Greedfall

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Greedfall produces a system that is decisively bound by the graphics card at higher resolutions, yet reveals strong CPU headroom at 1080p. The measured frame rates show a clear hierarchy where the GPU’s 8 GB memory configuration and mid-range compute capacity become the primary constraint as pixel count rises. Across all tested settings, the data indicates a playable experience at 1440p, but only a niche set of configurations remain fluid at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 exposes a steep performance cliff that is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 182.6 FPS, but dropping to 4K Low yields 73.7 FPS—a reduction of approximately 60%. This trend intensifies with higher presets: High settings fall from 129.3 FPS at 1080p to 50.7 FPS at 4K, a 61% loss, while Ultra plummets from 83.4 FPS to 36.5 FPS, a 56% decline. The scaling pattern is nearly linear with pixel count, confirming that the RTX 4060’s 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth saturate long before the Ryzen 5 9600X’s single-thread capabilities become relevant.

The 2560x1440 results sit in a comfortable middle ground. Here, the combo retains 88.1 FPS on High and 60.1 FPS on Ultra, suggesting that the GPU still has enough headroom to handle the 78% increase in pixels over 1080p without collapsing. Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 65.6 FPS, whereas at 4K it narrows to 37.2 FPS—indicating that at 4K, even the lowest settings struggle to overcome the memory bandwidth bottleneck. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and Cinebench R23 single-core result of 3603 indicate ample processing power, but Greedfall’s engine does not appear to leverage multi-threading enough to compensate for the GPU deficit, as the 6-core/12-thread processor’s 32 MB L3 cache remains underutilized in this title.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: Only at Low settings, where it hits 73.7 FPS. Medium drops to 57.6 FPS, High falls to 50.7 FPS, and Ultra becomes marginal at 36.5 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only viable with substantial visual compromises.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23181, placing it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti. It edges out the Intel Arc B580 by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.8%.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing in Greedfall?*

A: 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with High settings delivering 88.1 FPS and Ultra maintaining 60.1 FPS. This resolution avoids the severe frame rate collapse seen at 4K while still providing more detail than 1080p.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 9600X bottleneck the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU’s percentile rank of 85 against all processors, combined with its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25525, indicates it is far ahead of the GPU’s needs. The measured FPS drops are consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU stalls.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Greedfall?*

A: It ranks 947th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This reflects the RTX 4060’s 66th percentile standing among all GPUs, which drags down the overall position despite the CPU’s strong performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial: 182.6 FPS versus 83.4 FPS, a difference of 99.2 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset nearly halves performance, making it a poor choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 947 out of 1705 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 55th percentile of all configurations evaluated in Greedfall. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s modest standing—the RTX 4060 holds a 66th percentile rank among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 9600X achieves an 85th percentile among CPUs. This asymmetry explains why the combo does not crack the top half: the processor is overqualified for the graphics card’s capabilities. The nearest GPU rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321 versus the RTX 4060’s 23181, a negligible 0.6% difference that translates into nearly identical gameplay performance. Similarly, the Intel Arc B580 trails by only 0.7%, suggesting that these mid-range cards are all clustered within a narrow performance band. The CPU’s closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13490F, is just 0.3% faster in average score, meaning that swapping the processor would yield no measurable improvement in frame rates. The ranking data confirms that this combo is a balanced but unexceptional entry, outperformed by combinations with higher-tier GPUs that can exploit the CPU’s headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its peak performance. Low settings produce 182.6 FPS, Medium hits 144.9 FPS, High reaches 129.3 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 83.4 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear diminishing return: dropping from Low to Medium costs 37.7 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 45.9 FPS, indicating that Ultra’s additional effects are disproportionately expensive. Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern persists with lower absolute numbers: Low delivers 125.7 FPS, Medium 97.6 FPS, High 88.1 FPS, and Ultra 60.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is notable because it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable target for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the data reveals a stark reality: Low produces 73.7 FPS, Medium 57.6 FPS, High 50.7 FPS, and Ultra only 36.5 FPS. The 4K Medium and High results fall below the desired 60 FPS mark, while Ultra is essentially unplayable for competitive or fast-paced action. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is consistent across all presets—approximately 30% and 60% reductions respectively—which underscores that the GPU’s memory bandwidth is the fixed constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the optimal configuration. This preset delivers 88.1 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, while retaining enough visual fidelity to appreciate Greedfall’s action RPG environments. The High preset at 1440p offers a 28 FPS advantage over Ultra settings at the same resolution, making it the clear choice for those prioritizing smoothness over marginal graphical upgrades. At 1920x1080, High settings provide 129.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but Medium at 144.9 FPS is arguably the sweet spot if you want to reduce GPU load without sacrificing perceivable quality. Conversely, the Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended—at 1080p it drops to 83.4 FPS, and at 1440p it barely holds 60.1 FPS. The 4K resolution should only be attempted with Low settings, where 73.7 FPS is achievable, but even then, the visual compromise may not justify the pixel density gain. Given the GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory, sticking to Medium or High presets also helps avoid potential texture streaming issues, as the data shows these settings maintain more consistent frame rates across all resolutions. For users with variable refresh rate displays, the 1440p High configuration offers the best headroom for frame time fluctuations, whereas the 1080p Medium setting provides a robust baseline for competitive play.