Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 pairing produces a consistently smooth experience in Greedfall, with the data showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance across most settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all resolutions and presets indicate a system that is well-balanced, though the CPU's six cores and twelve threads provide a solid foundation that prevents bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The combo ranks 410th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the top quarter of all tested systems, a position that reflects the synergy between the Zen 3 architecture and the Ada Lovelace GPU.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial for a mid-range desktop chip, and the 7 nm process node from TSMC helps keep power efficiency high. In the context of Greedfall, an Action RPG that relies on a mix of physics, AI, and world streaming, the 5600's thread count is sufficient to handle the game's logic without becoming the limiting factor, especially when compared to its benchmark scores. The processor's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584 demonstrate strong per-thread performance, which is critical for games that may not fully utilize all twelve threads.

The nearest rivals for the 5600, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 9554P and the Intel Core i7-11700F. The 5600 scores 0.6% higher than the Xeon D-1746TER and 0.9% higher than the i7-11700F, while being 0.6% behind both the EPYC 9554P and the EPYC 9534. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that the 5600's CPU performance is squarely in the same class as these other processors. In practical terms for Greedfall, this means that the CPU is unlikely to cause significant frame dips, even when the GPU is pushing high frame rates at 1080p. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 248.2 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to reach such high frame counts.

The processor's single-thread performance, as measured by the 3DMark single-thread score of 882, is also adequate for the game's main thread. Greedfall is not known for being a heavily multithreaded title, so the 5600's balance of single-core speed and multi-core throughput is appropriate. The 65W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility are not directly relevant to in-game performance but do indicate that the CPU is a mainstream part, and its benchmark percentile of 79% versus all CPUs shows it sits comfortably above the median. When examining the measured FPS, the CPU's role becomes clearer: at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 48.6 FPS, a value that is far more dependent on GPU load than CPU capability.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 112.6. This is the lowest result at 1080p, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU, but the frame rate remains playable.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 410th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the top 24% of all systems, showing that it is a high-performing pairing relative to the database's collected results.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 171.2 FPS, while the High preset delivers 125.8 FPS. This represents a drop of 45.4 FPS, or about 26.5% lower performance when moving from Low to High.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate at 4K Ultra (48.6 FPS) is less than half of the 1080p Ultra (112.6 FPS), while the CPU workload does not scale proportionally with resolution. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 21541 in Passmark indicates it has enough headroom to handle the game logic at these higher resolutions.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 248.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only setting that exceeds 200 FPS, showing that the system can hit very high frame rates when graphical demands are minimal.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, which is 0.6% higher. Conversely, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 2.2% higher than the 4070.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings, with the Low preset hitting 248.2 FPS and the Ultra preset at 112.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 171.2 FPS for Low and 80.5 FPS for Ultra. The scaling continues at 4K, where the Low preset still manages 99.7 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 48.6 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K for the Ultra preset is approximately 56.8%, which is a substantial reduction that aligns with the increased pixel count.

This scaling behavior is typical for a system where the GPU's rendering load is the main constraint. The RTX 4070 has 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs, with a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. As resolution increases, the GPU must process more fragments and fill more pixels, which directly impacts frame rate. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as the Ryzen 5 5600's workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions: at 1080p, the difference is 135.6 FPS, while at 4K it is 51.1 FPS. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even lower settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel throughput demands.

The 1440p results offer a good middle ground, with the High preset achieving 125.8 FPS and the Medium preset at 135.5 FPS. These numbers suggest that the system is well-suited for 1440p gaming, as it can maintain high refresh rates even with moderate graphical fidelity. The 4K results, particularly the Ultra preset at 48.6 FPS, show that the system is not ideal for 4K gaming at maximum settings, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the baseline for smooth play. The scaling data overall confirms that the RTX 4070 is the component that determines the frame rate ceiling, while the CPU provides enough support to avoid being a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well across all four settings. The Low preset yields 248.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset drops to 197.2 FPS, and the High preset further reduces to 177.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still high, falls to 112.6 FPS. This pattern shows a steady decline as settings increase, with the Ultra preset being 54.6% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a clear step down from 1080p. The Low preset achieves 171.2 FPS, which is 77 FPS lower than its 1080p counterpart. Medium delivers 135.5 FPS, High 125.8 FPS, and Ultra 80.5 FPS. The relative ordering is consistent, with Ultra being 53% slower than Low. The High preset at 125.8 FPS is particularly notable, as it suggests that 1440p High is a viable option for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates, especially at higher settings. The Low preset still manages 99.7 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium drops to 83.3 FPS, High to 75.4 FPS, and Ultra to 48.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 51.1 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed by the pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 410 out of 1705 tested combinations places this system in the 76th percentile of all tested configurations. This means that 410 other combinations performed better, while 1295 performed worse. The ranking is a strong indicator of the overall capability of this pairing, as it combines a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU. The RTX 4070's percentile of 81% versus all GPUs is higher than the CPU's 79% percentile, suggesting that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 performs within a narrow band. It is 0.6% behind the RX Vega 56, 1.9% behind the MX570 A, and 2.2% behind the RTX 4080 Mobile, while being 2.5% ahead of the RX 5300M. These small deltas indicate that the 4070's raw compute performance is not dramatically different from these other cards, but the in-game results for Greedfall are influenced by the CPU as well. The combo rank of 410 suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 does not hold back the RTX 4070 significantly, as the pairing achieves a high position relative to other systems with potentially different CPU-GPU combinations.

The rank also implies that there are many systems with faster CPUs or GPUs that can push higher frame rates, but the 410th position still represents a very capable gaming machine. For Greedfall specifically, the data shows that the system can handle the game at high settings with good frame rates, even at 1440p. The ranking is a composite measure that takes into account all resolutions and settings, and the measured FPS values across the board confirm that this combo is well above average.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers 112.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for 144Hz displays. The High preset at 177.3 FPS offers a significant boost in frame rate for those with 240Hz monitors, but the visual fidelity loss may not be worth it for most users. The Medium preset at 197.2 FPS is a good middle ground, providing high frame rates with moderate visual quality.

For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended setting, as it achieves 125.8 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 135.5 FPS is also viable, offering a slight performance increase over High. The Ultra preset at 80.5 FPS is still playable, but it is noticeably below the High preset's frame rate, and the visual improvement may not justify the 36% performance drop. The Low preset at 171.2 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as High already provides a smooth experience.

For 4K, the Low preset is the only setting that consistently reaches above 60 FPS, with 99.7 FPS. The Medium preset at 83.3 FPS is also playable, but the High preset at 75.4 FPS and Ultra preset at 48.6 FPS are less ideal. For a balanced experience at 4K, the Medium preset offers the best compromise between visual quality and performance, as it stays above 60 FPS while providing better graphics than Low. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, as the frame rate drops below 50 FPS, which can lead to noticeable stuttering. Overall, the data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combo, providing a high frame rate with strong visual fidelity.