Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination achieves a rank of 358 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the top 21% of all configurations tested, indicating a strong overall performance tier. The ranking is particularly notable given the game’s 2019 release, as the data suggests this modern hardware pairing is well-suited to the title’s engine. The combo’s standing is not defined by a single component, but by the balanced interaction between the 12-core CPU and the high-end GPU, which together push the system well above the median tested setup.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 358 out of 1705 combos puts this configuration in the 79th percentile of all tested pairings. This is a strong result, but the data shows it is not an absolute top-tier ranking, leaving room for higher-end configurations to outperform it. The ranking is influenced by the game’s demanding nature at higher settings, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 94 indicates it is among the top 6% of all processors, while the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 82 places it in the top 18% of graphics cards. This asymmetry suggests the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing, which is consistent with the measured FPS drops at 4K Ultra. The combination’s rank is competitive, but the data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant performance boost than upgrading the CPU for this specific title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT brings 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for Greedfall, a game that can be VRAM-hungry at high resolutions and settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz provide the raw compute headroom needed for the title’s action RPG visuals. The data shows a clear pattern: at 4K, the average FPS drops from 111.2 at Low to 51.2 at Ultra, a 54% reduction. This sharp decline indicates that the GPU’s shading units (5376) and ROPs (192) are heavily taxed by Ultra settings at 4K. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is less severe (186.7 to 86.7 FPS), showing the GPU has more headroom at lower resolutions. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 51.48 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its capability, but Greedfall’s engine appears to favor higher memory bandwidth and raw pixel throughput, which the RX 7900 XT provides in abundance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 190.6 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p High, the average drops to 135.2 FPS, still excellent for most displays. At 4K High, the system maintains 78.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p, where it hits 124 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 86.7 FPS and at 4K it falls to 51.2 FPS, which may feel stuttery in fast-paced combat. The Medium preset provides a more stable experience at 4K with 85.7 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often worth the slight performance cost. For most users, High is the sweet spot, offering over 60 FPS at 4K and over 135 FPS at 1440p.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 124 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is a solid result, indicating the combo can handle the game’s maximum settings at 1080p without significant drops.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p High and 4K High?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 135.2, while at 3840x2160 High, it drops to 78.1. This represents a 42% reduction in FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K, showing the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU’s 82nd percentile, and the FPS drops more sharply with resolution increases, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 78.1, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 51.2 FPS, which may be below the preference for some users. Lowering to Medium brings it back to 85.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The GPU’s avgBenchmarkScore is 38358, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (38349, a 0% delta). It is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (38225, a 0.3% delta) and behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (38494, a -0.4% delta).

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an avgBenchmarkScore of 54450. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681) and 1.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (55304), but it is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F (54097).

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound workload. At High settings, the combo delivers 190.6 FPS at 1080p, 135.2 FPS at 1440p, and 78.1 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 29%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 42%. This non-linear scaling is characteristic of a GPU that is increasingly strained by pixel count. At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 266.9 FPS at 1080p, 186.7 FPS at 1440p, and 111.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still above 100 FPS, showing the GPU has significant headroom when visual effects are minimized. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more involved, as the 266.9 FPS Low result is likely near the CPU’s frame delivery limit. Moving to 4K, the GPU becomes the sole constraint, as evidenced by the steep FPS decline.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X features 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This processor is clearly not the bottleneck in Greedfall, as its benchmark scores are exceptional. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 46438 and single-core score of 6555 indicate immense processing power. In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 266.9 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame rate cap for this game engine. The CPU’s 64 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for game logic, and the 4 nm process node ensures efficient power delivery. However, the game’s engine appears to be well-optimized for multi-core processors, as the 24 threads are more than sufficient for the title’s demands. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, show a 0.4% higher avgScore, but this difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 266.9 FPS
• Medium: 209.6 FPS
• High: 190.6 FPS
• Ultra: 124 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 186.7 FPS
• Medium: 145.1 FPS
• High: 135.2 FPS
• Ultra: 86.7 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 111.2 FPS
• Medium: 85.7 FPS
• High: 78.1 FPS
• Ultra: 51.2 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier reduces FPS by roughly 20-30% from the previous tier. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with a 53% FPS drop from High at 4K. The Medium preset offers a balanced experience, with 85.7 FPS at 4K and 209.6 FPS at 1080p. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play or extreme frame rate targets, as it sacrifices significant visual quality for a 40% FPS boost over High at 1080p. The measured values indicate that the combo is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance, but users should avoid Ultra settings at 4K unless they are willing to accept frame rates below 60 FPS.