Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, demonstrates highly scalable performance on the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination. The measured data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at standard resolutions, but with significant demands placed on the GPU as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured results across resolutions, settings, and component roles.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and predictable pattern of frame rate decline as resolution scales from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 128 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average drops to 89 FPS, a reduction of 39 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 High sees a further decline to 53 FPS, another 36 FPS reduction. This pattern indicates that the rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count, placing the primary bottleneck on the GPU.

The scaling behavior across all settings is consistent. At Low settings, the frame rate goes from 180 FPS at 1080p, to 125 FPS at 1440p, and then to 74 FPS at 4K. This represents a cumulative drop of 106 FPS from the lowest to the highest resolution tested. At Ultra settings, the frame rates are lower overall, starting at 82 FPS at 1080p, falling to 57 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 34 FPS at 4K. The proportional drop between 1440p and 4K is particularly steep, suggesting that the 8 GB VRAM buffer or the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at the highest resolution and settings.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely not fully GPU-bound at all settings. The 180 FPS result at Low settings approaches the practical ceiling for many displays, but the scaling from Low to Medium (141 FPS) and High (128 FPS) shows only modest performance penalties. This indicates headroom in the CPU and memory subsystem. However, the 4K results, particularly the 34 FPS at Ultra, clearly show the GPU struggling to maintain playable frame rates. The limiting component at 4K is definitively the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, as the frame rate drops are directly proportional to the increased pixel workload.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings presets offer the most balanced experience. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with even Ultra maintaining an 82 FPS average. However, the Medium preset at 141 FPS offers a significant 59 FPS advantage over Ultra while likely providing a substantial visual upgrade over Low. For competitive or fast-paced gameplay, the High preset at 128 FPS is a strong choice, as it sits only 13 FPS below Medium but should offer noticeably better visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 89 FPS is the recommended target for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, which is a substantial decrease and may introduce noticeable stutter on high refresh rate displays. The Medium preset at 98 FPS provides a better margin, but the jump from Medium to High only costs 9 FPS, making High the superior choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing fluidity. Low at 125 FPS is available for those prioritizing maximum frame rates, but the visual compromise is likely too steep for most users.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that only the Low (74 FPS) and Medium (58 FPS) presets achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS. The High preset at 53 FPS is borderline playable but will not maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience. Ultra at 34 FPS is not recommended for gameplay. For a 4K experience, the Medium preset with its minimum FPS of 50 and maximum of 67 provides the best balance, as it keeps the frame rate within a playable range while offering better visuals than Low. Users with variable refresh rate displays may find High acceptable, but the 53 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the central component in determining this system's gaming performance. The GPU's architecture is based on Ada Lovelace, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC, and features 18,900 million transistors on a die size of 159 mm². The card operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These clock speeds are relevant to the measured results, as the GPU demonstrates consistent scaling across resolutions, indicating that the silicon is being utilized effectively.

The RTX 4060 comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in the 4K results. The data shows a steep drop-off at 3840x2160 Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 34. This result suggests that the 8 GB frame buffer or the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes saturated with the high-resolution textures and effects demanded by the Ultra preset. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 15.11 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, are substantial, but memory constraints appear to limit performance at the highest settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its overall capability. The passmark G3D score is 19545, which places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yielded a score of 2302. The nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon HD 7790, with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon 780M, with a delta of 0.3%. These rival comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks, but the in-game data shows the RTX 4060 performing admirably at 1080p, with the headroom to handle 1440p well, while 4K requires settings compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination holds a rank of 2006 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the system in the 54th percentile of all configurations tested for this specific game. This mid-pack ranking is interesting given the strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, indicating that many other combos with more powerful GPUs achieve higher frame rates at 4K, where this system struggles.

The ranking reflects a balance of CPU and GPU capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a high-end processor, ranking in the 80th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (delta 0%), Intel Core i9-10900K (delta 0.1%), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (delta -0.1%). However, the RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile of GPUs, which pulls the overall combo ranking down. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of driving the GPU well at lower resolutions, but the GPU's limitations become the determining factor in the overall ranking against combos with higher-end graphics cards.

The rank of 2006 out of 3703 suggests that while this system is not a top-tier performer for Greedfall, it is by no means weak. It outperforms a significant portion of the tested field, likely including systems with older or lower-end components. The ranking is a holistic measure, and the system's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p contributes positively to its position, even as the 4K performance holds it back from a higher placement.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination at 1920x1080 with High settings is 128 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: At 4K, the system achieves an average of 74 FPS at Low settings and 58 FPS at Medium settings. The High preset drops to 53 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's memory configuration impact 4K performance?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows a significant frame rate drop at 4K Ultra (34 FPS), suggesting that the memory subsystem becomes a bottleneck at the highest resolution and settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination is ranked 2006 out of 3703 total tested combos for Greedfall.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 89 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS. This represents a 32 FPS difference in favor of High settings.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system recorded a minimum FPS of 120 and a maximum FPS of 163, with an average of 141 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Greedfall.

At 1920x1080:

• Low settings: 180 FPS average
• Medium settings: 141 FPS average, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS
• High settings: 128 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 82 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low settings: 125 FPS average
• Medium settings: 98 FPS average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS
• High settings: 89 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 57 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low settings: 74 FPS average
• Medium settings: 58 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS
• High settings: 53 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 34 FPS average

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions, with Low settings providing the highest frame rates and Ultra providing the lowest. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, offering a sense of frame time consistency. The gap between Medium and High is relatively small at 1440p (9 FPS) and 4K (5 FPS), but more pronounced at 1080p (13 FPS). The drop from High to Ultra is significant at every resolution, ranging from 46 FPS at 1080p to 19 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The processor's key differentiator is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is critical for gaming performance. Its benchmark data shows strong multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317 and a single-core score of 1452. The Geekbench multi-core score is 11765, and the single-core score is 2017.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as the system is able to achieve 180 FPS at Low settings. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can process frames quickly enough to support high refresh rate gaming. The processor's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's engine, and the large L3 cache likely helps with data locality for game assets.

The CPU's overall benchmark performance places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta), Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932, -0.1% delta). This data confirms that the processor is a high-performance part, capable of keeping pace with much newer and more expensive options. For Greedfall, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient, as the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are likely limited by the GPU rather than the processor. The 180 FPS result at 1080p Low is a strong indicator that the CPU has headroom remaining, and the system's performance at higher resolutions is dictated by the graphics card.