Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, though the data reveals a clear performance ceiling. This combo demonstrates that the RX 9070 has substantial headroom, but the older 6-core/12-thread Zen+ processor begins to limit frame rates at lower resolutions. The benchmark results show a system that is well-balanced for high-resolution gaming, with the GPU taking on more of the load as pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows exactly where the bottleneck lies in this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 233.2 FPS, which is exceptionally high. However, the scaling pattern is telling: dropping from 1080p Low to 1440p Low only reduces performance by about 31% (from 233.2 FPS to 161.4 FPS). This is a smaller drop than expected if the GPU were the sole limiting factor, indicating that the Ryzen 5 2600 is holding back the RX 9070 at 1080p. The CPU's measured performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and single-core of 1579, supports this interpretation—it simply cannot feed the GPU fast enough at lower resolutions.

Moving to 4K changes the dynamic. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the system still manages 98.1 FPS, which is a 39% reduction from the 1440p result. This larger drop suggests the GPU is now becoming the primary constraint. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets: the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest (roughly 30-35% performance loss), while the jump from 1440p to 4K incurs a heavier penalty (around 40-50%). For High settings specifically, the frame rates are 166.8 FPS at 1080p, 116.4 FPS at 1440p, and 66.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K result represents a 60% reduction from 1080p, which is a strong indicator that the RX 9070's rendering workload dominates at that resolution.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combination. The 116.4 FPS at High settings on 2560x1440 shows the system is still GPU-bound enough to leverage the RX 9070's capabilities, while the CPU overhead is less of a factor. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 2600's limitations are exposed—the 233.2 FPS Low result is impressive but likely underutilizes the GPU's potential, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate gains over 1440p in some presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 brings substantial firepower to this pairing, with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for Greedfall at high resolutions, as the game's open-world environments and texture detail benefit from ample VRAM. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz provide the raw throughput needed for the high frame rates observed in the benchmarks.

The RX 9070's RDNA 4.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, delivers compute performance of 36.13 TFLOPS FP32. This translates directly to the measured results: at 1440p High, the card produces 116.4 FPS, and at 1080p High it reaches 166.8 FPS. The GPU's 128 ROPs and 224 TMUs handle pixel and texture processing efficiently, which is evident in the smooth scaling between Medium and High presets. At 1440p, Medium settings yield 127.8 FPS while High drops to 116.4 FPS—a modest 9% penalty for the visual upgrade.

However, the Ultra preset reveals the GPU's limits. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 43.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer. This is not a VRAM capacity issue—16 GB is ample—but rather the sheer computational load of Ultra settings at 3840x2160. The RX 9070's 3584 shading units are working hard, but the combination of high resolution and maximum effects proves too demanding. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25381 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 place it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end positioning, yet even this level of performance cannot tame 4K Ultra in Greedfall.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The system achieves 98.1 FPS at 4K Low and 66.9 FPS at 4K High. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 43.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For smooth 4K gameplay, High settings are the maximum recommended.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 bottlenecking the RX 9070 in this game?

A: The data indicates CPU limitation at 1080p. The frame rate difference between 1080p Low (233.2 FPS) and 1440p Low (161.4 FPS) is only 31%, suggesting the CPU cannot fully utilize the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1440p and above, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 2560x1440 offers the best balance. At High settings it delivers 116.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target while still providing substantial visual detail over 1080p. The system maintains 161.4 FPS even at Low settings on 1440p.

Q: How does the RX 9070's VRAM affect Greedfall performance?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for this game. The performance drops at 4K Ultra are due to compute load rather than memory capacity, as the card handles High settings at 4K with 66.9 FPS without issue.

Q: Should I use Medium or High settings at 1440p?

A: High settings are recommended. The drop from Medium (127.8 FPS) to High (116.4 FPS) is only 9%, providing a meaningful visual upgrade for a relatively small performance cost. Both are well above the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using with this combo?

A: Only at 1080p, where it achieves 109 FPS. At 1440p Ultra (76.8 FPS) and 4K Ultra (43.7 FPS), the performance cost is significant. The system is better served by High settings at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal configuration for this combo depends on your display resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are viable with 109 FPS average, providing the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset maintains frame rates above 100 FPS. For players with 1080p displays, there is no reason to compromise—the RX 9070 has enough headroom to handle maximum settings.

For 2560x1440 displays, High settings are the clear recommendation. The 116.4 FPS result is excellent, and the step up from Medium (127.8 FPS) costs only 9% performance while delivering noticeably better image quality. Ultra at 1440p drops to 76.8 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 34% reduction from High for what many players would consider marginal visual gains. The data suggests High is the sweet spot for balancing frame rate and fidelity.

At 3840x2160, High settings provide the best experience. The 66.9 FPS average is slightly above the 60 FPS target, making for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 4K (98.1 FPS) offer a significant frame rate boost but at a substantial visual cost. Medium (77 FPS) is a middle ground, but High provides the best visual quality while maintaining playable performance. Ultra at 4K (43.7 FPS) should be avoided unless you are willing to accept sub-60 FPS gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 566th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top third of all configurations benchmarked, which is notable given the age of the processor. The Ryzen 5 2600, released in 2018, is paired with a 2025 GPU, creating a generational mismatch that the data reflects. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19616 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 34780 puts it in the 79th percentile of GPUs.

The ranking suggests that the combo performs better than the CPU's age would indicate, thanks to the RX 9070's capabilities. However, it does not crack the top tier of configurations, which likely feature more modern processors. The Ryzen 5 2600's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-1345U (deltaPct -0.4), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (deltaPct 0.6), Intel Core i5-11600KF (deltaPct -0.6), and Intel Core i7-10700F (deltaPct 0.7). These are all close in average score, indicating the 2600 is competitive with newer mid-range options despite its age.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 (deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (deltaPct 0.3), AMD Radeon HD 7970 (deltaPct 0.7), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (deltaPct 0.8). The RX 9070's performance is clearly above these comparisons, reinforcing that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The combo rank of 566/1705 reflects a system where the CPU is the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from achieving its full potential in CPU-bound scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset reveals consistent performance patterns across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 233.2 FPS at Low to 109 FPS at Ultra. The intermediate presets show 183.9 FPS at Medium and 166.8 FPS at High. This represents a 53% reduction from Low to Ultra, demonstrating that the Ultra preset's additional effects have a significant cost even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the spread tightens. Low settings produce 161.4 FPS, Medium yields 127.8 FPS, High achieves 116.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76.8 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 34%, which is the largest jump between presets at this resolution. This suggests that Ultra's specific effects, likely including enhanced shadows and post-processing, are particularly demanding at 1440p.

The 3840x2160 results show the most dramatic scaling. Low produces 98.1 FPS, Medium drops to 77 FPS, High falls to 66.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 43.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 55% reduction in performance. Notably, the difference between Medium and High at 4K is only 13%, while the jump from High to Ultra is 35%. This indicates that the Ultra preset's marginal visual improvements come at a disproportionate performance cost at 4K.

The data also reveals that the system scales well between Medium and High across all resolutions, with penalties ranging from 9% at 1440p to 13% at 4K. The Ultra preset is consistently the largest performance hurdle, costing between 35% and 55% depending on resolution. For players seeking the best balance, High settings at any resolution offer the most sensible compromise between visual quality and frame rate, with the 1080p Ultra option being the only exception where maximum settings remain fully playable.