Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a compelling 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff at 4K. This combination, ranking in the 29th percentile of tested combos, demonstrates classic GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions while showcasing the CPU's strength in maintaining high frame rates at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline tells a clear story about which component is the limiting factor. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 108 FPS average, which drops to 75 FPS at 1440p (a 30.6% decrease) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 40% decrease from 1440p). This pattern of diminishing returns as pixel count increases is the signature of a GPU that is becoming the primary bottleneck.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is particularly telling. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 152 FPS at 1080p to 105 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 47 FPS. However, when moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the drop is from 105 FPS to 63 FPS, a 42 FPS reduction. The fact that the absolute FPS loss remains relatively consistent even as resolution increases suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput is being saturated, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The Ultra preset exposes the most severe scaling, with 69 FPS at 1080p falling to 48 FPS at 1440p and then collapsing to 29 FPS at 4K. This 58% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings indicates that the combination of high pixel count and demanding visual effects overwhelms the GPU's 8 GB memory buffer and 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The data implies that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the definitive limiting component at 4K, while the 5800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a constraint at any resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Greedfall places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at 2624 out of 3703 tested combinations, putting it in the lower third of all systems evaluated. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component strengths, but it reflects the reality that Greedfall is a demanding title that stresses the GPU heavily, and the RTX 2060 SUPER is not positioned as a high-end card in the current landscape.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 62 against all GPUs means it outperforms 62% of graphics cards in the database, yet the combo's overall ranking in this specific game is dragged down by the game's particular demands. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 80th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896, placing it close to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% delta). This contrast between the CPU's strong relative position and the combo's modest game ranking underscores that Greedfall's performance ceiling is determined by the graphics card.

Interestingly, the GPU's nearest rivals in the database show it performing within 1.6% of several other cards, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5% delta). This tight clustering suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER is delivering performance consistent with its class, but that class is simply not sufficient to push this combo higher in Greedfall's rankings. The data indicates that systems with more powerful GPUs would achieve substantially better results, as the CPU would not bottleneck them in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest it becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz support its 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is the raw compute power available for rendering Greedfall's scenes.

The benchmark data shows the GPU achieving a PassMark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck is evident when examining the frame rate differences between settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the spread between Low (152 FPS) and Ultra (69 FPS) is 83 FPS, while at 4K, the same settings spread is only 34 FPS (63 FPS to 29 FPS). This compression of frame rates at 4K indicates that the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing visual quality cannot fully compensate for the pixel count demands.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present in the architecture, but Greedfall's performance data does not show any ray tracing-specific benchmarks, suggesting the game may not heavily utilize these features or that their impact is minimal. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 136 TMUs provide the fill rate and texture processing capabilities, with a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s, which are adequate for the game's stylized visuals at lower resolutions but struggle to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, Medium achieves 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS, High reaches 108 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is well within the capabilities of this combo, with even Ultra settings providing a playable experience above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show the GPU beginning to strain. Low settings yield 105 FPS, Medium produces 83 FPS (70 FPS minimum, 95 FPS maximum), High achieves 75 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is notable for its documented variance, with a 25 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, suggesting some scenes are significantly more demanding than others. The 1440p Ultra result of 48 FPS, while below the 60 FPS threshold many consider ideal, remains playable for a slower-paced action RPG.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become pronounced. Low settings produce 63 FPS, Medium achieves 49 FPS (42 FPS minimum, 57 FPS maximum), High reaches 45 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 29 FPS. The 4K Medium data shows a 15 FPS variance, indicating frame pacing issues may occur during intense combat or exploration sequences. The 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS falls below the generally accepted 30 FPS minimum for playability, making this setting combination essentially unusable for a smooth experience. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires Low or Medium settings to maintain acceptable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides substantial processing power that appears more than sufficient for Greedfall. The CPU's base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz, combined with its substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The 3DMark scores illustrate this capability: 884 for single-thread, 3392 for 4 threads, 5906 for 8 threads, and 7299 for 16 threads.

The CPU's benchmark results show it performing in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and single-core score of 1452. Geekbench results of 11765 multicore and 2017 single-core further confirm the processor's strength. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is evident in the consistent frame rates across different resolutions at the same settings. For example, at Low settings, the 5800X3D maintains 152 FPS at 1080p and 105 FPS at 1440p, indicating it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU's limitations surface at 4K where the same settings yield only 63 FPS.

The comparison to nearest rivals shows the 5800X3D outperforming the Intel Core i9-10900K by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U by a nominal 0%, with an average benchmark score of 27896. This positioning suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in Greedfall, as even processors delivering similar or slightly lower scores would likely produce comparable frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The data implies that upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains in this game, while upgrading the GPU would provide substantial improvements, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset at 108 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold with 80% headroom. The Ultra preset at 69 FPS remains playable and offers the best visual experience, making it a viable choice for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency.

For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset at 83 FPS emerges as the recommended choice, as it maintains smooth gameplay while offering better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 75 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium setting's documented minimum of 70 FPS suggests it has more consistent frame delivery. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS falls below the ideal range, and players seeking a fluid experience should avoid it at this resolution.

At 4K, the data strongly suggests that only the Low preset, at 63 FPS, provides a reliable playable experience. The Medium preset at 49 FPS hovers near the edge of playability, with its minimum of 42 FPS potentially causing noticeable stutter in demanding scenes. The High and Ultra presets at 45 FPS and 29 FPS respectively are not recommended for a smooth experience. Players with 4K displays should accept reduced visual settings or consider a GPU upgrade, as the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot deliver high-quality 4K performance in Greedfall.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 1080p provides the most comfortable experience, with High settings achieving 108 FPS and even Ultra reaching 69 FPS. At 1440p, Medium settings at 83 FPS are recommended, while 4K gaming is limited to Low settings at 63 FPS for playable performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 2624 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower third of systems. The CPU ranks in the 80th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 62nd percentile, indicating the graphics card is the more significant factor in this ranking.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by solid frame rates. However, the significant performance drop at 4K Ultra (29 FPS) suggests VRAM capacity or bandwidth may contribute to the GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: What are the nearest rival GPUs to the RTX 2060 SUPER in performance?

A: The RTX 3060 Mobile (18159 average score, -0.4% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5% delta) are the closest competitors, followed by the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5% delta) and Intel Arc A770M (18383, -1.6% delta).

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887), 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872), and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27799).

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that only the Low preset at 4K achieves 63 FPS, which exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 49 FPS, High at 45 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K 60 FPS requires the Low settings preset.