Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The data shows a pairing that excels at high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, contextualizes the combo’s standing, and provides practical settings advice based solely on the provided facts.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 scores an average of 21765 points, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9554P, 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9534, and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-11700F.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it stack up against similar graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT scores in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49982. It is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M, 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000.

Q: What are the CPU's core and memory specifications?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 with a Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: How much video memory does the RX 6800 XT have and what is its bus width?

A: The RX 6800 XT is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is listed at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 232.9 FPS, which was achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 44.6 FPS, which was achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In Greedfall, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 594th out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 35% of all systems tested, suggesting a competitive setup for this title. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 5600's strong multi-threaded performance, which is in the 79th percentile among CPUs, and the RX 6800 XT's high-end capabilities, which sits in the 87th percentile among GPUs.

The data indicates that the GPU is the more dominant component in this pairing, as its percentile rank is notably higher than the CPU's. This is a typical configuration for a gaming-focused system, where the graphics card often dictates the upper limits of performance. The combination’s overall rank is a result of this synergy, showing that it can handle the game’s demands effectively, though it is not at the very top tier of all possible configurations. The CPU’s synthetic scores, such as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584, indicate a capable processor that is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system’s performance scales with resolution. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 168.1 at 1080p to 113 at 1440p, a decrease of 55.1 FPS. Moving to 4K, the average FPS at High settings falls further to 65.7, a significant reduction of 47.3 FPS from the 1440p result.

This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, the workload shifts heavily onto the GPU. The RX 6800 XT, with its 16 GB of memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, is able to handle this shift, but the frame rate drops indicate that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K. At 1080p, the system is likely more balanced, with the CPU’s single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 882) playing a more significant role.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the gap between Low (232.9 FPS) and Ultra (103.6 FPS) is 129.3 FPS, showing that the CPU can maintain high frame rates even when the GPU load is moderate. At 4K, the gap between Low (95.1 FPS) and Ultra (44.6 FPS) is 50.5 FPS, a smaller absolute difference but a much larger percentage drop, further confirming the GPU’s dominance at this resolution. The data clearly shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a strong balance between visual fidelity and high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a clear picture of performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high average frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield 232.9 FPS, Medium produces 183.6 FPS, High achieves 168.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches 103.6 FPS. These numbers indicate a system that can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a noticeable scaling with settings. Low settings produce 160.1 FPS, Medium drops to 124.7 FPS, High sits at 113 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. This shows that even at the demanding Ultra preset, the system maintains a playable frame rate, though it is significantly lower than the lower presets.

Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rates become more modest. Low settings yield 95.1 FPS, Medium drops to 72.5 FPS, High achieves 65.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement that dips below 60 FPS, indicating that this setting is the most demanding on the hardware. The data shows a clear progression: performance scales down as both resolution and settings increase, with the most substantial drops occurring between 1440p and 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for handling the high-resolution textures and detailed environments in Greedfall. The GPU’s clock speeds are also notable, with a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. These clocks allow the card to maintain high throughput, as evidenced by its FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show that at 4K, the frame rates are more dependent on the graphics settings, indicating that the GPU is being taxed to its limits. The performance difference between Low (95.1 FPS) and Ultra (44.6 FPS) at 4K highlights how the GPU’s compute units and memory bandwidth are stressed by the most demanding presets. In contrast, at 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, allowing the CPU to push frame rates above 200 FPS on lower settings.

The card’s synthesis with the CPU is effective; the Ryzen 5 5600's PCIe Gen 4 interface and 32 MB of shared L3 cache allow for efficient data transfer to the GPU. While the CPU is not the main bottleneck, its performance in synthetic tests, such as a PassMark single-thread score of 3256, ensures it can keep up with the GPU’s output in most scenarios. The GPU’s 87th percentile ranking across all GPUs confirms its high-end status in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice for most users. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 113 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios and represents a significant improvement over the 75 FPS of Ultra without a major visual compromise. At 1920x1080, High settings also perform exceptionally well at 168.1 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience.

If the goal is to push frame rates as high as possible, the Medium preset offers a noticeable boost over High across all resolutions. At 1440p, Medium achieves 124.7 FPS, and at 4K, it provides 72.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, with 232.9 FPS at 1080p and 95.1 FPS at 4K, but it comes at the cost of significant visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the High preset (65.7 FPS) is the highest setting that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS. Ultra at 4K dips to 44.6 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced games but is not ideal for action sequences. Therefore, for a consistent and visually appealing experience, High settings are recommended for 1440p and 4K, while Medium is a viable alternative for users who prefer higher frame rates over maximum detail.