Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks in the 79th percentile among tested system configurations for Greedfall, sitting at position 355 out of 1705 total combos. This places the pairing comfortably in the upper tier of systems, though not at the absolute top, suggesting that while this hardware excels at delivering high frame rates in most scenarios, there are still configurations that outperform it at the most demanding settings. The data reveals a system that is well-balanced for this 2019 action RPG, with the CPU and GPU each taking turns as the limiting factor depending on resolution and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 355 out of 1705 tested configurations, this system places in the top 20.8% of all pairings evaluated for Greedfall. This is a strong showing that reflects the capabilities of both components, but the ranking also hints at headroom—there are 354 faster combos, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or CPUs that push frame rates even higher at 4K Ultra settings. The rank is particularly impressive given that the RTX 5070's GPU benchmark percentile stands at 83, while the Ryzen 9 7900X sits at the 93rd percentile among CPUs. The slight gap between the CPU's percentile and the combo's rank suggests that in Greedfall, the GPU's ceiling is the more relevant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings where frame rates exceed 260 FPS.

The measured FPS data shows that this combo's sweet spot is at 1440p, where High settings deliver 131.2 FPS and even Ultra manages 87 FPS—both well within smooth gameplay territory. At 1080p, the system shines with High settings producing 190.8 FPS and Low hitting an extraordinary 266.4 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU at these lighter loads. The ranking versus other combos becomes most meaningful at 4K, where the average FPS drops to 77.3 at High and 53.8 at Ultra, showing that this is a configuration that can handle 4K but requires settings compromises to maintain high refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth—a substantial pool for Greedfall's textures and geometry. The GPU's base clock runs at 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and it packs 6144 shading units alongside 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, which translates to the 672.0 GB/s figure that becomes critical when pushing high-resolution textures at 4K.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role varies dramatically by settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 266.4 FPS, which is likely beyond what the game engine can meaningfully utilize, but at 4K Ultra that number collapses to 53.8 FPS—a 79.8% reduction. This steep drop indicates that the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 4K Ultra, where the game's detailed environments and character models demand more than the GPU can deliver at high frame rates. The GPU's 83rd percentile benchmark ranking places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% higher average score) and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% lower), indicating it sits in familiar performance territory for this generation. The FP32 compute of 30.87 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s are respectable, but the 4K Ultra result of 53.8 FPS shows the limits of this configuration for maximum-quality 4K gaming.

FAQ

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

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution, where High settings deliver 131.2 FPS and Ultra still achieves 87 FPS. This balances visual quality with frame rates that exceed 60 FPS across all presets.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, it averages 77.3 FPS, which is playable, but 4K Ultra drops to 53.8 FPS—below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider essential for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 3090 in this context?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 5070 is 0.6% ahead of the RTX 3090, making them effectively equivalent in raw performance. In Greedfall, this translates to similar frame rates at any given resolution and settings combo.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X bottlenecking the RTX 5070?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 266.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU is still feeding the GPU effectively. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and 24 threads indicate it has ample headroom for this game, so bottlenecks are unlikely at any resolution tested.

Q: What settings preset provides the most balanced experience?

A: At 1440p, High settings at 131.2 FPS offer a strong balance, while at 4K, High at 77.3 FPS is the best compromise. Ultra at any resolution comes with a significant FPS penalty that may not justify the visual gains.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to its component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 355 out of 1705 (top 20.8%), while the CPU is at the 93rd percentile and GPU at the 83rd. This indicates the GPU's relative weakness, compared to the CPU, is the primary factor limiting the combo's overall ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield 266.4 FPS, Medium hits 212.3 FPS, High reaches 190.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 123.8 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 54.1 FPS (20.3% reduction), while moving from High to Ultra costs 67 FPS (35.1% reduction), showing that Ultra's additional visual effects come at a steep performance price.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low delivers 185.7 FPS, Medium 146.3 FPS, High 131.2 FPS, and Ultra 87 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 98.7 FPS (53.1% reduction), which is more pronounced than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the load. The step from High to Ultra costs 44.2 FPS (33.7% reduction), the largest single-step drop at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low produces 110.4 FPS, Medium 87.4 FPS, High 77.3 FPS, and Ultra 53.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56.6 FPS (51.3% reduction), and critically, Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Even at High, the 77.3 FPS result is comfortable, but players seeking 4K Ultra will need to accept sub-60 FPS performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K reveal important insights about the limiting component. At Low settings, the system goes from 266.4 FPS at 1080p to 110.4 FPS at 4K—a 58.6% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 190.8 FPS to 77.3 FPS, a 59.5% reduction. At Ultra, the numbers fall from 123.8 FPS to 53.8 FPS, a 56.5% reduction. These consistent reductions of roughly 57-60% across all presets indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload scales less with resolution.

The scaling pattern shows that the RTX 5070's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated at 4K, particularly at Ultra where the 53.8 FPS result suggests the GPU is fully utilized. The relatively linear scaling across presets—where the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K remains similar regardless of quality—confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 9 7900X provides consistent support without becoming a constraint. At 1080p Low, the 266.4 FPS result likely approaches the game engine's frame rate cap or the CPU's practical limit, but at 4K, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are the clear bottlenecks.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing high refresh rates, 1080p with Medium settings (212.3 FPS) or High settings (190.8 FPS) offers an excellent experience. Even Ultra at 1080p maintains 123.8 FPS, making this resolution the most flexible for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, High settings at 131.2 FPS provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, while Ultra at 87 FPS remains viable for those who want the game's highest quality preset without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the recommendations become more constrained. High settings at 77.3 FPS is the clear sweet spot, offering good visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. Medium at 87.4 FPS provides additional headroom but sacrifices some visual detail. Ultra at 53.8 FPS is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS, and players seeking 4K Ultra will need to accept frame rates in the mid-50s or consider lowering to 1440p. Low settings at 4K (110.4 FPS) are unlikely to be necessary given that High achieves playable frame rates, but they offer the option for those who want maximum performance at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It features 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 43695 and single-core score of 6168 demonstrate strong multithreaded and single-threaded performance, both of which are relevant for Greedfall's engine that can leverage multiple cores for AI and physics.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the system hits 266.4 FPS, and the fact that this number remains high even as settings increase (212.3 FPS at Medium, 190.8 FPS at High) suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and multi-thread score of 12536 indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for games that depend on a few heavily loaded threads. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 7900X's average benchmark score of 50556 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50598, -0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50738, -0.4%), confirming that this CPU is competitive with top-tier alternatives. However, at 4K Ultra where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, the CPU's extra headroom goes unused, meaning players with this combo should focus GPU settings adjustments to improve frame rates at that resolution.