Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 action RPG from Spiders, presents an interesting performance profile on the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile combination. This pairing lands in the 2262nd position out of 3703 tested hardware combos for this title, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution, with the CPU providing ample headroom while the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher fidelity levels. The measured results show a clear hierarchy: the RTX 4060 Mobile can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p but struggles to maintain playable framerates at 4K with maximum settings, making the choice of preset and resolution critical for the overall experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 73 FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution, representing a significant drop from the 114 FPS average achieved on High settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile's performance compare to the Intel Arc B580?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 4060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22729, which is 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B580's average score of 23021. This places the two GPUs in a very close performance tier.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings is 74 FPS. The average for this configuration is 87 FPS, with a maximum of 100 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have a high multi-threaded score?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713. This high score indicates substantial multi-threading capability, which is useful for background tasks but has a limited direct impact on Greedfall's frame rates, which are more dependent on single-core performance and the GPU.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile falls into the 67th percentile when compared to all GPUs in the database. This indicates it performs better than a majority of graphics cards but is not in the top tier.

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 66. This is the highest average frame rate recorded at this resolution, showing that the GPU is capable of handling 4K when graphical complexity is reduced.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile serves as the primary rendering engine in this configuration, and its specifications are central to understanding the measured frame rates in Greedfall. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip and features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It also includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, though Greedfall's engine does not typically leverage ray tracing or DLSS in the measured presets. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1890 MHz, which dictates its raw processing throughput.

The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in the game's performance at higher resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the 8 GB frame buffer is generally sufficient for the game's textures and geometry. However, at 4K, the demand for memory bandwidth and capacity increases significantly. The data supports this, as the average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 47, which drops to 30 at Ultra. This steep decline suggests that the GPU's memory subsystem and raw compute power become bottlenecks when pushing higher pixel counts and more complex effects.

The GPU's overall compute capability is quantified by its FP32 performance of 11.61 TFLOPS. This figure, along with the texture rate of 181.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 90.72 GPixel/s, provides a baseline for its ability to handle the geometric and shading workloads in Greedfall. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4060 Mobile is a capable mid-range mobile part, with a Passmark G3D score of 17469 and a percentile ranking of 67. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, has an average score of 22895, which is 0.7% higher, confirming that this mobile 40-series card delivers performance comparable to a previous-generation desktop-class GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. The most significant observation is the dramatic impact of resolution on the average frame rate, which indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is the limiting component in this system for Greedfall. The CPU, with its high single-core and multi-core scores, provides enough headroom that it does not become the primary constraint until frame rates reach very high levels, which the GPU cannot achieve at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 114 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average FPS drops to 79, a reduction of approximately 31% compared to 1080p. This significant drop demonstrates the increased pixel load on the GPU. Scaling further to 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 47, which is a 59% reduction from the 1080p result. This non-linear scaling is typical for a GPU with a 128-bit memory interface, as the bandwidth requirements for 4K exceed what the 256.0 GB/s can comfortably provide for this game.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For instance, with Low settings, the average FPS is 160 at 1080p, 111 at 1440p, and 66 at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is a 31% drop, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is a 41% drop. This indicates that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being saturated as resolution increases. The 1080p results, especially on Low settings, are high enough that the CPU's performance could start to play a role, but the GPU still manages to post very high numbers. In contrast, the 4K results, even at Low settings, are modest, with an average of 66 FPS, which confirms that the RTX 4060 Mobile is firmly the performance limiter at this resolution, regardless of the graphical preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the system's performance across all combinations of resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 Mobile shows strong performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 160, indicating a very smooth experience. Medium settings yield an average of 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 145 FPS. High settings produce an average of 114 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 73 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset is playable, though the jump from High to Ultra represents a substantial 36% performance hit.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings provide an average of 111 FPS, which remains high. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100 FPS. High settings drop to 79 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 51 FPS. The results at 1440p are still playable for most presets, with High settings offering a good balance, but Ultra settings begin to approach the threshold where frame pacing could become a concern.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become pronounced. Low settings yield an average of 66 FPS, which is smooth. Medium settings average 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 60 FPS, indicating some frame drops. High settings reduce the average to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for many players. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of just 30 FPS, which is not a playable experience for a fast-paced action RPG. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4060 Mobile can handle 4K only with lower settings, and even then, it does not deliver a consistently high frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend heavily on the target resolution and the player's preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate. For a smooth and responsive experience, prioritizing a high frame rate is advisable. At 1920x1080, the High preset provides an excellent balance, with an average FPS of 114. This is a significant improvement over the Ultra preset's 73 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Ultra in Greedfall is often subtle. For players with high-refresh-rate displays, the Low preset at 160 FPS is the only way to fully utilize such a panel, but the visual quality is compromised.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for a comfortable gaming experience, offering an average FPS of 87. This provides a solid margin above the 60 FPS threshold and avoids the more demanding High preset, which averages 79 FPS. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering. The data indicates that the High preset is also viable if the player prioritizes visual quality, but the Medium preset offers a more stable frame rate.

For 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The Low preset is the only setting that consistently delivers a smooth experience, with an average of 66 FPS. The Medium preset, with an average of 52 FPS and a minimum of 44, is borderline playable but may have noticeable frame drops. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for 4K, as they produce average frame rates of 47 and 30, respectively. The best experience at 4K is achieved by lowering the resolution or using the Low preset to maintain a playable frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX plays a supporting role in this system, providing the computational foundation for the GPU. This processor is a 16-core, 32-thread part based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features 64 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU's performance is strong, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 and single-core score of 6030. Its average benchmark score of 76212 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, is only 0.1% ahead.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The game is not particularly CPU-intensive, and the data shows that the Ryzen 9 8945HX provides more than enough performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The high single-core performance, as indicated by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6030, is important for game physics and AI calculations. The multi-core capabilities, while substantial, are less critical for this title, which typically uses fewer threads.

The data supports this interpretation. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 160, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU's performance could start to be a factor. However, the GPU is still able to maintain this level, suggesting that the CPU is not holding it back. In contrast, at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS is just 30, which is clearly a GPU limitation. The CPU's performance is evidenced by its Passmark multithread score of 51405 and its Passmark single-thread score of 3907, both of which are robust. The processor's 5 nm process node and 55 W TDP also indicate a highly efficient design. Overall, the Ryzen 9 8945HX is a powerful companion to the RTX 4060 Mobile, ensuring that the GPU is the sole performance limiter in Greedfall.