Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing in Greedfall produces a dataset that reveals a fascinating bottleneck dynamic. The 6-core, 12-thread CPU from the 4000 series, based on Zen 2 architecture, is paired with a Blackwell 2.0 GPU that has a 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB of GDDR7. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and settings tell a story of a system that is capable but constrained in predictable ways, ultimately ranking in the 49th percentile of tested combos. This analysis will break down the data to understand where this combo excels and where it struggles.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches an average of 190.8 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. This drops to 88.5 FPS at the same resolution when the preset is set to Ultra.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware pairings in this game?

A: The combination ranks 847th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it almost exactly in the middle of the pack. This mid-tier ranking suggests a balanced but not exceptional performance profile for Greedfall.

Q: What is the performance delta between the CPU and its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Intel Core i5-12450H's score of 17475. This indicates near-identical synthetic CPU performance between the two processors.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a key specification for understanding performance at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and its closest rival?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is statistically tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which scores 30097 and has a deltaPct of 0. This suggests they are direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Which preset provides the most significant FPS jump from Medium to Low at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, moving from Medium (103.3 FPS) to Low (134.8 FPS) yields a 31.5 FPS increase. This is a larger absolute jump than the 13.8 FPS increase seen when moving from High to Medium, showing diminishing returns at higher presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and has a base clock of 2280 MHz, which can boost up to 2497 MHz. This is supported by 3840 shading units and 120 texture mapping units. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory is a crucial factor in Greedfall, as the data shows that its performance scales significantly with resolution changes. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a defining characteristic, and the benchmark results suggest that it is sufficient for 1080p but becomes a limiting factor as the pixel count increases.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 30109 places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, has a nearly identical score. In the measured game data, the GPU demonstrates a clear ability to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the performance drop at 4K is notable. For instance, at 1080p High, the average FPS is 134, but at 4K High, it falls to 57.1 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU has the raw compute power (19.18 TFLOPS FP32) for high frame rates, the 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM capacity may create a bottleneck when handling the larger textures and data sets required at 4K resolution. The data implies that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can fully stretch its legs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent trend of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the severity varies by settings preset. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 190.8 at 1080p to 134.8 at 1440p and then to 76.8 at 4K. This represents a 29.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 43.1% drop from 1440p to 4K. The GPU is clearly the primary driver of these changes, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution.

When examining the High preset, the pattern is similar but the absolute values are lower. The average FPS drops from 134 at 1080p to 97.1 at 1440p and then to 57.1 at 4K. The relative drop from 1440p to 4K is 41.2%, which is a massive reduction. This indicates that the combination of higher resolution and more demanding graphical effects in the High preset pushes the GPU's memory subsystem to its limits. The data suggests that the RTX 5060's 8 GB of VRAM is the culprit here, as the frame rate collapses when the render target size and texture memory requirements exceed what the GPU can efficiently manage. The scaling behavior points to a system that is GPU-limited at all resolutions, but the limitation becomes exponentially worse at 4K, making that resolution impractical for smooth gameplay with this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 847 out of 1705 total combos places it in the 49.7th percentile, meaning it outperforms just under half of all tested configurations. This is a remarkably average result, which is interesting given the individual components' benchmark scores. The CPU sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, yet their combined performance in Greedfall is merely average. This discrepancy suggests that the pairing is not synergistic for this specific game, or that there is a significant bottleneck that prevents the components from reaching their full potential.

The data implies that while each part is decent on its own, their combination may not be ideal for Greedfall. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, should be sufficient for most titles, but the game might be more sensitive to single-thread performance or memory latency. The GPU, while powerful, is constrained by its memory bandwidth, which could be exacerbated by the CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface. The fact that the combo ranks in the middle of the pack, despite having components that individually rank in the top quarter, is a critical finding. It suggests that other combinations of hardware are able to unlock more performance in this game, and users should not assume that two good parts will automatically create a good system for Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 134 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it is well above the 60 FPS threshold and still provides a significant improvement over the 88.5 FPS of the Ultra preset. For users with high refresh rate monitors, the Low preset at 190.8 FPS would be the choice, but this sacrifices visual quality for a marginal gain in smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset at 97.1 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a smooth experience that is comfortably within the high refresh rate territory and is a substantial upgrade over the Medium preset's 103.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 60.6 FPS is playable, but the data shows it is on the edge of what is considered smooth, and the drop from High is significant. For 4K, the situation is more complex. The High preset at 57.1 FPS is barely playable, while the Medium preset at 60.6 FPS is the only setting that consistently hits the 60 FPS target. However, the Low preset at 76.8 FPS is the best choice for 4K if visual quality can be sacrificed, as it provides the most headroom above the minimum playable threshold. The data clearly indicates that High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best overall experience, balancing visual quality with a frame rate that is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset shows a clear hierarchy of performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS scores are: Low at 190.8, Medium at 148.9, High at 134, and Ultra at 88.5. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, with the most significant drop occurring between High and Ultra (a 45.5 FPS decrease). The system is clearly capable of very high frame rates at this resolution, with even the Ultra preset maintaining a playable 88.5 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scores are: Low at 134.8, Medium at 103.3, High at 97.1, and Ultra at 60.6. The relative performance gaps are similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower. The Ultra preset is exactly at the 60 FPS mark, indicating that this resolution is the upper limit for the highest visual quality setting. At 3840x2160, the scores are: Low at 76.8, Medium at 60.6, High at 57.1, and Ultra at 33.9. This is where the GPU's limitations become starkly apparent. The Ultra preset is unplayable, and even the High preset falls below the 60 FPS target. The data reveals a pattern where the system can handle 4K only with Low or Medium settings, and even then, the frame rates are not particularly high. The 33.9 FPS at 4K Ultra is a 61.7% drop from the 88.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra, highlighting the massive performance cost of 4K resolution with this GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It is built on the Zen 2 architecture and has a 65 W TDP. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919, place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates that the CPU has sufficient processing power for gaming, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100T, is just 0.8% behind in average benchmark score.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears to be supportive rather than a primary bottleneck. The evidence for this is that the FPS scales dramatically with resolution changes, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain relatively constant regardless of resolution. The data shows that at Low settings, the FPS drops from 190.8 at 1080p to 76.8 at 4K, which is a 59.7% decrease. This strong scaling indicates that the GPU is the component that is saturated first, and the CPU is able to feed it with data without becoming the limiting factor.

However, the CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support could potentially be a hidden constraint. The game’s engine might be sensitive to memory latency, and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth of the CPU could limit how quickly it can pass draw calls to the GPU. The data suggests that while the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, its mid-range performance may prevent the GPU from achieving its absolute maximum frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. This would explain why the combo ranks lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest.