Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a fascinating performance profile in Greedfall, showcasing a system that scales predictably across resolutions but reveals its limitations under maximum graphical load. The data indicates a pairing that excels in high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming while struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 240.7 FPS, representing the absolute ceiling for this pairing in Greedfall. Moving to 1440p Low drops performance to 167.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30%. The 4K Low setting further reduces the average to 97.3 FPS, showing that even at the lowest graphical fidelity, the resolution increase from 1440p to 2160p costs roughly 42% of the frame rate.

The High preset tells a similar story with different numbers. The 1080p High average of 170.9 FPS drops to 120.6 FPS at 1440p, a 29% decrease. At 4K High, the average falls to 72.3 FPS, which is 40% below the 1440p result. This consistent pattern across settings—where the 1440p to 4K transition costs roughly 40% of performance—strongly indicates that the RTX 3080's memory bandwidth and fill rate become the limiting factors at higher resolutions, rather than the CPU.

The most dramatic scaling occurs with the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 111.1 FPS, which is a solid result for maximum settings. However, 1440p Ultra drops to 75.1 FPS, and 4K Ultra plummets to 42.9 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings represents a 43% performance loss, making this the most demanding configuration by far. The data suggests that the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain fluid frame rates when Greedfall's Ultra preset combines high-resolution textures with intensive post-processing at 4K.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080, based on the GA102 chip and Ampere architecture, provides the computational foundation for this combo. With a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, the card's 8704 shading units deliver 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These specifications translate directly to the measured results: the card can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with authority, but its 10 GB GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus becomes a bottleneck at 4K Ultra.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant for Greedfall's performance curve. The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 240.7 FPS result at 1080p Low. However, the data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the card's 96 ROPs and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s cannot keep pace with the pixel workload, resulting in the 42.9 FPS average. The 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores present in the GPU do not appear to provide any specific advantage in this title, as the performance drop from High to Ultra at 4K (72.3 to 42.9 FPS, a 41% reduction) suggests that the standard rasterization pipeline is the primary constraint.

The GPU's 320 W TDP and dual-slot cooler design indicate a high-power component, and the benchmark results reflect this capability. The card's performance at 1440p High (120.6 FPS) and 1440p Medium (127.7 FPS) shows that the GPU has headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, making it an excellent match for 1440p 120Hz+ displays. However, the 4K Ultra result of 42.9 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers consider the minimum for a smooth experience, indicating that this GPU is not suited for maximum-settings 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 511 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places the combo in the top 30% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a CPU released in 2024 paired with a GPU from 2020. The Ryzen 7 9700X itself sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14500HX (0.2% higher score) and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.4% lower score), indicating that the CPU is competitive with modern mobile and desktop offerings.

The RTX 3080's percentile rank of 80 places it in the top fifth of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35787. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, scores 0.9% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scores 1% lower. This positioning shows that the RTX 3080 remains a capable performer despite being superseded by newer generations, though it lacks the headroom of the very latest cards.

The combo's rank relative to the 1705 total combinations suggests that while the individual components are strong, the pairing is not optimal for Greedfall at extreme settings. The 4K Ultra result of 42.9 FPS drags down the overall assessment, as many newer GPU combinations likely achieve higher frame rates at this resolution. However, for the majority of gaming scenarios at 1080p and 1440p, this combo performs admirably, as evidenced by the 170.9 FPS and 120.6 FPS averages at High settings respectively.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1440p with High settings. The 120.6 FPS average provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience that leverages the GPU's capabilities without pushing the system to its limits. This represents the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the Ultra preset at 1440p (75.1 FPS) sacrifices 38% of the frame rate for marginal visual gains.

For gamers prioritizing maximum frame rates, 1080p with Low settings delivers 240.7 FPS, which far exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p (191 FPS) and High preset (170.9 FPS) both offer excellent performance, making 1080p a viable option for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p (111.1 FPS) remains playable and provides the best visual experience for this resolution.

At 4K, the data clearly indicates that Ultra settings are not recommended. The 42.9 FPS average results in a stuttering, less responsive experience. The High preset at 4K (72.3 FPS) is the better choice, offering a playable frame rate with reduced visual fidelity. The Medium preset (76.4 FPS) provides a slight improvement, while Low (97.3 FPS) offers the smoothest 4K experience. For users with 4K displays, the data suggests that High settings are the maximum recommended configuration, with Medium or Low being preferable for maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Greedfall?*

A: The 1440p High preset delivers 120.6 FPS, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance. This provides a smooth high-refresh-rate experience without the significant frame rate penalty of Ultra settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K High, the average frame rate is 72.3 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K Ultra drops to 42.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Users should stick to High or lower settings at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 scores 35787 on average, with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE scoring 0.9% higher and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scoring 1% lower. This places the card in the 80th percentile of all GPUs.

*Q: What is the maximum frame rate this combo can achieve in Greedfall?*

A: The maximum measured frame rate is 240.7 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. This represents the absolute performance ceiling for this pairing in the game.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700X a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 9700X scores in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and the consistent 40% performance drop from 1440p to 4K across settings suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Greedfall?*

A: The combo ranks 511 out of 1705 total combinations, placing it in the top 30% of all systems tested. This is a strong result, though not exceptional, due to the 4K Ultra performance limitations.