Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing delivers a playable experience across all tested settings in Greedfall, but the performance curve reveals a system that is decisively bound by the graphics card at higher resolutions. The measured data indicates a clear hierarchy: the 12-core processor provides ample headroom, while the GPU’s 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become the primary arbiters of frame rates as pixel count climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic and consistent drop in average frame rates across every settings preset. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 87 at 1080p to 60 at 1440p, a reduction of 27 frames, and then further to 36 at 4K. This represents a 58.6% decrease in performance from the lowest to the highest resolution tested. The scaling pattern strongly suggests that the RX 6750 XT is the limiting component, as the gap between 1080p and 1440p (27 FPS) is nearly identical to the gap between 1440p and 4K (24 FPS), indicating a linear relationship between pixel count and frame rate.

Low settings tell a similar story, with 191 FPS at 1080p dropping to 132 FPS at 1440p and then to 79 FPS at 4K. The 52 FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p here is proportionally larger than the 53 FPS gap between 1440p and 4K, suggesting that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU’s compute throughput is the bottleneck. Notably, the 4K Low preset (79 FPS) outperforms the 1080p Ultra preset (87 FPS) by only 8 FPS, underscoring how resolution scaling taxes the GPU far more than settings changes do.

The data implies that players targeting 60 FPS at 4K must accept Medium settings (62 FPS average), while High settings at 4K (56 FPS) sit just below that threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings (150 to 62 FPS) shows a 58.7% performance loss, which is nearly identical to the Ultra preset’s loss, reinforcing that resolution is the dominant factor in this configuration.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 7900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads to the table, running at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. In Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically relies on a few heavily utilized threads, this processor’s single-thread performance is exceptional, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2016.5. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 191 FPS, a figure that is unlikely to be constrained by the CPU given the high core count and boost clock.

The processor’s multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300, are largely irrelevant for this game’s frame rate at higher resolutions. When comparing the 1440p Medium result of 104 FPS to the 1080p Medium result of 150 FPS, the 46 FPS drop cannot be attributed to the CPU, as the core configuration remains constant. Instead, the 7900X appears to provide a stable foundation that never becomes the primary limiter, even at 4K Ultra where the GPU drops to 36 FPS.

The 7900X’s 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR5 dual-channel) are more than sufficient for Greedfall’s engine, which shows no signs of stalling due to CPU throughput. Benchmark results indicate that the CPU’s percentile rank of 91 among all processors is justified, but in this specific game, the headroom is underutilized. The measured FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings (e.g., 136 to 94 FPS at High) are far too large to be explained by CPU workload, pointing squarely at the GPU as the performance arbiter.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, Medium settings at 1440p offer a strong balance, delivering 104 FPS average with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. This preset provides a 60 Hz-plus experience with margin for dips, which is ideal for smooth gameplay. At 1080p, Medium settings reach 150 FPS average (minimum 128 FPS, maximum 173 FPS), which exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors and suggests that players with high-refresh displays should consider this option.

Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, where the 87 FPS average is playable but not exceptional. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for many displays, but the lack of min/max data for this preset makes it risky for competitive play. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is unplayable by modern standards, and even 4K High at 56 FPS falls short of the 60 FPS target. For 4K users, Medium at 62 FPS is the only measured preset that crosses the 60 FPS line, with a minimum of 53 FPS that could cause noticeable stutter.

Comparing Low to Medium at 1080p shows a 41 FPS difference (191 to 150 FPS), which is a significant gain in smoothness for only one settings tier. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p (150 to 136 FPS) is smaller, at 14 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra (136 to 87 FPS) is a steep 49 FPS loss. This non-linear scaling suggests that High settings at 1440p (94 FPS) are a better trade-off than Ultra at 1080p (87 FPS), as the former offers higher resolution with comparable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 191, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. Medium settings yield 150 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 136 and 87 FPS, respectively.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only with Medium settings, which average 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s core count affect performance in Greedfall?

A: The 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 7900X provides ample headroom, as frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and settings changes. The processor’s single-thread score of 2016.5 in Cinebench R23 suggests it is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

Q: What is the difference between 1440p High and 1080p Ultra?

A: 1440p High averages 94 FPS, which is 7 FPS higher than 1080p Ultra’s 87 FPS. This indicates that the GPU can handle a higher resolution at a lower preset more effectively than a lower resolution at a higher preset.

Q: Are there any settings that cause a disproportionate performance drop?

A: Yes, the transition from High to Ultra at 1080p results in a 49 FPS drop (from 136 to 87 FPS), which is a 36% reduction. This is much larger than the 14 FPS drop from Medium to High, suggesting Ultra applies expensive effects with minimal visual benefit.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for any preset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 53, recorded at 4K with Medium settings. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 88 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it is 128 FPS.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6750 XT is the clear performance limiter in this configuration, based on the measured FPS data. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 4K textures but becomes strained as resolution increases. The GPU’s boost clock of 2600 MHz and 2560 shading units deliver 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, yet the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS indicates that the chip’s raw throughput is inadequate for maximum settings at this resolution.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor at 4K, as the 12 GB frame buffer is likely enough for Greedfall’s 2019-era assets. Instead, the 192-bit memory bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are more probable bottlenecks, as the 4K High preset (56 FPS) and 4K Medium preset (62 FPS) show only a 6 FPS difference, suggesting that memory bandwidth constraints cap performance regardless of compute load. The GPU’s percentile rank of 71 against all GPUs places it in the mid-upper tier, but its nearest rivals (e.g., RTX 3080 Ti Mobile with a deltaPct of 1.1) show that it is not a high-end part.

At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, delivering 191 FPS at Low settings, but the scaling to 4K reveals a 58% performance loss. The 40 ray-tracing cores are present but not activated in these measurements, as Greedfall does not appear to use RT. The GPU’s 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs handle pixel and texture work efficiently at lower resolutions, but the 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate is insufficient for 4K Ultra, where the 36 FPS result highlights the pixel fill rate as a key constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance. Low settings average 191 FPS, Medium averages 150 FPS (minimum 128, maximum 173), High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 104 FPS, indicating that settings choices have a massive impact at this resolution. Medium is the only preset with min/max data, showing a 45 FPS variance, which suggests frame pacing is stable.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 132 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS (minimum 88, maximum 120), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is consistent: Low loses 59 FPS, Medium loses 46 FPS, High loses 42 FPS, and Ultra loses 27 FPS. This proportional loss indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and bandwidth are the dominant factors, as the CPU’s workload does not change with resolution.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 79 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS (minimum 53, maximum 71), High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The 4K results show a compressed range of only 43 FPS from Low to Ultra, compared to 104 FPS at 1080p. This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing settings provides diminishing returns; the jump from Ultra to Low only recovers 43 FPS, whereas at 1080p the same settings change recovers 104 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that even the “playable” preset has occasional dips.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RX 6750 XT ranks 1705 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 46th percentile overall. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the CPU’s strong performance (91st percentile among CPUs) but is dragged down by the GPU’s more modest standing (71st percentile among GPUs). The rank indicates that while the CPU is overqualified for this title, the GPU’s performance is the limiting factor in the overall combo ranking.

When compared to other potential pairings, the data suggests that a less powerful CPU paired with a stronger GPU would likely rank higher, as Greedfall does not utilize the 7900X’s 12 cores effectively. The combo’s rank of 1705 out of 3703 means that roughly 54% of tested combinations perform better, which is a reflection of the GPU’s mid-tier status rather than any CPU deficiency. The 7900X’s nearest rivals (e.g., Intel Core i7-14700F with a deltaPct of -0.6) show that the CPU is competitive with other high-end parts, but this does not translate to a high combo rank in a GPU-bound title.

The 6750 XT’s nearest rivals (e.g., AMD Radeon R9 M395X with a deltaPct of 0.5) are generally lower-tier or mobile parts, indicating that this GPU sits at the upper edge of its performance class. The combo’s rank suggests that for Greedfall specifically, the 1705 position is a direct consequence of the GPU’s 71st percentile standing, as the CPU’s 91st percentile rank is neutralized by the game’s low thread utilization. Players seeking a higher rank would need to sacrifice CPU budget for a stronger GPU, but within this exact pairing, the measured FPS data provides a clear picture of its capabilities.