Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers a playable but setting-sensitive experience in Greedfall. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the combo excels at 1080p, remains smooth at 1440p with moderate settings, and struggles at 4K, where only the Low preset approaches acceptable frame rates. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings based on the benchmark data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested CPU-GPU pairs in Greedfall?*

A: This combination ranks 1361 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle percentile of all configurations measured.

Q: At which resolution does this combo achieve its highest average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 140.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at High settings in 1080p, the combo maintains 101.8 FPS.

*Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware in Greedfall?*

A: The data indicates limited viability. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (55.6 FPS) exceeds 30 FPS. Medium settings drop to 46.6 FPS, High to 43.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27.3 FPS, which is below standard playability thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark against its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score is 27220. It sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006), showing near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2060 scores in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, is only 0.5% faster with a score of 15996.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop when moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the drop is 38.9 FPS (from 101.8 to 62.9 FPS). At 2560x1440, the drop is 24.5 FPS (from 68.7 to 44.2 FPS). At 3840x2160, the drop is 16.0 FPS (from 43.3 to 27.3 FPS).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides eight cores and sixteen threads, a configuration well-suited for Greedfall's open-world environments. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensure responsive single-thread performance, which the benchmark data confirms. In the 3DMark single-thread test, the CPU scores 901, while its multi-threaded score reaches 6628 at 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 results further illustrate this balance: 2916 in single-core and 20655 in multi-core.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide adequate data throughput for the game's asset streaming. The processor's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates solid headroom for the graphics card in most scenarios. Notably, the Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27043 (a 0.7% delta). This means CPU-bound situations in Greedfall will perform comparably to a flagship Intel processor from the same era.

The 65W TDP suggests the CPU maintains consistent boost clocks without thermal throttling in standard desktop configurations. In the game's measured results, the CPU's capability becomes evident at lower resolutions: at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 140.3 FPS, indicating the CPU can push well beyond 100 FPS when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24303 reinforces that the CPU handles the game's background simulation tasks, NPC logic, and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck at mainstream settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as Greedfall's texture-heavy environments require substantial VRAM. The GPU's base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 1920 shading units, provide the raw compute power for the game's rendering.

The GPU's 58th percentile ranking places it firmly in the mid-range category. Its average benchmark score of 16074 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Radeon Pro 5700, both scoring 16351 (a -1.7% delta for the RTX 2060). The closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 15996, meaning the RTX 2060 is 0.5% faster. This tight grouping suggests consistent performance across similar-class hardware.

The measured FPS data reveals the GPU's behavior across settings. At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 delivers 140.3 FPS on Low, but this drops to 62.9 FPS on Ultra—a 55% reduction that highlights the cost of the game's most demanding visual features. The pattern repeats at 2560x1440, where Low produces 98.9 FPS and Ultra falls to 44.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent: even Low settings yield only 55.6 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 27.3 FPS, which is unplayable. The 6 GB VRAM buffer is likely the determining factor here, as the gap between Low and Medium at 4K (55.6 vs 46.6 FPS) suggests texture memory pressure rather than pure compute limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1361 out of 1705 tested configurations places it in the 20th percentile of all tested pairs in Greedfall. This ranking reflects the RTX 2060's mid-range position (58th GPU percentile) combined with the CPU's stronger standing (84th percentile). The data indicates that the GPU is the performance bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions.

When compared to other potential pairings, this combo's performance is defined by the GPU's limits. The CPU's benchmark parity with the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.7% delta) means that swapping the processor for a more powerful model would yield minimal gains—the measured FPS is constrained by the RTX 2060's capabilities. The ranking suggests that the combo is positioned for 1080p gaming as its primary use case, with 1440p viable at medium settings.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers (0.5% faster than the RX 7600S, 1.7% slower than the Radeon Pro 5700) shows that this combo's FPS results are representative of a typical mid-range 2019-era graphics card paired with a modern 8-core CPU. The rank of 1361 indicates that roughly 80% of tested combos perform better, which aligns with the GPU's 58th percentile—many other configurations feature higher-tier graphics cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo is highly playable across all presets. Low settings produce 140.3 FPS, Medium achieves 108.8 FPS, High reaches 101.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 62.9 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra (38.9 FPS) is significant, suggesting that Ultra enables expensive effects that heavily tax the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the results show a similar pattern with reduced headroom. Low settings deliver 98.9 FPS, Medium 73.7 FPS, High 68.7 FPS, and Ultra 44.2 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra costs 24.5 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p drop. All presets except Ultra remain above 60 FPS, making 1440p viable with adjusted settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits are fully exposed. Low settings produce 55.6 FPS, Medium 46.6 FPS, High 43.3 FPS, and Ultra 27.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 9.0 FPS, while the jump to Ultra costs another 16.0 FPS from High. Only the Low preset exceeds 30 FPS, and even that is marginal for smooth gameplay.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra follows a consistent pattern: roughly a 55% reduction in FPS at 1080p (140.3 to 62.9), 55% at 1440p (98.9 to 44.2), and 51% at 4K (55.6 to 27.3). This consistency indicates that the game's settings have a uniform performance impact regardless of resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution.

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 101.8 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 62.9 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 38% performance loss for incremental visual gains. The data shows that High provides a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz displays and even on 144 Hz monitors.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 68.7 FPS is the recommended choice for 60 Hz displays, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 73.7 FPS offers a marginal improvement but likely reduces visual fidelity noticeably. Ultra at 44.2 FPS is below 60 FPS and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visuals over smoothness.

For 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 55.6 FPS approaches playability, but it remains below 60 FPS. Medium (46.6 FPS), High (43.3 FPS), and Ultra (27.3 FPS) all fall short of smooth gameplay standards. Users targeting 4K should accept Low settings or consider reducing resolution.

The data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for this combo at both 1080p and 1440p, delivering 101.8 and 68.7 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset's steep performance cost—reducing FPS by 38-39% compared to High—makes it unsuitable for competitive or fast-paced play, though it remains an option for slower, story-driven exploration at 1080p where 62.9 FPS is still acceptable.