Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT presents a compelling mid-range configuration for Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is well-balanced at 1440p but increasingly constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the performance data, contextualizes the combo's standing among other tested configurations, and offers recommendations based strictly on the measured results.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and clearly indicates where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 112 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 73.7 FPS, a 34% reduction, and then to 4K High, the frame rate plummets to 47.7 FPS, a further 35% reduction from 1440p. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario; the CPU (Ryzen 5 2600) has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the Radeon RX 6600 XT's rendering workload at higher pixel counts becomes the dominant factor.

The trend is consistent across all settings. For instance, at Low settings, the average FPS goes from 154.6 at 1080p to 103.4 at 1440p (a 33% drop) and then to 61.3 at 4K (a 41% drop from 1440p). The steeper percentage drop at 4K Low compared to 4K High suggests that even when the visual load is lightened, the sheer pixel throughput requirement of 3840x2160 overwhelms the GPU. The data implies that for a smooth experience at 4K, one must accept a significant compromise in graphical fidelity, as even the High preset struggles to maintain 60 FPS at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution is the sweet spot. With High settings, the average FPS is 73.7, and even at Ultra, it drops to 48.9. However, at 1920x1080, all settings except Ultra (68.7 FPS) are well above 100 FPS, making 1080p the only resolution where Ultra is playable without dipping below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: The performance cost is substantial. Moving from High to Ultra at 1440p reduces the average frame rate from 73.7 FPS to 48.9 FPS, a performance hit of roughly 34%. This suggests the Ultra preset introduces a significant rendering load that the RX 6600 XT cannot sustain at that resolution.

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

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient to keep up, as the frame rate scales almost entirely with resolution rather than being capped by a CPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The gap is significant. At 1080p, Low settings yield an average of 154.6 FPS, while Ultra produces only 68.7 FPS. This represents a 55% decrease in performance, highlighting the heavy cost of the Ultra preset's enhancements on this GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: This specific configuration ranks 1164 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested hardware pairings, suggesting that while it's capable, many other combos deliver higher performance.

Q: Does the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM appear to be a limiting factor?

A: The data does not show a hard frame rate cap or stutter that would definitively indicate VRAM overflow. The consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests the GPU's processing power is the bottleneck, not its memory capacity. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is likely sufficient for this game's textures at the tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Benchmark results indicate this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and an AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT occupies the 1164th position out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This puts it in the 68th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly a third of configurations deliver lower performance. It is a middle-of-the-road ranking, which is consistent with the measured FPS data. The combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom, providing a playable experience at most settings. The ranking reflects a balance where the CPU, which ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, is paired with a GPU that ranks in the 71st percentile among all GPUs. This near-parity in relative performance results in a system that doesn't have a single glaring weak point, but also doesn't excel in any particular area, leading to its mid-pack placement.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo handles the game with ease. Low settings deliver an average of 154.6 FPS, Medium hits 122.9 FPS, and High reaches 112 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 100 FPS mark, with an average of 68.7 FPS. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, provided the user is not using the Ultra preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's growing workload. Low settings average 103.4 FPS, Medium drops to 85.4 FPS, and High settles at 73.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 48.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This resolution is best used with High settings or lower to ensure a fluid experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings manage an average of 61.3 FPS, which is barely playable. High and Medium settings produce nearly identical results, at 47.7 FPS and 47.6 FPS respectively, indicating the GPU is hitting a performance ceiling. The Ultra preset drops to a stuttering 28.7 FPS, making it unplayable at this resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the central component determining the frame rate in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game's assets. The GPU's boost clock of 2589 MHz and game clock of 2359 MHz are the key drivers of its rendering speed. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as evidenced by the near-identical FPS between High and Medium settings (47.7 vs 47.6 FPS). This indicates that the GPU has reached its maximum output capacity at that resolution, regardless of the quality preset. Its relative performance, ranking in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, puts it in the upper-mid range, and the measured results in this game align with that positioning. The GPU's performance is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which is within 0.1% of its average benchmark score.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing 1440p with High settings. This combination yields an average of 73.7 FPS, which is smooth for an Action RPG and provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. The High preset offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the jump to Ultra at this resolution costs over 20 FPS (from 73.7 to 48.9) for what is likely a marginal visual improvement.

If the user prefers 1080p, the High preset at 112 FPS is an excellent choice, and even Ultra is playable at 68.7 FPS. For those with a 4K display, the only viable option is the Low preset, which averages 61.3 FPS. However, the visual compromises at Low settings may not be worth the resolution upgrade, making 1440p High the clear winner for overall quality and playability. The Medium presets do not offer a compelling advantage; at 1440p, High is only 13% faster than Medium (85.4 vs 73.7), making High the better choice for a small performance cost.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for this gaming configuration. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are adequate for the game's logic and physics calculations. In this test, the CPU does not appear to be the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's performance, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, is slightly higher than the GPU's ranking, suggesting it has a little more headroom. Its average benchmark score of 19616 is very close to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-1345U, which scores 19691 (a delta of -0.4%). This indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600 is a competent processor that does not hold back the RX 6600 XT in this title, allowing the GPU to be the deciding factor in the final frame rate.