Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Greedfall. The data shows a clear shift in the bottleneck as resolution increases, moving from a CPU-leaning setup at 1080p to a strictly GPU-bound one at 4K. This combo ranks in the 1235th position out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The following analysis breaks down exactly where this pairing excels, where it struggles, and what settings provide the best experience for the hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a straightforward story about the limiting component. At 1080p High, the combo produces 109.6 FPS, but at 1440p High, that number falls to 75.9 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops further to 46 FPS. This represents a 58% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The scaling curve suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is doing more of the heavy lifting, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs, while at higher resolutions the GPU becomes the sole constraint.

Looking at the Low settings preset, the pattern is similar but the raw numbers are higher. At 1080p Low, the system hits 153 FPS, which drops to 103 FPS at 1440p and 61.4 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 1440p Low (50 FPS) is nearly identical to the delta between 1440p and 4K Low (41.6 FPS), indicating a linear scaling behavior. This linearity is a strong sign that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary bottleneck across all resolutions, with the Ryzen 5 7600X providing ample headroom even at the lowest settings.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic drop. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 70.1 FPS, which is already below the 75.9 FPS of 1440p High. This is an important observation: Ultra settings at 1080p are more demanding than High at 1440p, producing a lower average frame rate. By 4K Ultra, the system collapses to 31.3 FPS, which is barely playable and well below the 46 FPS achieved at 4K High. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 14.7 FPS, while at 1080p that same gap is 39.5 FPS, showing that Ultra settings exact a disproportionate penalty as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1235 out of 1705 combos, this pairing sits in the 72nd percentile of tested configurations for Greedfall. This is a modest placement, reflecting the GPU’s age more than the CPU’s capability. The RTX 2060 SUPER holds a 63rd percentile ranking against all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 7600X sits in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, and the combo’s overall rank is dragged down by the GPU.

The GPU’s nearest rivals help contextualize its performance. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 19774 is only 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070, and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla K40m. These are all older or similarly aged cards, and the margins are razor-thin. In practical terms, the RTX 2060 SUPER is performing at the level of a high-end card from several generations ago, which explains why the combo rank is not higher.

The CPU side tells a different story. The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272, which is statistically tied with its nearest rivals. It sits exactly 0% delta from the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. None of these differences are meaningful in real-world gaming, meaning the 7600X is delivering performance that is essentially identical to a range of other mid-range and upper-mid-range CPUs. The bottleneck in this combo is unequivocally the GPU.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications are more than sufficient for Greedfall, which is not a heavily threaded title. The CPU’s multi-threaded benchmark scores, such as 24128 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 12905 in Geekbench multicore, indicate it can handle any background tasks while gaming without issue.

The single-thread performance is where this CPU shines for gaming. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3406 and Geekbench single-core score of 2892 are strong, and the 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 confirms it. Greedfall is an Action RPG that does not scale well beyond a few cores, so the 7600X’s high clocks and efficient architecture are the right tools for the job. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 153 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not limiting frame rates even at the lowest settings where GPU load is reduced.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration, with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, also helps avoid memory bandwidth bottlenecks. This is a generational leap over older platforms and ensures the CPU can feed the GPU quickly. The 7600X’s 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs reinforces that this is a top-tier processor for gaming, and the only reason it is paired with a mid-tier GPU in this combo is the GPU’s own limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of this combo’s capabilities. At 1080p, the system delivers 153 FPS on Low, 117.6 FPS on Medium, 109.6 FPS on High, and 70.1 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 35.4 FPS drop, while the jump from High to Ultra is a 39.5 FPS drop. This indicates that Ultra settings are disproportionately expensive, likely due to heavy effects and shadow quality that tax the GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

At 1440p, the numbers are 103 FPS on Low, 83.1 FPS on Medium, 75.9 FPS on High, and 45.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from High to Ultra is 30.1 FPS, which is a 39.7% reduction. This is a case where the Ultra preset at 1440p is likely to feel stuttery on a standard 60 Hz monitor, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 75.9 FPS is a much more comfortable experience, providing a smooth frame rate that exceeds 60 FPS with some headroom for dips.

At 4K, the system is clearly overmatched. The Low preset hits 61.4 FPS, which is just above playable, but Medium drops to 50.4 FPS and High falls to 46 FPS. The Ultra preset at 31.3 FPS is effectively unplayable for a responsive experience. The 4K data shows that this combo is best reserved for 1080p or 1440p gaming, and that 4K should only be attempted with the Low preset and even then with the understanding that frame rates will hover near the 60 FPS line.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1080p High is 109.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 70.1 FPS, so it can handle the highest settings at this resolution with room to spare.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a smooth experience?

A: The sweet spot is 1440p with High settings, which produces 75.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. The 1440p Medium preset also works at 83.1 FPS, but High is the recommended choice for image quality.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Only with significant compromises. At 4K Low, the combo achieves 61.4 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 50.4 FPS and High falls to 46 FPS. The Ultra preset at 31.3 FPS is not recommended. If 4K is a requirement, the Low preset is the only viable option.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 26262 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U at 26305 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 26320 (-0.2% delta). It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. These differences are negligible in gaming.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706), 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680), and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19519). These are all very close scores, indicating the GPU is performing at the expected level for its class.

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

A: The data clearly shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 153 FPS, but at 4K Low it falls to 61.4 FPS. The CPU’s high single-thread performance and 83rd percentile ranking suggest it has significant headroom, while the GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking and sharp FPS drops at higher resolutions point to it as the bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the clear winner. It delivers 75.9 FPS, which is smooth on a 60 Hz display and even playable on a 144 Hz monitor with some dips. This is the recommended configuration for most users. If a higher frame rate is desired, the Medium preset at 1080p provides 117.6 FPS and is an excellent choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

Avoid the Ultra preset at resolutions above 1080p. At 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 45.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS line and will feel sluggish. At 4K Ultra, the 31.3 FPS result is unplayable. The Ultra preset’s additional visual features are not worth the steep performance penalty. For 4K, the Low preset at 61.4 FPS is the only playable option, but users should temper expectations for visual fidelity.

The data suggests that this combo is best utilized as a 1080p or 1440p gaming machine. At 1080p, it can handle any preset, including Ultra, with playable frame rates. At 1440p, it excels with High settings. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is a last resort. The measured FPS breakdown shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component, so any future upgrade path should focus on the GPU to unlock higher resolutions and settings.