Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 455th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the pairing in the upper quartile of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall capability for this Action RPG. The rank reflects a balance where the CPU's high multithreaded throughput and the GPU's substantial rasterization power combine to deliver high frame rates across common resolutions, though the specific performance varies significantly depending on the graphics preset selected.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 455 out of 1705 places it ahead of roughly three-quarters of all tested systems. This is a strong position, but not a top-tier one, suggesting that while the hardware is capable, there are configurations that push higher frame rates, likely through more aggressive GPU choices. The data shows that the pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p, but the ranking implies that for 4K Ultra settings, this combination is not among the elite performers.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, holds a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50556. Its nearest rivals show a very tight cluster of performance: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 50598 (a delta of -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50738 (-0.4%), the Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50827 (-0.5%), and the Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50944 (-0.8%). These deltas are all under 1%, indicating that the 7900X is essentially performance-equivalent to these four rivals in general compute benchmarks, meaning the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this combo's ranking.

The GPU, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its nearest rivals are again extremely close: the AMD Radeon Pro 575 scores 39703 (delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 (+0.2%), the AMD Radeon Pro 575X scores 39836 (-0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 39879 (-0.6%). The sub-1% deltas show that the RX 9070 XT's raw compute performance is statistically tied with these older or workstation-oriented cards, yet in Greedfall, the RX 9070 XT's architecture and drivers likely contribute to the strong measured FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Benchmark results across all three tested resolutions consistently show that the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1920x1080, High produces an average of 177.6 FPS, which is only 8% lower than Medium's 192.7 FPS but delivers noticeably better visuals. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 114.3 FPS, a 36% reduction from High, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds. High averages 125.2 FPS, which is 7% below Medium's 134.4 FPS, but the visual upgrade is worth the small frame rate cost. Ultra falls to 80.9 FPS, a significant 35% drop from High, which may still be playable but sacrifices the high-refresh-rate experience. For 3840x2160, High averages 74.1 FPS, which is just above the common 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. Medium is slightly lower at 80.4 FPS, but High's visual improvements are more valuable. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the average of 46.5 FPS falls below playable standards for most users.

The data indicates that the Low preset is only useful for maximizing frame rates beyond 200 FPS at 1080p (245.1 FPS) or pushing past 170 FPS at 1440p (172.7 FPS). For most users, the High preset provides the optimal experience, delivering high frame rates with substantial graphical detail. The Medium preset is a fallback if higher refresh rates are prioritized over visual quality, but the measured differences between High and Medium are small.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings provides the best experience, averaging 125.2 FPS. This resolution balances visual clarity with frame rates high enough for smooth, responsive gameplay.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, the combo averages 74.1 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 46.5 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance cost?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 1080p, Ultra is 36% slower than High (114.3 vs 177.6 FPS). At 1440p, the drop is 35% (80.9 vs 125.2 FPS). At 4K, the drop is 37% (46.5 vs 74.1 FPS).

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X a bottleneck for the RX 9070 XT in this game?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate a bottleneck. The CPU's strong single-thread and multithread scores, combined with the GPU's high frame output, suggest they are well-matched. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K follows the expected GPU-bound pattern.

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

A: Low settings average 172.7 FPS, while High settings average 125.2 FPS. This is a 38% increase in frame rate for Low, but it comes at the cost of significant visual detail.

Q: Does the combo's rank of 455 out of 1705 mean it is a bad setup?

A: No. The rank places it in the top 27% of all tested combos. The measured frame rates are high, especially at 1080p and 1440p, indicating a capable setup for Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 245.1 FPS, establishing a ceiling for competitive play. Medium raises the visual bar while maintaining an average of 192.7 FPS. High settings further enhance detail, yielding 177.6 FPS, which remains far above the refresh rate of most monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 114.3 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a 53% reduction from Low.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. Low settings average 172.7 FPS, ensuring high-refresh-rate gameplay. Medium follows closely at 134.4 FPS, offering a good balance. High settings are the sweet spot, averaging 125.2 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz displays. Ultra at 1440p averages 80.9 FPS, which is playable but requires a compromise between visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's 16 GB of memory and high bandwidth become critical. Low settings average 104.4 FPS, providing a smooth 4K experience with minimal detail. Medium drops to 80.4 FPS, which is still acceptable. High settings average 74.1 FPS, offering the best visual quality at 4K while staying above 60 FPS. Ultra at 4K averages 46.5 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a fluid experience, making it unsuitable for most users.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provides a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This substantial bandwidth is a key factor in the measured performance at 4K, where large texture loads and high resolutions demand fast data transfer. The GPU's base clock is 1660 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. The significant difference between base and boost clocks indicates the card can dynamically increase performance under load, as seen in the scaling from Low to High settings.

The GPU's architecture, RDNA 4.0, includes 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s directly contribute to the high fill rates required for Greedfall's environments. With 64 RT cores, the GPU is also prepared for ray-traced effects, though the measured data does not specify whether they are enabled. The 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 compute provides ample raw power for the game's shader complexity.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 82 among all GPUs, despite an average benchmark score near its rivals, suggests that synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture its gaming performance. The measured FPS in Greedfall shows a strong correlation with the GPU's clock speeds and memory bandwidth, particularly at higher resolutions where these factors are most impactful. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra, memory capacity is not a limiting factor, though the performance drop to 46.5 FPS at that setting indicates compute limitations rather than memory constraints.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X provides 12 cores and 24 threads, operating at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high clock speed is crucial for Greedfall's single-threaded game logic, ensuring that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at high frame rates. The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache, combined with 1 MB of L2 cache per core, reduces memory latency and improves data throughput for game assets.

The CPU's architecture, Zen 4, is built on a 5 nm process, which contributes to its high clock speeds and efficiency. The 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50556, confirms its strong general performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 43695 and single-core score of 6168 indicate that the CPU can handle both multithreaded workloads and the single-threaded tasks common in game engines.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, provides fast data access for the GPU. This is particularly relevant at lower resolutions like 1080p, where the CPU must feed the GPU with data quickly to achieve the measured 245.1 FPS on Low settings. The CPU's 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure a high-bandwidth connection to the GPU, allowing for the full utilization of the RX 9070 XT's capabilities. The CPU's TDP of 170 W and socket AM5 platform are consistent with a high-performance desktop build, and the benchmark results show that it effectively supports the GPU in delivering the measured frame rates across all settings.