Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1639 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the upper-middle tier of the database, outperforming more than half of all tested pairings. It is not a top-tier combination, but it is far from a laggard; the data indicates a balanced setup that lands in the 44th percentile of tested systems, which is a respectable position for a pairing of a 2018 CPU with a 2025 GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1639 out of 3703 tested combinations places it just above the median of all tested systems for Greedfall. This is a meaningful data point because it shows the pairing is neither severely bottlenecked nor exceptionally optimized for this specific title. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 75 and the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 72 indicate that both components are individually above average in their respective categories, but the combination does not push into the top tier of gaming performance.

In practical terms, this rank suggests the system will handle Greedfall competently at most settings, but it will not be a showcase for maximum framerates at the highest presets. The data shows that the RTX 5060 is the stronger component of the two, as its average benchmark score of 26331 dwarfs the CPU’s 21484, and the gap becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the CPU has to feed frames more quickly. The combo rank reflects this dynamic, placing the system in a position where it can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but will struggle to maintain high framerates at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 brings six cores and twelve threads to the pairing, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. This is a Zen architecture chip built on a 12 nm process, and it supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 46.9 GB/s of bandwidth. For Greedfall, an Action RPG, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI, and scene management, and the data shows this chip does its part adequately but not exceptionally.

The CPU’s single-threaded performance is modest, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1154 and a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 157.3. This is a limiting factor in Greedfall, which relies on a few heavily threaded tasks rather than scaling perfectly across all twelve threads. In the measured FPS data, this becomes evident at 1080p Low, where the system hits 192 FPS average, but that number drops to 87 FPS at Ultra settings—a 55% reduction that reflects the CPU’s inability to keep up with the GPU at higher settings when the game's logic demands more processing.

The CPU’s multi-threaded scores are comparatively stronger, with a Geekbench multicore score of 5648 and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1248, but these do not translate directly into gaming performance. The PassMark multithread score of 13160 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, but in Greedfall, the data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 36 FPS, which indicates the GPU is overwhelmed, while at 1080p Low, the CPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the GPU could likely push higher numbers if the CPU could feed it faster. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 16 MB of shared L3 cache are also factors; the cache is adequate, but the older architecture means it cannot match newer chips in per-core efficiency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the powerhouse of this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for texture-heavy scenes in an Action RPG like Greedfall. The GPU’s base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and it has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, which gives it a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s role is clear: it is the dominant component at higher resolutions. At 4K High, the system averages 57 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 36 FPS, showing the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute are stretched thin. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 20891 and its average benchmark score of 26331 place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which is 1.2% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, which is 0.8% ahead.

The RTX 5060’s 8 GB of VRAM is a notable constraint in Greedfall at 4K, where the game’s high-resolution textures can push memory usage. The data shows that at 4K Medium, the system averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS—a drop that is likely exacerbated by VRAM limitations as much as raw compute. The GPU’s 145W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface are modern, but the 8 GB frame buffer is the single biggest weakness in this pairing for a game like Greedfall that benefits from higher memory capacities at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong results: Low settings average 192 FPS, Medium averages 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS, High averages 137 FPS, and Ultra drops to 87 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing, with even Ultra settings staying above 60 FPS, though the jump from High to Ultra is steep—a 50 FPS drop that suggests the CPU or GPU is hitting a performance cliff.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results are still respectable but show the expected decline. Low settings average 133 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a range of 89 to 120 FPS, High averages 95 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The 1440p data shows a more linear scaling than 1080p, with each settings tier costing roughly 10-15% performance. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is right at the edge of playability, and the data suggests that High settings at 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo if you want a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU starts to show its limits. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, High falls to 57 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 36 FPS. The 4K data reveals that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming, as even Low settings cannot maintain a locked 60 FPS in all scenes, and Medium’s minimum of 53 FPS indicates occasional stutters. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is a massive 43 FPS, showing that the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and compute resources are severely taxed at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data tells a clear story about which component is the limiting factor. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the FPS drops from 137 to 95, a 31% reduction, while from 1440p to 4K High, it drops from 95 to 57, a 40% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly dominant as the resolution increases, which is expected, but the magnitude of the drop at 4K highlights the GPU’s limitations.

At Low settings, the scaling is more telling. From 1080p Low (192 FPS) to 1440p Low (133 FPS) is a 31% drop, but from 1440p Low to 4K Low (79 FPS) is a 41% drop. The fact that 4K Low produces only 79 FPS—barely above the High preset at 1440p—shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU is not the limiting factor at these lower settings. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU is the constraint: the difference between Low (192 FPS) and High (137 FPS) is 55 FPS, which is a larger gap than the GPU alone would explain, indicating the CPU cannot keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions.

The data suggests that the optimal resolution for this combo is 1440p, where the CPU and GPU are more balanced. At 1440p Medium, the system averages 105 FPS, which is smooth, and even High at 95 FPS is playable. At 1080p, the CPU holds the system back from reaching its full potential, while at 4K, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and compute limits drag performance down. The sweet spot is 1440p High, where the 95 FPS average represents a good balance of visual quality and responsiveness, and the system avoids the CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p and the GPU bottleneck seen at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 1440p is the better choice. At 1440p High, the system averages 95 FPS, while at 1080p High it averages 137 FPS. The 1080p numbers are higher, but the CPU bottleneck at 1080p Low (192 FPS) versus High (137 FPS) indicates the CPU is holding the GPU back, whereas 1440p shows a more balanced performance profile.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium, the system averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, which is playable, but 4K Ultra drops to 36 FPS, which is not smooth. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at this resolution, as even 4K Low only achieves 79 FPS.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p settings?

A: The CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p. The data shows a 55 FPS drop from Low (192 FPS) to High (137 FPS) settings, which is a larger gap than the GPU alone can explain. The Ryzen 5 2600’s single-core performance, with a Geekbench score of 1154, limits how fast it can feed frames to the RTX 5060 at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which puts it 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (score 26011) and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (score 26553). It is also 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (score 26421) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 860M (score 26401).

Q: What is the best settings preset for a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings deliver 105 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. At 1080p, High settings at 137 FPS are also safe. For 4K, Medium is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS on average (62 FPS), but its minimum of 53 FPS means you may see dips below 60.

Q: Does the CPU’s multi-threading help in Greedfall?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its multi-threaded scores are respectable (Geekbench multicore 5648, Cinebench R15 multicore 1248), but the data shows Greedfall does not scale perfectly with threads. The single-core performance (Geekbench 1154) is more indicative of gaming results, as the FPS at 1080p Low (192 FPS) is limited by the CPU’s per-core speed rather than its thread count.