Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Greedfall, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates across four quality presets and three resolutions provide a clear picture of where this combination excels and where it begins to struggle, particularly when chasing maximum visual fidelity at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, revealing a system that is firmly GPU-limited in this Action RPG. At the High preset, performance falls from 129.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 89.5 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 31%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields only 54.4 FPS, meaning the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 39% of the frame rate. This progressive decline is typical of a GPU with an 8 GB memory buffer and a 128-bit bus, where pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become decisive factors.

The scaling pattern holds across all presets, though the magnitude varies. At Low settings, the system achieves 180.8 FPS at 1080p, drops to 127.1 FPS at 1440p, and settles at 72 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is about 60%, which is slightly less severe than the High preset’s 58% loss. This suggests that even at the lowest settings, the RTX 4060’s compute throughput is the limiting factor rather than the CPU. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, is more than capable of feeding frames at these rates, as evidenced by its strong synthetic scores like 34004 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4800 in single-core.

Ultra settings are particularly punishing at 4K, where the average frame rate collapses to 32.5 FPS. This is barely playable and represents a 60% drop from the 80.8 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is relatively small — 57.4 FPS versus 54.4 FPS — indicating that the GPU is already saturated and additional quality settings have diminishing returns. The data suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, the user must accept Medium or Low settings, as the jump to High and Ultra imposes a significant penalty that the RTX 4060 cannot absorb.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The best result is 180.8 FPS at Low settings with a resolution of 1920x1080. The High preset still delivers a very smooth 129.6 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. At 4K, Low settings produce 72 FPS, Medium produces 57.4 FPS, and High drops to 54.4 FPS. Ultra settings are not recommended at this resolution, as the average frame rate falls to 32.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23181, which places it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338). It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (23021) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (22999).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 127.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 59 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s benchmark results, such as 14281 in Cinebench R20 multicore and 40009 in Passmark multithread, indicate it has ample headroom. The frame rate scaling with resolution and settings points to the GPU as the limiting component.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested combinations for Greedfall?

A: This specific pairing ranks 980th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and features 8 cores with 16 threads, a base clock of 4.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The processor includes a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads that rely on frequently accessed data. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface, and it supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to maintain a consistent frame delivery, and the data confirms it does so without becoming a constraint. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 180.8 FPS, a figure that would expose weaker processors through frame pacing issues or occasional dips. The 9800X3D’s single-thread performance, measured at 4800 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3341 in Geekbench single-core, ensures that the game’s main simulation thread is handled efficiently. Its multicore capabilities, shown by a Geekbench multicore score of 18413 and a Passmark multithread score of 40009, provide ample headroom for background tasks and any secondary threads the game may spawn.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 90 versus all CPUs underscores its position in the upper echelon of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6353P (delta of -0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (-0.1%), Intel Core i9-13900HK (-0.6%), and Intel Core i5-13600KF (-0.7%). These tiny deltas indicate that the 9800X3D is competitive with the fastest available options, and no rival in this group would meaningfully change the Greedfall results given the GPU bottleneck observed. The processor’s 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, but the benchmark outcomes are what matter here: the CPU simply is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the clear choice, delivering 129.6 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin and leaves room for demanding scenes that might cause temporary drops. At 2560x1440, the High preset still performs admirably at 89.5 FPS, making it viable for users with high-refresh-rate monitors who prioritize resolution over maximum detail. Medium settings at 1440p offer a slight boost to 99.3 FPS, but the visual compromise is unnecessary given the High preset’s already smooth result.

For 4K, the decision is more nuanced. The High preset’s 54.4 FPS is marginally above the 50 FPS mark and could be acceptable for slower-paced exploration, but the Medium preset at 57.4 FPS provides a small safety margin. Low settings at 4K produce 72 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that comfortably maintains a high refresh rate. Ultra settings should be avoided at 4K entirely, as the 32.5 FPS average will result in stuttery gameplay. At 1080p, Ultra is playable at 80.8 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 48 FPS, a substantial penalty for marginal visual gains.

The data suggests that the RTX 4060 is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with High settings. Users targeting 4K should accept Medium settings as the practical ceiling, as the performance difference between Medium and High at that resolution is minimal (57.4 vs 54.4 FPS), while Low offers a significant jump to 72 FPS for those who prioritize smoothness. The measured rows show no scenario where Ultra settings provide a good experience beyond 1080p, and even there, the High preset offers a better frame rate with only a modest reduction in fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 980th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 57th percentile of all pairings in the database. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the strong individual performance of both components, but it reflects the reality of the GPU’s positioning. The RTX 4060’s percentile ranking of 66 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places it in the upper two-thirds of graphics cards, but it is not a top-tier part. The CPU’s percentile of 90 versus all CPUs is significantly higher, reinforcing the notion that the GPU holds back the overall combo ranking.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU’s nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321 (0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338 (0.7% higher), the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999 (0.8% lower). These small deltas mean that swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, assuming the CPU remains constant. The ranking position is therefore more a function of the GPU class than the specific model.

The combo’s rank of 980 out of 1705 indicates that there are 725 combinations that perform better, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs such as the RTX 4070 or above, or possibly stronger CPU-GPU matches. Conversely, 725 combinations rank lower, which includes systems with weaker GPUs or older CPUs. For a user with this specific hardware, the ranking provides context: it is a solid mid-range setup that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but it is not designed for maximum 4K performance. The data confirms that the RTX 4060 is the determining factor in this pairing’s overall position, and users seeking higher rankings would need to upgrade the GPU rather than the CPU.