Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, with the data showing that High settings at 1440p offer the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance. While the combo can push past 180 FPS at 1080p on Low, the most compelling results are found at 2560x1440 with High settings, where the average frame rate of 90.0 FPS provides a smooth experience without the steep performance penalty seen at Ultra settings. The measured data indicates that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and remains capable at 1440p, though 4K Ultra demands more than the components can deliver.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results clearly show that Ultra settings impose a significant performance cost across all resolutions, making it the least efficient choice for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the drop from High to Ultra is substantial, with the average frame rate falling from 128.4 FPS to 84.5 FPS—a 34% reduction that sacrifices the smoothness advantage of the lower resolution. The pattern repeats at 2560x1440, where High delivers 90.0 FPS but Ultra drops to 56.4 FPS, and at 3840x2160 where Ultra produces a barely playable 34.9 FPS.

The data suggests that High settings represent the sweet spot for this combo. At 1080p, High settings deliver 128.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient for most displays and retains visual quality over the Medium preset's 141.9 FPS. The gap between High and Medium is relatively small at 1080p, but the visual improvements from High are typically worth the modest frame rate trade-off. At 1440p, High settings at 90.0 FPS is the standout result, offering a 60% improvement over Ultra while maintaining a frame rate that feels responsive. For 4K gaming, the data shows that Low settings at 74.1 FPS is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, as even Medium drops to 58.0 FPS and High falls to 54.3 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth to this pairing. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz, combined with its Ada Lovelace architecture and 3072 shading units, drive the frame rates observed in the measured data. The RTX 4060 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, placing it slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct -0.6) and just ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (deltaPct 0.7).

The GPU's performance relative to rivals is telling. The data shows the RTX 4060 is nearly identical in average score to the RX 6600M and GTX 780 Ti, with deltaPct values of -0.6 and -0.7 respectively, meaning those rivals are marginally ahead. The RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for Greedfall at the tested settings, as the frame rates scale predictably across resolutions without evidence of memory-related stutters or crashes. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate provide the raw throughput needed for the game's environments, though the 4K Ultra result of 34.9 FPS suggests the card is reaching its architectural limits under maximum load.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 128.4 FPS to 90.0 FPS, a 30% reduction. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with High settings falling from 90.0 FPS to 54.3 FPS, another 40% drop. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU still has headroom to push higher frame rates.

The data shows that Low settings scale most efficiently across resolutions, moving from 180.6 FPS at 1080p to 122.5 FPS at 1440p and 74.1 FPS at 4K. This suggests that when the GPU workload is reduced, the combination performs more consistently. At Ultra settings, the scaling is less graceful, with 84.5 FPS at 1080p dropping to 56.4 FPS at 1440p and 34.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 34.9 FPS is the only below-60 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, confirming that this resolution and settings combination exceeds what the GPU can comfortably handle.

FAQ

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

A: High settings at 1920x1080 deliver 128.4 FPS average, which is the recommended balance. Low settings push to 180.6 FPS, but the visual trade-off is significant, while Ultra drops to 84.5 FPS, reducing the smoothness advantage of the lower resolution.

*Q: Can this combination handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: At 4K, only Low settings achieve a smooth frame rate at 74.1 FPS. Medium drops to 58.0 FPS, High falls to 54.3 FPS, and Ultra produces an unplayable 34.9 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only viable with reduced graphical fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 23181 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6600M by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti by 0.7%, while leading the Intel Arc B580 by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.8%.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Medium and High settings?

A: The gap is modest. At 1440p, High delivers 90.0 FPS versus 97.9 FPS on Medium, a difference of 8%. At 1080p, the gap narrows to 9.5% (128.4 FPS vs 141.9 FPS), making High settings a worthwhile upgrade for better visuals.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 56.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users prefer. The data shows that High settings at 90.0 FPS provide a much better experience at this resolution.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600, while trailing the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 972nd out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the middle of the database's results. This rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component is a clear bottleneck at most settings. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and Passmark multithread score of 26318, complements the GPU's mid-range capabilities.

The combo's ranking suggests that while it is not at the top of the performance charts, it delivers consistent results across the tested configurations. The data shows that the pairing excels at 1080p and 1440p with High settings, where the combined scores of both components produce frame rates that satisfy most gaming needs. The rank of 972 out of 1705 indicates that roughly 57% of tested combinations outperform it, but the measured FPS values demonstrate that this middle-of-the-pack ranking does not translate to a poor experience in Greedfall.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a 5000-series processor built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz boosts to 4.10 GHz, and it carries 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming workloads. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24673, indicates strong overall performance, though its nearest rivals are remarkably close—the Intel Core i7-1360P is just 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is 0.3% behind.

The CPU's impact on Greedfall is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 180.6 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even at high frame rates. The single-thread performance, measured at 3157 in Cinebench R23 singlecore and 2970 in Passmark single-thread, proves sufficient for the game's engine. The 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC, with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, provide an efficient platform that does not appear to throttle under gaming loads, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across repeated measurements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 180.6 FPS, Medium reaches 141.9 FPS, High achieves 128.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 84.5 FPS. These results show that the combo can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, with even Ultra settings remaining above 84 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain strong but show the GPU's increasing workload. Low settings deliver 122.5 FPS, Medium produces 97.9 FPS, High achieves 90.0 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56.4 FPS. The 1440p High result of 90.0 FPS is the most balanced measurement in the entire dataset, offering excellent visual quality with smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the limits of this hardware combination. Low settings produce 74.1 FPS, Medium drops to 58.0 FPS, High yields 54.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34.9 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a 58% reduction in frame rate (128.4 to 54.3 FPS), confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 4K results indicate that users should stick to Low or Medium settings if they must play at this resolution, with only Low achieving a consistently smooth experience.