Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a system that is consistently balanced between CPU and GPU demands. The measured frames per second across resolutions and settings show a clear hierarchy: 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p remains viable, and 4K pushes the combination to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured rows to understand where the bottlenecks lie and what the experience looks like at each step.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable, yet steep, decline in average FPS as resolution increases, which points directly to the GPU as the primary scaling factor. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 97.5 FPS to 67.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 30%. This is a substantial hit, indicating that the RTX 2060’s rendering pipeline is being heavily taxed by the additional pixels. The trend continues and accelerates at 4K, where the same High preset yields only 42.6 FPS, a 56% drop from the 1080p figure. This sharp decline is classic GPU-bound behavior; the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor as the workload increases.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, the difference between Low (135.4 FPS) and Ultra (65.4 FPS) is a massive 70 FPS, showing that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting for graphical fidelity. At 4K, that same spread narrows to 33.6 FPS (59.9 FPS on Low vs. 26.3 FPS on Ultra), but the absolute numbers are so low that even the Low preset struggles to maintain a smooth 60 FPS. The data implies that the RTX 2060 is the definitive bottleneck in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance, which is strong for its class, is not the primary constraint here; the GPU’s 6 GB of VRAM and raw compute power dictate the frame rates, particularly as pixel count rises.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 135.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 96.8 FPS, Medium averages 74.9 FPS, and High averages 67.9 FPS, all above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short, averaging only 46.5 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 26.3, which is not smooth for an action RPG.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The large FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K, and the significant scaling between Low and Ultra settings, point to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 as the primary constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 135.4 FPS, while Ultra averages 65.4 FPS, a difference of 70 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1366 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the central figure in this performance story. Its specifications—6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth—are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they struggle under the weight of 4K. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU’s compute capabilities, which include 1920 shading units and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, are being fully utilized. The benchmark scores for the GPU place it at the 58th percentile, and its average benchmark score of 16074 puts it in a tight race with the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which is only 0.5% ahead.

The VRAM capacity is a critical factor. At 4K, the combination of high resolution and high-detail textures likely pushes the 6 GB frame buffer to its limit, which can cause stuttering or force the system to use slower memory fallbacks. This is reflected in the 4K results, where even the Medium preset averages only 47.7 FPS. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is a capable card for its generation, but its age and memory configuration make it unsuitable for 4K gaming in Greedfall. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 14111 and its DirectX 12 score of 53 show a DirectX 12 Ultimate capable part, but the raw performance is not enough for the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined system ranks 1366 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower 20% of all configurations. This is a low ranking that aligns with the measured FPS data, which shows the system is not capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or maintaining playable frame rates at 4K. The rank suggests that while the CPU is a solid mid-range performer—the Ryzen 5 5600GT sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs—the GPU holds the entire system back. The RTX 2060’s performance, which is at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, is the weaker link in this pairing.

This rank is a reflection of the GPU’s limitations. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-10700 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, have almost identical average scores, with deltas of 0% and 0.3% respectively. This indicates the CPU is well-matched to its peers. The GPU, however, is in a different tier, and the data suggests that pairing this CPU with a significantly stronger GPU would result in a much higher rank. The system is balanced, but it is balanced at a level that is below what is needed for high-end gaming performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo is found at 1920x1080 with High settings. This preset delivers an average of 97.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (109.5 FPS) without a massive performance penalty. While Low settings offer the highest FPS (135.4), the visual quality trade-off is substantial, and High represents the best balance of fidelity and performance for a 1080p monitor.

For users with a 1440p display, the High preset is still the recommended choice, averaging 67.9 FPS. This is playable, but it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p is a safer choice for those who prioritize a consistent frame rate, offering 74.9 FPS. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 1440p, as the 46.5 FPS average is not smooth enough for an action RPG. At 4K, no preset provides a consistently playable experience; the Low preset averages 59.9 FPS, which is borderline, but the visual quality will be poor. The data suggests that 1080p is the intended resolution for this hardware configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system’s capabilities across nine different scenarios.

At 1920x1080:

• Low settings average 135.4 FPS, the highest of any configuration.
• Medium settings average 109.5 FPS.
• High settings average 97.5 FPS.
• Ultra settings average 65.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• Low settings average 96.8 FPS.
• Medium settings average 74.9 FPS.
• High settings average 67.9 FPS.
• Ultra settings average 46.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160:

• Low settings average 59.9 FPS.
• Medium settings average 47.7 FPS.
• High settings average 42.6 FPS.
• Ultra settings average 26.3 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent pattern: the system can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease on most presets, but 4K is only marginally playable on the lowest settings. The drop from High to Ultra at 1080p is 32.1 FPS, while the same drop at 4K is only 16.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is already saturated at 4K and the additional settings have a diminishing impact on frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT plays a supporting role in this pairing, and the data suggests it is not the primary bottleneck. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it provides ample processing power for Greedfall’s game logic and AI. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272, indicates strong multi-threaded performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 20740 places it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a solid performer that is not holding the system back.

The evidence for the CPU’s sufficiency lies in the FPS scaling. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the FPS varies widely with settings. If the CPU were weak, the FPS would be capped at a lower value regardless of resolution. The fact that the FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K proves the GPU is the constraint. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, has a nearly identical average score, confirming that the 5600GT is performing as expected for its class. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate for gaming, and its 65W TDP makes it an efficient choice. In this context, the CPU is a capable partner that allows the RTX 2060 to reach its full potential, but it cannot overcome the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.