Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, but the performance curve reveals a system that is clearly balanced around 1080p and 1440p gaming. The measured data shows a steep drop-off at 4K Ultra, which signals that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher settings, while the CPU’s six Zen 3 cores provide ample headroom for the game’s Action RPG mechanics. This analysis breaks down exactly how the resolution scaling, component roles, and settings presets interact based on the benchmark results.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop in a way that points directly at the GPU as the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 178.5 FPS, which drops to 126.5 FPS at 1440p Low and then to 77.1 FPS at 4K Low. That is a 43% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 39% from 1440p to 4K. This steep scaling at Low settings suggests the RTX 4060 is being pushed harder at each step, while the CPU is not the limiting factor at these lower graphical loads.

Moving to High settings, the pattern shifts slightly. 1080p High yields 130.9 FPS, 1440p High drops to 87 FPS, and 4K High falls to 53.6 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 33%, similar to the Low settings drop, but the 1440p-to-4K drop is now 38%, indicating the GPU is still the primary constraint. However, at Ultra settings, the scaling becomes more dramatic: 84.3 FPS at 1080p, 57.9 FPS at 1440p, and just 34.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra score, which strongly implies that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are hitting their limits with the game’s highest visual demands.

The data suggests that the 5600GT is never the limiting component in this game. Even at 1080p Low with 178.5 FPS, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU. The consistent frame rate scaling across all settings presets points to a GPU-bound scenario at every resolution tested. The 4K Ultra result of 34.5 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS measurement, and it is notably lower than the 4K Medium result of 56.9 FPS, indicating that the jump from Medium to Ultra is disproportionately expensive for this GPU.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s specifications explain much of the measured performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the GPU has a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and the GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. These specs position the card as a 1080p-focused solution, which aligns with the benchmark results.

In Greedfall, the RTX 4060’s VRAM capacity appears to be a factor at 4K Ultra. The 34.5 FPS result at that setting is far below the 1080p Ultra score of 84.3 FPS, and the gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is substantial (56.9 FPS vs 34.5 FPS). This suggests that the game’s Ultra preset at 4K is likely exceeding the comfortable VRAM budget, causing a performance collapse. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 23181 place it as a mid-range card, which is consistent with the observed scaling.

The RTX 4060’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has an average score of 23321, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% lower at 23021, and the AMD Radeon 760M is 0.8% lower at 22999. These tiny deltas indicate that the RTX 4060 is in a very tight performance cluster for synthetic benchmarks. However, in Greedfall specifically, the measured data shows the GPU can hit 178.5 FPS at 1080p Low, which demonstrates strong raw throughput when VRAM is not stressed. The 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for high refresh rates at lower resolutions, but the 128-bit memory bus becomes a liability at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4060 ranks 976th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 43% of combos perform better. Given that the CPU ranks in the 78th percentile against all CPUs and the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile, the combo rank is lower than either individual component rank. This suggests that the pairing is not perfectly optimized for this game, likely due to the GPU’s VRAM limitations at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s nearest rivals help contextualize the combo rank. The Intel Core i7-10700 has an average score of 20746, which is exactly 0% different from the 5600GT’s 20740 average score. The Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.3% higher at 20794, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 0.3% lower at 20680. These near-identical scores mean the CPU is not the differentiator in the combo rank. The GPU’s rivals are similarly close in synthetic benchmarks, but the game-specific results show that the RTX 4060’s memory architecture has a bigger impact.

At 1080p Ultra, this combo achieves 84.3 FPS, which is excellent for a game from 2019. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 57.9 FPS, still playable but not smooth on high-refresh displays. The 4K Ultra result of 34.5 FPS is the weakest point, and it likely drags down the combo’s overall rank. If the game is played at Medium settings, the combo performs much better, with 140.2 FPS at 1080p, 95.5 FPS at 1440p, and 56.9 FPS at 4K. The rank of 976 suggests that many other combos can handle 4K Ultra better, but for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this pairing is competitive.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 140.2 FPS, which is only 10 FPS less than Low (178.5 FPS) but significantly higher than High (130.9 FPS) and Ultra (84.3 FPS). The jump from Medium to High costs about 9 FPS at 1080p, while the jump from High to Ultra costs a massive 46.6 FPS. This indicates that Ultra is not worth the performance penalty at any resolution.

At 1440p, Medium delivers 95.5 FPS, which is smooth for most displays, while High drops to 87 FPS and Ultra falls to 57.9 FPS. The Medium preset is the clear winner here, as it stays above 90 FPS while providing better visuals than Low (126.5 FPS). At 4K, Medium produces 56.9 FPS, which is just barely playable, while High drops to 53.6 FPS and Ultra is a slideshow at 34.5 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the only reasonable choice, as Low (77.1 FPS) looks noticeably worse but only gains 20 FPS.

The data suggests that the RTX 4060 is best utilized with Medium settings in Greedfall, as it provides a 60+ FPS experience at 1440p and a near-60 FPS experience at 4K. Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p with 84.3 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and Ultra is likely not worth the 56 FPS loss. For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, Low settings at 1080p (178.5 FPS) or 1440p (126.5 FPS) are the optimal choices, but for a single-player Action RPG, Medium offers the best immersion-to-performance ratio.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 178.5 FPS, Medium produces 140.2 FPS, High produces 130.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 84.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 94.2 FPS, which is a 53% reduction. The scaling from Medium to High is relatively mild at 9.3 FPS, but High to Ultra is a steep 46.6 FPS drop. This indicates that Ultra settings introduce a significant rendering load that the GPU struggles to maintain.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low settings yield 126.5 FPS, Medium yields 95.5 FPS, High yields 87 FPS, and Ultra yields 57.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all presets, with Low losing 52 FPS, Medium losing 44.7 FPS, High losing 43.9 FPS, and Ultra losing 26.4 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 57.9 FPS is the first sub-60 FPS measurement, but it remains playable. The scaling from Medium to High at 1440p is 8.5 FPS, while High to Ultra is 29.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overextended. Low settings produce 77.1 FPS, Medium produces 56.9 FPS, High produces 53.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 34.5 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe, with Low losing 49.4 FPS, Medium losing 38.6 FPS, High losing 33.4 FPS, and Ultra losing 23.4 FPS. Notably, the difference between Medium and High at 4K is only 3.3 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is hitting a memory bandwidth wall. The Ultra result of 34.5 FPS is the only measurement below 40 FPS, confirming that 4K Ultra is not viable for this pairing.

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

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 34.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium preset delivers 56.9 FPS, which is closer to playable, but 4K Ultra is not recommended.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest, with all presets above 84 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium and High presets stay above 87 FPS, making it a viable option. 3840x2160 is only playable at Low or Medium settings, with 77.1 FPS and 56.9 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its closest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20740, which is exactly 0% different from the Intel Core i7-10700’s 20746 score. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 0.3% lower at 20680, and the Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.3% higher at 20794.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall at high resolutions?

A: The measured data suggests VRAM is a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the FPS drops to 34.5. The GPU’s 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth appear insufficient for the game’s highest presets at 4K, while 1080p and 1440p results are strong.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 976th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking. This is lower than the CPU’s 78th percentile and GPU’s 66th percentile, indicating the pairing is not ideal for this specific game at high resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset offers the highest FPS at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce the highest measured FPS at 1920x1080, with 178.5 FPS. Medium follows at 140.2 FPS, then High at 130.9 FPS, and Ultra at 84.3 FPS.

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 based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, and it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications are more than adequate for Greedfall, which is a 2019 Action RPG that is not known for heavy CPU demands.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 178.5 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires strong single-thread performance. The 5600GT’s single-thread score of 3348 in PassMark and 2438 in Cinebench R23 confirms its capability. The multi-thread scores are also solid, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 17272 and Geekbench multicore at 7986. These results place the CPU in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable for a mid-range part.

The nearest CPU rivals have nearly identical average scores, with the Intel Core i7-10700 at 20746 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12490F at 20794 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at 20680 (0.3% delta). This means that swapping the 5600GT for any of these rivals would not change Greedfall’s performance meaningfully, as the game is clearly GPU-bound in the measured scenarios. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game’s AI, physics, and world streaming, even at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale consistently with resolution rather than showing CPU-related stutters or drops.

The CPU’s integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant for this analysis since the RTX 4060 is installed, but the CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes is worth noting. The RTX 4060 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is backward compatible with Gen 3, though it may slightly limit bandwidth in some scenarios. However, the measured FPS data does not show any signs of PCIe bottlenecking, as the frame rates are consistently high at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU’s 180 mm² die size and 10,700 million transistors provide ample processing power for this game, and the 16 MB L3 cache helps with game asset streaming. Overall, the 5600GT is a capable partner for the RTX 4060 in Greedfall, with the GPU being the clear performance limiter at higher resolutions and settings.