Greedfall

Greedfall on the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination shows a clear pattern: this is a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the processor demonstrates sufficient headroom to drive very high frame rates at 1080p. The benchmark data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the primary performance limiter, with the Ryzen 5 4600G providing a solid foundation that rarely becomes the bottleneck. The overall combo rank of 2932 out of 3703 tested configurations places this pairing in the lower-middle tier for this specific title, suggesting that while the system is capable of playable performance, it is far from the top of the charts.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and demonstrates a classic GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 99 FPS at 1920x1080 to 68 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 41 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 58.6% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern clearly indicates that the RTX 2060's rendering throughput is the limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the CPU's role diminishing at higher resolutions.

The data shows an interesting divergence at Low settings, where the frame rates are significantly higher across all resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 138 FPS, dropping to 96 FPS at 2560x1440 and 57 FPS at 3840x2160. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 58.7%, nearly identical to the drop at High settings. This consistency suggests that the RTX 2060 is equally stressed at both settings levels, just at different absolute frame rates, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the workload.

At Medium settings, the measured minimum and maximum frame rates provide additional insight into the scaling behavior. At 4K Medium, the system averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. The tight range between minimum and maximum (a 14 FPS spread) indicates relatively consistent frame pacing under GPU load. At 1440p Medium, the average rises to 75 FPS with a spread of 23 FPS, showing more variance as the GPU has more headroom. The 1080p Medium result averages 109 FPS with a 33 FPS spread, demonstrating even greater variance when the GPU is less constrained.

The Ultra preset reveals the most punishing scaling, with 4K dropping to just 26 FPS, 1440p at 44 FPS, and 1080p at 63 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 36 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs only 10 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that disproportionately impact the RTX 2060's Turing architecture, likely related to its 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, provides a capable foundation for Greedfall. The processor's single-thread performance, measured at 726 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is sufficient to feed the RTX 2060 at all tested resolutions. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 138 FPS, indicating that the CPU is capable of supporting frame rates well above what most displays can show.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, scoring 4889 in 3dmark_max_threads and 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, are more than adequate for an Action RPG like Greedfall. The game's CPU demands are unlikely to stress a 6-core/12-thread processor, especially when compared to the GPU load. The processor's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs and its proximity to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster) and Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% faster) suggest that the 4600G sits in a competitive mid-range position.

The Ryzen 5 4600G's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for game logic and asset streaming. The processor's boost clock of 4.20 GHz, while not exceptional, is enough to maintain consistent frame delivery as evidenced by the measured frame rates. The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking, as the frame rate scaling between resolutions follows the expected GPU-bound pattern rather than flattening out at higher resolutions.

At the 4K resolution, the CPU's role becomes even less significant, with the RTX 2060 clearly being the limiting component. The fact that the system achieves 57 FPS at 4K Low versus 41 FPS at 4K High (a 39% improvement) while the CPU workload remains largely unchanged further confirms that the processor is not the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 4600G's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as its Passmark single-thread score of 2653 and Geekbench single-core score of 1460, places it comfortably in the range needed for smooth gameplay in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the decisive factor in this system's Greedfall performance. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has sufficient memory capacity for the game at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests that the 6 GB capacity may become a constraint at 4K Ultra settings where the average frame rate drops to just 26 FPS. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its close rivalry with the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% faster) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% faster) position it as a mid-range performer.

The RTX 2060's clock speeds of 1365 MHz base and 1680 MHz boost, combined with its 1920 shading units and 120 texture mapping units, deliver 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This compute capability translates to the measured frame rates, showing that the GPU can handle Greedfall at playable levels up to 1440p with optimized settings. The 48 ROPs and 80.64 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for the game's rendering demands, though the 4K Ultra results indicate that the GPU is significantly overmatched at that resolution and preset combination.

The GPU's memory configuration deserves attention when analyzing the 4K results. The 192-bit memory bus and 6 GB capacity, while providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, appear insufficient for the Ultra preset at 3840x2160, where the average frame rate falls below 30 FPS. The difference between High (41 FPS) and Ultra (26 FPS) at 4K represents a 36.6% performance drop, which is more substantial than the 30% drop seen between High and Ultra at 1440p (68 to 44 FPS) or the 36.4% drop at 1080p (99 to 63 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional memory demands at 4K may be causing capacity-related performance degradation.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility are relevant for Greedfall, as the game can utilize modern rendering paths. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 53, while lower than DirectX 11's 110, indicates that the RTX 2060's architectural strengths are better expressed through certain APIs. The GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, while not heavily utilized in this title, contribute to the overall feature set and may explain why the Ultra preset imposes such a heavy penalty.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings provides an excellent balance, achieving 68 FPS average. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering the visual benefits of higher resolution over 1080p.

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

A: The measured results show that 4K is only marginally playable at Low settings with 57 FPS average. At Medium settings, the average drops to 45 FPS, and at High settings it falls to 41 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce just 26 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is essentially identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% difference) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% faster). It is 0.6% slower than the RTX 3050 OEM and 0.8% slower than the Radeon RX 7600.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G holding back the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 138 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates. The frame rate scaling follows a GPU-bound pattern, with performance dropping consistently as resolution increases, suggesting the RTX 2060 is the limiting component.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings produce an average of 99 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 63 FPS. This represents a 36 FPS or 36.4% reduction in performance for the visual upgrade that Ultra provides.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its competitors?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4889 in 3dmark_max_threads. Its average benchmark score of 17507 places it 0.1% above the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.6% above the Intel Core 7 150U, and 0.6% to 0.8% below the Ryzen 3 8300GE and Core i3-14100T respectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce the highest average at 138 FPS, followed by Medium at 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS. High settings average 99 FPS, while Ultra drops to 63 FPS. This range shows that the RTX 2060 can comfortably handle 1080p gaming at high refresh rates on lower presets, and remains playable even at Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings still achieve 96 FPS average, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium settings average 75 FPS with a range of 64 to 87 FPS, while High settings average 68 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 44 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay but may be acceptable for slower-paced RPG action.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 begins to struggle significantly. Low settings average 57 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS. High settings average 41 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that this GPU is not designed for native 4K gaming in Greedfall, even with reduced settings.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the 92 to 125 FPS range shows excellent frame consistency. At 1440p Medium, the 64 to 87 FPS range remains solid. At 4K Medium, the 38 to 52 FPS range indicates playable but not ideal performance, with occasional dips below 40 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this system depends on the target resolution and whether the user prioritizes frame rate or visual fidelity. For 1080p gaming, High settings at 99 FPS average offers the best combination of visual quality and smoothness. The jump to Ultra costs 36 FPS for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in most titles, making High the recommended preset for this resolution.

For 1440p, High settings at 68 FPS average provides the best experience. This preset maintains playable frame rates while offering substantial visual improvements over Medium. The Medium preset at 75 FPS is also viable for users who prefer higher frame rates, but the 7 FPS gain over High is minimal compared to the visual quality difference. Ultra at 44 FPS average is not recommended as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that provides the smoothest experience.

At 4K, the system is not well-suited for high-quality gaming. Low settings at 57 FPS average is the only preset that approaches smooth playability. Medium at 45 FPS and High at 41 FPS are playable but may feel less responsive, while Ultra at 26 FPS should be avoided. Users targeting 4K would be better served by reducing the resolution to 1440p and using High settings, which provides a superior experience.

For the best overall experience, 2560x1440 at High settings with an average of 68 FPS represents the sweet spot for this hardware combination. This configuration balances the visual benefits of higher resolution with the frame rate necessary for smooth gameplay. Users who prioritize frame rate above all else should consider 1080p at Medium or High settings, while those who value visuals and have a 1440p display will find the High preset at that resolution to be the most satisfying compromise.