Greedfall

# Greedfall with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a playable but uneven experience in Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019. The combo ranks 1438th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower third of the database. Benchmark results show this pairing can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at moderate settings, but it struggles significantly at 4K, particularly when pushed to Ultra presets. The data reveals a system whose CPU and GPU are closely matched for this title, with neither component creating a clear bottleneck at most tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 as the most reliable resolution, with average FPS ranging from 54.3 at Ultra to 124.6 at Low. At 2560x1440, the averages span from 41.1 to 83.8, while 3840x2160 drops to between 20.7 and 49.9 depending on settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489, placing it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. It sits within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482), Intel Core i5-12450H (17475), Intel Core i3-14100T (17636), and Intel Core i3-13100F (17665).

Q: What GPU scores does the GTX 1070 achieve?

A: The GTX 1070 reaches a Passmark G3D score of 13498 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 6102. Its average benchmark score is 12331, placing it at the 51st percentile among all GPUs.

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

A: The data indicates 1080p is the safer choice. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset maintains 54.3 FPS average, while 2560x1440 at Ultra drops to 41.1. For smoother gameplay, 1440p High (64.9 FPS) or 1080p Medium (97.5 FPS) offer better balances.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance look?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5709 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 15992, with a 3DMark max-threads score of 4889.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1438 out of 1705 tested configurations places it firmly in the lower quartile of the database. This position reflects the pairing's age and mid-range positioning rather than any fundamental incompatibility. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU rests at the 51st percentile, creating a slight mismatch where the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can exploit.

The rank becomes more meaningful when examining the measured FPS data. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 124.6 FPS, which would rank much higher than the overall combo position suggests. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 20.7 FPS, dragging the aggregate ranking down. This wide performance spread across settings explains why the combo's overall rank (1438/1705) does not tell the complete story. The system performs admirably in lower-resolution scenarios but falls behind in demanding configurations.

Comparing to the GPU's nearest rivals, the GTX 1070's average score of 12331 is nearly identical to the Quadro K4200 (12241, +0.7%), GTX 880M (12490, -1.3%), GTX 1650 SUPER (12504, -1.4%), and Tesla K20Xm (12547, -1.7%). This clustering indicates the GTX 1070 remains competitive with other mid-range options in the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G brings 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 2 architecture (codenamed Renoir), built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide solid fundamentals for gaming workloads.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG with dense world geometry and NPC interactions, the CPU's threading capabilities matter. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1430 (2 threads) to 4889 (max threads), indicating the chip benefits from additional threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 versus 1919 single-core reveals a 7x scaling factor, which is healthy for a 6-core part.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking (avg score 17489) puts it ahead of roughly a quarter of all tested processors. Its nearest rivals—the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482), Core i5-12450H (17475), Core i3-14100T (17636), and Core i3-13100F (17665)—all fall within a 1% delta. This tight grouping means the 4600G's gaming performance in CPU-bound scenarios should be comparable to those chips.

The data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, where the system reaches 124.6 FPS at Low settings. However, the 65 W TDP and integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics suggest this chip was designed for efficiency, and its 156 mm² die size (9,800 million transistors) prioritizes balanced performance over raw compute.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves 124.6 FPS, Medium reaches 97.5, High hits 89.3, and Ultra falls to 54.3. The progression shows diminishing returns as settings increase, with the gap between High and Ultra (35 FPS) being the largest single-step drop.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low produces 83.8 FPS, Medium 68.8, High 64.9, and Ultra 41.1. The High preset at 1440p (64.9) nearly matches the Ultra preset at 1080p (54.3), suggesting resolution affects performance more than visual quality in this title.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low yields 49.9 FPS, Medium 42.5, High 39.4, and Ultra plummets to 20.7. The 4K Low result (49.9) is barely playable, while 4K Ultra is effectively unplayable. The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution tier costs roughly 30-40% performance compared to the tier below it, regardless of settings.

The settings scaling at each resolution reveals the GPU's workload characteristics. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 70.3 FPS (from 124.6 to 54.3). At 1440p, the same settings swing costs 42.7 FPS (from 83.8 to 41.1). At 4K, it costs 29.2 FPS (from 49.9 to 20.7). This narrowing delta at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, based on the GP104 chip and Pascal architecture, provides 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock of 1506 MHz boosts to 1683 MHz, with the memory running at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus for 256.3 GB/s bandwidth. The card's FP32 throughput of 6.463 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s define its raw capabilities.

The GPU's benchmarks show a mixed profile. Its Passmark G3D score of 13498 is respectable, but the DirectX 12 score of 48 and DirectX 10 score of 82 suggest the Pascal architecture does not excel in newer API workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 47395 indicates moderate compute potential, while the OpenCL score of 47490 confirms this.

The GTX 1070's 51st percentile ranking (avg score 12331) places it exactly at the median of all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster within 1.7%: the Quadro K4200 (12241, +0.7%), GTX 880M (12490, -1.3%), GTX 1650 SUPER (12504, -1.4%), and Tesla K20Xm (12547, -1.7%). This tight grouping means the GTX 1070 offers no meaningful advantage or disadvantage over its direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

In Greedfall, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as the data does not show any VRAM-related stutters or crashes. The card's 150 W TDP and single 8-pin connector make it a modest power consumer, though this is not reflected in the performance data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the High preset (89.3 FPS) offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, with a 35 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset (54.3) dips below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay, while Medium (97.5) sacrifices visual fidelity for only 8.2 FPS more than High.

For 2560x1440, the High preset (64.9 FPS) is the only tested configuration that stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset (68.8) actually outperforms High slightly, but the difference is negligible. The Low preset (83.8) provides a significant cushion, while Ultra (41.1) falls well below playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, no tested setting achieves 60 FPS. The Low preset (49.9) is the only playable option, and even it will experience framerate drops during intense combat. The Medium (42.5) and High (39.4) presets are marginal, while Ultra (20.7) is unplayable.

The overall recommendation is to run Greedfall at 1920x1080 with the High preset for the best experience, or 2560x1440 High if a 60 FPS target is acceptable despite the closer margin. For users prioritizing framerate over visuals, 1080p Medium (97.5 FPS) or 1440p Low (83.8) provide excellent headroom. Avoid 4K entirely unless you are willing to accept Low settings and sub-60 FPS performance. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it consistently delivers the largest performance penalty with minimal visual gains.