Greedfall

The provided data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT shows a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but reveals significant scaling behavior across its four presets. This combination ranks in the top percentile of tested systems, sitting at rank 356 out of 1705 total combinations. The benchmark results offer a clear picture of how this hardware handles the 2019 Action RPG, with the data indicating that the most balanced experience is found at the High preset, which provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining excellent frame rates across all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly indicates that the High preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance for this CPU-GPU pairing. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 193.5 FPS, which is 71 FPS higher than the 121.3 FPS seen at Ultra settings. While Ultra does provide the highest visual quality, the performance cost is steep: moving from High to Ultra drops the average frame rate by 72.2 FPS at 1080p, a 37.3% reduction. The High preset maintains a comfortable margin above 144Hz refresh rates at 1080p and still achieves 133.9 FPS at 2560x1440, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The Medium preset, while producing 209.6 FPS at 1080p and 143.8 FPS at 1440p, offers only marginally better performance than High—a difference of 16.1 FPS at 1080p and 9.9 FPS at 1440p—while presumably sacrificing visual quality. The Low preset is the only option that pushes past 260 FPS at 1080p, reaching 266 FPS, but this comes at the cost of the game's visual presentation. For 4K gaming, the High preset delivers 81.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, whereas Ultra drops to 52.5 FPS, which may be noticeable in fast-paced combat. The data suggests that for most users, High is the optimal choice; Ultra should be reserved for scenarios where visual fidelity takes priority over frame rate, particularly at lower resolutions where the performance hit is less impactful relative to the high baseline.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications align well with the measured results. The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a substantial 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This large memory pool is particularly relevant for Greedfall, which can be demanding on VRAM at higher settings and resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz contribute to its raw compute capability, with an FP32 throughput of 51.48 TFLOPS. The RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process, delivers this performance within a 300 W TDP, requiring a 700 W suggested PSU and dual 8-pin power connectors.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its strong standing. With a Passmark G3D score of 29009 and a percentile rank of 82 among all GPUs, the RX 7900 XT sits near the performance level of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, which has an average score of 38349 compared to the RX 7900 XT's 38358, a delta of 0%. This positioning explains why the GPU is rarely the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p in Greedfall, where the CPU's capabilities are more likely to constrain the frame rate. However, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution scales up, with the 4K results showing a more significant performance drop that reflects the increased pixel throughput requirements.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that indicates the system transitions from CPU-bound at 1080p to increasingly GPU-bound at 4K. At the High preset, the frame rate drops from 193.5 FPS at 1080p to 133.9 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 59.6 FPS (30.8%), and then to 81.1 FPS at 4K, a further reduction of 52.8 FPS (39.4%). This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. The relatively smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p compared to the drop from 1440p to 4K suggests that at 1080p, the Intel Core i5-12600KF is limiting the frame rate, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential.

The Low preset shows a similar trend, with 266 FPS at 1080p dropping to 188.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 111.8 FPS at 4K. Interestingly, the percentage drops for Low are larger than for High: 29.3% from 1080p to 1440p and 40.6% from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that at lower settings, the CPU bottleneck is more pronounced at 1080p, and the GPU's scaling behavior becomes more apparent as resolution increases. The Ultra preset follows the same pattern, with 121.3 FPS at 1080p, 82.4 FPS at 1440p, and 52.5 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 32.1% and 36.3% respectively. The data indicates that for this configuration, 1440p is the sweet spot where both CPU and GPU are well-utilized, while 4K places a heavy load on the GPU, particularly at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 266 FPS, which is the maximum measured in this dataset. Medium produces 209.6 FPS, High delivers 193.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 121.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at 144.7 FPS, representing a 54.4% performance difference. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant computational load, likely through increased draw distances, shadow quality, and post-processing effects.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline. Low produces 188.1 FPS, Medium reaches 143.8 FPS, High achieves 133.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 82.4 FPS. The performance difference between High and Medium at this resolution is only 9.9 FPS, suggesting that High offers a better visual-to-performance ratio. The Ultra preset at 1440p still provides a playable experience, but the 51.5 FPS gap between High and Ultra is notable.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is more constrained. Low delivers 111.8 FPS, Medium reaches 88.2 FPS, High achieves 81.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 59.3 FPS, but the relative drop is still significant. The High preset at 4K remains above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra falls below it, making High the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The data shows that the RX 7900 XT can handle 4K at high settings in Greedfall, but Ultra settings require a compromise in frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this hardware?

A: The High preset is the best option for 4K, delivering 81.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 52.5 FPS, which may feel less smooth, while Medium provides 88.2 FPS but with reduced visual quality.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 266 FPS, which is 144.7 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 121.3 FPS. This represents a 54.4% performance advantage.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the system shows a balanced load, with the GPU becoming more of a factor as settings increase. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 59.6 FPS, indicating the GPU is starting to become the primary bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Medium settings?

A: Across all resolutions, the difference between High and Medium is relatively small. At 1080p, High is 16.1 FPS slower than Medium, at 1440p the gap is 9.9 FPS, and at 4K it narrows to 7.1 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 52.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset is required to maintain 60 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38358, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile's score of 38349, showing a 0% delta. This indicates comparable raw performance in these tests.