Greedfall

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 233.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that figure drops to 161.2 FPS, a decline of roughly 31%. At 4K, the average falls further to 97.4 FPS, representing a 58% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep drop-off is the signature of a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the RX 6800 XT's rendering workload scaling almost linearly with pixel count.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the progression from 1080p (165.9 FPS) to 1440p (112.7 FPS) to 4K (67.7 FPS) shows a 32% and then a 59% decrease, respectively. Medium settings follow suit: 179.8 FPS at 1080p, 125.8 FPS at 1440p, and 75.4 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings, which are the most demanding, start at 104 FPS at 1080p, drop to 75.4 FPS at 1440p, and plummet to 41 FPS at 4K.

The fact that the 1080p-to-1440p drop (around 31%) is nearly identical to the 1440p-to-4K drop (around 40-45%) suggests that the CPU is not becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p. If the Ryzen 5 2600 were limiting performance, the 1080p numbers would show diminishing returns—the FPS would plateau or increase less than proportionally as resolution drops. Instead, the data indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint across all resolutions, with the RX 6800 XT being pushed harder as pixel count grows. The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS is the only sub-60 figure in the entire dataset, highlighting that this combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates at maximum settings in 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen+ architecture (Pinnacle Ridge). It operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, with a 65W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 1127 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 159 in single-core, and 4698 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 13160, with a single-thread score of 2239. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 19616.

The game data suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 is more than adequate for Greedfall at this GPU pairing. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 233.1 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 104 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in any measured configuration. The Ryzen 5 2600's 6 cores and 12 threads provide enough parallelism for the game's engine, and its single-thread performance (159 in Cinebench R15) is sufficient to feed the GPU at high frame rates.

Notably, the CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i5-11600KF (deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Core i7-10700F (deltaPct 0.7), meaning the Ryzen 5 2600 performs within 1% of these newer, higher-clocked parts in aggregate benchmarks. This suggests that for a game like Greedfall, which is not heavily CPU-bound, the Ryzen 5 2600's modest boost clock of 3.90 GHz is not a hindrance. The data implies that the processor's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are sufficient to keep the RX 6800 XT fed, even at 1080p where CPU overhead is typically highest.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 21 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The card has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its compute capability includes 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. The card's FP32 performance is 20.74 TFLOPS, and it holds the 87th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 49982.

The RX 6800 XT's 16 GB VRAM is clearly not a limiting factor in Greedfall. Even at 4K Ultra settings, the game runs at 41 FPS, which is constrained by compute power rather than memory capacity. The card's memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is more than sufficient for the game's texture streaming requirements at any resolution. The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position: a PassMark G3D score of 24980 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 154506 place it well above average. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (deltaPct 2.6) and the Intel Arc A550M (deltaPct 0.5), indicating that the RX 6800 XT is competitive with modern mid-to-high-end offerings.

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, and the fact that Ultra settings at 4K drop to 41 FPS—a 61% reduction from 1080p Ultra's 104 FPS—underscores the card's limits under maximum load. The RX 6800 XT's 2250 MHz boost clock and 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are the key specifications driving these results, as Greedfall appears to be sensitive to raw shading throughput.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 592nd out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 65th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly one-third of tested systems perform better. Given that the CPU is in the 77th percentile and the GPU is in the 87th percentile individually, the combo's ranking is lower than either component's percentile would suggest. This gap likely reflects the fact that Greedfall is not heavily CPU-bound, so the Ryzen 5 2600's relatively modest performance compared to newer processors does not drag down the combo as much as other games might.

The rank of 592 out of 1705 indicates that this system is solidly mid-pack among tested combos. It outperforms many systems with newer CPUs but weaker GPUs, and it lags behind combinations that pair higher-end CPUs with similarly powerful GPUs. The data suggests that the RX 6800 XT is the star of this pairing, providing the bulk of the gaming performance, while the Ryzen 5 2600 is a capable but not exceptional companion. For a game like Greedfall, which was released in 2019, this combo delivers high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with only 4K Ultra posing a significant challenge.

The ranking also implies that system builders looking to improve this combo's standing would see the most benefit from upgrading the CPU to a newer, higher-clocked part, as the GPU is already near the top of its class. However, the measured FPS data shows that even with the current CPU, the system is far from being CPU-limited in practice, so the rank may understate the real-world gaming experience.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the ideal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual quality. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates. Low settings achieve 233.1 FPS, Medium hits 179.8 FPS, High reaches 165.9 FPS, and Ultra still manages 104 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, Low or Medium would be suitable, but for most users, High settings at 1080p offer a balanced experience with 165.9 FPS—well above the 144 Hz threshold.

At 1440p, the story is similar. Low settings produce 161.2 FPS, Medium hits 125.8 FPS, High delivers 112.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75.4 FPS. The High preset at 1440p is arguably the sweet spot for this combo, providing over 100 FPS with good visual fidelity. Ultra at 1440p is still playable at 75.4 FPS, but the frame rate dip below 100 FPS might be noticeable to users with high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 4K, the choices narrow significantly. Low settings achieve 97.4 FPS, Medium hits 75.4 FPS, High drops to 67.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is not recommended for this combo, as 41 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. For 4K, Low or Medium settings provide the best experience, with Medium offering 75.4 FPS and Low reaching 97.4 FPS. High at 4K is borderline at 67.7 FPS, but may be acceptable for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate. The measured rows indicate that the High preset is the most versatile choice, being playable at all three resolutions, while Ultra should be reserved for 1080p or 1440p only.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 233.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, it averages 97.4 FPS; at 4K Medium, 75.4 FPS; at 4K High, 67.7 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 41 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 592nd out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 65th percentile of all systems.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance at 1440p?

A: High settings at 1440p deliver 112.7 FPS, which is above 100 FPS and offers good visual quality. Ultra at 1440p drops to 75.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 125.8 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 233.1 FPS, Medium settings produce 179.8 FPS, High settings produce 165.9 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 104 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 129.1 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for maximum visual quality. The jump from High to Ultra is particularly steep, with a 61.9 FPS drop, suggesting that the Ultra preset includes effects that heavily tax the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the measured average FPS values are: Low settings at 161.2 FPS, Medium settings at 125.8 FPS, High settings at 112.7 FPS, and Ultra settings at 75.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 85.8 FPS. Here, the step from Medium to High is smaller (13.1 FPS) than from High to Ultra (37.3 FPS), indicating that the Ultra preset's additional overhead becomes more pronounced at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are: Low settings at 97.4 FPS, Medium settings at 75.4 FPS, High settings at 67.7 FPS, and Ultra settings at 41 FPS. The total spread is 56.4 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at lower resolutions but represents a larger percentage drop. Notably, 4K Medium (75.4 FPS) is identical to 1440p Ultra (75.4 FPS), suggesting that the performance cost of increasing resolution from 1440p to 4K is similar to the cost of enabling Ultra settings at 1440p. The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS is the only measured value below 60 FPS, and it is 60.6% lower than the 4K Low result, highlighting the extreme demand of the Ultra preset at 4K.