 FPS, which is the only playable option. Medium drops to 48.8 FPS, and High is nearly identical at 47.7 FPS. Ultra is unplayable at 27.5 FPS, confirming that the 3060 Ti cannot handle 4K Ultra in this game. The minimal difference between Medium and High at 4K (48.8 vs 47.7 FPS) suggests that the GPU is memory-bandwidth limited rather than shader-limited at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 1920x1080 with the High preset, which delivers 110.1 FPS. This provides a 60% improvement over the Ultra preset’s 67.8 FPS while maintaining most visual quality. The Medium preset at 1080p (121 FPS) is also viable for users who prioritize frame rate over detail, but the jump to High is worth the 10 FPS cost.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, achieving 77.2 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a solid balance. The Medium preset at 81 FPS is a marginal improvement, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable. Avoid the Ultra preset at 1440p, as the 48.6 FPS average falls below the playable threshold for many users.

For 4K, the Low preset is the only option that maintains smooth gameplay at 63 FPS. Users who insist on 4K should accept the graphical compromises of Low settings. The Medium and High presets at 4K hover near 48 FPS, which is borderline and may cause stuttering on variable refresh rate displays. The Ultra preset is not recommended under any circumstances, as its 27.5 FPS average makes the game feel sluggish and unresponsive. Ultimately, this combo is best suited for 1080p High or 1440p High, where it delivers the most enjoyable balance of visuals and performance.