Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting case for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing. The benchmark data shows this combination ranks 287th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the top 17% of all systems tested. This is a strong result, but the data reveals that the experience is heavily dependent on the graphics settings chosen, with performance varying dramatically from a very playable 83.7 FPS at 4K High to a demanding 55.1 FPS at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured frames per second, 1440p with High settings offers an excellent balance, delivering 141.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining high visual fidelity, and it is 50.3 FPS faster than the 4K High preset.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44900, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, has an average score of 45152, which is a -0.6% deltaPct, indicating the 4070 Ti is essentially on par with that mobile part in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU can hold the system back at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high (ranging from 131.7 to 249.6 FPS), which indicates the CPU is working near its limit. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K is significant, showing that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 204.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 91.4 FPS. This represents a substantial 113.1 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the hardware.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest rivals in processing power?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-1345U, has an average score of 19691, a deltaPct of -0.4%, meaning the Ryzen 5 2600 is statistically on par with that mobile processor.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, the system achieves 83.7 FPS, which is smooth and playable. However, if you switch to the Ultra preset at the same resolution, the average FPS drops to 55.1, which is below the 60 FPS standard many players prefer for fast-paced action RPGs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of graphical performance in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is crucial for handling the detailed textures and complex scenes of an action RPG like Greedfall at higher resolutions. The GPU's high core clocks, with a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz, allow for substantial compute throughput.

The benchmark results show the GPU's strength. At 4K with Low settings, the system achieves 120 FPS, which is a very high frame rate for that resolution. This indicates that even when the visual load is lightened, the GPU still has significant headroom. Moving to Medium settings at 4K reduces the average to 97.1 FPS, and at High settings, it remains very playable at 83.7 FPS. The significant drop occurs when enabling the Ultra preset, which brings the average down to 55.1 FPS. This pattern confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is a powerful card, but the Ultra preset in Greedfall is exceptionally demanding, likely due to high-end effects that tax even this modern GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 287th out of 1705 tested system combinations for Greedfall. This places the system comfortably in the top 17% of all configurations, a strong showing given the age of the CPU. The ranking suggests that while the GPU is a top-tier part, the overall system performance is moderated by the older Ryzen 5 2600 processor.

This rank reflects the RTX 4070 Ti's capability. The GPU itself sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 44900 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, with a deltaPct of only -0.6%. The CPU, in contrast, is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The system's strong overall rank indicates that for a game like Greedfall, the GPU's power can largely compensate for the CPU's relative age, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings. The Low preset yields 249.6 FPS, which is exceptional. Moving up the settings scale, Medium produces 226.4 FPS, and High drops to 210.2 FPS. The most demanding 1080p preset, Ultra, still manages a very high 131.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The Low preset achieves 204.5 FPS, still an extremely high number. Medium follows at 161.8 FPS, and High at 141.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces 91.4 FPS, which is still very smooth for most gaming scenarios.

The 4K results show the true demands of the Ultra preset. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 120 FPS, which is an excellent result. Medium settings are still very playable at 97.1 FPS, and High achieves 83.7 FPS. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 55.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for ideal smoothness.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen+ architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The CPU's performance data shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579. Its average benchmark score of 19616 puts it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and it is performance-equivalent to rivals like the Intel Core i5-11600KF, with a deltaPct of -0.6%.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. The frame rates at this resolution are exceptionally high, even at the Ultra preset (131.7 FPS). The fact that the difference between Low (249.6 FPS) and Medium (226.4 FPS) at 1080p is relatively small suggests that the CPU is hitting its limit in feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's limitations are less apparent. This classic behavior is confirmed by the data, where the performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the data suggests using the High preset at 2560x1440. This combination delivers 141.7 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium settings. The 1440p High preset is only 10.9 FPS slower than the 1440p Medium preset, making it a clear choice for the best visual quality without a major performance penalty.

If the user prioritizes the highest possible frame rates, the 1080p Low preset at 249.6 FPS is the fastest option. However, this sacrifices visual fidelity. For a balanced experience, the 1080p High preset at 210.2 FPS is also excellent. Users with 4K displays should opt for the High preset at 83.7 FPS to ensure smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution due to its significant performance cost, particularly at 4K where it averages only 55.1 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights into the system's balance. Starting with the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 249.6 at 1080p to 204.5 at 1440p (a 45.1 FPS drop) and then to 120 at 4K (an additional 84.5 FPS drop). This shows a clear and expected trend of increasing GPU load with resolution.

The High preset shows a similar but more pronounced decline. It goes from 210.2 FPS at 1080p to 141.7 FPS at 1440p (a 68.5 FPS drop) and then to 83.7 FPS at 4K (a 58 FPS drop). The most dramatic scaling is seen with the Ultra preset, which starts at 131.7 FPS at 1080p and falls to 91.4 FPS at 1440p (a 40.3 FPS drop) and then to 55.1 FPS at 4K (a 36.3 FPS drop).

This data indicates that the system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming. The relatively small performance gap between 1080p and 1440p at higher settings, compared to the gap between 1440p and 4K, suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU plays a larger role at 1080p. The system is a formidable 1440p machine, and it can handle 4K with adjustments to settings, but it is not a dedicated 4K Ultra powerhouse for this specific title.