Greedfall

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its closest rival in raw CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54,762, which places it 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093) and 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053). It also edges out the Intel Xeon 6505P by 2% and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 2.1%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores an average of 20,282 in benchmarks, placing it 1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480), 1.2% behind the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534), 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B570 (20,556), and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20,582). Its percentile rank among all GPUs is 65.

Q: What is the best 1080p performance this combo can achieve in Greedfall?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 167 FPS. Medium settings yield 131 FPS, High settings deliver 119 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 76 FPS. The Medium preset has recorded min/max values of 112 and 151 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank overall for this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1,672 out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the tested combinations, roughly in the 43rd percentile of all combos.

Q: What memory and bandwidth specifications support this CPU?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The CPU has 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: What are the GPU's memory specifications for this game?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The GPU's boost clock is 1770 MHz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D brings a substantial processing foundation to Greedfall. With 12 cores and 24 threads, this CPU is built for heavy multi-threaded workloads, but the benchmark data in this game suggests that its role shifts depending on resolution. The CPU's architecture is Zen 5 on the Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 16,630 million transistors across a 2x 70.6 mm² die size.

The core clock behavior is notable. At 4.40 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost, the CPU has significant headroom for single-threaded tasks. Its single-thread benchmark scores are strong: 1,269 in 3DMark single-thread, 679 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 2,830 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 6,739 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle the game's logic and AI-driven tasks without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions.

The multi-threaded scores are also impressive. The CPU achieves 12,490 in 3DMark 16-thread, 13,795 in 3DMark max-threads, 20,049 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 47,737 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The PassMark multithread score is 56,154, and Geekbench multicore shows 22,884. These results position the CPU well above the 91st percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is more than capable of feeding frames to the GPU.

The L3 cache is a large 128 MB, which is a defining trait of the X3D series. This large cache can help with game data locality, potentially reducing memory latency for frequently accessed game assets. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth on DDR5 also helps keep data flowing.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU's influence appears to diminish at higher resolutions. The measured FPS drops from 167 at 1080p Low to 69 at 4K Low, which suggests that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, but at 4K, the GPU's workload dominates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the other half of this pairing, and it plays the more critical role in determining Greedfall's performance at higher resolutions. This GPU is based on the Turing architecture, using the TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1,605 MHz base and 1,770 MHz boost. Its compute capabilities include 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 and 18.12 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The pixel rate is 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate is 283.2 GTexel/s. These specifications place the GPU in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, which is a mid-range standing relative to the broader GPU market.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Greedfall, but it may be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo only achieves 31 FPS on average, while at 4K High it reaches 49 FPS. This significant drop suggests that both the GPU's compute power and memory bandwidth are stretched thin at the highest settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning. It scores 18,169 in PassMark G3D, 83,358 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 90,637 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its DirectX 12 PassMark score is 67, while DirectX 11 is 151. These numbers indicate that the GPU is capable but not top-tier.

In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's role is most visible when comparing 1080p to 4K at the same settings. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 167 at 1080p to 69 at 4K, a reduction of over half. This pattern holds across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p but become stressed at 4K, especially with Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1,672 out of 2,938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This is a mid-pack ranking, suggesting that while the CPU is high-end, the GPU holds the combo back from achieving top-tier performance in this game.

The CPU alone ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This imbalance is reflected in the combo's overall ranking. The CPU is clearly capable of driving much more powerful GPUs, but the RTX 2070 SUPER limits the overall frame rates.

The ranking position implies that there are 1,266 combos that perform worse and 1,671 combos that perform better. This puts the combo in the upper-middle tier, meaning it can handle Greedfall at playable frame rates for most settings but cannot reach the highest performance tiers.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals show that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU is only 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, and it beats the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.3%. These small differences would not meaningfully change the combo's game performance. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.5% of its average score, meaning the GPU's performance class is firmly established.

The ranking also suggests that for Greedfall, which was released in 2019, this hardware combination is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra experience is marginal. The combo's rank of 1,672 out of 2,938 reflects this mixed capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. All data is measured, not estimated, and includes average FPS for every configuration, with min/max values only for Medium settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS. Medium settings yield 131 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 112 and maximum of 151 FPS. High settings average 119 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 76 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings are playable, though the drop from High to Ultra is substantial at 43 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but lower. Low settings average 116 FPS, a 30.5% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with min/max of 77 and 105 FPS. High settings average 83 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 53 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 30 FPS, similar to the 1080p gap.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 69 FPS, a 40.5% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with min/max of 46 and 63 FPS. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 31 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings maintain an average above 60 FPS, and Ultra settings fall below 40 FPS.

The Medium settings row is the only one with min/max data. At 1080p Medium, the range is 112 to 151 FPS, a 39 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 77 to 105 FPS, a 28 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 46 to 63 FPS, a 17 FPS spread. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming the dominant constraint, reducing frame time variance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the best experience depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS target, the combo can achieve it at 1080p with Ultra settings (76 FPS) and at 1440p with High settings (83 FPS). At 4K, only Low settings (69 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while Medium (54 FPS) and High (49 FPS) fall short.

For players prioritizing visual quality at 1080p, Ultra settings at 76 FPS are viable. The drop from High (119 FPS) to Ultra (76 FPS) is significant, representing a 36.1% performance penalty, but the visual improvements may justify it. For a smoother experience with higher frame rates, High settings at 119 FPS provide an excellent balance.

At 1440p, High settings at 83 FPS offer the best compromise between visual fidelity and smoothness. Ultra settings at 53 FPS are playable but may feel less fluid, especially in action-heavy scenes. Medium settings at 91 FPS provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS with moderate visual quality.

At 4K, the recommendations are more constrained. Low settings at 69 FPS are the only way to maintain a 60+ FPS average. Medium settings at 54 FPS are playable but may experience dips to 46 FPS. High settings at 49 FPS are borderline, and Ultra settings at 31 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At these resolutions, the player can choose between high visual quality and high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and compute power become limiting, forcing a choice between Low settings for smoothness or Medium settings for better visuals with some frame rate compromise.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals important insights about the limiting component in this combo. From 1080p Low (167 FPS) to 1440p Low (116 FPS), the drop is 30.5%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (69 FPS), the drop is 40.5%. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the total drop is 58.7%.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar. 1080p Medium (131 FPS) to 1440p Medium (91 FPS) is a 30.5% drop. 1440p Medium to 4K Medium (54 FPS) is a 40.7% drop. The total drop from 1080p to 4K Medium is 58.8%.

High settings show a slightly different pattern. 1080p High (119 FPS) to 1440p High (83 FPS) is a 30.3% drop. 1440p High to 4K High (49 FPS) is a 41.0% drop. The total drop is 58.8%.

Ultra settings have the most extreme scaling. 1080p Ultra (76 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (53 FPS) is a 30.3% drop. 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (31 FPS) is a 41.5% drop. The total drop is 59.2%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is striking. Regardless of whether the game is set to Low or Ultra, the FPS scales nearly identically from 1080p to 1440p (around 30% drop) and from 1440p to 4K (around 41% drop). This uniform scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all resolutions.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to scale more favorably at higher resolutions, as the CPU workload would remain constant while the GPU workload increases. Instead, the FPS drops proportionally to the pixel count increase, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is particularly telling. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The 4K High result of 49 FPS suggests that reducing settings from Ultra to High provides a 58.1% performance improvement, which is substantial.

The data implies that the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has significant untapped potential in this pairing. At 1080p, the CPU can push the GPU to 167 FPS, but at 4K, the CPU is largely idle while the GPU struggles. This imbalance suggests that pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would yield significantly better 4K performance.