Greedfall

# Greedfall with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 produces a broad performance spread across Greedfall’s resolution and settings tiers, with the data indicating a system that scales cleanly from high-refresh 1080p play to demanding 4K ultra settings. Measured results place this combination at rank 1122 out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all pairings in the database. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 2 part with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clock, sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the RDNA 4.0 GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 2520 MHz boost clock holds the 69th percentile among all GPUs. This pairing leverages a capable mid-range processor with a high-end graphics card, and the frame rate data across all twelve measured configurations reflects that hierarchy.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing that the Radeon RX 9070 becomes the dominant limiting factor as pixel count rises. At High settings, average frame rates fall from 167 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 30.5%, and then further to 69 FPS at 3840x2160, another 40.5% drop from the 1440p figure. This progression shows that the GPU’s rendering workload scales aggressively with resolution, while the CPU’s contribution remains relatively constant. At Low settings, the same pattern appears: 234 FPS at 1080p, 162 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K drop at Low settings is roughly 58.5%, slightly less severe than the 58.7% drop at High settings, indicating that even at the lowest preset the GPU still bears the primary load.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to exert influence on the upper frame rate ceiling, particularly at Low settings where the 234 FPS average approaches what the Ryzen 5 4600G’s single-thread performance can feed. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 indicate moderate per-core throughput, which can limit frame rates when GPU load is light. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and shading capacity become the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the diminishing returns when lowering settings at higher resolutions. For instance, moving from Low to High at 1080p costs 67 FPS (from 234 to 167), while the same settings change at 4K costs only 28 FPS (from 97 to 69). This narrowing gap at 4K confirms that the RX 9070’s 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are the constraining factors there, not the CPU.

Ultra settings further emphasize this trend, with 107 FPS at 1080p dropping to 74 FPS at 1440p and finally 44 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K decline on Ultra is 58.9%, nearly identical to the Low and High settings drops, suggesting that Greedfall’s Ultra preset adds a relatively uniform load increase across resolutions rather than introducing a disproportionate spike at higher pixel counts. The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only measured configuration where the system fails to deliver a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600G bottleneck the RX 9070 at any resolution?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the 234 FPS result suggests CPU influence, as the GPU could likely render more frames if fed faster. However, at 1440p and 4K, the data shows the GPU becoming the primary limiter, with frame rates scaling down consistently as resolution increases regardless of settings.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall on with this combo?

A: The 2560x1440 High preset delivers 116 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and only 30.5% lower than 1080p High. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, 1440p Medium at 127 FPS also stands out, offering a strong frame rate with modest visual compromises.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RX 9070’s average benchmark score of 23877 is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736), 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628), and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063). It also trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER by 1.2%.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this setup?

A: The measured 44 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra is below the commonly accepted 60 FPS standard for smooth play. While the frame rate is consistent enough for slower-paced gameplay, it does not meet the threshold for high-refresh experiences.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The data shows 167 FPS average at 1920x1080 High, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found on gaming monitors. This configuration provides ample headroom for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G rank against its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17507 is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482), 0.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U (17395), 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614), and 0.8% lower than the Intel Core i3-14100T (17648).

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G provides six physical cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, combined with 8 MB of shared L3 cache, position it as a solid mid-range processor for gaming workloads. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 indicate that while multi-threaded performance is respectable for its class, single-thread performance is the more relevant factor for Greedfall, which relies heavily on a few primary threads for game logic and draw call processing.

The benchmark data shows that at 1080p, the CPU’s influence becomes measurable when GPU load is low. At Low settings, the 234 FPS average suggests that the CPU is approaching its frame-feeding limit, as the GPU could theoretically render more frames at this resolution. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1430 and 4-thread score of 2732 provide context: Greedfall likely utilizes two to four threads for its main simulation loop, and the CPU’s per-core throughput, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 726, determines the ceiling for high-FPS scenarios. At 1440p and above, however, the GPU’s rendering load becomes so heavy that the CPU’s frame time is well within the budget, allowing the RX 9070 to dictate overall performance.

The CPU’s 12 threads and 6 cores also ensure that background tasks and system overhead do not interfere with game performance. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 15992 and integer math score of 50723 demonstrate adequate compute capability for non-gaming workloads, though these figures are less relevant to Greedfall’s frame rate. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 could theoretically limit data transfer to the GPU in certain scenarios, but the measured FPS data does not indicate such a bottleneck at the tested resolutions. Overall, the Ryzen 5 4600G performs its role adequately, providing enough headroom to avoid being the primary constraint except at the lowest settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Ryzen 5 4600G and Radeon RX 9070 achieves rank 1122 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 30.3% of all pairings in the database. This ranking reflects a system that sits above the median performer but falls short of the top tier, which is consistent with the CPU’s 71st percentile ranking and the GPU’s 69th percentile ranking. The GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, as evidenced by its average benchmark score of 23877 compared to the CPU’s 17507 average, but the pairing does not reach the upper echelons because the CPU’s single-thread performance limits the absolute maximum frame rates in CPU-light scenarios.

The rank of 1122 suggests that this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but there is significant headroom for improvement if the CPU were upgraded. Systems with faster single-thread performance would likely achieve higher rankings at 1080p, where the CPU has a greater influence. At 1440p and 4K, the combo’s rank would be more dependent on the GPU, where the RX 9070’s performance is competitive with its nearest rivals. The GPU’s benchmark scores show it is within 1.2% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and 1.1% of the RTX 3080 Mobile, indicating that the RX 9070 is a capable performer in this title, but the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the CPU’s modest single-thread capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 234 FPS, which is the single highest measured value in the dataset. Medium settings yield 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and maximum of 211 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High settings average 167 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 107 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 127 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load compared to Low, likely due to increased draw distances, shadow quality, and post-processing effects.

At 2560x1440, the same settings hierarchy holds but with lower absolute values. Low settings average 162 FPS, Medium settings 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS, High settings 116 FPS, and Ultra settings 74 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent, ranging from 30.8% at Low to 30.9% at High and 30.8% at Ultra. This uniformity suggests that Greedfall’s rendering pipeline scales linearly with pixel count across all presets, with no setting-specific anomalies at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall significantly. Low settings average 97 FPS, Medium settings 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS, High settings 69 FPS, and Ultra settings 44 FPS. The 4K results reveal that only Low settings maintain an average above 90 FPS, while Medium and High stay above 60 FPS, and Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS of 65 at 4K Medium indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system maintains playable frame rates, but the 44 FPS at Ultra would likely result in noticeable stutter during combat or exploration. The 4K data also shows a narrower gap between settings: the difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 53 FPS, compared to 127 FPS at 1080p, further confirming that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, the High preset at 167 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it is only 67 FPS lower than Low but provides significantly better image quality. The Ultra preset at 107 FPS is still playable and may appeal to users with 144 Hz monitors who prefer maximum detail, but the 60 FPS gap between High and Ultra suggests that the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 127 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers a smooth experience with a minimum of 108 FPS, while High at 116 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visual quality over a slightly higher frame rate. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS at 1440p is playable but leaves little headroom for frame rate drops during intense scenes.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 76 FPS is the best option, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold with a minimum of 65 FPS. The High preset at 69 FPS is acceptable for users who prefer better visuals, but the 7 FPS difference from Medium is relatively small, and the lower minimum frame rate risk may make Medium the safer choice. The Low preset at 97 FPS offers the smoothest 4K experience but sacrifices significant visual quality. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS standard and would likely result in a noticeably less fluid experience. Across all resolutions, the data suggests that Medium settings provide the most consistent balance of frame rate and visual quality, with High settings being a strong alternative for users with higher-end displays or less sensitivity to frame rate fluctuations.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units deliver a peak pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s, which are substantial figures for 4K rendering. The 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 56 ray tracing cores support modern rendering features, though Greedfall’s 2019 release date means it relies primarily on traditional rasterization rather than ray tracing.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 1330 MHz, game clock of 2070 MHz, and boost clock of 2520 MHz, indicate that the card operates at high frequencies under load. The 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU requirement are consistent with a high-end graphics card that demands significant power delivery. In Greedfall, the GPU’s performance is the primary determinant of frame rates at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the consistent scaling across settings at these resolutions. The GPU’s benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 and PassMark G3D score of 25381, place it in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rivals being the GTX TITAN Z, RX 6800S, RTX 3080 Mobile, and RTX 2080 SUPER.

The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Greedfall at any resolution or setting, as the game’s 2019 release and relatively modest texture requirements do not stress memory capacity. The memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s is likely the more critical factor for 4K performance, as high-resolution rendering requires substantial data transfer between the GPU’s compute units and frame buffer. The measured 4K results, with 97 FPS at Low and 44 FPS at Ultra, demonstrate that the GPU’s compute throughput, not its memory capacity, is the limiting factor at this resolution. The GPU’s performance relative to its rivals, being within 1.2% of the RTX 2080 SUPER, suggests that the RX 9070 is a capable 4K GPU, but Greedfall’s Ultra preset at 4K pushes it beyond its comfortable performance envelope.