Greedfall

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, featuring a 16 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core. This processor supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it sits in the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 3 connectivity.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600GT shows a balanced profile: its 3DMark single-thread score is 913, while the 16-thread score reaches 5523, indicating solid scaling across cores. Cinebench R23 results show 2438 in single-core and 17272 in multi-core, which places it in the 74th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20733 sits remarkably close to its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802 (0.3% higher), the Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20821 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826 (0.4% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845 (0.5% higher). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 5600GT performs essentially on par with those processors in general compute tasks.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The measured FPS data reveals that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 152 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all configurations. This high ceiling suggests the CPU is capable of sustaining very high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is well-suited for this game's threading model, as Greedfall is not an exceptionally demanding title in terms of CPU parallelism. The 5600GT's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438) is particularly relevant, as many game logic routines are single-threaded; the data indicates this processor handles those tasks with adequate headroom.

At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 29, which is a dramatic reduction from the 1080p Low result. This pattern strongly implies that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU maintains sufficient performance across all tested scenarios. The processor's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node also suggest efficient operation, though power consumption is not directly measured in the FPS data.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (Navi 33 chip, codename Hotpink Bonefish) using TSMC's 6 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is a significant asset for texture-heavy scenes in Greedfall. The GPU's base clock is 1720 MHz, with a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz; memory operates at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The card has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 32 ray tracing cores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7600 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 16634 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 88051, placing it in the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 15171 is closely matched by its nearest rivals: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 (0.7% lower). These marginal differences indicate the RX 7600 performs within a tight band of contemporary and older GPUs in synthetic workloads.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is dominant, as the measured FPS scaling across resolutions demonstrates. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 29 FPS. This steep decline highlights the GPU's limitations at higher pixel counts and graphical settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p High presets, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher resolution textures and effects may strain the memory subsystem. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is a key factor; at 4K, the GPU must move large amounts of texture data, and the memory bus width of 128 bits could be a limiting factor in bandwidth-intensive scenarios.

The RX 7600's boost clock of 2655 MHz provides strong compute throughput (21.75 TFLOPS FP32), which translates to good raw performance in pixel shading. However, the measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU falls below 30 FPS, indicating that even with high clocks, the card lacks the raw fill rate (169.9 GPixel/s) and texture rate (339.8 GTexel/s) needed for smooth 4K gaming at maximum settings. The 57th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms this is a mid-range part, not designed for 4K Ultra workloads.

# FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 152, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the combo can handle very high frame rates at lower graphical loads.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802) and 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845). These differences are negligible, meaning the processors perform nearly identically in general compute.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and at what settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 29, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates.

Q: Does the RX 7600 outperform or underperform its nearest GPU rival in synthetic tests?

A: The RX 7600's average benchmark score is 15171, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082). The performance difference is minimal.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve exactly 83 FPS?

A: The combo achieves 83 FPS average at 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings. This configuration also has a recorded minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, showing a 24 FPS variance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2568 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the distribution (approximately the 31st percentile).

# Measured FPS Breakdown

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 and maximum of 138, showing a 36 FPS spread. High settings drop to 109 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 69 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 54.6% reduction in average FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases across all presets. Low settings average 106 FPS, which is 46 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 95, representing a 24 FPS variance. High settings average 75 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 48 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of approximately 30% across settings, with the Ultra preset experiencing the largest absolute drop (21 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes heavily strained. Low settings average 63 FPS, which is playable but significantly lower than lower resolutions. Medium settings average 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 and maximum of 57, showing a 15 FPS variance. High settings average 45 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34 FPS, representing a 53.9% reduction.

The data shows that the combo is most consistent at 1080p Medium, where the 102 FPS minimum ensures a stable experience. At 1440p, Medium settings with a 71 FPS minimum still provide adequate performance, but Ultra settings at 48 FPS may be too demanding for consistent play. At 4K, only Low settings (63 FPS) exceed 60 FPS on average, while all other presets fall below that threshold.

# Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals significant performance degradation across all settings, but the rate of decline varies by preset.

For Low settings: 152 FPS at 1080p drops to 106 FPS at 1440p (a 30.3% reduction) and further to 63 FPS at 4K (a 40.6% reduction from 1440p, or 58.6% from 1080p). This indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is heavily impacted by pixel count, suggesting that the RX 7600's fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting factors as resolution increases.

For Medium settings: 120 FPS at 1080p drops to 83 FPS at 1440p (a 30.8% reduction) and then to 50 FPS at 4K (a 39.8% reduction from 1440p, or 58.3% from 1080p). The minimum FPS also scales down: from 102 at 1080p to 71 at 1440p to 42 at 4K, representing a 58.8% total reduction in minimum frame rate.

For High settings: 109 FPS at 1080p drops to 75 FPS at 1440p (a 31.2% reduction) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 40.0% reduction from 1440p, or 58.7% from 1080p). The pattern is consistent, showing that resolution scaling affects all presets nearly equally in percentage terms.

For Ultra settings: 69 FPS at 1080p drops to 48 FPS at 1440p (a 30.4% reduction) and then to 29 FPS at 4K (a 39.6% reduction from 1440p, or 58.0% from 1080p). This is the only preset where the 4K result falls below 30 FPS, rendering the experience marginal.

The consistent 58% total reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component. The CPU's performance remains relatively constant across resolutions, as evidenced by the similar percentage drops regardless of settings. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the reduction would be less severe at lower settings where CPU load is relatively higher. The data points to the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus as the key constraints at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for the increased data demands.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It achieves 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without dropping below 100 FPS. The High preset at 109 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset provides a 11 FPS improvement over High while likely offering similar visual benefits in most scenes. Ultra at 69 FPS is playable but leaves significant performance headroom unused, making it a less efficient choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice. It averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, which maintains playability above 60 FPS in most scenarios. The High preset at 75 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset's higher minimum (71 vs. none reported for High) suggests better frame time consistency. Ultra at 48 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for consistent gameplay, as the average frame rate is too low for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option for playable performance, averaging 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 50 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration, but its minimum of 42 FPS could cause noticeable stutter in combat scenarios. High at 45 FPS and Ultra at 29 FPS are not recommended, as they fall below acceptable thresholds for action-oriented gameplay.

The data suggests that Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best overall experience, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate stability. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality at 4K, Low settings are the only practical option, while Medium at 4K is a compromise that risks frame drops.

# How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations for Greedfall, this setup (AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + AMD Radeon RX 7600) ranks 2568 out of 3703 combos, placing it in the 69th percentile from the bottom (or 31st percentile from the top). This positioning indicates that the combo is below average in overall game performance, likely due to the GPU's mid-range classification.

The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all processors (average score 20733) suggests it is not the limiting factor; its nearest rivals (Intel Core i5-12490F at 20802, 0.3% higher) perform nearly identically. The GPU's 57th percentile ranking (average score 15171) is more indicative of the combo's overall standing, as the RX 7600 is positioned in the middle of the GPU performance distribution.

The rank of 2568 out of 3703 means that approximately 69% of tested combos deliver higher FPS in Greedfall. This is consistent with the measured FPS data: while the combo achieves high frame rates at 1080p (up to 152 FPS), it struggles at 4K Ultra (29 FPS), which likely pulls its average performance down relative to combos with more powerful GPUs. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU and a mid-range GPU results in a system that excels at lower resolutions but cannot compete with high-end configurations at higher settings.

The data indicates that users of this combo should target 1080p or 1440p with Medium settings to maximize their experience relative to the combo's rank. Pushing to 4K Ultra would place the system at the lower end of the performance spectrum, consistent with its 2568 ranking. The CPU's headroom suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield significant FPS improvements, while the GPU's limitations mean that any CPU upgrade would have minimal impact on game performance.