Greedfall

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT in Greedfall?

A: This combo ranks 2342 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288 on average. It trails the AMD EPYC 7313P by a negligible 0.2%, sits 0.3% behind the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, and leads the Intel Xeon 634 by 0.6%. Against the Intel Core i7-14700F, it trails by 0.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RX 7600 XT falls in the 60th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17083. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, scores 17208, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: What average FPS does this combo achieve at 1920x1080 on Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers an average of 159 FPS, the highest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo drop below 60 FPS average?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 30, and at 3840x2160 with High settings it is 47. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average is 50 FPS.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 87, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100, indicating consistent performance above typical playability thresholds.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, boosting to 5.60 GHz. The processor integrates 64 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 KB of L1 per core. The socket is AMD AM5, supporting DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In Greedfall, the CPU's multi-threaded capacity is substantial. The 3DMark max-threads score is 12536, and the 16-thread score is 10972, indicating strong scaling. The single-thread score of 1093 reflects solid per-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore result is 29300, while the single-core score is 2016.5. These figures suggest the processor can handle the game's simulation and AI workloads without bottlenecking the GPU at most settings.

The data shows that at lower resolutions, CPU performance matters more. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 159 FPS average, which is 45% higher than the 1080p High average of 114 FPS. This delta suggests that at Low settings, the game is more CPU-bound, and the 7900X's high boost clock of 5.60 GHz helps push frame rates upward. The PassMark single-thread score of 4238 reinforces that the processor's single-core strength is adequate for this title.

However, the combo's rank of 2342 out of 3703 indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The nearest CPU rivals show that the 7900X is competitive — the Intel Core i7-14700F is only 0.6% faster on average. In Greedfall, the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide headroom for background tasks, but the game's engine likely does not fully utilize all threads. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2137 and 4-thread score of 4151 suggest that the game's primary threads benefit from the high per-core clock speeds.

The processor's production status is Active, with a launch MSRP of $549. Its market segment is Desktop, and it supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The integrated Radeon Graphics is present, though the discrete RX 7600 XT handles rendering. The CPU's TDP of 170 W is notable, but the benchmark results indicate that thermal headroom is sufficient for sustained performance in this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, specifically the Navi 33 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1980 MHz, with a boost clock of 2755 MHz and a game clock of 2470 MHz. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 32 ray tracing cores flags.

In Greedfall, the GPU's VRAM capacity is a significant asset. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 52 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 and maximum of 60. The 16 GB memory buffer prevents texture streaming issues at high resolutions. The GPU's texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s support the game's rendering demands.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 17083. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, is only 0.7% faster, while the GTX 690 is 0.3% slower. This places the RX 7600 XT in a tight competitive band accruately matching the mid-range segment.

At 1920x1080, the GPU delivers strong results: 114 FPS on High, 125 FPS on Medium, and 159 FPS on Low. The scaling from Low to High at 1080p shows a 28% drop in average FPS, which is typical for this game's settings ladder. At 2560x1440, the averages are 79 FPS on High, 87 FPS on Medium, and 111 FPS on Low. The 1440p Medium result with a minimum of 74 FPS indicates the GPU maintains playable performance.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS and FP16 of 22.57 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio) provide ample compute for this Action RPG. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features. The GPU's TDP is 190 W, with a suggested PSU of 450 W, and it connects via PCIe 4.0 x8.

At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 30 FPS average, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck at the highest settings. The 4K High average of 47 FPS is marginally playable, but the 4K Medium average of 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS is the preferred choice for 4K gaming. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is not the limitation; rather, the compute throughput of the Navi 33 chip at 4K Ultra is insufficient.

Settings Recommendations

The data supports a clear recommendation: Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium yields 125 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS, which is 10% higher than High's 114 FPS average. The minimum of 106 FPS ensures smooth gameplay during demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, whereas High at 79 FPS average does not have a reported minimum, but the average is 9% lower. The 1440p Medium configuration is the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the only setting that maintains an average above 50 FPS. The 52 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 FPS, is playable on VRR displays. High at 47 FPS average is close but does not provide the same minimum stability. Ultra at 30 FPS is not recommended for 4K.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity at 1080p, High settings at 114 FPS average are viable, but Medium offers a 10% improvement with minimal visual degradation. Low settings at 159 FPS are only useful for competitive play or for users with 165 Hz displays.

The measured data indicates that Medium settings are the "sweet spot" for this combo. The frame rate deltas between Low and Medium are smaller than between Medium and High at all resolutions, suggesting that Medium captures most of the visual quality while retaining high performance. At 1080p, Low to Medium is a 21% increase in average FPS, while Medium to High is a 9% decrease, confirming Medium's optimal position.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combo ranks 2342 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the 36.8th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 37% of tested systems perform worse. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning, as the CPU is a high-end part.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 91, indicating it outperforms 91% of processors. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 60, showing it outperforms 60% of graphics cards. The combination of a 91st-percentile CPU with a 60th-percentile GPU results in a combo rank that is lower than the CPU's percentile, confirming that the GPU is the performance limiter in this pairing.

The nearest GPU rivals illustrate the competitive context. The RX 7600 XT's average score of 17083 is nearly identical to the GTX 690 (17037, 0.3% slower) and the HD 7970M (17019, 0.4% slower). The RTX 3070 is 0.7% faster. These small deltas indicate that the RX 7600 XT sits at a performance plateau where minor architectural differences translate to small FPS changes.

In Greedfall specifically, the combo's rank of 2342 suggests that many mid-range and high-end systems outperform it. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS is a key indicator: combos with higher-ranked GPUs would likely exceed this. However, the combo's 1080p performance is strong, with 114 FPS on High and 159 FPS on Low.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it ranks competitively. At 4K, the GPU's RDNA 3.0 architecture with 2048 shading units struggles with the highest settings glijmbut performs adequately on Medium. The combo's overall rank being in the lower half of tested systems is attributable to the GPU's mid-range classification, not the CPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average FPS:

• Low: 159 FPS
• Medium: 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 144 FPS
• High: 114 FPS
• Ultra: 73 FPS

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy: Low provides the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is 11 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 41 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for the Ultra preset.

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 111 FPS
• Medium: 87 FPS average, minimum 74 FPS, maximum 100 FPS
• High: 79 FPS
• Ultra: 50 FPS

The 1440p data shows a 24 FPS drop from Low to Medium, and an 8 FPS drop from Medium to High. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, making Medium or High the recommended choices. The Medium minimum of 74 FPS ensures consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 66 FPS
• Medium: 52 FPS average, minimum 44 FPS, maximum 60 FPS
• High: 47 FPS
• Ultra: 30 FPS

The 4K data reveals that only Low settings maintain an average above 60 FPS. Medium is the highest setting that stays above 50 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS. High at 47 FPS average is borderline, and Ultra at 30 FPS is unplayable for most users. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is a 5 FPS drop, while High to Ultra drops 17 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance. At 1080p, Medium's 125 FPS average is 10% lower than Low but 10% higher than High. At 1440p, Medium's 87 FPS average is 22% lower than Low but 10% higher than High. At 4K, Medium's 52 FPS average is 21% lower than Low but 11% higher than High. The minimum FPS figures for Medium at all resolutions (106, 74, and 44 respectively) indicate that the combo maintains stable frame pacing without severe dips.