Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Greedfall. The data reveals a system that is clearly capable of smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with the most demanding settings. This combination is positioned in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations, indicating that while it handles the game adequately, there is headroom for improvement if you are chasing maximum performance.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly demonstrates the increasing load placed on the GPU. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves an average of 111.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that figure falls to 74.9 FPS, a substantial reduction of roughly 33%. Pushing further to 4K, the average plummets to 43.6 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For instance, at Low settings, the system moves from 153.5 FPS at 1080p, down to 105.5 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60.4 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest settings, 4K performance is just barely above the 60 FPS threshold. The data points to a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions; the CPU has enough headroom, but the graphics card's processing power and memory bandwidth become insufficient to maintain high frame rates. The 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth are not enough to prevent the significant frame rate drop when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle Greedfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with Low settings, the average frame rate is 60.4 FPS. However, with High settings, it drops to 43.6 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to a less smooth 30.7 FPS. You can play at 4K, but you will need to compromise on visual quality to achieve a consistent 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: At 1080p, this system is exceptionally strong. With High settings, it averages 111.6 FPS, and at Low settings, it reaches 153.5 FPS. This makes it well-suited for a 144Hz display. At 1440p, High settings yield 74.9 FPS, which is still good for a 75Hz or 144Hz monitor if you are willing to play at that frame rate.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score of 17489 is practically identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.8% slower than the Intel Core i3-14100T. This indicates its processing power is competitive with those specific chips.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score is 19774. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706, putting the RTX 2060 SUPER just 0.3% ahead. It also leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 by 0.5%, which is a surprising result given the 2070's typical positioning.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is significant. At 1440p, High settings produce an average of 74.9 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 50.6 FPS. This is a reduction of 24.3 FPS, or roughly 32%, showing that the jump to Ultra is very demanding on the GPU.

Q: Does the integrated graphics of the CPU have any impact on this game's performance?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 4600G does have integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, but the system is using a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. All measured FPS data is for this dedicated GPU, so the integrated graphics is not a factor in these results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the workhorse of this configuration, and its role becomes more critical as resolution climbs. Its core specifications—8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s—are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but are stretched at 4K. The benchmark data supports this. At 1080p, the GPU has ample resources, pushing out over 110 FPS on High settings. At 4K, the demand on its memory and processing units increases dramatically, resulting in the frame rate falling below 60 FPS on all settings except Low.

The clock speeds of 1470 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost are standard for this class of card. The performance deltas against its nearest rivals are minimal, with the GPU being 0.5% faster than the RTX 2070 and 1.3% faster than the Tesla K40m. This suggests that the 2060 SUPER is a very consistent performer, and its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. The shift from 74.9 FPS at 1440p High to 43.6 FPS at 4K High highlights how the GPU's capabilities are the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The card has enough power for a solid 1440p experience, but 4K requires significant compromises in settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 2060 SUPER is ranked 1155 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 68th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the systems tested but is behind a significant portion of the field. The rank indicates that while this is a functional and capable setup, it is not a high-end pairing.

The ranking suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is holding the combo back relative to the CPU's potential. The CPU's performance is competitive with its rivals, but the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking is lower than the CPU's 75th percentile ranking. This mismatch implies that the system is GPU-limited in most scenarios. For a game like Greedfall, which is visually demanding, this means the GPU is the component that dictates the final performance. The combo is a solid mid-range option, but it does not crack the top tier of configurations, likely due to the GPU's limitations at 4K resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in this setup. Its Zen 2 architecture and 7 nm process node provide a solid foundation for gaming. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, it has enough processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. Its average benchmark score of 17489 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, and its performance is nearly identical to its closest rivals.

The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and in this case, it does so effectively. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 153.5 FPS, a rate where the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes more relevant. However, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The frame rate drops are more consistent with GPU limitations. For instance, the 24.3 FPS drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is a classic sign of GPU strain, not CPU. The Ryzen 5 4600G provides adequate performance for this game, but the results are generally capped by the RTX 2060 SUPER's capabilities. The CPU is a capable partner, but it is not the star of the show.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's performance across different settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system is at its best. With Low settings, it averages 153.5 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 118.8 FPS. High settings deliver 111.6 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 70.6 FPS. The system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, performance is still strong but begins to show strain. Low settings yield an average of 105.5 FPS. Medium settings average 85 FPS. High settings drop to 74.9 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 50.6 FPS. This resolution is playable with high settings, but Ultra is demanding.

At 3840x2160, the system is stretched. Low settings produce an average of 60.4 FPS. Medium settings average 51.5 FPS. High settings only manage 43.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 30.7 FPS. This resolution is only playable at lower settings, and achieving 60 FPS requires Low settings.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the higher the resolution and the more demanding the settings, the lower the frame rate. The gap between 1080p and 4K is vast, with the system losing over half its performance at High settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, resulting in a frame rate that is not ideal for fast-paced action.