Greedfall

Greedfall pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with a 6 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, a combination that ranks 1383rd out of 1705 tested combos in this game. This places the pairing in the lower-mid tier of the database, indicating that while it can play the game, it is far from optimized for high-refresh-rate or max-quality experiences. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary constraint, but the CPU's substantial headroom ensures that frame pacing remains consistent across all tested settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads. With a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, this CPU offers exceptional multi-threaded capability, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38607 and Passmark multithread score of 45424. In Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically relies on single-thread performance for game logic and AI, the 5950X's single-core results remain strong: a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 5450 and a 3dmark single_thread score of 944.

The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. For instance, at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 136.8 FPS, which is the highest measured average across all resolutions and settings. This high frame rate at a CPU-light setting suggests the processor has ample headroom. The 5950X's 64 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a solid foundation for feeding the GPU, but the game's performance ceiling is clearly dictated by the graphics card, not the processor. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs (avg benchmark score 49062) further confirms its high-end status, yet it sits in a combo ranked near the bottom quartile of Greedfall tests, underscoring the GPU's limiting role.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 1920 shading units, deliver a Passmark G3D score of 14111 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs (avg benchmark score 16074) places it as a mid-range performer, and in Greedfall, this is the component that governs playability.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 28.1, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset. This steep decline suggests that the GPU is struggling with both memory capacity and fill-rate demands at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060's pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are insufficient for the load at 4K with high-quality textures. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 136.8 FPS, indicating that when the resolution and settings are reduced, the card can keep pace. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 2060 is a capable 1080p card, but its performance collapses as resolution and quality settings increase, with VRAM and raw compute limits being the primary constraints.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a dramatic scaling curve across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system averages 136.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, this drops to 98.9 FPS, a 27.7% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 56.5 FPS, which is a 58.7% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings, but the severity increases with quality. For High settings, the drop from 1080p (98.8 FPS) to 1440p (67.0 FPS) is 32.2%, and to 4K (43.6 FPS) is 55.9%. At Ultra settings, the descent is steeper: from 1080p (62.4 FPS) to 1440p (43.9 FPS) is a 29.6% drop, but to 4K (28.1 FPS) is a 55.0% reduction.

These percentages indicate that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload (draw calls, game logic) stays constant. Instead, the proportional FPS drops align with the GPU's rendering load increasing with pixel count. The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM is also a factor; at 4K Ultra, the card likely exceeds its memory capacity, causing the sharp decline to 28.1 FPS. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K only viable at Low settings where the 56.5 FPS average is playable but far from smooth.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1383rd out of 1705 combos tested in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 19% of all configurations. This rank is surprising given the CPU's strength, but it is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range positioning. The RTX 2060's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (deltaPct 0.5), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (deltaPct -1.7), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (deltaPct -1.7), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 1.8). These small deltaPct values show that the RTX 2060 performs within 1.8% of these comparable GPUs, reinforcing its position as a mainstream card.

The CPU's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14600K (deltaPct -0.2), Intel Core i5-14600KF (deltaPct -0.6), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (deltaPct 0.7), and AMD EPYC 4345P (deltaPct -1.1). The 5950X's average benchmark score of 49062 is nearly identical to these processors, confirming that the CPU is not the reason for the low combo rank. Instead, the bottleneck is clear: the RTX 2060's 58th percentile GPU ranking drags the entire combo down. In Greedfall, the game's engine appears to be GPU-bound, meaning that the 5950X's 16 cores are largely idle while the RTX 2060 struggles to maintain frame rates at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 98.8 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most players. The Medium preset offers 111.9 FPS, and Low reaches 136.8 FPS, but High provides a balanced mix of visual fidelity and performance. Ultra at 1080p drops to 62.4 FPS, which is still playable but shows that the GPU is starting to strain. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 1080p, High is the recommended preset.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 67.0 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 75.2 FPS is a better choice for smoother gameplay, while Low at 98.9 FPS offers the most headroom. Ultra at 1440p falls to 43.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains a solid frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. Low settings yield 56.5 FPS, which is the only preset that approaches playability. Medium and High both hover around 43.6-43.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 28.1 FPS. Given these numbers, the data suggests that 4K is not a viable target for this combo unless the user is willing to accept Low settings and a sub-60 FPS experience. The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1080p High, offering 98.8 FPS with strong visual quality, followed by 1440p Medium at 75.2 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Low averages 136.8 FPS, Medium averages 111.9 FPS, High averages 98.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 62.4 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low averages 98.9 FPS, Medium averages 75.2 FPS, High averages 67.0 FPS, and Ultra averages 43.9 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low averages 56.5 FPS, Medium averages 43.8 FPS, High averages 43.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 28.1 FPS.

These numbers paint a consistent picture. The RTX 2060 delivers its best performance at 1080p, where even Ultra settings exceed 60 FPS. At 1440p, the card can handle Medium and High presets above 60 FPS, but Ultra falls below. At 4K, only Low settings remain above 50 FPS, and all other presets drop below 45 FPS. The largest performance gap is between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (a 37.9 FPS difference), while the smallest gap is between 1440p and 4K at High settings (a 23.4 FPS difference). This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading power are the primary limits, not the CPU.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this processor and GPU in Greedfall?

A: The best experience per the measured data is 1080p High, which averages 98.8 FPS. This offers a high frame rate while maintaining visual quality. For 1440p, Medium at 75.2 FPS is the recommended choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is within 1.8% of its nearest rivals. It is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, but 1.7% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No, the data shows the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 136.8 FPS, and the CPU's single-thread score of 5450 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 93rd percentile confirms the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 56.5. Medium, High, and Ultra settings at 4K average 43.8, 43.6, and 28.1 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. This disparity highlights the GPU's role as the performance limiter in this combo.

Q: How does the combo's overall rank in Greedfall compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1383rd out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 19% of all systems tested. This low rank is due to the GPU's mid-range performance, despite the CPU's high-end capabilities.