Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting stress test for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing. The measured data shows a system that transitions from a GPU-bound experience at lower resolutions to a heavily GPU-limited one at 4K, with the Ultra preset proving particularly demanding.

Resolution Scaling

The framerate data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a robust 108.2 FPS on High settings, demonstrating that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming in Greedfall. Dropping to Low settings at this resolution pushes the average to 153.2 FPS, indicating substantial headroom. However, the jump to 2560x1440 shows a significant cost: the High preset average falls to 78 FPS, a 27.9% reduction from the 1080p result. This trend continues at 3840x2160, where the High preset yields only 47.7 FPS.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep. The 78 FPS at 2560x1440 on High drops to 47.7 FPS at 3840x2160, a 38.8% performance hit. This pronounced decline strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the primary limiting component at 4K. The data suggests that the 8-core Ryzen 7 5700G has ample processing power to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the sheer pixel count at 4K overwhelms the graphics card. The difference between Low and High settings at 4K is also notable, with the gap being 12.1 FPS (59.8 vs 47.7), showing that even on Low, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at this resolution. This scaling profile paints a picture of a system that is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, particularly with higher graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the extensive database of tested combinations, this specific pairing holds a combo rank of 1170 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating that while it is far from the weakest, it is also not a top-tier performer for this specific title. The rank suggests that many other CPU and GPU combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

The rank is likely pulled down by the GPU's performance ceiling at higher resolutions. The CPU, however, is a strong performer in its own right. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626. This puts it in a dead heat with its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which is only 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which it trails by just 0.4%. This indicates the processor is not the bottleneck. The GPU, while competent, ranks in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, is only 0.3% ahead, while the RTX 2070 is 0.5% ahead. This suggests the graphics card is a solid mid-range performer but lacks the raw power to push the combo higher in the rankings for a demanding title like Greedfall at higher resolutions. The data implies that the combo's rank is a direct consequence of the RTX 2060 SUPER's position relative to the rest of the GPU field.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the decisive factor in this combo's Greedfall performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows it struggles to manage the demands of 4K textures and geometry, which is a primary reason for the significant frame rate drops at that resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 1470 MHz with a boost of 1650 MHz. These clocks, combined with its 2176 shading units, translate to a FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is what drives the 108.2 FPS average at 1080p High. However, the 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, which are Turing architecture features, do not provide a measurable benefit in this particular title, as Greedfall does not appear to leverage ray tracing or DLSS based on the benchmark data. The GPU's 175 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate a power-hungry component, but its role is clear: it is the limiting factor. The shift from 153.2 FPS at 1080p Low to 59.8 FPS at 4K Low highlights how the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities are exhausted as resolution increases, effectively capping the system's performance. The fact that the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile while the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile further solidifies that the graphics card is the constraining element, preventing the combo from achieving higher frame rates and a better overall ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a smooth 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At High settings, the combo delivers 108.2 FPS, and even on Ultra it maintains 72.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (107.9 FPS) and Medium preset (83.4 FPS) are comfortably above 60 FPS, while High (78 FPS) is also playable.

Q: Can this system handle Greedfall at 4K resolution?

A: Based on the measured results, 4K gaming is not a smooth experience. On the High preset, the average FPS is 47.7, and it drops to 29.8 FPS on Ultra. Even on Low settings, the average is only 59.8 FPS, which is right at the edge of 60 FPS and likely to dip below it in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 108.2 on High to 72.2 on Ultra, a 33.3% decrease. This performance gap widens at higher resolutions, with a 38.5% drop at 2560x1440 (78 FPS to 46.4 FPS) and a 37.5% drop at 3840x2160 (47.7 FPS to 29.8 FPS).

Q: Which component is the bottleneck for this setup in Greedfall?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The steep FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K are characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G a strong CPU compared to its direct competitors?

A: Yes, the data shows it is a very capable processor. Its average benchmark score of 25626 puts it within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and the Intel Core 5 210H, demonstrating that it is a highly competitive part.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 29.8 FPS, which was measured at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset. This is the only test scenario where the average FPS falls below 30.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the clear sweet spot. The measured average of 108.2 FPS provides a fluid and responsive experience that takes full advantage of the system's capabilities without the performance penalty of the Ultra preset. This setting is ideal for players who prioritize a high, consistent frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is recommended. It delivers an average of 83.4 FPS, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at this resolution, with an average of 78 FPS, is also a viable option for those who prefer higher fidelity, but the Medium preset offers more headroom. The Low preset at 1440p (107.9 FPS) is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates.

For those who insist on 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that approaches playability, with an average of 59.8 FPS. However, this comes with a significant reduction in visual quality. The High and Medium presets at this resolution, with averages of 47.7 and 49.2 FPS respectively, will likely feel stuttery. The Ultra preset at any resolution should be avoided; at 1920x1080 it provides 72.2 FPS, but the steep performance cost relative to High makes it a poor trade-off for the visual gains, and at 4K it is unplayable at 29.8 FPS.