Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination. The measured data shows a system capable of high frame rates, but one where the graphics card becomes the primary constraint as resolution and quality settings increase. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, offering a clear picture of what this specific pairing delivers in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 190.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 90 FPS at the same resolution when settings are raised to Ultra, showing a significant performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the combo rank among other tested systems in this game?

A: The system ranks 843rd out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack. This percentile position indicates that while it delivers strong performance, many other hardware pairings have achieved higher frame rates in Greedfall.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 136.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 58.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a substantial 57% reduction in performance when moving to 4K, highlighting the increased load on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. For instance, at 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 80.6 FPS on Low to 35.9 FPS on Ultra, a massive 55% decrease. This scaling with settings points to the graphics card being the limiting component.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 71660. This puts it 0.9% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 and 2.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF. It trails the Intel Xeon 6517P by 1.9%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is in the 79th percentile for all GPUs, indicating it performs better than the majority of graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 35327, which is very close to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which has a score of 35264.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets in Greedfall. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the High preset is the most demanding that still comfortably achieves this target, with an average of 58.6 FPS at 4K, which is just shy of the mark. At 1440p, the High preset delivers a very playable 94.6 FPS, making it an excellent choice for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Medium preset offers a more significant performance buffer, hitting 60.1 FPS at 4K and 102.9 FPS at 1440p.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the data shows a severe performance penalty. At 4K, it only manages an average of 35.9 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay. Even at 1440p, the Ultra preset's 57.6 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target that many players prefer. The performance gap between High and Ultra is substantial, with a 22.7 FPS difference at 1440p and a 22.7 FPS difference at 4K, suggesting that the visual upgrade may not be worth the performance cost. The Low preset is best reserved for maximizing frame rates, achieving 190.3 FPS at 1080p, but it comes with a significant visual downgrade.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended starting point. It provides a strong visual experience while maintaining frame rates that are smooth on most displays.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 136.4 at 1920x1080 to 94.6 at 2560x1440, and finally to 58.6 at 3840x2160. This is a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 38% drop from 1440p to 4K. This consistent decline with each resolution increase is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

The pattern is similar for other presets. With Low settings, the average FPS goes from 190.3 at 1080p to 130.7 at 1440p and 80.6 at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 38% reduction, again pointing to the GPU as the primary limiting factor. The CPU, with its high core count and clock speeds, has the headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as the pixel count increases, the graphics card's workload grows and it becomes the bottleneck.

This behavior indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the component that defines the performance ceiling in Greedfall. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is not the limiting factor; the data shows that the system is still able to push high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's capabilities are exhausted as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds the 843rd rank out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it near the middle of the database, indicating that it is a capable but not top-tier pairing for this specific game. The rank suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs, are able to achieve higher frame rates.

This mid-pack ranking is somewhat expected given the GPU's performance percentile. The RX 6750 XT is in the 79th percentile for all GPUs, which is solid, but it is not a flagship card. The CPU, on the other hand, is in the 96th percentile for all CPUs, indicating it is a top-tier processor. The performance of the combo is therefore constrained by the GPU, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis. The data implies that while the CPU has significant potential, its capabilities are not fully utilized in Greedfall due to the GPU's limitations.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the central figure in this game's performance story. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and assets in Greedfall. The GPU's performance is defined by its clock speeds, with a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These clocks allow it to deliver a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s.

The data shows that the GPU is the clear bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The frame rate differences between presets are significant. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 44.7 FPS, and at 1440p, it is 73.1 FPS. This demonstrates how sensitive the game is to the GPU's workload. The GPU's 40 ray accelerators are not leveraged in this title's standard rendering, as the benchmark shows no ray tracing-specific data. The card's performance is generally good, landing in the 79th percentile, but the measured FPS shows it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations.

1920x1080: Frame rates are high at this resolution. The Low preset achieves an average of 190.3 FPS. Medium settings produce 149.3 FPS, while High settings yield 136.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 90 FPS.

2560x1440: Performance at 1440p shows a clear step down. The Low preset averages 130.7 FPS. Medium settings deliver 102.9 FPS, and High settings are close behind at 94.6 FPS. The Ultra preset sees a significant drop, with an average of 57.6 FPS.

3840x2160: At 4K, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset is the only one that remains above 60 FPS, with an average of 80.6 FPS. Medium settings deliver 60.1 FPS, and High settings are just below at 58.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with a low average of 35.9 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: for every preset, the frame rate decreases as resolution increases. The most dramatic drop is seen when moving from High to Ultra at 1440p, where the frame rate falls by 37 FPS, and at 4K, where it falls by 22.7 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a powerhouse processor, with 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its high core count and boost clock of 5.70 GHz provide ample compute headroom. The data indicates that this CPU is not the limiting factor in Greedfall. The frame rates are more dependent on the GPU, as shown by the significant FPS changes when altering resolution and settings.

The CPU's performance is reflected in its benchmark scores. Its multi-core performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 score of 59712 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 22515. Single-core performance is also high, with a Cinebench R23 score of 8430. These scores place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, showing that it is a top-tier processor. The large 128 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable feature of this chip, which can be beneficial in games.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU's potential is not fully exercised. The frame rate differences between settings at a given resolution are primarily due to GPU load. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 100.3 FPS, which is a clear indicator of the GPU's workload scaling. The CPU is able to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. This shows the system's overall performance is balanced, but the GPU is the definitive bottleneck in this title.