Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust Greedfall experience, but the data reveals a pairing that is heavily skewed toward GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows to show exactly where this combo excels, where it leaves performance on the table, and what settings yield the best playable experience.

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

The Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark profile shows a balanced mix of single and multi-threaded capability: it scores 872 in 3dMark single-thread and 5455 in 3dMark max-threads, while Cinebench R23 results are 1409 single-core and 10551 multi-core. These numbers place the CPU at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 5600G’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for this task. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 238 FPS average, which is exceptionally high and suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at that point. However, the gap between 1080p Low (238 FPS) and 4K Low (98 FPS) is stark, indicating that the RTX 3080 is the primary limiter as resolution scales.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i3-1220P (0.1% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (0.1% slower), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (0.2% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (0.4% slower). These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the 5600G is firmly in a mid-range bracket. For Greedfall specifically, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient; the game does not appear to demand more than this, as evidenced by the high FPS at lower resolutions where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load.

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

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset to choose. At 1080p, the jump from Medium to High yields a 17 FPS drop (from 187 to 170), while High to Ultra drops another 62 FPS (to 108). The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 187 FPS average with a minimum of 159 FPS, which is well above any display refresh rate up to 144Hz. The High preset at 170 FPS is also excellent, but the Ultra preset at 108 FPS is still playable on a 100Hz monitor.

At 1440p, the story shifts. Medium delivers 130 FPS average (min 110, max 149), High drops to 118 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh displays, as it maintains a minimum above 110 FPS. High is acceptable for 100Hz panels, but Ultra’s 75 FPS average is borderline for smooth gameplay on a standard 60Hz display, though it would be fine on a 75Hz monitor.

At 4K, the options narrow considerably. Medium delivers 77 FPS average (min 66, max 89), High drops to 70 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. Low at 4K gives 98 FPS, but that sacrifices visual fidelity. For a 60Hz 4K display, the Medium preset is the best balance, offering a 66 FPS minimum that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 70 FPS average is also viable, but its lack of a reported minimum makes it riskier. The data strongly suggests Medium is the recommended preset across all resolutions, as it provides the most consistent frame pacing relative to the performance cost.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions is textbook GPU-bound behavior. From 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 187 to 130, a 30% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at Medium, it drops from 130 to 77, a 41% reduction. The full 1080p-to-4K scaling at Medium shows a 59% FPS loss (187 to 77). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component; the 5600G is not holding back performance at any resolution, as the FPS scales almost inversely with pixel count.

The Low preset tells a similar story: 238 FPS at 1080p, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K. That is a 59% drop from 1080p to 4K, mirroring the Medium preset’s scaling. This consistency across settings confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, we would see less FPS variation between resolutions at Low settings, as the CPU workload would cap the frame rate. Instead, the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 320-bit bus (760.3 GB/s bandwidth) are being taxed by the increasing pixel count, particularly at 4K where the 10 GB frame buffer can become a constraint with Ultra textures.

The Ultra preset exposes the GPU’s limits most clearly: 108 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS target, confirming that the RTX 3080, despite being a high-end card in its generation, cannot maintain smooth 4K Ultra performance in Greedfall when paired with this CPU. The data shows that users seeking 4K Ultra should look elsewhere, or accept that this combo will deliver a sub-60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 5600G and RTX 3080 ranks 1064th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the top 29% of all tested systems, which is respectable but not elite. The ranking reflects the fact that the RTX 3080 is a strong GPU, but the 5600G is a mid-range CPU that does not push the GPU to its absolute limits in CPU-light scenarios.

The combo’s percentile position suggests that there are over 1000 other combos that achieve higher average FPS in Greedfall. This is likely due to the 5600G’s PCIe Gen 3 interface (the GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16), which can slightly reduce bandwidth in some scenarios, though Greedfall does not appear to be heavily bandwidth-sensitive given the high FPS numbers. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs further contextualizes this: it is above average, but not a top-tier performer.

What this ranking means practically is that this combo is well-suited for 1440p high-refresh gaming and 4K medium-settings gaming. The 1064th rank out of 3703 indicates that while there are faster combos, this pairing offers a balanced experience without severe bottlenecks. The RTX 3080’s passmark G3D score of 25086 is strong, but its percentile of 68 shows it is not at the very top of the GPU hierarchy, which aligns with the observed FPS drops at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G strong enough for the RTX 3080 in Greedfall?

A: Yes, the data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 238 FPS average, and the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K closely follows GPU load, indicating the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor, not the 5600G.

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Only with the Low preset, which delivers 98 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS, which also keeps you above 60 FPS. High averages 70 FPS but has no reported minimum, while Ultra averages 45 FPS, which is below 60.

Q: What is the best setting for a 144Hz 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset is recommended, delivering 130 FPS average with a minimum of 110 FPS. High preset averages 118 FPS, which is also viable, but Medium provides more headroom to stay above 144 FPS during demanding scenes.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest CPU rivals in terms of FPS?

A: The CPU’s nearest rivals are within 0.4% performance delta in synthetic benchmarks, which means no measurable difference in Greedfall. The FPS results are almost entirely determined by the RTX 3080’s performance.

Q: Does the CPU’s integrated graphics affect performance in this test?

A: No, the data reflects the discrete RTX 3080. The 5600G’s Radeon Vega 7 iGPU is not used when the discrete GPU is present, and the measured FPS are from the RTX 3080.

Q: Is the 10 GB VRAM on the RTX 3080 sufficient for 4K Ultra in Greedfall?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS suggests the GPU is compute-limited, not just VRAM-limited. The 10 GB frame buffer may contribute to the low FPS, but the 45 FPS average indicates that the GPU’s raw performance is also insufficient for Ultra settings at 4K.

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

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 238 FPS average
• Medium: 187 FPS average, 159 FPS minimum, 215 FPS maximum
• High: 170 FPS average
• Ultra: 108 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 165 FPS average
• Medium: 130 FPS average, 110 FPS minimum, 149 FPS maximum
• High: 118 FPS average
• Ultra: 75 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 98 FPS average
• Medium: 77 FPS average, 66 FPS minimum, 89 FPS maximum
• High: 70 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

The data consistently shows that the Medium preset provides the most balanced experience with reported minimum FPS values, while Low and High lack minimum FPS data, making their consistency unknown. At 1080p, all presets except Ultra are above 170 FPS, which is excellent for any display. At 1440p, Medium and High are both above 118 FPS, suitable for high-refresh gaming. At 4K, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, with Medium being the recommended choice for visual quality. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p where it hits 108 FPS, but it struggles at higher resolutions due to the GPU’s limits.