Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a highly capable experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy where resolution determines whether the CPU or GPU becomes the primary constraint. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-limited, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the definitive bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic performance drop as resolution increases, which is the signature of a system transitioning from CPU-bound to GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 288.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 201.3 FPS at 2560x1440 — a reduction of 87.3 FPS — and then to 120.6 FPS at 3840x2160, which is less than half the 1080p figure. This steep decline at Low settings indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering workload scales heavily with pixel count, while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern becomes even more telling at Ultra settings. The 1080p Ultra average of 135.7 FPS drops to 92.6 FPS at 1440p and then to 53.1 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Ultra is 43.1 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Ultra is 39.5 FPS. This nearly linear decline per resolution step suggests the GPU is the limiting factor across all Ultra configurations, with the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads proving more than sufficient to feed the graphics card even at high frame rates.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings shows a loss of 67.7 FPS (from 229.7 to 162.0 FPS), while the High settings loss from 1080p to 1440p is only 63.9 FPS (from 206.7 to 142.8 FPS). This indicates that the relative cost of resolution scaling is consistent regardless of preset, reinforcing that the GPU's pixel throughput is the dominant factor once the resolution increases beyond 1080p.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti's specifications directly explain its behavior in Greedfall. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's texture workloads at all tested settings. The boost clock of 2610 MHz, combined with 7680 shading units, provides the raw compute necessary to drive the frame rates observed. The GPU's percentile ranking of 85 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900, places it in the upper tier, and the data confirms this in practice.

At 4K Ultra, the card produces 53.1 FPS, which is the lowest measured result across the entire test matrix. This is a demanding configuration, and the 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully utilized. The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (average score 45152, deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Arc A730M (average score 45592, deltaPct -1.5), but those comparisons are based on aggregate benchmarks, not this specific game. In Greedfall, the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM capacity is never a limiting factor, as even the highest settings do not appear to exceed this allocation based on the measured performance.

The transition from High to Ultra at 4K is particularly revealing: the average FPS drops from 85.3 to 53.1, a loss of 32.2 FPS. This 37.8% reduction in performance for one settings tier shows that Ultra introduces rendering features that disproportionately tax the GPU's pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear verdict on the optimal preset for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 206.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display, while Ultra drops to 135.7 FPS — still highly playable but representing a 71 FPS sacrifice for marginal visual gains. The Medium preset at 229.7 FPS and Low at 288.6 FPS offer diminishing returns, as the High preset already exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 142.8 FPS is the sweet spot. The Ultra preset falls to 92.6 FPS, which is a significant drop but remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 162.0 FPS shows only a 19.2 FPS improvement over High, suggesting that High is the most efficient choice for visual fidelity per frame. Low at 201.3 FPS is unnecessary unless targeting extremely high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 85.3 FPS is the recommended configuration. Ultra at 53.1 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, while Medium at 97.9 FPS and Low at 120.6 FPS provide smoother experiences but with reduced visual quality. The data shows that High at 4K offers the best balance, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while preserving the game's visual presentation.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 235 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 13.8% of all configurations. This is a strong result, but not a top-tier one, reflecting the fact that the RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end but not flagship GPU. The ranking is based on measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that the combo's strength lies in its consistency: it delivers playable frame rates at every tested configuration, from 53.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to 288.6 FPS at 1080p Low.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is substantial. The Ryzen 9 7900X has a percentile ranking of 93 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50556. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (deltaPct -0.1), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (deltaPct -0.4), and Intel Core i7-13850HX (deltaPct -0.5), all of which are within 0.8% of its aggregate score. This indicates that the CPU is not a weak link in the system, and the ranking is primarily determined by the GPU's capabilities in Greedfall.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings (142.8 FPS) as the optimal balance. At 4K, High still delivers 85.3 FPS, making it viable, while 1080p provides very high frame rates up to 288.6 FPS at Low settings.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 85.3, which is smooth. However, 4K Ultra drops to 53.1 FPS, which may be below the target for high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X perform relative to its rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 50556 is within 0.8% of its closest rivals. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 by 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX by 0.5%.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, there is no indication of VRAM limitations. The card maintains consistent performance across all settings, and its 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 288.6 FPS, while Ultra produces 135.7 FPS. This is a difference of 152.9 FPS, showing that Ultra settings cost more than half the potential frame rate.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 235 out of 1705 combos, placing it in the top 13.8%. This is a strong showing, driven by the CPU's high percentile (93) and the GPU's solid performance (percentile 85).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 288.6, Medium 229.7, High 206.7, and Ultra 135.7. The gap between Low and Medium is 58.9 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 23.0 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 71.0 FPS. This shows that Ultra is the most demanding setting tier at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the values are: Low 201.3, Medium 162.0, High 142.8, and Ultra 92.6. The drop from Low to Medium is 39.3 FPS, from Medium to High is 19.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 50.2 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p falls below 100 FPS, indicating a significant performance penalty.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low 120.6, Medium 97.9, High 85.3, and Ultra 53.1. The scaling here is steepest: Low to Medium loses 22.7 FPS, Medium to High loses 12.6 FPS, and High to Ultra loses 32.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 53.1 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset.

The overall pattern across all resolutions shows that the Medium preset consistently provides a balanced experience. At 1080p Medium it achieves 229.7 FPS, at 1440p Medium 162.0 FPS, and at 4K Medium 97.9 FPS. These figures represent roughly 80% of the Low preset's performance while offering improved visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael). Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz, combined with 64 MB of shared L3 cache, provide substantial headroom for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark results reinforce this: it scores 43695 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 6168 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, and 12536 in 3DMark max threads.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are exceptionally high. At Low settings, the 288.6 FPS average suggests that the CPU is capable of driving frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 135.7 FPS result indicates that the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU, as the frame rate remains high despite the increased graphical load.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 93 among all CPUs, with an average score of 50556, places it well above the median. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, scores 50598 with a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the 7900X is virtually tied with it. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50738, deltaPct -0.4) and Intel Core i7-13850HX (50827, deltaPct -0.5) are also extremely close, showing that the 7900X sits at the top of a tightly clustered performance group.

The combination of 12 cores with 24 threads is particularly well-suited for modern games that can utilize multiple threads. In Greedfall, the data suggests that the CPU never becomes a limiting factor, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load across all resolutions. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support ensure that data can be fed to the GPU without creating a bottleneck, allowing the RTX 4070 Ti to operate at its full potential.