Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile delivers a playable but heavily resolution-dependent experience in Greedfall. The measured data shows a clear progression from fluid 1080p gameplay to a slideshow at 4K Ultra, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. This combination ranks in the 20th percentile of tested configurations, placing it firmly in the mid-range for this 2019 Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 94 FPS at 1920x1080 to 65 FPS at 2560x1440, a 31% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 39 FPS, which is a 59% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5050 Mobile's rendering throughput is the limiting factor; the CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the Ryzen 9 8945HX's strong multi-threaded performance, but the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

Low settings show a similar trend, with 132 FPS at 1080p dropping to 92 FPS at 1440p (a 30% loss) and then to 55 FPS at 4K (a 58% loss from 1080p). The consistency of this ~30% drop between 1080p and 1440p, followed by a ~40% additional drop from 1440p to 4K, points to a GPU that scales predictably with pixel count. The scaling pattern is uniform across all presets, suggesting the game's engine is not introducing CPU-side limitations at these resolutions.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset, where the 4K average falls to just 25 FPS. This is a 58% reduction from the 60 FPS achieved at 1080p Ultra. The fact that the gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is 18 FPS (43 vs. 25) while the gap at 1080p is 44 FPS (104 vs. 60) shows that the GPU saturates quickly at higher resolutions, and the extra graphical fidelity of Ultra settings becomes prohibitively expensive. In short, this combo is designed for 1080p and can handle 1440p with adjusted settings, but 4K is only viable at Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile is the decisive component in this pairing. With 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, the memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s is adequate for Greedfall at lower resolutions but becomes strained at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 1500 MHz and base clock of 1020 MHz define its processing capability, and the benchmark data shows it operates within a tight performance envelope. The GPU's percentile rank of 83 against all GPUs indicates it is a competent mid-range part, but its measured performance in this specific game shows it cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset above Low.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is not directly tested in the measured FPS rows, but the performance cliff between 1440p and 4K suggests that memory pressure and bandwidth limitations are contributing factors. The RTX 5050 Mobile's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 and the RTX 4070 SUPER, with deltaPct values of 0% and 0.1% respectively. This places the 5050 Mobile's raw compute power on par with desktop GPUs from a previous generation, yet its mobile power envelope of 50 W limits sustained performance in demanding scenarios.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and 20 RT cores are present, but the game's measured frame rates indicate that rasterization performance is the primary concern. The FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and this translates directly into the observed frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the GPU averages 104 FPS, which is a solid result, but the 60 FPS average at 1080p Ultra shows that the hardware is already near its limits with maximum settings, even at the lowest tested resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets remain playable. High settings average 94 FPS, while Ultra drops to 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings (92 and 72 FPS respectively) stay above the 60 FPS threshold, and 3840x2160 requires Low settings (55 FPS) for acceptable performance.

Q: How does the CPU affect the gaming performance here?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 and single-core score of 6030 place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Given the consistent frame rates across resolutions, the CPU is not the bottleneck; the frame rate drops are directly proportional to the GPU's workload increase.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 55. Medium settings drop to 43 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS. For a smooth experience, 4K is not recommended beyond Low settings, and even then, it barely reaches the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The average FPS drops from 132 on Low to 60 on Ultra, a 55% reduction in performance. This shows that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU, but the resulting 60 FPS average is still playable for most users.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2967 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 20% of systems. This ranking reflects its mid-range GPU, which is not designed for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution gaming in demanding titles like Greedfall.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause issues?

A: While the measured data does not show explicit VRAM limits, the steep performance drop at 4K (59% from 1080p at High settings) suggests memory bandwidth and capacity are tight. The 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results indicate the GPU is struggling to feed the render pipeline efficiently.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile combination ranks 2967 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 20th percentile of all systems. This low ranking is surprising given the CPU's strength, but it underscores the GPU's limited role in this pairing. The RTX 5050 Mobile's raw performance, as measured by its 83rd percentile rank among GPUs, is not enough to boost the combo in a game that is primarily GPU-bound at higher settings.

Compared to other combos, this system is closer to the bottom than the top, meaning many laptops with older or more powerful GPUs will outperform it in Greedfall. The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (0.1% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (0.6% faster), but these differences are negligible for gaming. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000, has an identical average score, but that is a desktop part with a much higher power draw.

The ranking suggests that gamers should not expect a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p or any playable experience at 4K beyond Low settings. The combo's 1080p performance is acceptable, but it is outclassed by many other laptops in the database. For context, the combo's rank of 2967 means there are 736 other combinations that perform worse, but the vast majority of tested systems deliver better frame rates in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results: Low averages 132 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. All presets are playable at this resolution, with even Ultra hitting the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low averages 92 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS (min 61, max 83), High averages 65 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The Medium preset maintains a playable experience with a minimum above 60 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less ideal for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are viable for consistent play, averaging 55 FPS. Medium averages 43 FPS (min 37, max 49), High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 37 FPS at 4K Medium indicates noticeable stuttering, and the 25 FPS average at Ultra is nearly unplayable. The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p requires Medium or lower, and 4K is only for Low settings.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the range is 88 to 120 FPS, which is tight and indicates stable performance. At 1440p, the range widens slightly to 61 to 83 FPS, and at 4K it becomes 37 to 49 FPS, showing increased variance at higher resolutions. This variance is a sign of GPU stress and contributes to the perceived smoothness or lack thereof.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset (94 FPS) offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, leaving headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset (60 FPS) is also viable but provides no margin for drops, so High is recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset (104 FPS) is preferable for gamers with 120Hz displays, as it stays close to the maximum refresh rate.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (72 FPS) is the best choice for a playable experience without compromising too much on visuals. The High preset (65 FPS) is acceptable but risks dropping below 60 FPS in heavy scenes, while Low (92 FPS) is the only option for high-refresh-rate displays. Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended for action gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and may feel sluggish.

For 4K, the Low preset (55 FPS) is the only playable option, but it still misses the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset (43 FPS) is borderline playable for slower-paced exploration but will suffer in combat. High (39 FPS) and Ultra (25 FPS) are not recommended for any gameplay type. In summary, the data suggests that 1080p High is the best overall experience for this combo, with 1440p Medium serving as a solid alternative for users with higher-resolution displays who can tolerate slightly lower frame rates.