Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (launch MSRP $359) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (launch MSRP 1,999 USD) delivers measured frame rates in Greedfall across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data set includes 12 average FPS readings, all captured with the combo ranked 7th out of 1,705 tested combinations. This analysis interprets those numbers, the CPU's role, and how the pairing stacks up against its nearest rivals.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear progression as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 263.2 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 181.4 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 107.9 FPS. The same pattern holds for every preset. For Low settings, the values are 362.9 FPS at 1080p, 253.6 FPS at 1440p, and 148.0 FPS at 4K. Medium settings yield 287.1, 197.2, and 121.0 FPS respectively, while Ultra settings produce 164.3, 114.4, and 71.6 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At High, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 81.8 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 73.5 FPS. At Ultra, the corresponding reductions are 49.9 FPS and 42.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are ample for high-resolution textures, but the raw compute demand of 4K overwhelms even this flagship. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 362.9 FPS while 4K Ultra sits at 71.6 FPS underscores the GPU-bound nature of the higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly not the bottleneck at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 250 FPS on most presets.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 9700X is a Zen 5 part built on a 4 nm process, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a 65 W TDP, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores reflect strong single- and multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 31,588, single-core 4,459; Geekbench multi-core 17,002, single-core 3,353. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36,029.

Against its nearest rivals, the 9700X is closely matched. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500HX (score 35,940) and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H by 0.4% (36,165) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H by 0.8% (36,328). These deltas are small, indicating that the 9700X's compute capability is on par with its immediate competitors.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 362.9 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, 164.3 FPS is achieved. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,459, helps maintain high frame rates in a game that may not be heavily multi-threaded. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the CPU's contribution becomes less critical. The data shows that at 4K, the FPS is determined almost entirely by the GPU, with the CPU having ample headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The combo averages 71.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700X compare to the Intel Core i5-14500HX?

A: The 9700X has an average benchmark score of 36,029, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14500HX's 35,940.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: It ranks 7th out of 1,705 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5090 is in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84,306.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High?

A: The combo delivers 181.4 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has a TDP of 65 W.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 7 out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top tier of all configurations, a result consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU is in the 89th percentile, and the GPU is in the 94th. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the combo delivering high frame rates even at 4K Ultra (71.6 FPS) and exceeding 360 FPS at 1080p Low.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The RTX 5090's average score of 84,306 is 0.1% above the RTX 5090 D (84,241) and 0.2% above the RTX 5050 Mobile (84,171). It is 1.3% above the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (83,209) and 1.6% below the NVIDIA CMP 40HX (85,637). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5090 is at the very top of the GPU hierarchy, and the 7th-place combo rank is a direct consequence of that GPU strength. The CPU, while not the top performer, is close enough to its rivals that it does not drag the combo down. The 9700X's 0.2% lead over the i5-14500HX and 0.6% lead over the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 show that it is competitive in its segment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 107.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 148.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 121.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 71.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 181.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 253.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 197.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 114.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 263.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 362.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 287.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 164.3 |

The table shows a consistent ordering: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 198.6 FPS (362.9 vs 164.3); at 1440p, it is 139.2 FPS (253.6 vs 114.4); at 4K, it is 76.4 FPS (148.0 vs 71.6). This narrowing suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's compute limits are reached even on Low settings, reducing the headroom for quality improvements. The 4K Ultra result of 71.6 FPS is still playable, but it is the lowest reading in the entire set. The 1080p Low result of 362.9 FPS is the highest, indicating that the CPU can push the GPU to very high frame rates when the resolution is low. Overall, the data confirms that this combo is a top-tier performer in Greedfall, with the GPU being the dominant factor at 4K and the CPU providing ample support at lower resolutions.