Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Greedfall presents a compelling case study in system balance. The data shows a CPU that holds its own in synthetic benchmarks, paired with a GPU that becomes the clear limiting factor as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, interpreting what the numbers reveal about component roles and optimal configurations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, based on the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process node. Its base clock runs at 3.60 GHz, with a boost clock reaching 4.60 GHz, and it carries 16 MB of L3 cache. The CPU’s synthetic benchmark scores show it is a capable mid-range processor, placing in the 74th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 20733 sits remarkably close to its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core i5-12490F scoring 20802 (a delta of -0.3%), and the Intel Xeon 6325P at 20821 (-0.4%). This near-identical performance cluster suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5600GT should perform on par with those alternatives.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s influence on frame rates is most evident at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 152 FPS, but this drops to 108 FPS on High and 69 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 83 FPS, indicating that game settings heavily impact the workload. However, the CPU’s single-thread performance, shown by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 913 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438, suggests it can feed frames efficiently. The 5600GT’s 65W TDP and DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this title, but the data implies the CPU is not the bottleneck here—the GPU takes over that role as resolution climbs.

The 12 threads allow the CPU to handle the action RPG’s background processes and AI, but the measured results show diminishing returns from CPU headroom. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 29, which is far below the 1080p Ultra score of 69. This halving of performance from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings points directly to the GPU’s limits, not the CPU’s. The CPU’s multithreaded scores, such as Cinebench R23 multicore at 17272 and Passmark multithread at 20325, are strong, but Greedfall does not appear to be a heavily multithreaded title based on the data. The 5600GT’s performance in the 74th percentile overall suggests it is more than sufficient for this game, leaving the RTX 2060 SUPER as the primary constraint.

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

Analyzing the measured FPS rows, the best experience balances smoothness with visual quality. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 108 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience, while Medium offers 119 FPS and Low reaches 152 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 69 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 36% reduction from High. Given that High at 1080p provides a 108 FPS average, this is the sweet spot for this resolution—it maintains high frame rates while offering better visuals than Medium or Low.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 75 FPS, which is respectable, while Medium hits 83 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 48 FPS, which may feel less fluid for action combat. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 105 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. For 1440p, the Medium preset’s 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS offers the most consistent experience, as it stays well above 60 FPS throughout. The High preset at 75 FPS is also viable, but Medium provides a slightly higher average with a similar visual step down.

At 4K, the options are more limited. High delivers 45 FPS, Medium 49 FPS, and Low 63 FPS, while Ultra drops to 29 FPS. At this resolution, Low settings at 63 FPS is the only preset that maintains a smooth 60+ FPS average, but the visual quality suffers. Medium at 49 FPS is a compromise, but it may feel less responsive. For the best experience at 4K, Low settings are recommended if frame rate is the priority, but for a balance of visuals and performance, Medium at 49 FPS is the highest quality option that remains playable. The data clearly shows that Ultra is not viable at 4K, with the 29 FPS average being too low for a smooth experience.

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

The resolution scaling pattern reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 108 at 1080p to 75 at 1440p, a 30.6% decrease, and then to 45 at 4K, a further 40% drop from 1440p. This steep decline as pixel count increases is a clear indicator that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is being saturated by the higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the pixel count is over four times that of 1080p.

Looking at Low settings, the FPS drops from 152 at 1080p to 105 at 1440p (a 30.9% decrease) and then to 63 at 4K (a 40% drop from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across different settings further confirm that resolution, not game complexity, is the primary driver of performance loss. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain more stable when lowering resolution, but the data shows the opposite—the GPU cannot keep up with the increased pixel throughput.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with FPS dropping from 69 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p (a 30.4% decrease) and then to 29 at 4K (a 39.6% decrease from 1440p). This pattern is consistent across all settings, reinforcing that the GPU’s compute capabilities, specifically its 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 64 ROPs, are the limiting factor. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 913, is not the issue—the GPU simply cannot render frames fast enough at higher resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 152 FPS, achieved with Low settings. The Medium preset reaches 119 FPS, High reaches 108 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER or the Ryzen 5 5600GT the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 29 at 4K compared to 69 at 1080p, a 58% reduction. The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks, including a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, suggest it has ample headroom, while the GPU’s performance is constrained by resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 105 FPS, while Medium offers 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS. High provides 75 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience with better visuals than Low, the Medium preset is the best choice, as its minimum FPS of 70 stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, while the Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802. This represents a delta of -0.3%, meaning the 5600GT is essentially tied with its rival, with a negligible performance difference.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded at any resolution and setting?

A: The maximum FPS recorded is 152 FPS, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. The next highest is 119 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 108 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: Does lowering settings from Ultra to High at 4K provide a significant FPS boost?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 4K, High settings deliver 45 FPS, while Ultra delivers only 29 FPS. This represents a 55.2% increase in average FPS when dropping from Ultra to High, making High a much more playable option at 4K.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip on a 12 nm process node. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock runs at 1470 MHz, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its compute capabilities include 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 34 RT cores, though Greedfall likely does not utilize ray tracing given its 2019 release date.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s synthetic benchmark scores place it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (a -0.4% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (-0.5%). The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher memory demands and compute load causes the average FPS to drop to 29. The GPU’s 64 ROPs and 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key factors in this resolution scaling—higher resolutions require more pixel processing, which the GPU struggles to deliver.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance. At 1080p, the GPU can push 152 FPS on Low settings, but the Ultra preset at 69 FPS suggests that the GPU’s shading units are being fully utilized. The GPU’s boost clock of 1650 MHz is relatively modest by modern standards, and its 175W TDP with a suggested PSU of 450W indicates it is a mid-range card from its generation. The data confirms that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings reductions to achieve playable frame rates.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS starts at 152 with Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. High settings produce 108 FPS, while Ultra drops to 69 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 83 FPS, showing a wide range of performance depending on visual fidelity. The 1080p Medium preset’s minimum of 101 FPS is particularly notable, as it ensures a smooth experience even in demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 105 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS. High settings reach 75 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 57 FPS, narrower than at 1080p. The Medium preset’s minimum of 70 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for consistent performance. High settings at 75 FPS are also playable, but the Ultra preset at 48 FPS may be too taxing for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 63 FPS average. Medium settings produce 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and maximum of 57 FPS. High settings reach 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. The 4K Medium preset’s minimum of 42 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60 FPS, which could affect gameplay fluidity. The Low preset at 63 FPS is the only 4K option that maintains a 60+ FPS average, while High and Ultra settings are not recommended for a smooth experience. The data shows that 4K Ultra is particularly punishing, with the 29 FPS average being less than half of the 1080p Ultra score.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2624 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 29th percentile of all possible pairings. This ranking indicates that while the combo is not at the top of the performance chart, it is also not among the lowest performers. The rank of 2624 out of 3703 suggests that there are 1079 combos that perform worse, and 2623 that perform better. This mid-to-lower tier ranking is consistent with the GPU’s 62nd percentile overall, as the RTX 2060 SUPER is a previous-generation mid-range card.

The combo’s ranking is likely dragged down by the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions, particularly 4K, where it struggles to maintain playable frame rates on higher settings. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking is stronger, but the overall combo score is a function of both components. The data shows that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates on Medium to High settings. At 4K, the combo falls behind many others that feature more powerful GPUs, which explains its lower rank.

Compared to other tested combos, this pairing’s 2624 rank means it outperforms approximately 29% of all configurations tested. This is not a top-tier result, but it reflects a balanced mid-range system that can handle most gaming scenarios at lower resolutions. The combo’s performance in Greedfall is consistent with its hardware specifications—the CPU provides solid foundation, but the GPU limits the system’s ability to push high resolutions with maximum settings. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is viable, but for 4K enthusiasts, it falls short of the performance needed for a smooth experience.