Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D pairs an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 design with a 4.70 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost clock. This configuration anchors the CPU side of the benchmark results for Greedfall. The processor’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial, and its performance percentile of 92 against all CPUs indicates that it sits well above the median for overall processing capability. In synthetic workloads, the chip scores 22,807 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,228 in single-core, while its Passmark single-thread score of 4,704 reinforces that per-core strength is a defining characteristic. These numbers suggest that the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck in a game like Greedfall, which relies on consistent frame pacing rather than extreme thread counts.

The CPU’s closest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, which trails by 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-14900, which sits 0.5% behind. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads by 0.7%, and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 edges ahead by 0.2%. These deltas are tight, meaning the 9850X3D’s raw compute positioning is competitive with high-end desktop and workstation parts, though the X3D’s cache advantage does not translate into a dominant lead in these aggregate scores. For Greedfall, the CPU’s job is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic; with 16 threads and a high boost clock, the data indicates no deficiency in that role at any of the tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the rendering engine here, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a critical resource for texture streaming and frame buffer operations in Greedfall’s open-world environments. The GPU’s boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz are the clock figures that drive its 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput. This places the RTX 5060 at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, a solid mid-to-upper tier position, though its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which are both within 0.3% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% ahead, while the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary trails by 0.8%.

For Greedfall, the GPU’s role is paramount because the game’s visual fidelity scales heavily with pixel count and shading complexity. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 appears to have headroom, but at 4K, the 8 GB VRAM capacity and 448 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors. The measured frames per second (FPS) show that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes when settings are adjusted. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,628 and the Passmark G3D score of 20,891 provide a baseline for its gaming capability, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 113,321 indicates strong API-level performance. The data suggests that the RTX 5060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but its 4K performance under Ultra settings is constrained by its memory subsystem.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which points to the GPU as the limiting component in this combo. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 192, which drops to 133 at 1440p and further to 79 at 4K. This represents a reduction of 30.7% from 1080p to 1440p, and a 40.6% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU has ample headroom to maintain frame delivery. When settings are raised to High, the averages fall from 137 FPS at 1080p to 95 FPS at 1440p, and then to 57 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K here is 40.0%, nearly identical to the Low setting’s drop, which indicates that resolution is the dominant factor rather than setting complexity.

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max FPS data points in the pack, which offers insight into frame stability. At 1080p Medium, the average is 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 and maximum of 173, showing a tight 45 FPS range. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 105 FPS with a range of 89 to 120, and at 4K Medium, the average is 62 FPS with a range of 53 to 72. The consistency of the frame range across resolutions suggests that the GPU is not stuttering but rather scaling linearly with pixel load. The Ultra settings, however, show a severe drop: 87 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and only 36 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution and setting combination is not viable for smooth gameplay with this hardware.

The data implies that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s high single-thread score of 4,704 and the GPU’s raw throughput allow for very high frame rates, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM becomes a bottleneck at 4K Ultra because the texture and geometry data exceed what the memory bus can efficiently handle. The 448 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS shows a 58.6% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result of 87 FPS, which is a steeper decline than the resolution pixel count alone would predict. This points to memory pressure as a secondary factor at the highest settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a combo rank of 1,258 out of 2,938 tested combos. This places the pairing in the 57th percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms more than half of the tested configurations but does not crack the upper echelon. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU’s high percentile score (92) and the GPU’s more modest percentile (72). The combo’s position suggests that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU holds back the overall result in a graphics-intensive title like Greedfall.

Comparing to the nearest rivals, the CPU’s performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-14900 (0.5% behind in aggregate), but the GPU’s closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, is 1.2% ahead in GPU benchmarks. This implies that swapping the RTX 5060 for a slightly faster GPU would improve the combo’s rank, while the CPU has little room for upgrade gains. The combo rank also indicates that the 9850X3D’s cache and clock advantages are not fully utilized in this game, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo’s performance is strong, but the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS drags down its overall standing relative to combos with more powerful GPUs.

The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it ranks higher in practical terms. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra settings, are below the playable threshold, which is a significant factor in the overall rank. The 1,258 rank out of 2,938 is a middle-of-the-pack result, indicating that this is a balanced but not exceptional pairing for Greedfall. Users with this combo should expect solid performance at mainstream resolutions, but the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are clear limiting factors in the game’s most demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 95 FPS, with no min or max values provided in the data.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: No, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is only 36 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5060’s benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331, which is 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT’s score of 26,011, meaning the RX 6750 XT is slightly faster.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 4,704 in the Passmark single-thread test, and 2,228 in Cinebench R23 single-core, indicating strong per-core performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 192, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the GPU’s memory bandwidth affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5060 has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, and the data shows a steep performance drop at 4K Ultra (36 FPS), which indicates that the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are limiting factors at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset yields an average of 137 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS, which is even smoother, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth the extra 14 FPS for most users. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 87 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 36.5% reduction from High, suggesting that the visual gains are not justified by the performance cost.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 95 FPS, which is the recommended choice for a balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, which is slightly better for competitive play, but the difference is marginal. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but risks dips below that level in demanding scenes. For 4K, the data strongly recommends against Ultra settings, as the 36 FPS average is not smooth. The High preset at 4K yields 57 FPS, which is borderline, and the Medium preset at 4K offers 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, which is the best playable option at that resolution.

The best experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p, which combines a 95 FPS average with good visual quality. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1440p delivers 133 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset at 1080p is also a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the 151 FPS average and 128 FPS minimum ensure consistent frame delivery. Avoid 4K Ultra entirely, as the 36 FPS result is below acceptable playability standards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact measured FPS values for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 (4K) | High | 57 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Low | 79 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Medium | 62 | 53 | 72 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Ultra | 36 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 95 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 133 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 105 | 89 | 120 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 61 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 137 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 192 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 151 | 128 | 173 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 87 | N/A | N/A |

Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest average FPS, with 192 at 1080p, 133 at 1440p, and 79 at 4K. The Ultra preset consistently delivers the lowest average FPS, with 87 at 1080p, 61 at 1440p, and 36 at 4K. The Medium preset is the only setting with recorded min and max FPS values, showing a 45 FPS range at 1080p (128–173), a 31 FPS range at 1440p (89–120), and a 19 FPS range at 4K (53–72). These ranges indicate that frame pacing is more consistent at lower resolutions, while 4K exhibits tighter but lower overall performance. The data confirms that the combo is strongest at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K reserved for Medium settings or below to maintain a playable frame rate.