Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a highly capable experience in Greedfall, with benchmark results showing a clear progression of performance tied directly to resolution and preset selection. Measured frame rates indicate a system that is thoroughly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the processor’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates are achievable at lower settings. The data places this pairing in the 354th position out of 1,705 tested combos, marking it as a top-tier configuration for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a substantial performance drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the primary limiting component. At High settings, the transition is stark: the system delivers 193.6 FPS at 1080p, drops to 135.2 FPS at 1440p, and falls further to 82.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 57.5% reduction in frame rate from the lowest to the highest resolution tested, clearly demonstrating that the GPU’s rendering workload scales almost linearly with pixel count.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p, the combination achieves 269 FPS, which is an exceptionally high result that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames far beyond typical display refresh rates. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 184.2 FPS, and at 4K the average settles at 109.7 FPS. The fact that the 4K Low result is still above 100 FPS indicates that even at the highest resolution, the GPU retains enough headroom to maintain smooth gameplay, though the relative drop from 1080p to 4K is a 59.2% decrease.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, which is expected given the increased computational demands. At 1080p, the system manages 121.1 FPS, which is still playable but significantly lower than the High preset’s 193.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result drops to 85 FPS, and at 4K Ultra the frame rate falls to 48.4 FPS. This latter figure is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal for smooth gameplay, indicating that the combination struggles to maintain fluid motion at maximum settings and 4K resolution. The data suggests that the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most scenarios, but the sheer pixel count at 4K Ultra overwhelms the GPU’s 30.87 TFLOPS of compute throughput.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X plays a supporting role in Greedfall, with its influence most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. This processor features 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores reflect strong single-thread capability, which is critical for game logic and frame pacing. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,555 and Geekbench single-core score of 3,341 indicate that the CPU can handle the game’s primary thread without becoming a bottleneck.

At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 269 FPS, a figure that is likely constrained by CPU performance rather than GPU capability. This is supported by the fact that the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4,672 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, suggesting it has ample headroom for high-frequency gaming workloads. However, the data shows that the CPU’s influence diminishes rapidly as resolution increases. At 1440p and 4K, the gap between Low and High settings narrows in relative terms, confirming that the GPU becomes the dominant factor.

The multi-threaded performance of the 9900X is also noteworthy, though less relevant for Greedfall specifically. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 46,438 and 3DMark max-threads score of 13,929 demonstrate that the processor can handle heavily threaded workloads, but the game’s measured frame rates do not show a clear scaling benefit from the 24 threads. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation, but the benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting component in most tested configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combination in Greedfall?*

A: The highest measured average is 269 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the system has significant performance headroom at lower graphical presets.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only with lower settings. At 4K with High settings, the average is 82.2 FPS, and at Medium it is 85.6 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra the average drops to 48.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 54,450. It is 0.4% behind the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F, 1.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, and 1.8% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 184.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 85 FPS. This represents a 53.9% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p with High settings?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as the frame rate of 193.6 FPS is high but not at the level seen with Low settings (269 FPS). The CPU’s strong single-thread performance likely allows the GPU to operate near its full potential at this resolution.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 354th out of 1,705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the top 21% of all systems tested for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low setting yields an average of 269 FPS, which is the single highest result in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce this to 212.3 FPS, while High settings produce 193.6 FPS. The Ultra preset drops significantly to 121.1 FPS, a 55% reduction from Low. These results indicate that at 1080p, the combination is capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays, though the Ultra preset’s demands are substantial.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. The Low preset averages 184.2 FPS, which remains excellent for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. Medium settings achieve 146.2 FPS, and High settings deliver 135.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 85 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a 53.9% drop from Low. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance, as even the High preset maintains a frame rate well above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset averages 109.7 FPS, which is still playable and demonstrates the RTX 5070’s raw power. Medium settings produce 85.6 FPS, and High settings achieve 82.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 48.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 55.9% performance penalty, highlighting the significant cost of maximum settings at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 354th out of 1,705 tested configurations for Greedfall, placing it in the top 20.8% of all systems. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of both components, though the GPU’s percentile placement of 83rd among all GPUs suggests that there is room for improvement with higher-end graphics cards. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 94th percentile, indicating that it is a top-tier processor that will not bottleneck most gaming workloads.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provide context for its performance. The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41,687, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. It trails the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 0.5% and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 0.7%. These narrow margins suggest that the RTX 5070 is competitively positioned in its performance class, though the measured results in Greedfall are more relevant than synthetic comparisons.

The high ranking is supported by the measured frame rates, which show that the system can exceed 120 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with High settings. The 4K results, while lower, still offer playable frame rates at all but the Ultra preset. This combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and can handle 4K with adjusted settings, making it a versatile choice for this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K displays, the High preset provides the best balance, delivering an average of 82.2 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a significant visual improvement over the Medium preset, which produces 85.6 FPS but with lower graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset is not recommended at 4K, as its 48.4 FPS average falls below acceptable playability standards.

At 1440p, the High preset is the clear recommendation, achieving 135.2 FPS. This provides an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors and maintains smooth motion even in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 85 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, as it remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset offers little benefit over High, as the frame rate difference is only 11 FPS, while the visual quality reduction is more noticeable.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 193.6 FPS is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset at 121.1 FPS is also a strong option, as it remains well above 100 FPS and provides the best visual experience. The Medium preset at 212.3 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the High preset offers a near-identical frame rate with better visuals. The Low preset should only be used when chasing maximum frame rates beyond 240 FPS, as the jump to 269 FPS provides diminishing returns for most users.