Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a highly variable experience in Greedfall, one that hinges almost entirely on the resolution and quality preset selected. The data shows a combo that is firmly capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p with reasonable settings, but which struggles significantly as the resolution climbs. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against other tested hardware, and answers key questions about where this pairing excels and where it falls short.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1580 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower tier (roughly the 7th percentile) of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at a smooth 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only on specific presets. The data shows an average of 60.4 FPS on High settings and 64.6 FPS on Medium settings. The Low preset achieves 80.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 38.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G's average benchmark score is 19983. It is essentially tied with its nearest rivals, being 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i7-11600H and 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, while being 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P.

Q: What is the GPU's standing compared to other graphics cards?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score is 13559, which puts it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (0% delta) and GTX 950 (0.1% faster), while being 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 455.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a playable frame rate?

A: According to the data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently achieves above 60 FPS on Medium or High settings. At 2560x1440, the best average FPS is 56.4 on Low settings, and at 3840x2160, all presets fall below 31 FPS.

Q: How significant is the performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The drop is substantial. On High settings, the average FPS falls from 60.4 at 1080p to 38.1 at 1440p and finally to 25.8 at 4K. This represents a 57% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is built on the Polaris 20 chip using the GCN 4.0 architecture. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, a figure that proves to be a critical asset in Greedfall. The GPU's shading units (2304), texture mapping units (144), and render output units (32) work in tandem to produce the measured frames. Its base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and the memory runs at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective).

The data suggests that the RX 580's compute capabilities are well-matched to Greedfall's engine at 1080p. The GPU's texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s are sufficient to push the High preset to an average of 60.4 FPS at 1920x1080. However, the architecture's age becomes apparent as the resolution increases. The 25.8 FPS at 4K High and the dramatic collapse to 12.8 FPS at 4K Ultra indicate that the GPU's raw fillrate and shading power are simply overwhelmed by the increased pixel count.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. With a PassMark G3D score of 8813 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 37453, it sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 and GTX 950, with delta percentages of 0% and 0.1% respectively, showing that the RX 580 is a solid mid-range performer from its era. The FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS is a key indicator of its capability, and the data shows this is enough for 1080p gaming but not for 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600G and RX 580 occupies a very specific niche. With a combo rank of 1580 out of 1705 total combinations, it falls into the lower 8% of all tested systems for Greedfall. This ranking is not surprising given the GPU's age and its position in the benchmark hierarchy.

The CPU's performance is a bright spot. The Ryzen 5 5600G scores an average of 19983 across all benchmarks, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are a mix of mobile and server parts: the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% slower), the Intel Core i7-11800H (0.2% faster), the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (0.3% slower). This shows that the 5600G is a highly capable processor that holds its own against much more expensive and power-hungry parts.

The GPU, however, drags the combo down in the rankings. The RX 580's average benchmark score of 13559 places it in the 53rd percentile, and it is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 and GTX 950. This mid-pack GPU performance, when combined with the top-tier CPU, results in a system that is heavily bottlenecked by the graphics card in Greedfall.

The ranking of 1580 out of 1705 suggests that while this combo is far from the worst, it is also a long way from the top. The data implies that the system is suitable for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings but will not provide a high-refresh-rate experience or handle 4K gaming with any degree of smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably: the Low preset averages 80.3 FPS, Medium averages 64.6 FPS, High averages 60.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38.9 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, with a wide range of playable settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a significant hit. The Low preset is the only one that remains above 50 FPS, averaging 56.4 FPS. Medium drops to 45.1 FPS, High to 38.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27.8 FPS. The data shows that at 1440p, the system begins to struggle, and users would need to accept lower settings to maintain a playable frame rate.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system is clearly out of its depth. The Low preset averages 30.4 FPS, High averages 25.8 FPS, and Medium averages 24.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 12.8 FPS. The data indicates that this resolution is not viable for a smooth experience, even on the lowest settings. The difference between Low (30.4 FPS) and High (25.8 FPS) at 4K is relatively small, suggesting that the GPU is so overloaded that the quality preset has diminishing returns.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is a textbook example of a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (60.4 FPS) to 2560x1440 (38.1 FPS) represents a 37% drop in performance. The further step to 3840x2160 (25.8 FPS) is another 32% drop, resulting in a total 57% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

This scaling pattern reveals that the RX 580 is the primary limiting component. The number of pixels at 4K is 4 times that of 1080p, but the frame rate does not drop to a quarter of its value; it drops to less than half. This suggests that while the GPU is heavily taxed, other factors like memory bandwidth and the CPU's ability to feed the GPU also play a role. The memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s is likely a bottleneck at 4K, as the GPU struggles to access the data it needs quickly enough.

The data also shows that the scaling is not linear across all settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High is 20 FPS (80.3 vs 60.4). At 4K, the difference is only 4.6 FPS (30.4 vs 25.8). This compression of performance at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU has less headroom to work with, and the quality settings have a smaller impact on the already-low frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This is a powerful desktop processor, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758 and single-core score of 2365.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data suggests that the 5600G is more than capable of handling this task at 1080p, where the GPU is the bottleneck. The single-thread performance, measured at 872 in 3DMark and 3177 in PassMark, is strong enough to avoid holding back the RX 580 at lower resolutions.

However, the CPU's potential is masked by the GPU's limitations. When comparing the combo's overall rank (1580th) to the CPU's individual percentile (78th), it is clear that the processor is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600G's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P, both with a deltaPct of -0.2%, showing that the 5600G is a top-tier performer in its own right.

The CPU's 12 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache provide ample resources for Greedfall's engine. The data implies that if a more powerful GPU were paired with this CPU, the combo's ranking would improve dramatically. The 5600G is not the bottleneck; it is the RX 580 that limits the overall experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 resolution. The data shows that the High preset delivers an average of 60.4 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth, playable performance. This is the recommended preset for most users, as it provides a good balance between visual quality and frame rate.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p offers 80.3 FPS, which is excellent for a responsive experience. The Medium preset at 64.6 FPS is also a solid choice, offering slightly better visuals than Low while maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset at 1080p should be avoided, as the 38.9 FPS average is below the smoothness threshold. At 2560x1440, the data suggests using the Low preset (56.4 FPS) if a playable frame rate is desired, as the Medium (45.1 FPS) and High (38.1 FPS) presets are noticeably less smooth. At 3840x2160, no preset provides a good experience; the Low preset's 30.4 FPS is the only viable option, but it is still below ideal playability.

The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer across all resolutions, and the data indicates it is not a viable setting for this hardware. The recommendation is to stick to 1080p with High or Medium settings to get the best balance of visual quality and performance from this Ryzen 5 5600G and RX 580 combination.