Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a consistently strong experience in Greedfall, with average frame rates remaining above 100 FPS at 1440p and hitting playable levels at 4K. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution, though the performance ceiling at 4K Ultra reveals the GPU’s limits, while lower resolutions highlight the CPU’s substantial headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured results across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 2,938 tested pairings, and examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping these outcomes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and expected inverse relationship between resolution and frame rate. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 177 FPS. Moving up to 1440p High drops this to 123 FPS, a reduction of 54 FPS. At 4K High, the average falls to 73 FPS, representing a further 50 FPS decline from the 1440p result. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 30.5% decrease in frame rate (from 177 to 123 FPS). The step from 1440p to 4K is steeper, showing a 40.7% decrease (from 123 to 73 FPS). This non-linear drop suggests that at 4K, the GPU is operating near its maximum capacity, with memory bandwidth or shading throughput becoming the bottleneck. The RTX 4070’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K in this title, but the 64 ROPs and 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are clearly taxed at this resolution.

At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low settings hitting 248 FPS. This suggests that at this resolution, the CPU’s performance is the more relevant factor, as the Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than capable of feeding the GPU. The gap between 1080p and 1440p results (a 54 FPS difference at High) is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K at the same settings (a 50 FPS difference), which is unusual. Typically, the drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe; here, the data indicates that the GPU is already under heavy load at 1440p, and the additional pixel workload at 4K has a comparatively smaller marginal impact.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 694 out of 2,938 combos in Greedfall. This places the combo in the 76.4th percentile of all tested systems, indicating it performs better than roughly three-quarters of the other pairings in this game.

This ranking is primarily driven by the GPU, as the RTX 4070 has a percentile of 81 against all GPUs. The CPU’s percentile of 92 against all CPUs is higher, but in a game like Greedfall, the GPU’s influence on the overall combo rank is more dominant, especially at higher resolutions. The combo rank being lower than the GPU percentile suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor, and the performance is more closely tied to the graphics card’s capabilities.

When compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58,386. This is 0.1% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58,323) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115). It trails the Intel Xeon w5-2545 by 0.2% (58,504) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 by 0.7% (58,826). These are marginal differences, showing that the CPU’s processing power is consistent with other top-tier desktop and workstation chips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the decisive component in this combo’s Greedfall performance. Its 12 GB GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the texture and geometry data at all tested settings. The GPU’s base clock of 1920 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz are the primary drivers of raw rasterization performance, with the boost clock being particularly relevant for sustained frame rates.

The measured results show the GPU’s scaling limits. At Low settings, the RTX 4070 produces 248 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. These numbers represent the GPU’s maximum throughput when pixel shading and fill-rate demands are minimal. At Ultra settings, the frame rates drop significantly to 113 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 47 FPS is the only measured average below 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s 64 ROPs and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for the highest quality preset at this resolution.

The GPU’s compute capability, rated at 29.15 TFLOPS FP32, is well-suited for the game’s lighting and post-processing effects. The transition from Medium to High settings shows a modest performance cost (e.g., 81 to 73 FPS at 4K), while the jump to Ultra incurs a much larger penalty (73 to 47 FPS at 4K). This suggests that Ultra presets enable effects that are disproportionately expensive on this GPU, likely related to shadow quality or ambient occlusion. The GPU’s 46 RT cores are present but not heavily utilized in Greedfall, as the game does not rely on ray tracing for its primary rendering.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 248 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At what settings and resolution does this combo fall below 60 FPS?

A: The only measured result below 60 FPS is at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, where the average frame rate is 47 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 694th out of 2,938 total tested combos in Greedfall.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 69 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the very high frame rates (177 FPS at High) suggest the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient, and the GPU is likely the primary performance limiter even at this lower resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p and 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 123 FPS at 1440p to 73 FPS at 4K, representing a 50 FPS decrease.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details all measured average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values where available.

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

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 73 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 103 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 81 | 69 | 93 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 47 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 123 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 172 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 135 | 115 | 155 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 78 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 177 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 248 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 195 | 166 | 224 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 113 | - | - |

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing a frame time variance of 24 FPS at 1080p (166 to 224), 40 FPS at 1440p (115 to 155), and 24 FPS at 4K (69 to 93). This variance indicates that Medium settings produce more stable performance metrics in the database, whereas the High and Ultra presets have only average values recorded.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides robust processing power that does not hinder the GPU’s output in Greedfall. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, the CPU operates at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high boost clock is beneficial for the game’s main thread and AI calculations, which often require strong single-core performance.

The CPU’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant asset. Greedfall involves frequent asset loading and world streaming, and the large cache can store more of the game’s active data, reducing memory latency and improving frame time consistency. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is also sufficient to keep the CPU’s cores fed with data, preventing stutters in dense areas.

In the benchmark database, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 22,807 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,228 in single-core. These scores place it in the 92nd percentile against all CPUs. In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the game reaches 248 FPS, and the CPU’s ability to maintain this framerate without bottlenecking is evident. The delta between 1080p and 1440p results (e.g., 248 to 172 FPS at Low) shows the GPU taking on more load, but the CPU’s high single-core performance ensures that the GPU is not starved of draw calls at any resolution. The processor’s 120W TDP and 4 nm process node are not directly relevant to game performance but indicate an efficient design that can sustain high clocks during extended gaming sessions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players prioritizing the highest frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 248 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, Low settings produce 172 FPS, still providing an extremely smooth experience.

The Medium preset is the most balanced choice for a high-refresh-rate experience. At 1080p, it yields 195 FPS, and at 1440p, it maintains 135 FPS. Both are excellent for competitive or fast-paced action. The recorded minimum FPS for Medium settings (166 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p) are still above 100 FPS, ensuring no significant dips in performance.

For a visually richer experience, the High preset is recommended for 1440p, where it achieves 123 FPS. This provides a good compromise between visual quality and performance, as the frame rate remains high enough to be responsive. At 4K, the High preset yields 73 FPS, which is playable but may not be ideal for all users.

The Ultra preset is generally not recommended for this combo. At 1080p, it achieves 113 FPS, which is acceptable, but the visual quality gain over High is often minimal in Greedfall. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 78 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 47 FPS, which is below the standard of smooth gameplay. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, offering a 123 FPS average with good visual fidelity. For 4K users, Medium settings at 81 FPS is a better choice than High or Ultra, as it maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS while still providing a decent level of detail.