Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint, but the processor’s substantial core count ensures headroom for high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly points to the GPU as the limiting component. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 128.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 87.0 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 41.6 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 56.0 FPS. This scaling pattern—a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 56% drop from 1080p to 4K—indicates that the rendering workload is overwhelming the GPU’s capabilities as pixel count increases.

The data shows that the RTX 4060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Low settings, the average FPS is 77.2, which is still lower than the 1080p High result of 128.6 FPS. This suggests that even when visual fidelity is reduced, the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160 limits performance more than the settings themselves. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 101.8 FPS (181.3 vs 79.5), but at 4K, the difference shrinks to 42.8 FPS (77.2 vs 34.4). This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is saturated and cannot translate lower settings into proportionally higher FPS.

For users targeting 60 FPS, the data indicates that 1440p High is achievable at 87.0 FPS, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings to reach 77.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 34.4 FPS is not playable for smooth action, making 1440p the practical ceiling for this combo when aiming for high visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33150 and a single-core score of 4680. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9075 and max-thread score of 10075 further demonstrate its capacity for handling numerous simultaneous tasks.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role appears to be providing a stable foundation rather than being the performance limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 181.3 FPS, a figure that suggests the processor is not holding back frame generation. The 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and Geekbench single-core score of 2202 indicate sufficient per-core strength for game logic and physics, which are typically single-threaded or lightly threaded tasks.

The processor’s 64 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game’s assets. The CPU’s percentile rank of 90 versus all CPUs places it well above average, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700, has an average score of 39857 with a deltaPct of -1, meaning the 5900X is marginally ahead. This headroom means that at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU can maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 34.4 FPS, which is clearly a GPU limitation, as the CPU’s capabilities are unchanged regardless of resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, is the primary driver of Greedfall’s visual output. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is 2460 MHz, and it contains 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a middling position, with a percentile rank of 66 versus all GPUs. Its Passmark G3D score of 19545 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 indicate moderate performance. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has an average score of 23321 with a deltaPct of -0.6, meaning the RTX 4060 is slightly slower. The Intel Arc B580 is very close, with a deltaPct of 0.7, showing the 4060 is about 0.7% faster.

The data reveals a clear GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 143.3 FPS, but at 4K Medium, it drops to 57.2 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 34.4. The GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not sufficient to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K with high settings. The RTX 4060’s 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores may not be fully utilized in Greedfall, which is not a ray-tracing-heavy title, but the rasterization workload alone is enough to stress the card. The data suggests that for this game, the RTX 4060 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver 128.6 FPS and 87.0 FPS respectively at High settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 181.3 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, making it unnecessary unless chasing extreme refresh rates. The High preset at 128.6 FPS is the sweet spot for 1080p, providing a significant visual upgrade over Low while still maintaining well above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 143.3 FPS is a good middle ground, but High offers better visuals for a modest FPS cost.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 87.0 FPS, which is smooth and visually appealing. The Medium preset at 97.1 FPS is also viable, but the jump to High is only a 10 FPS loss for improved fidelity. The Ultra preset at 55.7 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for fast-paced combat. For 1440p, High is the recommended setting.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 77.2 FPS is the only setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality. The Medium preset at 57.2 FPS is playable but not ideal, and the High preset at 56.0 FPS is nearly identical. The Ultra preset at 34.4 FPS is not recommended for active gameplay. For 4K, users should choose Low for performance or accept the 57.2 FPS of Medium for better visuals. The data indicates that High and Ultra at 4K do not provide enough benefit over Medium to justify the frame rate penalty.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 982 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which is consistent with the GPU’s moderate performance relative to other graphics cards. The CPU’s high percentile rank (90) does not compensate for the GPU’s lower rank (66), resulting in an overall mid-pack position.

The combo’s rank of 982 suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU holds the system back in this game. The measured FPS figures, particularly the 4K results, show that the RTX 4060 is not a top-tier performer for Greedfall. The rank indicates that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The deltaPct values for the GPU’s nearest rivals show that the RTX 4060 is very close to the RX 6600M and GTX 780 Ti, but slightly ahead of the Arc B580. This tight grouping means that small differences in FPS could shift the rank significantly, but the data as presented shows a mid-pack finish.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average is 181.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with smooth performance?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 77.2 FPS, while Medium drops to 57.2 FPS. High and Ultra produce 56.0 and 34.4 FPS respectively, so smooth 60 FPS gameplay requires Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 39453, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 4245P and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700F.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 1440p High?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the combo achieves 87.0 FPS. Given the CPU’s strong multi-core scores and the GPU’s lower percentile rank, the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The Low preset delivers 181.3 FPS, while Ultra delivers 79.5 FPS, a difference of 101.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 rank against the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc B580’s score of 23021.