Greedfall

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with High settings in Greedfall?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers an average of 242.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is a strong result, placing the combo in the 94th percentile rank out of 1705 tested combinations.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A570M?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 59188, which is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M's score of 58239. In contrast, it trails the Intel Arc Pro A60 by 1.9%, which scores 60326.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT achieves a 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3348, indicating solid per-core capability for gaming workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5080 features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This high bandwidth is beneficial for texture-heavy scenes in an Action RPG like Greedfall.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-thread performance compare to the Intel Core i7-10700?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20740, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-10700's score of 20746, showing a delta of 0%. Both CPUs deliver nearly identical overall multi-threaded performance.

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 335.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This shows the combo's ability to push very high frame rates when graphical load is minimized.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data confirms it. With a boost clock of 2617 MHz and 10752 shading units, the GPU provides immense raw compute power. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for an open-world Action RPG where large textures and draw distances constantly stress memory throughput.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is clear: at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 335.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 63 FPS. This 81% reduction in frame rate from Low 1080p to Ultra 4K is almost entirely a GPU-bound scaling pattern. The RTX 5080's FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s are the primary drivers of these results. The GPU's 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188, places it well above most of the field.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the Intel Arc A570M (1.6% slower) and Intel Arc Pro A60 (1.9% faster). This placement indicates that while the RTX 5080 is a high-end card, it is not the absolute top performer. In Greedfall specifically, the GPU shows it can handle the game's demands at high frame rates up to 1440p, but 4K Ultra is where it begins to strain.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo produces 242.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, it drops to 168.1 FPS, a 30.7% reduction. At 4K High, it falls further to 102 FPS, another 39.3% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. With Low settings, the frame rate goes from 335.9 FPS at 1080p to 234.3 FPS at 1440p (30.2% drop) and then to 138.4 FPS at 4K (40.9% drop). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 151.6 FPS at 1080p, 106.4 FPS at 1440p, and just 63 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is particularly telling — it is less than 42% of the 1080p Ultra number.

This scaling behavior suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. If the CPU were limiting performance, we would expect to see smaller differences between 1080p and 1440p, as the GPU would be waiting on the processor. Instead, the consistent 30-40% drops at each resolution step indicate a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to feed the RTX 5080 at these frame rates, but the GPU's rendering load dominates the performance curve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 335.9 FPS, Medium drops to 263 FPS, High yields 242.6 FPS, and Ultra still manages 151.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is well above the refresh rate of most monitors, making any of these presets playable without concern for smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong but show more variation. Low settings achieve 234.3 FPS, Medium reaches 182.6 FPS, and High hits 168.1 FPS. Ultra drops to 106.4 FPS, which is still well within the range of high-refresh-rate gaming. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 14.5 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 61.7 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings produce 138.4 FPS, Medium delivers 108.2 FPS, and High achieves 102 FPS. Ultra falls to 63 FPS, which is the only measured result below 100 FPS. This 4K Ultra figure is 58.4% lower than the 4K High result, demonstrating that the Ultra preset at 4K is particularly demanding on the RTX 5080.

The data also reveals an interesting pattern regarding settings scaling. At every resolution, the jump from High to Ultra costs more performance than the jump from Medium to High. At 1080p, the Medium-to-High drop is 20.4 FPS, while High-to-Ultra is 91 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset enables features that disproportionately impact GPU performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 94th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations. This rank reflects the overall balance of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 5080 in this specific game. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's strong performance, but the CPU's capability to keep up at high frame rates is also a contributing factor.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78th among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 20740, indicates it is a solid mid-to-high-range performer. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, scores 20746 with a 0% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 0.3% faster. This near-tie with the 5600X is notable because the 5600GT includes integrated graphics, yet performs essentially identically in CPU-bound tasks.

The GPU's 89th percentile ranking, with an average score of 59188, is higher than the CPU's ranking. This suggests that in most scenarios, the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The combo's 94th rank in Greedfall is slightly below the GPU's individual percentile, which may indicate that the CPU introduces a minor bottleneck in certain scenes or that the game's engine favors different hardware configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, specifically the Cezanne codename. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, it offers solid single-thread performance. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438 demonstrate its capability in gaming workloads that rely on per-core performance.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This configuration is well-suited for gaming, as the larger L3 cache helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is adequate for feeding the RTX 5080's demands.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rates at 1080p Low (335.9 FPS) versus 4K Low (138.4 FPS). At 1080p, the CPU must process more frames per second, and the fact that it sustains over 300 FPS indicates that its boost clock of 4.60 GHz is sufficient. However, the CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 20325 and its 78th percentile ranking suggest that it is not a top-tier processor for heavily threaded workloads.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, is 0.3% faster in average benchmark score. This close competition shows that the 5600GT is competitive with Intel's mid-range offerings. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is notably low, which can be advantageous for system thermals, but this is a power characteristic rather than a performance metric.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 242.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any monitor. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides 151.6 FPS, making it a viable choice for users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates. For most 1080p users, High settings offer the best balance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 168.1 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 182.6 FPS offers a modest 14.5 FPS improvement over High, but the visual difference may not justify the change. The Ultra preset at 106.4 FPS remains playable and is the best choice for users with 144Hz monitors who want maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. The High preset achieves 102 FPS, which is suitable for 4K gaming on a 100Hz+ display. The Medium preset at 108.2 FPS offers only a 6.2 FPS improvement, while the Low preset at 138.4 FPS provides a more substantial boost but with significant visual compromises. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is the only option that drops below the 60 FPS threshold, though it remains technically playable.

The data shows that the High preset is the sweet spot across all three resolutions. It delivers 242.6 FPS at 1080p, 168.1 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. This consistency makes High the recommended setting for users who want a uniform experience regardless of resolution. For users with variable refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset at 4K offers a small but measurable performance increase without a drastic visual penalty.