Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it features a 16 MB L3 cache. In synthetic workloads, this CPU demonstrates a multi-threaded score of 16,758 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 2,365 in the same test. The processor’s average benchmark score of 19,983 places it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, sitting within a tight margin of its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i7-11600H is 0.2% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P are both 0.2% behind.

For a game like Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, manage game logic, and handle NPC AI. The data shows that even at the lowest settings, the frame rates are consistently high, indicating that the 5600G is not the bottleneck in this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 350.6 FPS, while at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it still manages 143 FPS. This suggests that the 6-core, 12-thread configuration is more than sufficient for this title, especially considering its 3DMark scores: 5,451 for 16 threads and 872 for single-thread. The CPU’s performance headroom is evident when comparing the Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution; for instance, at 2560x1440, the gap between Low (243.8 FPS) and Ultra (108.5 FPS) is over 100 FPS, which is primarily driven by GPU workload rather than CPU limitations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 350.6 FPS, which is exceptionally high, but Medium (274.3 FPS) and High (249.5 FPS) still offer well over 240 FPS, making them excellent choices for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 161 FPS, which remains smooth but represents a significant 34% performance hit compared to High. Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 172.8 FPS, while Ultra falls to 108.5 FPS. The most balanced experience appears to be the High preset across all resolutions, as it maintains playable frame rates even at 4K.

At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves 103.2 FPS, which is just above the 100 FPS threshold for a premium experience, while Ultra drops to 67.2 FPS, which may introduce noticeable judder on high-refresh displays. The Medium preset at 4K yields 115.1 FPS, offering a better trade-off than High if visual fidelity is slightly less critical. For the best experience per the measured rows, the High preset is the recommended starting point—it delivers 249.5 FPS at 1080p, 172.8 FPS at 1440p, and 103.2 FPS at 4K. If you prefer maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset is viable only at 1080p (161 FPS) or 1440p (108.5 FPS), but at 4K it falls below 70 FPS, making it less ideal for fast-paced combat.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the High settings achieve an average of 103.2 FPS, and Medium hits 115.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 67.2 FPS, which is still technically playable but may not feel smooth on high-refresh displays.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 350.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 161 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate, but even the Ultra preset remains well above standard 144 Hz refresh rates.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 being bottlenecked by the Ryzen 5 5600G in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 350.6 FPS, which is extremely high and suggests the GPU is still the primary driver. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and multi-thread score of 5,455 are adequate for this title's demands.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with a 144 Hz monitor?

A: Both 1080p and 1440p are suitable. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 172.8 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz. Even the Ultra preset at 1440p (108.5 FPS) is close, but for consistent 144+ FPS, High settings are recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's performance in Greedfall compare to its overall benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090 has a PassMark G3D score of 38,194 and an average benchmark score of 66,473, placing it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. In Greedfall, it achieves 161 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is consistent with its top-tier positioning.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics matter for this test?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 5600G includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but the system is using a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. The measured FPS data reflects the performance of the CPU paired with the discrete GPU, not the iGPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 63rd out of 1,705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the top 3.7% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result given the pairing of a mid-range CPU with a flagship GPU. The rank reflects that the RTX 4090 is doing the heavy lifting, as the CPU’s average benchmark score is in the 78th percentile, while the GPU is in the 91st percentile. The combo’s performance is likely limited by the CPU in CPU-bound scenarios, but the data shows that at 1080p Low, the frame rate (350.6 FPS) is so high that the CPU is still capable of keeping up with the GPU’s output.

In comparison to other combos, this rank of 63 suggests that there are 62 other pairings that achieve higher average FPS in this game. These are likely configurations with newer, higher-end CPUs like the Ryzen 7 or Core i7/i9 series that can push even higher frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions. However, the gap is likely small in practical terms, as the FPS numbers at 1440p and 4K are already very high. The CPU’s nearest rivals—the Intel Core i7-11600H and i7-11800H—have nearly identical average scores (19,949 and 20,024, respectively), so swapping the 5600G for one of those would not meaningfully change the combo’s rank in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, it features 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, which is crucial for high-resolution textures in Greedfall. The GPU’s base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and its FP32 compute is rated at 82.58 TFLOPS. The card’s PassMark G3D score of 38,194 and average benchmark score of 66,473 place it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, confirming its flagship status.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is clearly demonstrated by the scaling of FPS with settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (350.6 FPS) and Ultra (161 FPS) is 189.6 FPS, which is a 54% drop. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where higher settings increase pixel shading and memory bandwidth demands. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset (67.2 FPS) is less than half the Low preset (143 FPS), showing that 4K resolution puts significant strain on even the RTX 4090. The GPU’s 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as Greedfall is not known for extreme VRAM usage, but the high bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming at all settings. The RTX 4090’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database—the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and Tesla P40—are within 0.4% and 0.5% of its average score, respectively, but those are compute-oriented cards, not gaming GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 350.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in this test. The Medium preset achieves 274.3 FPS, and High reaches 249.5 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 161 FPS, which is still very smooth but represents a significant step down. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 189.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU can easily handle the frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 243.8 FPS, which is still above 240 Hz. The Medium preset hits 192.2 FPS, while High delivers 172.8 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 108.5 FPS, which is just above the 100 FPS mark. The relative scaling is similar to 1080p, with Ultra being 55% slower than Low. This resolution is likely the sweet spot for this combo, as it balances visual fidelity with high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 143 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. The Medium preset achieves 115.1 FPS, and High reaches 103.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 67.2 FPS, which is the lowest recorded frame rate in this dataset. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 75.8 FPS, showing that 4K Ultra is demanding even for the RTX 4090. For the best 4K experience, the High preset at 103.2 FPS offers a good balance, while Medium at 115.1 FPS is a slightly faster alternative if you prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual settings.