Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 action RPG, proves to be a demanding title at higher resolutions, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination show a clear shift in bottleneck behavior. The data indicates a capable 1080p performer that scales down in frame rate as pixel count rises, with the gap between settings narrowing significantly at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, revealing how the GPU becomes the limiting factor in this pairing. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 146 FPS at 1920x1080 to 101 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 31%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 60 FPS, which is a 59% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline is typical for a game that becomes increasingly pixel-bound at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For Low settings, the progression is 204 FPS at 1080p, 141 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. This represents a 59% drop from 1080p to 4K, nearly identical to the High preset's scaling. Medium settings follow the same trend: 160 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K, a 59% reduction. Ultra settings show the largest relative drop, falling from 93 FPS at 1080p to 64 FPS at 1440p and finally to 38 FPS at 4K, a 59% decrease overall.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets suggests that resolution scaling is primarily a function of the GPU's rasterization throughput. The RTX 3070, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, has the memory subsystem to feed the pipeline, but the raw compute power is what limits performance at 4K. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor here, as the frame rate scales almost linearly with pixel count. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured average frame rates, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 160 FPS, which is only 44 FPS less than Low but 67 FPS more than Ultra. The 1440p Medium result of 111 FPS is similarly strong, providing a smooth experience that is 30 FPS faster than High and 47 FPS faster than Ultra. At 4K, Medium hits 66 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold commonly cited for playability, while High manages exactly 60 FPS.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, Low settings are the clear choice, as the 204 FPS average is the only preset to break the 200 FPS barrier. However, the jump from Low to Medium costs 44 FPS at 1080p, which might be a worthwhile trade for improved visual fidelity. At 1440p, High settings provide 101 FPS, which is only 10 FPS less than Medium but might offer better image quality. The data shows that High is a viable option for 1440p users who want a balance between speed and quality.

Ultra settings are not recommended for this combination. At every resolution, the average frame rate is significantly lower than Medium: 93 FPS vs 160 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS vs 111 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS vs 66 FPS at 4K. The 38 FPS result at 4K Ultra is particularly poor, indicating that the RTX 3070 cannot handle the highest preset at that resolution. The measured data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, with High as a secondary option for 1440p users who prefer visual quality over raw frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the central component in this analysis, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured frame rates. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 256-bit memory bus, and a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These memory specifications are sufficient for Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that the 8 GB capacity might be a limiting factor, as the frame rate drops disproportionately at that resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1500 MHz base and 1725 MHz boost, with a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s. These figures, combined with the 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs, determine the card's fill-rate capabilities. In Greedfall, the Ultra preset at 4K yields only 38 FPS, which indicates that the card is struggling with the combined load of higher resolution and more complex shading. The FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS is a theoretical maximum, and the measured results show that real-world performance is well below that ceiling.

The RTX 3070's 8 GB of VRAM is a key consideration. At 4K, the gap between Low (84 FPS) and Medium (66 FPS) is 18 FPS, while the gap between High (60 FPS) and Ultra (38 FPS) is 22 FPS. This suggests that the higher presets are consuming more memory, and the card may be hitting a VRAM ceiling. The benchmark results show that this GPU is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers frame rates above 100 FPS in most presets. The GPU's percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208, places it just above the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083, a delta of 0.7%.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1224 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 42% of the tested setups. This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's mid-range standing, as the CPU is a high-end part with a percentile rank of 92 among all CPUs.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 58386 places it close to several rivals. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, a delta of 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 58826, a delta of -0.7%. These margins are all within 1%, indicating that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a top-tier processor in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Greedfall, the GPU's limitations cap the overall performance, preventing the combo from ranking higher.

The combo's rank of 1224 out of 2938 is a reflection of the RTX 3070's position in the GPU landscape. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083 with a delta of 0.7%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, which scores 17037 with a delta of 1%. The data indicates that the RTX 3070 is slightly above average in performance, but it is not a high-end card. For a game like Greedfall, which is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, this combo will not achieve top-tier frame rates, but it remains a solid mid-range option for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest average frame rates, with 204 FPS on Low settings and 146 FPS on High. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 101 FPS, while 3840x2160 drops to 60 FPS on High.

Q: How does the RTX 3070's VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears to be a limiting factor at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset averages only 38 FPS. The steep drop from Medium (66 FPS) to Ultra (38 FPS) suggests memory capacity or bandwidth constraints.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 204 FPS, while Ultra averages 93 FPS. The difference is 111 FPS, making Low the only preset to exceed 200 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1224 out of 2938 total combos in Greedfall. This places it in the middle of the pack, with the GPU being the limiting factor.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: No. The CPU has a percentile rank of 92 among all CPUs, and the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound scaling. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, scores nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings?

A: For Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 56 at 3840x2160, 94 at 2560x1440, and 136 at 1920x1080. These are the only presets with recorded min FPS values.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The table below details the exact average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset, as measured in the benchmark data.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 1920x1080 | Low | 204 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 160 | 136 | 184 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 146 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 93 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 141 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 111 | 94 | 128 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 101 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 64 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 84 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 66 | 56 | 76 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 60 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 38 | — | — |

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance, with the smallest relative drop from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra preset is consistently the slowest, with a 59% frame rate reduction from 1080p to 4K. The data confirms that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can maintain playable frame rates even on higher presets. The 4K results are marginal, with only Low and Medium exceeding 60 FPS.