Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents an interesting stress test for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing. The measured data reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the processor shows it has ample headroom to push frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of what this combo can deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 138 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that figure to 96 FPS, a reduction of 30.4%, and then to 57 FPS at 4K, a further 40.6% decline from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 2060’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The trend holds across the other settings presets. On Medium settings, the average framerate falls from 109 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p, and then to 45 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 99 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The most punishing preset, Ultra, sees averages of 63 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and just 26 FPS at 4K. In every case, the largest percentage drop occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, confirming that the RTX 2060 is overwhelmed by the 3840x2160 resolution’s sheer pixel count.

The fact that the 1080p to 1440p transition also carries a significant performance penalty—around 30% across all presets—suggests that even 1440p is a heavy load for this GPU. The data indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint in this title. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to have sufficient processing power to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 138 FPS Low result. The performance degradation is almost entirely attributable to the graphics card’s capabilities as resolution scales upward.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations, this pairing sits in the lower-middle tier for Greedfall. The combo holds a rank of 2313 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the 21st percentile of all system pairings. This means that approximately 79% of the other CPU-GPU combos tested in this game deliver higher average frame rates. This ranking is a direct consequence of the RTX 2060’s age and position in the GPU hierarchy, as the CPU is a modern part that is not holding the system back.

The CPU itself, however, is a strong performer in synthetic benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 32750 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested on the site. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which scores 32812 (a -0.2% difference). This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a well-balanced processor whose compute capabilities are competitive with those of its immediate peers. The low rank of the overall combo is therefore not a reflection of CPU weakness but rather the GPU’s inability to translate that compute power into high frame rates in this specific game.

The GPU’s own benchmark scores reinforce this assessment. The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 and the AMD Radeon 680M with a score of 15270. The small delta percentages (0.0% and 0.1% respectively) show that the RTX 2060 is performing exactly as expected for its class. In Greedfall, this level of GPU performance is simply not enough to compete with higher-tier cards, resulting in the low combo rank.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 99 FPS, which is smooth for an Action RPG. The Medium preset is also viable, offering 109 FPS. However, the Low preset pushes the system to 138 FPS, which is beneficial for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset is the outlier at this resolution, producing 63 FPS, which is playable but introduces a significant performance cost for the visual fidelity gain.

At 1440p, the choices become more constrained. The High preset yields 68 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced RPG, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. The Low preset provides 96 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. The Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and should be avoided. For the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice.

At 4K, the RTX 2060 is out of its depth. The Low preset manages an average of 57 FPS, which is playable but requires a significant visual compromise. The Medium preset drops to 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS, which is borderline for an RPG. The High preset at 41 FPS and the Ultra preset at 26 FPS are not recommended for a playable experience. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, users should expect occasional frame rate dips.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination in Greedfall is as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Low settings produce an average of 138 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 109 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 99 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 63 FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• Low settings produce an average of 96 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 68 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 44 FPS.

At 3840x2160:

• Low settings produce an average of 57 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 41 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 26 FPS.

The data shows a clear and consistent pattern: each step up in resolution or settings preset incurs a measurable cost in average frame rate. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, which show that the game's frame time variance is manageable, with the minimum staying within 15-17% of the average. This suggests a relatively stable experience on Medium settings, whereas the other presets lack such granular data in the measurement.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves an average of 57 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 45 FPS, and at High and Ultra settings, it falls to 41 FPS and 26 FPS respectively, which is not a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The High preset is the best balance, delivering an average of 99 FPS. For maximum smoothness, the Low preset offers 138 FPS, while the Medium preset provides 109 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 63 FPS.

Q: How does this combination rank against other tested systems in Greedfall?

A: This combo ranks 2313 out of 2938 tested combinations. This places it in the 21st percentile, meaning most other tested CPU-GPU pairings perform better in this specific game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, and the CPU’s benchmark percentile (83rd) is much higher than the GPU’s (58th), showing the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can utilize.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the RTX 2060?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. This places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the GTX 580 and Radeon 680M.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21765.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This modern architecture and high clock speed provide substantial single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072. In a game like Greedfall, which is not heavily multi-threaded, this single-core strength is crucial for maintaining high frame rates.

The CPU's multi-core performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765. This indicates that the processor can handle background tasks and any game engine processes that do utilize multiple threads without becoming a bottleneck. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25645 and the 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs further solidify its position as a capable gaming processor. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial for game data access.

In the context of this specific combo, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 2060 with enough data to keep it busy. The benchmark results show that the CPU is successful in this role at 1080p, where the system achieves 138 FPS on Low settings. The fact that performance scales so poorly with resolution is a clear sign that the CPU is not the constraint; if it were, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7400F is performing its job admirably, but the RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus, simply cannot keep pace with the processor's capabilities at higher resolutions and settings.