Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019 that, on paper, should be trivial for a modern flagship GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D. The data for this specific pairing with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, however, reveals a performance curve that is heavily dictated by the CPU at lower resolutions and by the GPU at the extreme high end. The measured results show a system capable of delivering extremely high frame rates, but the balance of power between the six-core processor and the top-tier graphics card shifts dramatically as you change settings and resolution.

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 (Cezanne codename). It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's benchmark data shows a 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and a max-thread score of 5554, indicating a strong per-core performance foundation. In the context of Greedfall, a game that often relies on a few primary threads for game logic and AI, this single-core strength is crucial. The CPU's percentile rank of 74 against all CPUs suggests it is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not a top-tier enthusiast part.

In this specific pairing, the Ryzen 5 5600GT acts as a potential bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 371 FPS average. This is an extraordinarily high number, but it is where the CPU's limits become apparent. The RTX 5090 D is capable of far more work, but it is waiting on the CPU to feed it instructions. The data shows that while the CPU can push the frame rate very high, it caps the system's potential at these lower resolutions. The situation improves as resolution increases because the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant factor, allowing the CPU to keep pace more easily.

The data indicates that the 5600GT holds its own in this game, but it is not a perfect match for the RTX 5090 D in all scenarios. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate, but the game's performance at 1080p suggests that the processor is the limiting component. In contrast, the CPU's benchmark scores relative to its nearest rivals—such as the Intel Core i5-12490F with a deltaPct of -0.3%—show it is essentially tied with that processor in average benchmark score (20733 vs. 20802). This means the CPU's capability is well understood, and its performance in Greedfall will be similar to those rivals, leaving the GPU to differentiate the experience.

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

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate with this combo?

A: The lowest tested resolution, 1920x1080, provides the highest average frame rates. At Low settings, the system achieves 371 FPS average. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains 175 FPS average, which is significantly higher than the 72 FPS average seen at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, has a score of 20802, which is a deltaPct of -0.3%. This indicates the 5600GT is essentially performance-equivalent to that Intel chip in synthetic workloads, and you should expect similar CPU-bound behavior in Greedfall.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's performance in this game consistent with its overall GPU ranking?

A: No. The RTX 5090 D has a percentile rank of 92 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 77712, suggesting it is one of the fastest cards available. However, in this specific game, the combo ranking is only 43rd out of 2938 tested combos, showing that the CPU pairing holds back the GPU from achieving a top-tier in-game rank.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the medium settings?

A: The data includes minimum FPS values for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the minimum FPS is 256, and the maximum is 346. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 178, and the maximum is 240. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 106, and the maximum is 143.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect the results?

A: No, the Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics are not used for rendering in this configuration. The dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the sole graphics processor for all measured FPS data.

Q: How does the 1080p performance compare to the 4K performance?

A: The performance delta is massive. At High settings, the 1080p average is 273 FPS, while the 4K average is 113 FPS. At Ultra settings, the 1080p average is 175 FPS, while the 4K average is 72 FPS. This shows a roughly 2.4x drop in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

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

The resolution scaling data provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS at High settings drops from 273 to 190, a decrease of about 30%. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 190 to 113, a further decrease of about 41%. This pattern is typical of a system transitioning from a CPU-bound state to a GPU-bound state.

At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 5090 D is not being fully utilized because the Ryzen 5 5600GT cannot issue draw calls fast enough. This is why the 1080p High setting (273 FPS) is so much higher than 4K High (113 FPS). The GPU has to work much harder at 4K, rendering four times the pixels, which finally gives the GPU a workload that matches its massive compute resources. The frame rate drop is not linear, which confirms that at 1080p, the system is leaving performance on the table due to the CPU.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming or smooth 4K gaming, rather than maximizing absurd frame rates at 1080p. The 1440p Medium setting (209 FPS average) provides a balanced experience, while 4K High (113 FPS) is still very playable. The 4K Ultra setting (72 FPS) is the most demanding scenario and shows the GPU beginning to struggle, but it still hits a playable threshold. The scaling indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the primary driver of performance at 4K, while the CPU's influence wanes.

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

Examining the measured data, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combination, offering a significant boost over Ultra while maintaining a high level of visual fidelity relative to Low. At 1920x1080, Medium yields 301 FPS average, which is 126 FPS more than Ultra (175 FPS) and only 70 FPS less than Low (371 FPS). The jump from Medium to Ultra is a substantial 126 FPS drop, suggesting that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy rendering cost that may not be worth the visual gain on this CPU-bound system.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 209 FPS average, which is still exceptionally high and well above the 1440p High setting of 190 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p drops to 121 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 42% performance loss compared to Medium. The data indicates that Medium provides the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, as it avoids the steep performance penalty of Ultra while maintaining a higher fidelity than Low.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset (125 FPS) is the most reasonable choice for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The High setting (113 FPS) is also viable, but Medium offers a 12 FPS advantage. The Ultra setting at 4K (72 FPS) is the only preset that dips below the 100 FPS mark, and while it is playable, the performance cost is steep. For this game and this hardware, the Medium preset is recommended across all resolutions to maximize frame rate without sacrificing the visual improvements over Low.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 43rd out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This is a strong ranking, placing the system in the top 1.5% of all tested configurations. The high rank is primarily attributable to the RTX 5090 D's raw power, but the fact that it is not in the top 10 or top 20 suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is holding the combo back from its full potential.

Other combos with faster CPUs likely achieve higher ranks because they can feed the RTX 5090 D more effectively at lower resolutions. The data shows that this combo is still exceptionally fast, and the 43rd place ranking confirms the GPU's ability to brute-force high frame rates in this game. The rank also suggests that if you were to pair the RTX 5090 D with a top-tier CPU like a Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7, the combo rank would likely improve significantly, especially in 1080p benchmarks where the CPU is the bottleneck.

The ranking is a useful metric for builders. It shows that this specific pairing, while not the absolute best, is far above average and will deliver an excellent Greedfall experience. The 43rd position out of 2938 combos indicates that you are getting a high-performance system, but there is headroom for improvement if you ever decide to upgrade the CPU in the future.

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

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 371 FPS average
• Medium: 301 FPS average (min 256, max 346)
• High: 273 FPS average
• Ultra: 175 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 266 FPS average
• Medium: 209 FPS average (min 178, max 240)
• High: 190 FPS average
• Ultra: 121 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 159 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average (min 106, max 143)
• High: 113 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The 1080p Low setting is the only configuration to exceed 300 FPS, hitting 371 FPS. The 1080p Medium setting (301 FPS) is the next fastest, and it is the highest frame rate you can achieve with a reasonable visual preset. The 4K Ultra setting (72 FPS) is the slowest, representing the most demanding scenario. The 1440p Medium setting (209 FPS) is a strong middle ground, offering a high refresh rate experience with better visuals than Low. The 4K High setting (113 FPS) is also a viable option for 4K displays, providing a smooth experience without the extreme performance hit of Ultra.