Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, with the data indicating that the GPU is the primary performance driver across most settings. The combination ranks 728th out of 1705 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the upper half of all possible pairings. The measured FPS values show a clear pattern of scaling that shifts from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at higher ones, with the Radeon RX 7700 XT’s capabilities becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable decline as resolution rises, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 sees average FPS drop from 208.6 to 145.7, a reduction of roughly 30%, and then further down to 86.5 at 3840x2160, which is about 41% lower than the 1440p figure. This pattern suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is doing substantial work, though the CPU remains capable of feeding it frames at lower resolutions.

Moving to High settings, the scaling is steeper relative to the low preset. The 1080p result of 151 FPS drops to 100.6 at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 60.7 at 4K (a 40% reduction from 1440p). The gap between the Low and High presets at 1080p is 57.6 FPS, but at 4K that gap narrows to just 25.8 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions points to the GPU becoming the dominant constraint, as the additional pixel workload reduces the impact of the CPU’s contribution.

Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling, with 1080p averaging 97.7 FPS, 1440p at 68.9 FPS, and 4K at 40.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured in the entire dataset, and the drop from 1080p to 4K represents a 59% reduction. This indicates that Ultra settings place a heavy load on the Radeon RX 7700 XT, and the GPU’s architecture, with its 96 ROPs and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, is being pushed to its limits at this resolution.

The data shows that at 1080p, the system is likely not fully GPU-bound, as the Large FPS differences between Low and Ultra (208.6 vs 97.7) suggest the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output. However, at 4K, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 46.3 FPS, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting component. The 40.2 FPS at 4K Ultra falls below the 60 FPS target commonly associated with smooth gameplay, while the High preset at 4K manages 60.7 FPS, right at that threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579, indicating moderate multi-threaded capability. The PassMark multithread score of 13160 and single-thread score of 2239 place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19616.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 2600 sits in a tight competitive band. It trails the Intel Core i5-1345U by 0.4% in average score, while leading the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U by 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.7%. The Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.6% ahead. These small deltas suggest that the CPU is not a significant differentiator in this game, as the performance differences between these processors are minimal.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role appears most pronounced at 1080p with lower settings. The fact that Low at 1080p reaches 208.6 FPS while Ultra at the same resolution only hits 97.7 FPS indicates that the CPU can handle the game’s simulation and logic at high frame rates, but the GPU’s workload at Ultra settings becomes the bottleneck. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides enough processing power for the game’s Action RPG mechanics, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p Low, but it does not appear to be a hindrance at higher resolutions where the GPU dominates.

The memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are sufficient for this workload, as the measured FPS at 1440p High (100.6) shows no signs of CPU-induced stuttering. The CPU’s percentile ranking at 77% of all processors further confirms that it is a capable mid-range part, adequate for pairing with a high-end GPU like the RX 7700 XT without creating a severe imbalance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the clear performance driver in this combination. Built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, it features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz contribute to a passmark G3D score of 22547 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 30097.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show near-identical performance levels. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 matches the RX 7700 XT with a 0% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 570 is 0.2% behind. The NVIDIA Tesla M60 is 0.4% ahead, and the RTX 5070 Mobile leads by 0.6%. These negligible differences mean that in real-world gaming, the RX 7700 XT’s performance is directly comparable to these alternatives, and the measured FPS in Greedfall should be representative of that class of GPU.

The GPU’s memory and clock specifications align with the observed scaling. At 4K Ultra, the 40.2 FPS result suggests that the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures, but the compute load from the 3456 shading units and 54 ray-tracing cores is the bottleneck. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K (60.7 to 40.2 FPS) highlights the significant cost of Ultra settings on the GPU’s fill rate and pixel processing, with a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s being challenged by the 3840x2160 resolution.

At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, which is why Low settings achieve 208.6 FPS. The architecture’s FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS allows for high throughput at lower resolutions, but the game’s engine appears to scale with GPU load. The 18 Gbps effective memory speed and 192-bit bus provide enough bandwidth to avoid memory-related bottlenecks at 1440p, as evidenced by the 100.6 FPS High result, but the 4K numbers show where the GPU’s limits lie.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with even Ultra hitting 97.7 FPS, making it a viable choice for users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate. Medium at 1080p delivers 165.1 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display, while High at 151 FPS offers a strong balance between fidelity and performance. Low at 208.6 FPS is unnecessary unless targeting extremely high refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 68.9 FPS, which is still playable but below the 70 FPS threshold some might prefer. High at 100.6 FPS is the recommended preset for this resolution, as it provides a substantial margin above 60 FPS while maintaining better visual quality than Medium’s 111.3 FPS. Low at 145.7 FPS is technically the best for competitive play, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for a single-player Action RPG.

For 3840x2160, the options narrow significantly. Ultra at 40.2 FPS is below the playable threshold for most users, and Medium at 65.6 FPS is marginally better but still not ideal. High at 60.7 FPS is the only preset that hits the 60 FPS target at 4K, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. Low at 86.5 FPS is the best performance option, but the visual degradation from Low settings at 4K is noticeable. The data suggests that High at 4K is the sweet spot, offering a playable frame rate without sacrificing too much detail.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 100.6 FPS, which is the most balanced result. At 1920x1080, High hits 151 FPS, but 1440p offers a better resolution-to-performance ratio.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at High settings, which achieves 60.7 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 40.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its closest rival?

A: The RX 7700 XT’s average benchmark score of 30097 is within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 570 and exactly matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates no, as Low at 1080p reaches 208.6 FPS and Ultra hits 97.7 FPS, showing the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output at this resolution.

Q: What preset should be avoided?

A: Ultra at 3840x2160, as it produces 40.2 FPS, which is the lowest measured result and below the playable threshold for most users.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 728th out of 1705 combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the upper portion of the distribution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this combination is as follows:

At 1920x1080, Low averages 208.6 FPS, Medium averages 165.1 FPS, High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 97.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 110.9 FPS, showing the significant impact of settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 145.7 FPS, Medium averages 111.3 FPS, High averages 100.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 68.9 FPS. The spread narrows to 76.8 FPS, indicating the GPU’s growing influence.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 86.5 FPS, Medium averages 65.6 FPS, High averages 60.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 40.2 FPS. The spread is now just 46.3 FPS, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The only preset to achieve 60 FPS or above at 4K is High, with 60.7 FPS, while Ultra falls 19.8 FPS short of that mark.