Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable but highly settings-dependent experience in Greedfall. The measured data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to keep frame pacing stable. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 3,703 tested combinations, and examines the specific roles of the processor and graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that the Radeon RX 6600 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 139 FPS at 1920x1080 to 96 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 31% reduction — and then to 57 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a further 41% drop. This pattern shows that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU’s rendering throughput cannot keep pace with the 4K pixel count, confirming a classic GPU-bound scenario.

At Medium settings, the progression is similar: 109 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 33 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 31 FPS, showing a roughly linear degradation per pixel increase. High settings follow the same trend, with 99 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping from 63 FPS at 1080p to 44 FPS at 1440p and finally to 26 FPS at 4K — the latter being effectively unplayable.

The scaling behavior suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. If the Ryzen 5 4600G were limiting performance, we would expect the FPS to plateau or drop less dramatically as resolution increases, since higher resolutions shift the load toward the GPU. Instead, the consistent percentage drops across all settings point to the RX 6600’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus being saturated by the increasing resolution. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low settings (57 FPS), while 1440p is broadly playable across Low through High presets, and 1080p offers high refresh rate potential at Low and Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2,897th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower third of all systems evaluated. That rank reflects the RX 6600’s mid-range position more than the CPU’s capability. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 19,036 puts it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU’s average score of 17,507 places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The combo’s rank being below both individual percentiles suggests that the GPU is holding the system back in this particular title.

Looking at the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 6600 sits within 0.4% of the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation and within 0.1% of the NVIDIA Quadro K6000. The measured FPS in Greedfall aligns with this competitive positioning — the card delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% faster), which means the 4600G is a solid mid-range processor that won’t artificially cap performance in GPU-bound scenarios.

The rank of 2,897 out of 3,703 means that roughly 78% of tested combinations deliver higher average FPS in this game. However, the data indicates that this rank is driven by the GPU’s limits at higher resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 109 FPS, which is respectable, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 26 FPS, dragging the overall standing down. Users targeting 1080p will find this combo competitive, while those expecting 4K performance will be disappointed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. These clocks are relatively high for a mid-range card, which helps explain why the GPU performs well at 1080p where shader throughput matters most. The FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS is adequate for a 2019-era title like Greedfall, which does not heavily utilize ray tracing or advanced compute features.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is the critical constraint at higher resolutions. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (26 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (63 FPS) shows a 59% performance drop, which is consistent with memory bandwidth saturation. The 128-bit bus is narrow compared to higher-tier cards, and the 224 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for the texture and geometry demands of 4K in this game. The pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s further indicate that the card is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, not 4K.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this assessment. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,492 is modest, while the PassMark G3D score of 15,096 places it in the 63rd percentile. The DirectX 12 score of 51 in PassMark is notably low, but this likely reflects the specific workload rather than the card’s overall capability. The RX 6600’s nearest rival, the RTX 4050 Mobile, has a virtually identical average score (19,049 vs. 19,036), confirming that this card is positioned at the entry point of the RX 6000 series and competes with mobile mid-range parts.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the combo achieves 109 FPS, and at High it reaches 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium drops to 76 FPS and High to 69 FPS, which is still playable but requires a compromise on refresh rate.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 57 FPS. At Medium it drops to 45 FPS, High to 41 FPS, and Ultra to 26 FPS. The 4K results are generally below the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K gaming marginal at best.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The consistent FPS drops across resolutions indicate the CPU is not the bottleneck. The GPU limits performance, especially at 1440p and 4K.

Q: What is the Ultra preset performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo averages 63 FPS. This is playable but not ideal for high refresh rate monitors. Dropping to High yields 99 FPS, a 57% improvement.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2,897th out of 3,703 combinations. The GPU is in the 63rd percentile, while the CPU is in the 71st percentile. The lower overall rank is due to the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 10 FPS (109 vs. 99 FPS). At 1440p, it is 7 FPS (76 vs. 69 FPS). At 4K, it is 4 FPS (45 vs. 41 FPS). The gap narrows as resolution increases, suggesting diminishing returns from the GPU at higher pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 139 FPS, Medium 109 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and maximum of 126 FPS, High 99 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The 76 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is substantial, but even Ultra remains above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is clearly the target for this hardware, offering smooth gameplay across all presets.

At 2560x1440, performance drops enough to require settings adjustments. Low averages 96 FPS, Medium 76 FPS (min 64, max 87), High 69 FPS, and Ultra 44 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 64 FPS is still playable, but High dips to 69 FPS average, and Ultra falls below 45 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, Medium is the highest viable preset at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overextended. Low averages 57 FPS, Medium 45 FPS (min 38, max 52), High 41 FPS, and Ultra 26 FPS. Only Low achieves an average above 60 FPS, and even that is marginal. The Medium preset’s minimum of 38 FPS indicates noticeable stuttering, making 4K gaming impractical except at the lowest settings.

The min/max data for Medium settings at each resolution provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the range is 93 to 126 FPS (a 33 FPS spread), at 1440p it is 64 to 87 FPS (23 FPS spread), and at 4K it is 38 to 52 FPS (14 FPS spread). The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing variance but also lowering average performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark results show a single-thread score of 1,919 in Cinebench R23 and a multi-thread score of 13,593, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. These scores indicate that the processor has ample single-core performance for Greedfall’s game logic and AI, which typically rely on fewer threads.

The 4600G’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4) is adequate for feeding the GPU in this game. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking: if the CPU were limiting, we would see similar FPS across resolutions, but instead we see dramatic drops from 1080p to 4K. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17,482 on average (0.1% slower), while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17,648 (0.8% faster). This puts the 4600G in a tight competitive band, but its 6-core/12-thread configuration provides more headroom for background tasks than quad-core rivals.

The processor’s integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant here since the system uses a discrete GPU, but the CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 connectivity (20 lanes) is sufficient for the RX 6600, which uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The 4600G’s lack of PCIe Gen 4 support could theoretically limit bandwidth, but in Greedfall the measured FPS indicates this is not a practical constraint. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 7nm process node make it an efficient choice, but the data shows that it is the GPU, not the CPU, that determines the performance envelope in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p, the High preset (99 FPS) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Medium (109 FPS) is also excellent if higher refresh rates are preferred, while Ultra (63 FPS) is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Low (139 FPS) is unnecessary unless targeting a 144Hz display, where the extra frames would be visible.

At 1440p, Medium (76 FPS) is the recommended preset, as it maintains a minimum of 64 FPS and provides a smooth experience. High (69 FPS) is acceptable for users willing to tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS, but the data shows Medium offers a more consistent frame rate. Ultra (44 FPS) and Low (96 FPS) are not recommended — Ultra is too slow, and Low sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a marginal gain over Medium.

For 4K, only Low (57 FPS) is viable, and even then it is borderline. Medium (45 FPS) and High (41 FPS) are playable only on displays with adaptive sync, while Ultra (26 FPS) should be avoided. Users with 4K monitors should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a significantly better experience, as the data shows a 31 FPS improvement from 4K Low to 1440p Medium.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings. The combo’s rank of 2,897 out of 3,703 is a direct consequence of its 4K weakness, but at its native resolution, the RX 6600 paired with the 4600G delivers solid performance for Greedfall. The measured FPS at 1080p Medium (109 FPS) and High (99 FPS) demonstrates that this hardware is well-matched for the game’s demands at mainstream resolutions.