Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable Greedfall experience, with the data showing a strong balance between the 16-core processor and the 8 GB graphics card. The combo ranks 981st out of 1,705 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all possible pairings. The benchmark results indicate that while the CPU provides ample headroom, the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and quality presets, particularly when Ultra settings are enabled.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz can boost up to 4.90 GHz, and it carries a 64 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,607 and a single-core score of 5,450, with a 3DMark max-threads score of 11,597. These numbers place the 5950X in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,062.

The nearest rivals in synthetic testing are close: the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 49,166 (0.2% higher), the Core i5-14600KF scores 49,367 (0.6% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4345P scores 49,595 (1.1% higher). The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails slightly at 48,698 (0.7% lower). This clustering indicates that for Greedfall, the 5950X’s multi-threaded muscle is more than sufficient; the game, being an Action RPG from 2019, does not appear to stress all 32 threads. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 182.3 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations. This suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower settings, as the GPU can push frames well beyond typical display refresh rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 4060 achieves a combo rank of 981 out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 57th percentile of all pairings tested. The rank reflects the balance between the high-end 2020 CPU and the mid-range 2023 GPU. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at 4K Ultra where the combo drops to 31.5 FPS. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 182.3 FPS, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond what the RTX 4060 can render at higher settings. The rank of 981 suggests that while this is not a top-tier pairing for Greedfall, it is far from weak; it outperforms many combinations that might pair weaker CPUs with stronger GPUs, as the 5950X’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 944) ensures consistent frame delivery.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 88.1 FPS, while 1080p High reaches 126.5 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, 1440p High is the sweet spot, as 4K High only manages 53 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23,181. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23,321 (0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23,338 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Arc B580 scores 23,021 (0.7% lower). The AMD Radeon 760M scores 22,999 (0.8% lower).

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 182.3 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 125.2 FPS. These high frame rates indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU becomes the constraint as settings and resolution increase.

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

A: At 1080p, Low yields 182.3 FPS, Medium yields 143.8 FPS, High yields 126.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 84.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 97.8 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for maximum quality.

Q: Does the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K Ultra averages 31.5 FPS, which is the lowest measured result. While this could be VRAM-related, the GPU’s 128-bit memory bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely the primary constraint, as the card is positioned for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Medium compared to 4K High?

A: At 4K Medium, the combo averages 59.8 FPS, while 4K High averages 53 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 6.8 FPS, but both are playable, whereas 4K Ultra at 31.5 FPS is not.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers 182.3 FPS on Low, 143.8 FPS on Medium, 126.5 FPS on High, and 84.5 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the scores are 125.2 FPS on Low, 100 FPS on Medium, 88.1 FPS on High, and 55.4 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the numbers drop to 71.6 FPS on Low, 59.8 FPS on Medium, 53 FPS on High, and 31.5 FPS on Ultra.

The step from Medium to High at each resolution is moderate: 17.3 FPS at 1080p, 11.9 FPS at 1440p, and 6.8 FPS at 4K. The step from High to Ultra is much more severe: 42 FPS at 1080p, 32.7 FPS at 1440p, and 21.5 FPS at 4K. This indicates that Ultra settings impose a disproportionate load on the RTX 4060, likely due to its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface. The 4K Ultra result of 31.5 FPS is below playable thresholds, while 4K Medium at 59.8 FPS is the minimum viable option at that resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost of 2460 MHz, and it has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic tests, the GPU scores 19,545 in Passmark G3D and 10,1030 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The RTX 4060 has a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s performance in Greedfall is closely tied to its memory bandwidth. At 1080p, the card can push 126.5 FPS on High, but at 4K High, it drops to 53 FPS. The 128-bit bus is a known limitation for higher resolutions, and the data confirms this: the drop from 1080p High to 4K High is 73.5 FPS, a 58% reduction. The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the RX 6600M (0.6% higher score), GTX 780 Ti (0.7% higher), and Arc B580 (0.7% lower), but in-game, the RTX 4060’s modern feature set and driver optimization for Greedfall likely contribute to its playable frame rates at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the Ultra preset is not viable for this combo in Greedfall, as it drops below 60 FPS at 1440p (55.4 FPS) and becomes unplayable at 4K (31.5 FPS). The High preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance: 126.5 FPS at 1080p, 88.1 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. For players seeking maximum smoothness, the Medium preset at 1440p delivers exactly 100 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option, averaging 59.8 FPS, which is just shy of 60 FPS but still playable. The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as even High at 1440p exceeds 60 FPS by a wide margin. The data suggests that High at 1440p is the recommended configuration, offering a 33.3% performance increase over 4K High while retaining most visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the combo drops from 126.5 FPS at 1080p to 88.1 FPS at 1440p (a 30.4% decrease), then to 53 FPS at 4K (a further 39.8% decrease from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper: 84.5 FPS at 1080p, 55.4 FPS at 1440p, and 31.5 FPS at 4K. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra, where the frame rate falls below 32 FPS. The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal, as the 5950X can easily handle the frame rates at 1080p Low (182.3 FPS) without bottlenecking. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, as evidenced by the disproportionate FPS loss at higher resolutions. The data shows that for this combo, 1440p is the practical ceiling for high-quality gaming, with 4K only playable on Medium settings or lower.