Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 lands at rank 1379 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the lower-middle portion of the field, roughly in the 19th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings measured for this title. The ranking reflects a substantial imbalance: the Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6600 rests in the 69th percentile among all GPUs. In a game like Greedfall, which leans heavily on GPU throughput at higher settings, the graphics card becomes the limiting factor.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 5900X posts an average benchmark score of 39453, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 4245P at 39383 (a delta of 0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at 39747 (a delta of -0.7%). The Intel Core i7-13700F trails by 0.9% with a score of 39095, while the Intel Core i7-13700 leads by 1% at 39857. These are all within a single percentage point, confirming that the 5900X's processing power is not the bottleneck here.

On the GPU side, the RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235 is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, delta 0%), the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, delta -0.2%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, delta 0.2%). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes closest as a rival at 25120, a 0.5% gap. This clustering means the RX 6600 delivers performance that is squarely mid-pack for its class, which directly explains why the combo rank falls where it does. In Greedfall, the measured FPS data shows the GPU struggling to push high frame rates at 4K, reinforcing that the RX 6600 is the constraining component.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a clear picture of which preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 139.2 FPS, which is smooth and well above typical display refresh rates. The Medium preset drops to 108.5 FPS, still very playable, while High comes in at 100.5 FPS. Ultra at 1080p falls to 61.6 FPS, which is usable but noticeably less fluid.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low produces 94.4 FPS, Medium yields 78.1 FPS, and High manages 66.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 47 FPS, which is borderline for action RPG combat. For 3840x2160, the numbers become more constrained: Low hits 57 FPS, Medium 44.2 FPS, High 41.3 FPS, and Ultra just 28.9 FPS.

The optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate is the High preset at 1920x1080, where the combo averages 100.5 FPS. This provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while staying comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p users, Medium at 78.1 FPS is the sweet spot, as it maintains responsiveness without the sharp drop seen at Ultra. At 4K, even Low at 57 FPS is marginal, so users targeting higher resolutions should expect to sacrifice settings significantly. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where the experience remains fluid without requiring aggressive compromises.

FAQ

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

A: Based on measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution. At High settings the combo averages 100.5 FPS, and even at Ultra it stays at 61.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, High drops to 66.9 FPS, while 3840x2160 only reaches 41.3 FPS on High.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score is 25235. This is within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon 890M (25246), AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287), AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25120). The differences are negligible, meaning these cards perform nearly identically in aggregate.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X holding back the RX 6600 in this game?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all processors with an average benchmark score of 39453, while the GPU sits in the 69th percentile. The measured FPS declines sharply as resolution and settings increase, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's nearest rivals are within 1% in synthetic scores, so processing power is not the limiting factor.

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

A: The measured average is 47 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, though it remains playable. For a better experience at 1440p, dropping to High (66.9 FPS) or Medium (78.1 FPS) is recommended based on the data.

Q: Does the RX 6600's VRAM capacity pose a problem in Greedfall?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS data shows a steep drop from Medium to Ultra at every resolution, which suggests that the memory subsystem may be strained at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 28.9 FPS, indicating the card is overextended.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in the benchmark database?

A: It ranks 1379 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the lower 20% of all combos, which is consistent with the GPU being a mid-range part paired with a high-end CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 139.2 FPS, which is the highest measured across any resolution and settings combination. Medium comes next at 108.5 FPS, followed by High at 100.5 FPS. Ultra drops significantly to 61.6 FPS, a 44% reduction from High. This pattern indicates that the RX 6600 can comfortably handle 1080p at most settings, with only Ultra requiring a compromise.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low produces 94.4 FPS, which remains smooth for most displays. Medium hits 78.1 FPS, and High settles at 66.9 FPS. Ultra falls to 47 FPS, which is a 30% drop from High and below the 60 FPS threshold for ideal responsiveness. The gap between Medium and High is 11.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 19.9 FPS, showing that Ultra carries a heavy penalty.

At 3840x2160, the RX 6600 struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low averages 57 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS mark. Medium drops to 44.2 FPS, High to 41.3 FPS, and Ultra to 28.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 12.8 FPS, while High to Ultra is another 12.4 FPS. These numbers suggest that 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then, it is marginal. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings is a 38% reduction (from 66.9 to 41.3 FPS), reflecting the GPU's limited pixel throughput.

The overall trend is consistent: each step up in settings costs roughly 15-25% performance, with Ultra being the most punitive. For users who prioritize frame rate, Low at 1080p offers the best headroom, while High at 1080p provides the best visual-to-performance ratio. At higher resolutions, Medium is the highest preset that keeps the experience fluid.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1626 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The card has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 28 ray tracing cores. Its peak FP32 throughput is 8.928 TFLOPS, and the texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s.

In Greedfall, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU's clock speeds and memory bandwidth directly influence performance. At 1080p Low, the card can reach 139.2 FPS, which suggests the boost clock is sustaining high frequencies under light load. As settings increase to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 61.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is hitting compute or memory limits. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest by modern standards, and the 128-bit bus may become a constraint when texture and geometry loads rise.

The RX 6600's performance in this title is consistent with its synthetic benchmark results. Its passmark G3D score of 15096 places it in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% in average score. This means the card is well-matched to other mid-range options, but it does not have the headroom to push high resolutions or maximum settings. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 28.9 FPS shows the card is beyond its designed envelope.

The GPU's TDP is 132 W, and it requires a 300 W power supply, which is modest for a desktop card. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for this level of performance. The RX 6600 is an end-of-life product, with a successor in the Navi III generation, but in Greedfall it remains a capable 1080p performer. The data shows that its role in this combo is to deliver smooth frame rates at mainstream resolutions, while the Ryzen 9 5900X ensures that CPU-bound scenarios do not become a bottleneck. For users seeking higher fidelity at 1440p or above, the measured FPS indicates that the GPU will be the limiting factor.