Greedfall

Greedfall’s benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination show a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still capable of delivering extremely high frame rates across all settings. The data indicates a pairing where the CPU provides a solid foundation, but the RTX 4090’s raw power becomes the primary driver of performance, particularly as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

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, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, built on a 7 nm process from TSMC. The chip features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is often beneficial for gaming workloads that rely on rapid data access. Its 4,150 million transistors are packed into a 74 mm² die, and it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the processor is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves an average of 351 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The single-threaded performance, as measured by a 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584, suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 has strong per-core performance that Greedfall can utilize effectively.

However, the data also reveals a subtle ceiling. As resolution increases, the CPU’s importance diminishes relative to the GPU. The jump from 1080p High (250 FPS) to 1440p High (174 FPS) is a 30% drop, which is more attributable to the GPU’s rendering load than to CPU limitations. The Ryzen 5 5600’s multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5659, are more than sufficient for a game of Greedfall’s scope, which is not known for extreme CPU-bound simulation. The processor sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it handles this title with headroom to spare.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 147th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This placement places it in the top 4% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU. The rank reflects that while the CPU is not the absolute fastest available, the sheer power of the RTX 4090 compensates, propelling this combo into an elite tier.

Examining the CPU’s nearest rivals provides context. The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20,468. It sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20,425) and the AMD EPYC 9454P (20,422). It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20,454) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7713 (20,363). These deltas are negligible, suggesting that the CPU’s performance is on par with a broad range of processors. This means the 147th rank is not due to a CPU deficit, but rather the presence of 146 other combos that likely feature higher-end CPUs paired with similarly powerful GPUs.

For the GPU, the RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60,347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, 0.3% delta). The GPU is 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896) and 2.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657). These comparisons show that the RTX 4090 is at the top of the GPU hierarchy, and the combo’s rank reflects its dominance in this specific title, even when paired with a CPU that is not top-tier.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p High, the system produces an average of 250 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 174 FPS, a reduction of 76 FPS (30.4%). At 4K High, the average falls further to 104 FPS, a drop of 70 FPS (40.2%) from 1440p and 146 FPS (58.4%) from 1080p.

This scaling is even more pronounced at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the average is 351 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 243 FPS, and at 4K Low, it settles at 145 FPS. The percentage decreases are 30.8% from 1080p to 1440p and 40.3% from 1440p to 4K. The consistent ~30% and ~40% drops across settings indicate a linear relationship with pixel count, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The CPU is not the bottleneck; if it were, the frame rates would plateau regardless of resolution.

The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system still manages an average of 66 FPS, which is playable, but the steep drop from High (104 FPS) to Ultra (66 FPS) highlights the GPU’s workload. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the rendering demands of Ultra settings at 4K push the GPU to its limits. Conversely, the CPU’s role is solidified by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the frame rate does not exceed 351 FPS, suggesting a soft ceiling imposed by the game’s engine or CPU single-thread speed, though this is still an exceptionally high result.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this hardware?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, achieving an average of 174 FPS. 4K High is also viable at 104 FPS, but 1440p offers a higher refresh rate headroom for smoother motion.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is sufficient to drive frame rates above 250 FPS on High settings. While it may not extract the absolute maximum from the GPU in CPU-light scenes, the data shows no significant bottleneck, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4090’s performance compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score of 60,347 is nearly identical to the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 2.5% but leads the AMD Radeon PRO V710 by 2.9%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration sufficient for Greedfall?

A: Yes. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores, such as 18,309 in Cinebench R23 and 9,158 in Geekbench multicore, are well above what Greedfall requires. The 1080p Low result of 351 FPS confirms that the processor can handle the game’s threading demands without issue.

Q: What settings should be avoided for a consistent 4K experience?

A: The 4K Ultra setting yields an average of 66 FPS, which is the lowest measured. For a smoother experience, 4K High at 104 FPS is recommended, as it provides a significant performance boost with only a minor reduction in graphical detail.

Q: How does this combo’s rank in Greedfall compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 147th out of 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4% of all systems. This is a strong result, driven primarily by the RTX 4090’s exceptional performance.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip on a 5 nm process, it boasts 16,384 shading units and 128 RT cores. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a massive 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than enough for Greedfall’s texture-heavy environments at any resolution. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

The GPU’s influence on frame rates is evident in the measured data. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 66, while at 4K Low, it is 145. This 79 FPS difference (119.7% increase) is a direct result of the GPU’s workload being reduced at lower settings. The RTX 4090’s raw compute power, rated at 82.58 TFLOPS for FP32, allows it to handle Greedfall’s ambient occlusion and lighting effects with ease at 1080p and 1440p. The 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its top-tier status, and its average benchmark score of 60,347 is consistent with its nearest rivals, which are within 2.9% of its performance.

The GPU’s role is most critical at 4K, where the frame rate drops from 145 FPS on Low to 104 FPS on High, and then to 66 FPS on Ultra. This scaling shows that the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM is not a limitation, but rather the GPU’s processing power that is being taxed by higher preset levels. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (351 FPS) suggests that the GPU is so powerful that the CPU becomes the primary limiter at that resolution, but the GPU remains the clear performance driver in all other scenarios.

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

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of settings at each resolution. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 351 FPS, Medium at 276 FPS, High at 250 FPS, and Ultra at 160 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra incurs a 90 FPS penalty (36% drop), which may not be justified by the visual improvements in Greedfall. Therefore, High at 1080p is the optimal choice, offering a 250 FPS average that exceeds most high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1440p, the recommendations shift. Low yields 243 FPS, Medium 191 FPS, High 174 FPS, and Ultra 111 FPS. The Medium preset provides a significant boost over High (17 FPS, or 9.8%) while still maintaining a frame rate above 190 FPS. For gamers with 144Hz displays, High is sufficient, but Medium offers a safer margin for consistent performance. Ultra at 111 FPS is still viable, but the 63 FPS drop from High is substantial.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low produces 145 FPS, Medium 114 FPS, High 104 FPS, and Ultra 66 FPS. For a 60Hz display, Ultra is acceptable at 66 FPS, but for smoother motion, High at 104 FPS is the recommended setting. Medium at 114 FPS is also a strong option, providing a 10 FPS improvement over High with minimal visual difference. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at 4K, balancing the 104 FPS average with the fidelity of the preset.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 351 FPS. The Medium preset averages 276 FPS, with a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS. The High preset averages 250 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 160 FPS. These numbers show that the combination is exceptionally fast at this resolution, with even Ultra settings producing frame rates well above 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high. Low averages 243 FPS. Medium averages 191 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS. High averages 174 FPS. Ultra averages 111 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 30-40% across all settings, highlighting the GPU’s increased workload.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable results. Low averages 145 FPS. Medium averages 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. High averages 104 FPS. Ultra averages 66 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is again significant, with the Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data shows that 4K High is the practical ceiling for a consistently smooth experience, while 4K Ultra is reserved for those prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate.