Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the 12 nm Zen architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, paired with a 16 MB shared L3 cache. In Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, this CPU’s configuration is sufficient to feed the accompanying GPU at most settings, though the data suggests its influence wanes as resolution increases. The processor’s multi-threaded capability is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186, while its single-core score of 1579 indicates moderate per-thread performance. Given that Greedfall is not a heavily threaded title by modern standards, the Ryzen 5 2600’s 12 threads provide ample headroom for game logic and physics, but its older Zen architecture means single-thread performance is the limiting factor at lower resolutions where frame rates climb past 130 FPS.

The CPU’s benchmark position is solid, with an average benchmark score of 19616 and a percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1345U (avg score 19691, deltaPct -0.4) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (avg score 19508, deltaPct 0.6), showing that the 2600 sits in a competitive middle ground for its age. For Greedfall, this means the processor can handle the game’s AI and world streaming without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios, but it cannot push frame rates beyond what the GPU allows at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 perform in Greedfall at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 131.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating the CPU and GPU work together effectively at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 31.8. This is the lowest measured performance across all configurations, showing that the GPU is heavily stressed at this resolution and quality level.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a notable gap. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 127.9 FPS, while Medium settings yield 97.4 FPS. This 30.5 FPS difference highlights how much impact the Medium preset has on rendering load.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 180.8 FPS, which is high but not extreme. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly (e.g., 54.7 FPS at High), indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

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

A: The combo ranks 964 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the middle of the pack, reflecting a balance between the CPU’s older architecture and the GPU’s mid-range performance.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has a launch MSRP of $199, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 131.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High, the average drops to 88.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 32.7%. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls further to 54.7 FPS, which is about 58.3% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the dominant component at higher resolutions, as the rendering workload increases dramatically with pixel count.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, Low yields 180.8 FPS while Ultra yields 85.1 FPS, a difference of 95.7 FPS. At 1440p, the same comparison shows 127.9 FPS versus 56.1 FPS, a difference of 71.8 FPS. At 4K, Low produces 74.7 FPS and Ultra produces 31.8 FPS, a difference of 42.9 FPS. This narrowing gap suggests that at 4K, the GPU’s raw compute limits are reached even at Low settings, leaving less headroom for quality improvements. The CPU’s role becomes less significant as resolution rises, confirming that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In Greedfall, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a combo rank of 964 out of 1705 tested combinations. This places it in the 56th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 44% of tested systems perform better. The rank reflects a balance between components: the CPU, with its 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is relatively stronger than the GPU, which sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. The middle-of-the-road combo rank suggests that while each component is individually capable, their pairing does not create a top-tier gaming experience in Greedfall.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (avg score 23321, deltaPct -0.6) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (avg score 23338, deltaPct -0.7), showing the RTX 4060’s performance is closely matched by older or mobile parts. The CPU’s rivals are similarly close, with the Intel Core i5-11600KF (avg score 19740, deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Core i7-10700F (avg score 19485, deltaPct 0.7) bracketing its performance. This indicates that the combo’s mid-tier rank is not due to a single weak link but rather the aggregate of two mid-range components.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node and 18,900 million transistors. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications yield a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s, along with 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs are typical for this class of card, and the 24 RT cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate features.

In Greedfall, the RTX 4060’s role is critical at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 31.8, which is below playable thresholds for many users. Even at 4K High, the average of 54.7 FPS is marginal. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this 2019 title, but the 128-bit memory bus limits bandwidth, contributing to the steep performance drop at 3840x2160. The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302, place it at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321 with a deltaPct of -0.6, indicating near-identical performance. The data shows the GPU can deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K with high-quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 54.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 74.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 57.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 31.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 88.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 127.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 97.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 56.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 131.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 180.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 139.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 85.1 |

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves its highest average of 180.8 FPS, demonstrating the CPU and GPU can handle the game’s lighter load with ease. The 1080p Ultra setting reduces this to 85.1 FPS, a significant drop but still playable. At 1440p, the range spans from 127.9 FPS at Low to 56.1 FPS at Ultra, with Medium at 97.4 FPS and High at 88.3 FPS. This shows a balanced progression where each quality tier costs roughly 20-30 FPS. At 4K, the performance collapses, with Ultra at 31.8 FPS and High at 54.7 FPS, while even Low only reaches 74.7 FPS. The data indicates that for consistent 60 FPS gameplay, users should stick to 1440p or lower with Medium-to-High settings, as 4K requires significant compromises in visual quality.