Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates show a clear pattern: the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, causing a significant drop in performance. This analysis will break down the scaling behavior, measured FPS, and how this specific combo ranks against others.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about component balance. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 96.8 at 1920x1080 to 71.8 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 25.0 FPS, and then to 41.1 at 3840x2160, a further drop of 30.7 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the workload shifts from CPU-bound to GPU-bound.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the drop is from 136.5 FPS at 1080p to 95.7 FPS at 1440p, and then to 59.8 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling, starting at 65.7 FPS at 1080p, falling to 46.5 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 28.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage losses are telling: moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings results in a 56.2% performance reduction, while at Ultra settings, the same resolution jump causes a 56.5% reduction. This uniformity suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power are the limiting factors, not the CPU.

The Ryzen 5 5600G's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365, ensures that it is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the data shows that even at 1080p, the system cannot maintain a 144Hz experience at Ultra settings, indicating that the RTX 2060 is already being pushed hard. The 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p but become strained at 4K, particularly with the Ultra preset's higher texture and shading demands.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo can consistently exceed 60 FPS across all settings. At High settings, it averages 96.8 FPS, and even at the demanding Ultra preset, it maintains 65.7 FPS, making 1080p the optimal choice for smooth gameplay.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: At 3840x2160, the combination only achieves playable frame rates at Low settings, with an average of 59.8 FPS. At Medium, High, and Ultra settings, the averages drop to 43.9, 41.1, and 28.6 FPS respectively, indicating that 4K is only viable with significant graphical compromises.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S is 0.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Radeon Pro 5700 are both 1.7% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 1.8%. This places the RTX 2060 in a tight competitive band, with all rivals within a 1.8% margin.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G a strong partner for this GPU?

A: Yes, the CPU's benchmark scores show it is well-matched. Its average benchmark score of 19983 is only 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-11600H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. This suggests the CPU provides ample processing power without bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 95.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 46.5 FPS. This is a 51.4% performance drop, demonstrating that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects come at a significant cost to frame rate.

*Q: Does the combo's ranking in Greedfall indicate good performance?*

A: The combo ranks 1358 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 20% of all combos. This low ranking suggests that while the system is capable of running the game, many other CPU-GPU pairings offer superior performance in Greedfall.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the dominant component in determining Greedfall's performance. Its core specifications, including a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, are augmented by 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for handling the game's textures and geometry at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 16074. This positioning is reflected in the measured FPS data, where the GPU's limitations become apparent at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings results in a 42.8% drop in average FPS, from 71.8 to 41.1. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth and raw compute power.

The RTX 2060's Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process with 10,800 million transistors, provides 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. While this is adequate for 1080p gaming, the data shows that it struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on anything above Low settings. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% ahead) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.7% behind), exhibit similar performance characteristics, confirming that the RTX 2060 is a mid-range card that is not designed for high-resolution gaming.

The 160 W TDP and the requirement for a 450 W power supply indicate that this is a power-hungry card, but the performance data shows that the extra power does not translate into high-end 4K capabilities. The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 means it outperforms 58% of all GPUs, but in Greedfall, this translates to a system that is comfortable at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 136.5 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop to 108.8 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 96.8 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains 65.7 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the RTX 2060 and Ryzen 5 5600G work best together.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings average 95.7 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings hit 77.8 FPS, and High settings average 71.8 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 46.5 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS mark and indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations are fully exposed. Low settings average 59.8 FPS, barely reaching playable levels. Medium settings drop to 43.9 FPS, High settings average 41.1 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 28.6 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo unless the user is willing to accept significant visual compromises.

The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 2060 can handle 1080p with ease, provides a decent 1440p experience at lower settings, and is only suitable for 4K at the lowest settings. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, never appears to be the limiting factor, as the frame rates scale primarily with resolution and settings, which are GPU-bound workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1358 out of 1705 tested combinations places it in the bottom 20% of all systems tested in Greedfall. This ranking is notably low, especially considering the individual components' performance. The Ryzen 5 5600G sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 is in the 58th percentile of GPUs. The combination of a high-tier CPU with a mid-tier GPU results in a system that is heavily GPU-limited in this game.

This rank suggests that while the CPU is capable of driving higher frame rates, the GPU holds the system back. The measured FPS data supports this, as the system achieves 136.5 FPS at 1080p Low settings, which is far above the 65.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The gap between the CPU's potential and the GPU's delivery is significant.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 holds its own, with the RX 7600S only 0.5% ahead and the Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 both 1.7% behind. However, the combo's ranking indicates that many other tested systems use more powerful GPUs that are better suited to Greedfall's demands. The low rank is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather the competitive nature of the benchmark database, where higher-tier GPUs dominate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice, offering an average of 96.8 FPS while providing a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset, at 65.7 FPS, is also playable, but the 31.1 FPS drop from High may not justify the marginal visual improvements.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is recommended, with an average of 77.8 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity. The High preset, at 71.8 FPS, is also viable, but the Ultra preset's 46.5 FPS average is too low for comfortable gameplay.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that achieves near-60 FPS, averaging 59.8 FPS. Users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate might consider the Medium preset at 43.9 FPS, but this is below the standard playability threshold. The High and Ultra presets, at 41.1 and 28.6 FPS respectively, are not recommended for 4K gaming.

The data suggests that the "best experience" is achieved at 1080p with the High preset, where the system can maintain high frame rates without compromising too much on visual details. For users with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset offers the best compromise. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of VRAM is sufficient for these settings, but the GPU's raw compute power limits the system to lower presets at higher resolutions.