Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG released in 2019, and this analysis pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The dataset is measured, covering four settings presets across three resolutions. The combo ranks 2006 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The data suggests a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics card, with the CPU showing significant headroom in every scenario.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, a classic sign of a GPU-bound configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 180 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 125 FPS, a 30.6% reduction. Pushing to 4K Low yields 74 FPS, which is 58.9% lower than the 1080p result. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets: the gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is even more punishing.

For High settings, the progression is 128 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 30.5%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 40.4%. Medium settings follow suit: 141 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. The percentage losses are 30.5% and 40.8% respectively. Even the most demanding Ultra preset shows the same trend: 82 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K, representing a 30.5% and 40.4% decline.

The uniformity of these percentage drops is striking. Regardless of whether the preset is Low or Ultra, the relative performance loss between resolutions is nearly identical. This consistency is a hallmark of a system where the pixel throughput is the limiting factor. The CPU is not a variable in these scaling calculations; the GPU is doing all the heavy lifting, and its workload scales directly with pixel count. The data implies that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are being saturated, not the compute capability of the Ryzen 9 7900X. The question is not whether the CPU can keep up—it demonstrably can—but rather where the GPU's architectural limits begin to bind.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AM5 socket with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This is a high-end desktop part designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, and its benchmark scores reflect that. In Cinebench R23, it scores 29300 in multi-core and 2016.5 in single-core. Geekbench results show 19267 multi-core and 2617 single-core. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 10972, while the max-thread score is 12536.

The CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 91, and its average benchmark score is 53288. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53206 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700F, which scores 53620 (-0.6% delta). These are all server or high-end desktop parts, indicating the 7900X sits in a performance tier far above what a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 can utilize.

In Greedfall, the CPU's contribution appears minimal. The scaling pattern is purely resolution-driven, with no evidence of frame rate cliffs or stutters that would indicate CPU bottlenecks. The fact that 1080p Low hits 180 FPS and 4K Ultra drops to 34 FPS suggests the game is not taxing the processor's 12 cores. The 7900X's single-thread performance, as shown by the 323 score in Cinebench R15 single-core, is more than sufficient for a game from 2019. The data points to a scenario where the CPU is effectively idle, waiting on the GPU to render each frame. This is not a critique of the CPU, but rather an observation that this pairing is imbalanced for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined rank of this CPU-GPU pairing in Greedfall is 2006 out of 3703 tested combos. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations. Given the CPU's high percentile rank of 91 and the GPU's lower rank of 61, the combo's middling position is unsurprising. The ranking is dragged down by the GPU, which is the bottleneck in every measured scenario.

To contextualize the GPU's contribution, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% delta). These are not modern high-end parts; the HD 7790 is a decade old. This suggests the RTX 4060, while capable, is positioned at a lower performance tier than the CPU. The combo rank reflects this: a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU yields a result that is respectable but not exceptional. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield far greater gains in Greedfall than any CPU change, as the 7900X has ample headroom to support a more powerful graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—across three resolutions. At 1080p, the results are as follows: Low averages 180 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 and maximum of 163, High averages 128 FPS, and Ultra averages 82 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is a significant 98 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom at this resolution to handle all settings, but the gap between Medium and High (13 FPS) is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra (46 FPS), suggesting Ultra is disproportionately demanding.

At 1440p, the averages are: Low at 125 FPS, Medium at 98 FPS (min 83, max 113), High at 89 FPS, and Ultra at 57 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 68 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra widens to 32 FPS. This resolution is still playable at all presets, but Ultra begins to dip below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the picture changes dramatically: Low averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 58 FPS (min 50, max 67), High averages 53 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. Only Low maintains a comfortable average above 60 FPS, while Medium and High hover near or below it, and Ultra is clearly not viable for smooth gameplay.

The Medium preset data provides the only min/max values in the dataset, showing a 17 FPS spread at 1080p, a 30 FPS spread at 1440p, and a 17 FPS spread at 4K. This variance is modest, suggesting frame pacing is generally stable. The lack of min/max data for other presets limits deeper analysis, but the averages alone tell a clear story: the RTX 4060 is only truly comfortable at 1080p, acceptable at 1440p with lowered settings, and struggling at 4K unless the user is willing to accept Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The card features 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. Its clock speeds are a base of 1830 MHz and a boost of 2460 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU's pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 15.11 TFLOPS.

The GPU's percentile rank is 61, and its average benchmark score is 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a delta of -0.2%. This benchmark equivalence is misleading for gaming, as the HD 7790 lacks modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which the RTX 4060 has (12_2). The RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM is a potential limitation at 4K Ultra, where the 34 FPS average suggests the card is both compute-bound and potentially memory-constrained.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is dominant. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is entirely consistent with a card that is being pushed to its limits. The 180 FPS at 1080p Low shows the GPU can deliver high frame rates when pixel count is low, but the 34 FPS at 4K Ultra reveals its ceiling. The 17 Gbps effective memory speed and 128-bit bus are not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K with heavy settings. The data suggests the RTX 4060 is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a compromise, and 4K reserved for esports titles or older games like Greedfall at Low settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the average FPS is 128, while 1440p High drops to 89 FPS and 4K High falls to 53 FPS. The 1080p results are consistently above 80 FPS even at Ultra, making it the only resolution where all presets are playable.

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

A: It is playable but limited. At 4K Low, the average is 74 FPS, which is smooth. Medium averages 58 FPS, High averages 53 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. For a stable 60 FPS experience, Low or Medium settings are required at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, while its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7313P, scores 53206, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, a delta of -0.3%. These differences are negligible, indicating the 7900X is on par with its peers.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark standing?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, ranking at the 61st percentile of GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a delta of 0.3%.

Q: Is the frame rate stable at Medium settings?

A: The data includes min/max values for Medium settings. At 1080p, the range is 120 to 163 FPS (average 141). At 1440p, it is 83 to 113 FPS (average 98). At 4K, it is 50 to 67 FPS (average 58). The variance is moderate, indicating generally stable performance.

Q: Why does the combo rank only 2006 out of 3703?

A: The rank is influenced by the GPU's lower percentile (61) compared to the CPU's high percentile (91). The GPU is the bottleneck in Greedfall, as evidenced by the resolution scaling, which limits the overall combo's performance relative to others with more balanced or higher-end GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear hierarchy of playable settings. For users prioritizing high frame rates, 1080p with Ultra settings yields an average of 82 FPS, which is smooth and visually rich. However, if aiming for the highest refresh rates, 1080p Low at 180 FPS or Medium at 141 FPS are the best options, though they sacrifice visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the best balance of quality and performance is Medium, with an average of 98 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS. High settings at 1440p drop to 89 FPS, which is still playable, but Ultra at 57 FPS risks dipping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. For a consistently smooth experience at this resolution, Medium is the recommended preset.

At 4K, the data suggests Low settings are the only viable choice for a comfortable play session, averaging 74 FPS. Medium at 58 FPS is borderline, and High at 53 FPS or Ultra at 34 FPS will result in noticeable stutter. Given the game's age, the visual difference between Medium and High may be minimal, but the frame rate cost is steep. The recommendation is to stick with 1080p for the best experience, or drop to 1440p Medium if higher resolution is desired.