Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. The benchmark results show that this combo ranks in the 55th percentile of tested configurations, indicating a solid, mid-pack performer that excels at high refresh rate 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain smooth framerates at maximum settings in 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and predictable drop in performance as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, but the rate of that drop is highly dependent on the graphics settings preset. At the Low preset, the average framerate falls from 178 FPS at 1080p to 127.4 FPS at 1440p, a 28.4% reduction, and then to 72.7 FPS at 4K, a 59.2% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is being tasked with a significantly heavier workload at 4K, and the system is transitioning from a CPU-bound state to a GPU-bound one.

The scaling pattern is even more telling at High settings. The average FPS drops from 130.8 at 1080p to 89.3 at 1440p, and then to 53.1 at 4K. The relative performance loss from 1440p to 4K is 40.5%, which is less severe than the 50.9% loss seen on the Low preset for the same resolution jump. This suggests that as the visual complexity increases, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck sooner, and the incremental cost of rendering more pixels is more pronounced. The data indicates that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are not the limiting factors here; rather, it is the raw shader throughput that struggles to maintain high framerates at 4K.

The Ultra preset presents the most challenging scenario. Performance plummets to 85.1 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and a marginally playable 34.4 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on Ultra shows a 59.6% reduction in performance, the largest percentage drop of all presets. This confirms that the combination of high resolution and maximum visual fidelity is overwhelming for the GPU, and the 34.4 FPS average at 4K Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for action RPGs. The data clearly shows that the limiting component at 4K is the GPU, while at 1080p, the CPU’s performance cap is more likely to be reached, especially on lower settings where framerates exceed 140 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the central component when analyzing the higher-resolution results. Its performance data shows a percentile ranking of 66 against all GPUs, placing it in the upper third of the market. In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes dominant at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the framerate drops discussed previously. The card’s boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units provide the computational power for the game's rendering, but the data suggests that this power is insufficient for maxed-out 4K gaming.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth is a key specification. In this title, the VRAM capacity does not appear to be a bottleneck, as the game runs on a 2019 engine that is not particularly VRAM-hungry at these settings. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the more likely constraint. The comparison to its nearest rivals shows a tight grouping: the RTX 4060 is only 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti according to the average benchmark score data. This indicates that while the RTX 4060 is a capable card, it is not a performance outlier in its class, and its 4K capabilities are limited.

The data shows that the RTX 4060’s performance in Greedfall is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming across all presets, but at 4K, it is only able to achieve a 53.1 FPS average on High settings. The jump to Ultra settings at 4K results in a 34.4 FPS average, which is a 35.2% performance penalty. This suggests that the GPU’s 48 ROPs and 96 TMUs are insufficient to handle the pixel and texture fill rate demands of 4K Ultra. The conclusion is that this GPU is a strong 1080p and capable 1440p performer, but for 4K, users must be willing to compromise on settings to maintain playable framerates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average framerate this combo achieves in Greedfall?*

A: The highest measured average framerate is 178 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K resolution with a 60 FPS average?*

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160 resolution, the highest average framerate is 72.7 FPS on Low settings. On High settings, the average drops to 53.1 FPS, and on Ultra settings, it falls to 34.4 FPS, all below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M?

A: According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 4060 is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, indicating a near-identical level of general performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the average framerate on High settings is 89.3 FPS, while on Ultra settings it is 59 FPS. This represents a 33.9% reduction in performance when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p on Low settings?

A: Given the very high average framerate of 178 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, it is highly likely that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X’s performance ceiling is the limiting factor, as the GPU is not being fully utilized to generate such high framerates.

Q: How many tested combinations does this system rank above?

A: The combo ranks 942nd out of 1705 tested combinations, meaning it performs better than 763 other configurations in Greedfall.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 setup ranks 942nd out of 1705 total combinations. This places it in the 55.2nd percentile of all tested systems, indicating a performance level that is slightly above the median. This ranking is a holistic score that considers the entire measured FPS dataset across all resolutions and settings, providing a single figure for comparative analysis.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the component-level data. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, has a percentile ranking of 78 against all CPUs, placing it in the top 22% of processors. Its average benchmark score of 20680 is very close to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT (20740, -0.3%) and the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746, -0.3%). However, the GPU, the RTX 4060, has a lower percentile ranking of 66 against all GPUs. This suggests that while the CPU is a high-end performer, the GPU is more of a mid-range part, and this combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU pulls the overall system ranking down to the middle of the pack.

The data implies that the 5600X is not the bottleneck for the system in most scenarios. The GPU is more likely to be the limiting component, especially at higher resolutions. Therefore, the 942nd ranking out of 1705 is a reflection of the GPU's mid-tier status. Systems with higher-end GPUs paired with the 5600X would likely rank significantly higher, while those with lower-end GPUs would rank lower. This combo represents a balanced but not extreme build, offering a good baseline for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not excelling at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the user's target resolution and framerate preference. For 1080p gaming, all presets are playable, but the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. It achieves an average of 130.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. While the Low preset pushes framerates to 178 FPS, the visual quality trade-off is significant, and the Ultra preset, at 85.1 FPS, still provides a very playable experience if maximum graphical detail is desired.

At 1440p, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average framerate of 89.3 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. The Medium preset offers a slight performance boost to 101.1 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is usually worth the 11.8 FPS sacrifice. The Ultra preset falls to 59 FPS, which is technically playable but may exhibit occasional dips below 60 FPS, making High the safer and more consistent choice for a premium experience.

For 4K gaming, the data strongly suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, yielding an average of 72.7 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 60 FPS on average, which is borderline, and the High preset falls to 53.1 FPS, which may feel less fluid. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 34.4 FPS average is likely to be a poor experience in a fast-paced action RPG. Therefore, 4K users should stick to Low settings, or consider the Medium preset if they can tolerate a 60 FPS average, to ensure a consistent gameplay experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination in Greedfall is as follows:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Ultra: 85.1 FPS average
• High: 130.8 FPS average
• Medium: 142.1 FPS average
• Low: 178 FPS average

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Ultra: 59 FPS average
• High: 89.3 FPS average
• Medium: 101.1 FPS average
• Low: 127.4 FPS average

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Ultra: 34.4 FPS average
• High: 53.1 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average
• Low: 72.7 FPS average

These figures show a consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions. The performance gap between Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases, from a 52.2% difference at 1080p (178 vs 85.1 FPS) to a 52.7% difference at 4K (72.7 vs 34.4 FPS). This indicates that the GPU's workload scales linearly with both resolution and graphical complexity, and the RTX 4060's limits are most apparent at the highest settings and resolution combination.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, plays a critical role in this system’s performance, particularly at lower resolutions. With a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 32 MB of L3 cache, it is a strong gaming CPU. Its average benchmark score of 20680 and a percentile ranking of 78 against all CPUs confirm its high-end status. The data suggests that at 1080p on Low settings, where the framerate reaches 178 FPS, the CPU is the primary driver of performance, as the GPU is less taxed at lower resolutions and settings.

The CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks reinforces its capability. For instance, it scores 18578 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2622 in single-core, which are strong numbers for a 6-core part. However, in Greedfall, the game's engine is likely not fully utilizing all 12 threads. The more relevant data points are the single-threaded and 8-threaded scores, such as the 3dmark single-thread score of 917 and the 3dmark_8_threads score of 4811. These scores suggest that the CPU can handle the game's primary game logic and rendering threads without becoming a significant bottleneck in most scenarios.

The comparison to its nearest rivals shows how competitive the 5600X is. It is only 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6325P, indicating that its performance is well within the expected range for its class. In this system, the CPU's role is to provide a high framerate ceiling, which is most evident at 1080p. The measured data shows that the CPU can support framerates well above 140 FPS at 1080p on Medium settings, ensuring that the GPU is not artificially held back. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, as the GPU’s rendering workload becomes the dominant factor in determining the final framerate.