Greedfall

The data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 presents a clear picture of where the performance ceiling lies. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop in a pattern that suggests a significant shift in system bottleneck.

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

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 193.2 FPS. Stepping up to 2560x1440, that figure drops to 129.8 FPS, a reduction of 63.4 FPS. The climb to 3840x2160 yields 79.5 FPS, another 50.3 FPS lower. This progression shows a steep decline as pixel count increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU becomes progressively more stressed. However, the relative drop from 1080p to 1440p (a 32.8% decrease) is steeper than the drop from 1440p to 4K (a 38.8% decrease), indicating that the graphics card is already a primary constraint even at the lower resolution.

The pattern holds across other settings. With High settings, the average FPS goes from 134.9 at 1080p to 94.2 at 1440p, then to 55.3 at 4K. This consistent scaling suggests that the RTX 5060's rendering workload is the dominant factor. The 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 5950X, with its high boost clock of 4.90 GHz, is unlikely to be the limiting component at these frame rates. The data implies a well-balanced pairing at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU's workload increases to a point where the CPU has ample headroom to feed it.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2497 MHz. In Greedfall, the impact of the GPU is most evident in the Ultra settings results. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings yield an average of only 37.4 FPS, while at 1920x1080, the same preset achieves 87.5 FPS. The 50.1 FPS difference is substantial, and the 4K result falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is also telling: 79.5 FPS versus 37.4 FPS. This 42.1 FPS gap highlights how much headroom the GPU has when visual effects are pared down. The GPU's performance percentile stands at 73, and its average benchmark score of 30109 places it in a dead heat with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a deltaPct of 0. This suggests the RTX 5060 is a mid-range performer, and the data indicates that its 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are sufficient for High settings at 1440p, but the Ultra preset at 4K demands more than the card can physically deliver.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38607 and a single-core score of 5450. The processor's percentile vs all CPUs is 93, and its average benchmark score of 49062 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600K, which has a deltaPct of -0.2.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role appears to be one of consistent support rather than a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system hits 193.2 FPS, which is high enough to stress the CPU's single-thread performance, but the 5950X's 4.90 GHz boost clock handles it. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly struggling at 37.4 FPS, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The data suggests that the 5950X provides a stable platform, and its 64 MB of L3 cache and high core count ensure that the game's logic and draw calls are processed without introducing frame time spikes, allowing the GPU's performance to be the sole determinant of the final FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 5060 ranks 865th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it slightly below the median of all tested systems. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's mid-range standing; the RTX 5060's percentile vs all GPUs is 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of GPUs, but it is not a top-tier card. In contrast, the CPU is a high-end part, ranking in the 93rd percentile.

The combination's rank suggests that while the CPU is powerful, it is paired with a GPU that holds the system back in a demanding title like Greedfall. The data implies that the system is not a top-500 performer, but it is far from the bottom. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile indicates that the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the graphics card, and a more powerful GPU would likely push this combo significantly higher in the rankings.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers a smooth 134.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 87.5 FPS. The data shows that Medium at 1080p yields 148.7 FPS, which is only slightly higher than High. This suggests that the visual fidelity gain from High to Ultra is not worth the 47.4 FPS loss. For 1080p, High is the sweet spot.

At 2560x1440, High settings produce 94.2 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium provides 102.2 FPS, but the difference is marginal. Ultra at 1440p drops to 58.8 FPS, which might be acceptable for some, but High is a safer choice for a consistent experience. At 3840x2160, High settings only manage 55.3 FPS, which is borderline. Low settings at 4K achieve 79.5 FPS, which is a significant improvement. For 4K, the data suggests that Low settings are the most sensible choice to maintain a playable frame rate, as the jump to Medium only yields 60 FPS, and High is a 4.7 FPS improvement over that, which is negligible. The data points to High at 1080p and 1440p, and Low at 4K, as the most balanced presets.

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

The measured data provides a complete matrix of average FPS for the three resolutions and four settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 193.2 FPS, Medium 148.7 FPS, High 134.9 FPS, and Ultra 87.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 105.7 FPS, showing a wide range of performance scaling.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 129.8 FPS, Medium 102.2 FPS, High 94.2 FPS, and Ultra 58.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 71.0 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 79.5 FPS, Medium 60.0 FPS, High 55.3 FPS, and Ultra 37.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 42.1 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern where the performance penalty for enabling Ultra settings increases with resolution, but the absolute gap between Low and Ultra narrows as the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this system for Greedfall?*

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. At 1920x1080 Low, the system hits 193.2 FPS, but at 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 37.4 FPS. The CPU's 16 cores and 4.90 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom, as the frame rate scales directly with the GPU's workload.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 79.5 FPS. At Medium settings, it exactly hits 60.0 FPS, but High settings drop to 55.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its closest rival in the data?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is effectively identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a deltaPct of 0. This means their average scores are within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Q: What is the best setting to use for a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 yields 134.9 FPS, which is well-suited for a high-refresh-rate display. Medium is slightly faster at 148.7 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is unnecessary.

Q: How does this combo's overall rank in the game compare to all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 865th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The CPU's high percentile (93) is offset by the GPU's lower percentile (73), resulting in a mid-pack rank.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5950X outperform the Intel Core i5-14600K based on the benchmark data?

A: No. The 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49062, while the Core i5-14600K has a score of 49166, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.2. This means the Intel chip is slightly faster by 0.2% in the average benchmark score.