Greedfall

Greedfall on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 presents a clear picture of a system where the GPU is the defining component for high-fidelity play, while the CPU provides ample headroom. The measured data shows a wide performance spread across resolutions and settings, making it a versatile, if not maxed-out, pairing for this Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a dramatic shift in workload, with the RTX 2060 becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 61.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops performance to 46.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. The jump to 4K is far more punishing, with the average falling to 25.1 FPS, which is a 59% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the game is heavily taxing the GPU’s 6 GB of VRAM and TU106 chip at 4K Ultra, pushing it well outside its comfort zone.

The scaling pattern changes significantly when looking at lower settings. At Low settings, the system sees 137 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 98.2 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 59.3 FPS at 4K (a 40% decrease from 1440p). The fact that 4K Low still produces a playable frame rate, while 4K Ultra falls below 30 FPS, highlights that the RTX 2060’s raw compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, where the frame rate is nearly double that of 4K, but they are not the reason for the frame rate collapse at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, the High preset at 1440p stands out as the optimal choice in this dataset. It delivers an average of 68.7 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for a responsive experience. This is achieved with only a minor performance penalty compared to Medium at the same resolution, which runs at 73.9 FPS. The difference between High and Medium is a modest 5 FPS, but the visual uplift from Medium to High is typically significant in a game like Greedfall, making High the more rewarding setting.

At 1080p, the High preset is also excellent, delivering 98.6 FPS. This leaves enough headroom for demanding scenes without dipping below playable levels. The Ultra preset at 1080p, however, is a less attractive option. While it produces an average of 61.1 FPS, this is likely to be inconsistent, and for a single-player RPG, the extra visual effects may not justify the 38% performance drop from High. The data suggests that Ultra is best reserved for less demanding areas or for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate stability. For 4K, no preset is truly ideal, but Low at 59.3 FPS is the only playable option, and it requires a significant sacrifice in visual quality to achieve that.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, demonstrates that it is not the limiting factor in this configuration for Greedfall. The benchmark results show a strong processor, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5659 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 18309. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882, which is crucial for game logic and draw calls. The processor’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and Zen 3 architecture contribute to its ability to maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

The evidence for this is clear in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the frame rate is high across all settings, suggesting the CPU can handle the game’s simulation and rendering commands without slowing down. If the CPU were weak, we would expect to see a performance ceiling at 1080p, where the frame rate would plateau regardless of GPU load. Instead, the frame rates scale with the GPU’s workload, which indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600 is providing a stable foundation. Compared to its nearest rivals in the database, it sits in a competitive position, with a 0.6% delta over the Intel Xeon D-1746TER and a -0.9% delta against the Intel Core i7-11700F. This places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, confirming it has the compute power to support the RTX 2060 effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 2060 places in the 1395th position out of 1705 tested combos for this game. This ranking suggests that while this is a functional and capable pairing, it is positioned in the lower-middle tier of all possible configurations. It is not a top-tier setup for Greedfall, which likely favors newer, more powerful hardware, but it is far from the bottom of the list. This rank is a reflection of the GPU’s age and its performance ceiling, especially at higher resolutions where the 6 GB VRAM capacity and 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become a constraint.

The rank indicates that there are many other combinations that will deliver higher frame rates, but it also implies that this specific pairing is a known quantity that can handle the game at reasonable settings. The data shows it is a balanced system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU work well together. The fact that it ranks in the 82nd percentile (1395/1705) of combos means that a significant number of alternatives are faster, but it also means that this setup is by no means a poor choice for a budget-conscious builder targeting 60 FPS at 1440p on High settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the decisive component in this system’s Greedfall performance. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is a key factor in its behavior. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K, which demands the most VRAM and memory bandwidth, results in a 25.1 FPS average. This is a stark contrast to the 1080p Low setting, which achieves 137 FPS. The RTX 2060’s 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but they are overwhelmed by the pixel count and texture loads at 4K.

The GPU’s boost clock of 1680 MHz and 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are competitive for its class, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. However, its nearest rivals are all AMD Radeon Pro or RX series cards, with the RX 7600S being 0.5% faster and the Radeon Pro W5500 being 1.8% slower. This positioning shows that the RTX 2060 is a mid-range performer that is starting to show its age in a demanding title like Greedfall. The performance drop from 1440p High (68.7 FPS) to 4K High (40.8 FPS) reinforces that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU is likely still capable of delivering more frames if the GPU could process them faster.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. Low settings yield an average of 137 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop this to 108.3 FPS, while High settings produce a very smooth 98.6 FPS. Ultra settings bring the most demanding load, resulting in a 61.1 FPS average, which is still playable but shows a significant 38% penalty compared to High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable. The Low preset delivers 98.2 FPS, which is a strong result for 1440p. Medium settings produce 73.9 FPS, and High settings follow closely at 68.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 46.3 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. This resolution is where the sweet spot of High settings becomes evident.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly out of its depth. Low settings struggle to maintain 60 FPS, averaging 59.3 FPS. Medium settings drop to 47.6 FPS, and High settings further reduce to 40.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable, with a 25.1 FPS average. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute power are insufficient for 4K, making this resolution only viable at the lowest settings. For a consistent experience, 1080p High or 1440p High are the most practical choices based on the measurements.