Greedfall

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combo in Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 1st out of 2,938 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it at the very top of the performance leaderboard.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37,943, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14901E and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E, and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards in the database?

A: The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% faster and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants are 2.1% to 2.4% faster.

Q: What is the best preset to use for smooth gameplay at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 113 FPS, which is significantly smoother than the Ultra preset's 72 FPS average. The Medium preset offers 125 FPS average, but High provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM matter for Greedfall?

A: Yes, the 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that even at 4K with High settings, the GPU never runs into memory capacity or bandwidth bottlenecks, allowing the 113 FPS average at that resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance influence the game's frame rates?

A: With a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,280 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,654, the Ryzen 7 9700X provides strong per-core performance. This is reflected in the high frame rates at 1080p, where the Low preset reaches 383 FPS, indicating the CPU keeps up with the GPU's output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, a figure that becomes critical at higher resolutions. In Greedfall, the transition from 1080p to 4K shows a clear scaling pattern that highlights the GPU's memory subsystem: at Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 175 FPS at 1920x1080 to 72 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of over half. This indicates that the 4K Ultra preset is heavily taxing the GPU's compute resources, not just its memory capacity.

The clock speeds of the RTX 5090 D — a base of 2017 MHz and boost of 2407 MHz — allow it to push through the game's geometry and effects work. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is the theoretical ceiling, but real-world results show that Greedfall's engine utilizes this power effectively. At 1440p High, the GPU produces 190 FPS average, demonstrating that the card has ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at that resolution. The 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs handle pixel fill and texture work, with pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s — these figures correlate with the smooth frame times observed.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its positioning: it ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 77,712. Its PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 indicate strong raw performance, though the nearest rivals in the database — the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants — actually score slightly higher on average. This is a quirk of the database's aggregate scoring, as the RTX 5090 D's real-world gaming performance in Greedfall is unmatched. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth is particularly relevant for this game, as Greedfall's open-world environments require streaming large texture sets, and the 32 GB VRAM ensures no stutter from memory swapping at any tested resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset to choose based on your display's resolution and refresh rate. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering 113 FPS average. This is a massive jump from the Ultra preset's 72 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Ultra in Greedfall is often negligible in fast-paced combat. The Medium preset at 125 FPS is also viable, but High offers a better balance of image quality and performance. If you have a 120Hz or 144Hz 4K display, High is the only preset that consistently hits those refresh rates.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 190 FPS is the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate gaming (165Hz or 240Hz monitors). The Ultra preset at 121 FPS is still very playable and is a good option if you prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rates. The Medium preset at 209 FPS and Low at 266 FPS are unnecessary unless you're chasing maximum competitive responsiveness, as High already exceeds most 1440p monitors' refresh rates.

At 1920x1080, the High preset at 273 FPS is more than sufficient for any esports or competitive scenario. The Ultra preset at 175 FPS is also excellent and is the best choice if you want the game to look its best. The Low preset at 383 FPS and Medium at 301 FPS are only useful for extreme frame rates on 360Hz+ monitors, but the visual downgrade is significant. In all cases, the High preset provides the best experience per the measured rows, offering a substantial improvement over Ultra's demands while maintaining high visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves the #1 rank out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall. This is a commanding position, placing it above every other CPU-GPU pairing in the database for this game. The rank reflects the synergy between the two components: the RTX 5090 D's raw GPU power is fully utilized by the Ryzen 7 9700X's processing capability, with no significant bottleneck observed at any resolution.

The data shows that the combo's dominance is most pronounced at lower resolutions where CPU overhead matters. At 1080p Low, the 383 FPS average demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to saturate its output. At 4K Ultra, the 72 FPS average is still respectable, but the rank of #1 indicates that no other tested combination achieves higher scores in this game. This is notable given that the GPU's nearest rivals in the database — such as the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB — have higher average benchmark scores, yet they do not translate that advantage into Greedfall performance. The combination's rank confirms the game engine's responsiveness to both high-end CPU single-thread performance and GPU memory bandwidth.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, part of the 9000 series built on the Zen 5 architecture (codename Granite Ridge), provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically utilizes a limited number of threads for game logic, physics, and AI. The CPU's 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1 MB L2 cache per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache ensure that frequently accessed game data stays close to the cores, reducing latency.

The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of balanced performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,280 and 2-thread score of 2,525 show strong per-core capability, which is crucial for Greedfall's main thread. The 8-thread score of 8,184 and max-thread score of 9,771 indicate that the CPU scales well with additional threads, though the game likely doesn't saturate all 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 scores — 20,485 multi-core and 2,211 single-core — further confirm this. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,654 is particularly relevant, as it directly correlates with the frame rates observed at 1080p where CPU-bound scenarios are more likely.

At 1080p Low, the 383 FPS average is a clear indicator that the Ryzen 7 9700X can handle the game's CPU demands with substantial headroom. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, the CPU's role in maintaining minimum frame rates is evident — the 106 FPS minimum at 4K Medium shows consistent frame pacing. The CPU's 65W TDP and 4 nm process node (TSMC) contribute to efficient power delivery, though this is more relevant for thermal management than raw performance. The DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth on a dual-channel bus provides adequate memory bandwidth for the CPU to feed the GPU without stalling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 383 FPS average — this is the highest frame rate recorded at any resolution/settings combination, showing the absolute ceiling of this combo's capabilities.
• Medium: 301 FPS average, with a minimum of 256 FPS and maximum of 346 FPS — the variance is tight, indicating stable frame delivery.
• High: 273 FPS average — a strong result that still far exceeds any display's refresh rate.
• Ultra: 175 FPS average — the most demanding preset at 1080p, but still high enough for competitive gaming.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 266 FPS average — a slight reduction from 1080p Low, showing the GPU is now doing more work.
• Medium: 209 FPS average, with a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 240 FPS — the minimum frame rate is still above 144Hz, making this a viable option for high-refresh displays.
• High: 190 FPS average — an excellent result for 1440p, comfortably above 165Hz refresh rates.
• Ultra: 121 FPS average — this is the first preset where the frame rate drops below the 144Hz threshold, but it remains very smooth.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 159 FPS average — the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and high bandwidth keep frame rates high even at 4K with reduced settings.
• Medium: 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS — the minimum frame rate is the lowest recorded across all tests, but still playable.
• High: 113 FPS average — this is the recommended preset for 4K, as it balances visual fidelity with smoothness.
• Ultra: 72 FPS average — the most demanding configuration, which is best suited for 60Hz displays or those who prioritize graphics over frame rate.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5090 D's performance degrades gracefully as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 208 FPS (383 vs 175), while at 4K it's 87 FPS (159 vs 72). This indicates that the GPU's compute resources are the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, rather than memory bandwidth or capacity. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings at each resolution (256 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, 106 FPS at 4K) show that frame pacing remains consistent, with no severe stuttering or hitches.