Greedfall

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Greedfall. The data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four quality presets, offering a clear view of how this combination handles the Action RPG. The figures are drawn directly from benchmark measurements, allowing for a methodical breakdown of frame rates, scaling behavior, and the respective roles of the CPU and GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this combo in Greedfall shows a clear hierarchy across the four quality presets, with the most balanced experience appearing at High settings. At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 226 FPS, which is a substantial 81 FPS above the Ultra preset’s 145 FPS average. The gap between High and Medium is smaller, with Medium averaging 249 FPS, a difference of 23 FPS. However, the jump from High to Ultra costs a significant 81 FPS, which is a steep price for the visual fidelity gain at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern remains consistent. High settings produce an average of 157 FPS, which is comfortably above the 100 FPS average seen at Ultra. The Medium preset sits between them at 173 FPS. For a smooth experience, High is the recommended target here, as it maintains a high frame rate while avoiding the performance cliff associated with Ultra. The Ultra preset’s 100 FPS average is playable, but the data suggests that the additional rendering load reduces the headroom considerably.

At 4K, the choices become more critical. High settings average 94 FPS, which is the only preset above the 60 FPS threshold besides Low. Ultra drops to an average of 60 FPS, while Medium averages 103 FPS. The Low preset averages 131 FPS, but this comes with a substantial reduction in visual quality. Based on the measured rows, the High preset at 4K offers the best compromise between image fidelity and performance, delivering 94 FPS average without dipping into the lower frame rates seen at Ultra.

The data also includes minimum and maximum FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the Medium preset ranges from 212 to 287 FPS, showing a wide variance. At 1440p, the range is 147 to 199 FPS, and at 4K, it is 88 to 119 FPS. These values indicate that even the Medium preset has frame time fluctuations, but the averages remain high. Overall, the measured results suggest that High settings provide the most consistent and efficient use of the hardware across all three resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a rank of 254 out of 3703 total combos. This places it in the top 7% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a strong performer for this title. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components, and the measured FPS data confirms that it handles the game’s demands well across all tested settings.

The high rank is supported by the individual component standings. The CPU’s average benchmark score places it in the 92nd percentile among all processors, and the GPU sits in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. These positions suggest that neither component is a weak link in this pairingasiatic. The combo rank of 254, while not in the top tier, shows that there are other configurations that deliver higher frame rates, but this pairing is clearly above the median performer.

Comparing to the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 9 9900X’s average score of 57498 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 57555, a delta of -0.1%. It is also close to the AMD EPYC 7313, which scores 57399, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 1.1% higher, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, which is 1.4% higher. These differences are small, indicating that the CPU’s performance is competitive with its direct peers.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080’s average score of 54247 is nearly matched by the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher. These deltas are also modest, suggesting that the GPU’s performance is in line with its class. The combo rank of 254 out of 3703 is a direct result of these component-level performances, and the measured FPS data in Greedfall aligns with this positioning.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 226 FPS at 1080p to 157 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 69 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average drops further to 94 FPS, a decrease of 63 FPS. This represents a total reduction of 132 FPS from 1080p to 4K, meaning the 4K average is roughly 58% lower than the 1080p average.

The Low preset shows a similar trend. At 1080p, the average is 318 FPS, which drops to 220 FPS at 1440p, a difference of 98 FPS. At 4K, the average is 131 FPS, which is 89 FPS lower than at 1440p. The total drop from 1080p to 4K for Low settings is 187 FPS. This larger absolute drop at lower settings indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases, but the frame rates remain high enough to suggest that the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at 1080p.

The Medium preset follows the same pattern, with averages of 249 FPS at 1080p, 173 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with averages of 145 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K for Ultra is 85 FPS. The proportional decrease from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all presets, but the absolute values suggest that the GPU is the dominant factor in these frame rate changes.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The consistent reduction in FPS as resolution increases points to the render load growing with pixel count, which is a GPU-bound operation. At 1080p, the very high frame rates, particularly at Low settings with 318 FPS, suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU fast enough, but the GPU’s output is capped by its own capabilities. This is typical for a high-end CPU paired with a powerful GPU, where the bottleneck shifts from the CPU at low resolutions to the GPU at higher ones.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages across all four settings show a wide spread. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 318 FPS. The Medium preset averages 249 FPS, with a measured range of 212 to 287 FPS. The High preset averages 226 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 145 FPS. These numbers show that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, and the CPU’s performance allows for very high frame rates even at the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages decrease across the board. The Low preset averages 220 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 173 FPS, with a range of 147 to 199 FPS. The High preset averages 157 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with each preset losing between 45 and 98 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 147 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the averages are the lowest measured. The Low preset averages 131 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 103 FPS, with a range of 88 to 119 FPS. The High preset averages 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS. The Ultra preset’s average of 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold for playable frame rates, and the High preset’s 94 FPS is the best balance for a high-fidelity experience at this resolution. The 4K data confirms that this combo can handle the game at all settings, but the Ultra preset leaves no room for frame rate drops.

The data for the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum values, which are not provided for other settings. At 1080p, the range is 212 to 287 FPS, a spread of 75 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 147 to 199 FPS, a spread of 52 FPS. At 4K, the range is 88 to 119 FPS, a spread of 31 FPS. The shrinking spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU’s workload becomes more consistent, reducing the variance in frame times.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo for the highest frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest averages across all settings, with the Low preset reaching 318 FPS and the High preset reaching 226 FPS. The frame rates decrease as resolution increases, with 4K High averaging 94 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS, while the High preset averages 94 FPS. This is a difference of 34 FPS, making High a better choice for maintaining higher frame rates at 4K.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as frame rates drop consistently when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the very high averages, such as 318 FPS at Low, suggest the CPU can keep up, but the GPU’s output is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the frame rate range for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows that the Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, with an average of 173 FPS.

Q: How does this combo’s rank in Greedfall compare to other tested combinations?

A: This pairing ranks 254 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What are the average FPS values for the Low preset across all resolutions?

A: The Low preset averages 318 FPS at 1080p, 220 FPS at 1440p, and 131 FPS at 4K, showing a clear decline as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 and a Geekbench multicore score of 22174. The single-thread performance is also notable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2253 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3010.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data. The measured frame rates at 1080p, particularly at Low settings with an average of 318 FPS, indicate that the CPU is capable of delivering high instruction throughput. The 12 cores and 24 threads are likely more than sufficient for this game, as the frame rates do not show signs of CPU limitation. The CPU’s percentile rank of 92 among all processors supports this, showing that it is a high-end part.

The CPU’s cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The large L3 cache is beneficial for gaming, as it can reduce memory latency. The CPU also supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which provides ample bandwidth for the GPU to access. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the AMD EPYC 9015 and Intel Core i9-14900, have very similar average benchmark scores, with deltas of -0.1% and -1.1% respectively. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X is performing at the expected level for its class. In Greedfall, the CPU’s contribution is to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, and the data shows it succeeds, with all 1080p presets averaging above 145 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with 9728 shading units. Its benchmark scores show strong performance, including a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567.

In Greedfall, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops significantly across all settings. For example, at High settings, the average drops from 226 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 58%. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render load increases with pixel count.

The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is ample for this game at all tested settings, and the memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that textures and geometry can be fed quickly. The boost clock of 2505 MHz provides the computational power needed for the game’s effects. The GPU’s percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs places it in the upper tier, and its average benchmark score of 54247 is close to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, with a delta of 0.1%.

The data indicates that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor in this combo at 4K, particularly at the Ultra preset where the average FPS is exactly 60. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to produce very high frame rates, but the CPU’s performance is not the limiting factor. The GPU’s role is to handle the increasing pixel workload, and the measured FPS breakdown confirms that it does so effectively, with the High preset at 4K still averaging 94 FPS.