Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Greedfall that is heavily dictated by graphical settings and resolution, with the data revealing a clear transition from CPU-bound territory at lower settings to GPU-bound behavior at 4K Ultra. The measured frame rates show that this combination is exceptionally fast, placing in the top tier of tested configurations, yet the scaling patterns expose where the bottlenecks lie.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a predictable decline, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 291 at 1080p to 202 at 1440p, a reduction of 89 FPS, and then further to 120 at 4K, representing a cumulative drop of 171 FPS from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline of roughly 59% from 1080p to 4K indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises, though the absolute numbers remain high enough for smooth gameplay.

The High preset follows a similar but less dramatic trajectory. Starting at 208 FPS at 1080p, the average drops to 144 FPS at 1440p (a 64 FPS decrease) and then to 86 FPS at 4K (a further 58 FPS decrease). The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 122 FPS, or approximately 59% of the original value. This consistent percentage drop across Low and High presets suggests that the scaling is proportional to the pixel throughput, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at these settings.

Medium settings show a slightly different pattern. The average FPS at 1080p is 229, which drops to 159 at 1440p and then to 95 at 4K. The step from 1440p to 4K here is 64 FPS, which is the largest single-resolution drop among the presets, highlighting the increased strain that 4K places on the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings also reveals this strain: at 1440p the minimum is 135 FPS, while at 4K it falls to 80 FPS, a 55 FPS gap that suggests occasional frame pacing issues under heavy load.

Ultra settings present the most extreme scaling. At 1080p, the average FPS is 133, dropping to 92 at 1440p and then to 55 at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is the lowest measured in the entire dataset, and the drop from 1440p to 4K (37 FPS) represents a 40% reduction. This severe decline indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are being pushed to their limits, and the data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is not a viable target for consistent high-refresh-rate play with this hardware.

The limiting component shifts across this spectrum. At 1080p Low, the 291 FPS average is far beyond what most displays can show, and the fact that the CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads can feed the GPU at this rate suggests that the processor is not the primary constraint at higher resolutions. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows disproportionately, and the frame rates converge toward the GPU’s maximum throughput. The data indicates that at 4K, regardless of preset, the RTX 4070 Ti is the definitive bottleneck, as evidenced by the tight clustering of results (120 FPS Low, 95 FPS Medium, 86 FPS High, 55 FPS Ultra) relative to the 1080p spread (291 FPS Low, 229 FPS Medium, 208 FPS High, 133 FPS Ultra).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, plays a central role in shaping these results. Its boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz provide the raw compute throughput needed to drive high frame rates, and its 7680 shading units process the pixel and vertex data efficiently. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, running at 21 Gbps effective on a 192-bit bus, delivers a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which becomes a critical factor as resolution increases to 4K.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 55. This is a stark contrast to the 133 FPS at 1080p Ultra, and the 78 FPS difference underscores the memory bandwidth limitation. At 4K, the 12 GB frame buffer is likely being fully utilized, and the 192-bit bus struggles to keep up with the data demands of Ultra settings, which include high-resolution textures and advanced shading effects.

The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, based on an average benchmark score of 44795, places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (deltaPct -0.8) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (deltaPct -1.3), showing that the RTX 4070 Ti performs comparably to these alternatives despite differences in architecture and target market. The RTX A6000 and Intel Arc A730M trail by 1.6% and 1.7% respectively, confirming the RTX 4070 Ti’s competitive position.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is most pronounced at higher settings. The transition from Medium to High at 4K yields a 9 FPS decrease (from 95 to 86), while the jump from High to Ultra results in a much larger 31 FPS drop (from 86 to 55). This nonlinear scaling suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s resources, likely including enhanced ambient occlusion and draw distance, which require additional memory transactions that the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides a formidable foundation for this gaming workload, with 12 cores and 24 threads running at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, features a 128 MB L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming and helps reduce memory latency. The CPU’s benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739, indicating strong performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks.

The CPU’s role in Greedfall is best illustrated by the frame rates at 1080p Low. The 291 FPS average is likely near the game’s engine limit or the CPU’s ability to feed draw calls, and the fact that this figure does not scale linearly with GPU load suggests that the processor is providing ample headroom. The single-thread performance, as measured by Geekbench at 3041, is crucial for this game’s main thread, and the 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 further confirms that the CPU can handle the logical complexity of an Action RPG.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks shows a tight grouping. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 55093, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s average benchmark score of 54762. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K trails by 1.3%, while the Intel Xeon 6505P and Intel Core i7-14700F are 2% and 2.1% behind respectively. This places the Ryzen 9 9900X3D in a very competitive position, and in gaming, its large cache and high boost clock likely provide an edge over these rivals, even if the synthetic averages are closely matched.

However, the CPU’s influence wanes as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the 55 FPS average is far below what the CPU could theoretically support, and the data shows that the GPU is the sole limiting factor. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762, confirms that it is not a weak link in this configuration. The 24 threads and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth ensure that the system can feed the GPU efficiently, and the benchmark results indicate that the processor’s role is to provide a stable, high-FPS platform that does not introduce stutters or frame drops.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 373rd out of 2938 total combos for Greedfall. This places it in the top 12.7% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing given the game’s age and the variety of hardware tested. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: the CPU is powerful enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU, and the GPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at most settings.

The combo’s ranking is more impressive when considering that many higher-ranked combos likely feature newer or more expensive GPUs. The RTX 4070 Ti, despite being end-of-life, still performs admirably in this title, and the 12-core CPU ensures that frame pacing remains consistent. The data shows that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, as the 144 FPS average at High settings aligns perfectly with a 144 Hz monitor, and the 202 FPS at Low provides headroom for competitive play.

At 4K, the combo’s ranking would likely be lower due to the GPU’s limitations, but the measured FPS at High (86) and Medium (95) are still playable, especially for a single-player Action RPG where frame rates above 60 are acceptable. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 55 FPS average, is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and the data suggests that users should avoid this setting combination unless they prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, with an average FPS of 229 and a minimum of 194, ensuring no frame drops below the refresh rate of most monitors. The High preset at 208 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset at 133 FPS may be preferable for those with 120 Hz displays, as it provides higher visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear recommendation. The 144 FPS average matches a 144 Hz monitor perfectly, and the visual quality is superior to Medium, which averages 159 FPS but with a minimum of 135. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is acceptable for 90 Hz displays, but the 52 FPS gap between High and Ultra suggests that the graphical improvements are not worth the performance loss for most users.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset provides the best experience, with an average FPS of 95 and a minimum of 80, ensuring that gameplay remains fluid above 60 FPS. The High preset at 86 FPS is also playable, but the Ultra preset at 55 FPS should be avoided, as it dips below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in noticeable stuttering during intense combat scenes. The Low preset at 120 FPS is an option for those seeking maximum frame rates, but the visual degradation is significant.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 291, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average is 229 FPS, and at High it is 208 FPS.

*Q: Can this hardware run Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?*

A: The data shows that 4K Ultra yields an average FPS of 55, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth. For a stable experience at 4K, Medium settings (95 FPS) or High settings (86 FPS) are recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. It is 0.8% slower than the RTX 5090 Mobile, 1.3% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, 1.6% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A6000, and 1.7% faster than the Intel Arc A730M.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking, and what does it indicate?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762. This indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of processors in synthetic tests, making it a strong choice for gaming.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest FPS drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: The Low preset shows the largest absolute drop of 171 FPS (from 291 to 120). In percentage terms, the Ultra preset drops by approximately 59% (from 133 to 55 FPS), which is comparable to the Low preset’s 59% reduction.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game at high resolutions?

A: The measured data suggests that 12 GB is sufficient up to 4K High settings, as the average FPS remains above 80. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 55 FPS, indicating that the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are limiting factors at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all measured FPS values from the dataset:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 86 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 120 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 95 | 80 | 109 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 55 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 144 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 202 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 159 | 135 | 182 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 92 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 208 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 291 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 229 | 194 | 263 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 133 | - | - |

The data reveals a consistent pattern: Medium settings provide the best balance of performance and stability, with minimum FPS values recorded only for this preset at each resolution. The 1080p Medium configuration peaks at 263 FPS and never drops below 194, making it the most robust choice for competitive play. At 1440p, the Medium preset’s minimum of 135 FPS ensures no dips below the 135 Hz refresh rate, while the 4K Medium minimum of 80 FPS guarantees smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays. The lack of min/max data for other presets makes direct comparisons difficult, but the average FPS figures clearly show the scaling trends discussed throughout this analysis.