Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 968th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This is a pairing where the GPU's modern architecture is held back by a CPU that, while competent, does not fully unlock the RTX 4060's potential at lower resolutions. The measured frame rates tell a story of a system that is very capable at 1080p, acceptable at 1440p, and only marginally playable at 4K, with the CPU becoming a clear bottleneck as resolution drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 968 out of 1705 represents the 43rd percentile of tested configurations, indicating that while it outperforms a majority of setups, it is far from the top tier. This middling position is primarily attributable to the Ryzen 5 4600G, which sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database with an average benchmark score of 17489. The GPU, conversely, is more robust; the RTX 4060 achieves a 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs with an average score of 23181. The discrepancy between the CPU's strong relative standing and the combo's lower overall rank suggests that Greedfall's performance scaling is heavily dependent on the graphics card, yet the CPU's age limits the ceiling of the pairing. The data indicates that the 4600G's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12450H with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with a delta of 0%, are virtually identical in processing power, meaning the CPU is not a unique weak point but rather an average performer in its class. For context, the i3-14100T trails by 0.8%, and the i3-13100F by 1%, showing the 4600G is competitive with contemporary low-power chips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its clock speeds are substantial, with a base of 1830 MHz and a boost of 2460 MHz, and it contains 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. In Greedfall, the GPU's role is pivotal; the measured FPS at 1080p High settings is 130.8, which drops to 83.7 at Ultra, showing that the card has enough headroom to handle high presets but struggles with the most demanding settings. The RTX 4060's performance relative to its rivals is tight: it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, while leading the Intel Arc B580 by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.8%. This narrow delta indicates that the GPU is not a standout performer but is consistent with its peers, and its 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Greedfall's textures at 1080p and 1440p, though the significant FPS drop at 4K Ultra (32.3) suggests VRAM or memory bandwidth constraints become critical at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance impact Greedfall?

A: The CPU's single-thread score in 3dmark is 726, which is low compared to its multi-thread score of 4889. Greedfall relies on single-core performance for game logic, and this weak single-thread result explains why the combo's rank is below average, as the CPU cannot feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM a limitation for this game?

A: The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 32.3, which is a 61% reduction from 1080p Ultra (83.7). This severe drop suggests that the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are insufficient for the memory demands of Greedfall at 4K, making 1440p the practical ceiling for high settings.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 4060 and its closest rival, the RX 6600M?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, while the RX 6600M scores 23321, making the RTX 4060 0.6% slower. This negligible difference means that in Greedfall, the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, with the CPU often being the deciding factor.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600G's integrated graphics affect the discrete GPU performance?

A: The CPU includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but it has no bearing on the RTX 4060's output. The discrete GPU is entirely responsible for rendering, and the integrated graphics only matter if the system is run without the RTX 4060, which is not the case in this benchmark.

Q: How does the combo's rank compare to the CPU's percentile?

A: The CPU is at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, but the combo ranks only at the 43rd percentile (968/1705). This gap indicates that while the CPU is above average, the overall gaming experience is dragged down by other factors, primarily the GPU's mid-range standing and the game's optimization.

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

A: At 1080p, the Low preset yields 181.3 FPS, while High yields 130.8 FPS, a difference of 50.5 FPS (28%). This shows that the GPU has ample headroom to run the game at high frame rates, and the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor at Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers excellent performance: Low settings produce 181.3 FPS, Medium 139.4 FPS, High 130.8 FPS, and Ultra 83.7 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra is significant, a 47.1 FPS loss, indicating that Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable: Low yields 122.8 FPS, Medium 97.8 FPS, High 92.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54.5 FPS. The 1440p High result is only 13% slower than the 1080p High result, showing good scaling. At 3840x2160, performance collapses: Low produces 76.2 FPS, Medium 57.9 FPS, High 55.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.3 FPS. The 4K Low result is still above 60 FPS, but the Ultra setting is unplayable. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at 4K, as the FPS drops are proportional to the increased pixel count, but the CPU begins to limit at lower resolutions where the GPU can render faster.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate is the High preset at 1080p or 1440p. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 130.8 FPS, which is smooth and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1080p (83.7 FPS) is still playable but sacrifices 36% of the frame rate for marginal visual gains. At 1440p, the High preset (92.1 FPS) is the best choice, as it maintains a high refresh rate experience without dipping below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p (97.8 FPS) offers a slight FPS boost but with lower visual quality, making High the superior pick. At 4K, the Low preset (76.2 FPS) is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, as Medium (57.9 FPS) and High (55.1 FPS) hover near 60 FPS but may stutter in intense combat. The Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p is not recommended due to the steep performance penalty, particularly at 4K where it drops to 32.3 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It has 8 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to handle game logic and physics, and its multi-threaded performance is solid; the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13593, placing it above many older desktop chips. However, its single-thread performance is weak, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919, which is below modern standards. This weakness is evident in the 1080p Low preset, where the FPS of 181.3 is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU is capable of much higher frame rates. The 4600G's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12450H, has a delta of 0.1%, indicating that the CPU's performance is average for its generation, but it lacks the IPC improvements of newer architectures. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process make it efficient, but its age shows in gaming workloads that favor single-core speed.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck dynamics of this combo. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 130.8, which drops to 92.1 at 1440p (a 30% reduction) and 55.1 at 4K (a 58% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is not linear; the 4K drop is more severe than the pixel count increase would suggest, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth (272.0 GB/s) and 8 GB VRAM become limiting factors. At Low settings, the scaling is different: 1080p yields 181.3 FPS, 1440p yields 122.8 (a 32% drop), and 4K yields 76.2 (a 58% drop). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, but the CPU's influence is more pronounced at 1080p Low, where the FPS is 181.3, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability. At 4K, the GPU is fully saturated, and the CPU's single-thread limitations are masked by the GPU's inability to render frames faster. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being only viable at Low settings.