Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile produces a combination that sits in the middle of the pack for Greedfall. The benchmark database places this specific configuration at rank 2454 out of 3703 tested combos. This position, roughly in the 66th percentile of all tested hardware pairings, indicates a system that handles the game competently but is not at the leading edge of performance. The ranking reflects a balanced setup where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other, yet the overall score is held back by the limitations of the mobile GPU. The data suggests that users will experience a smooth and playable game at most settings, but they should not expect top-tier frame rates when pushing the graphical envelope.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2454 out of 3703 places it squarely in the upper-middle tier of tested systems for Greedfall. This is a position that aligns with the individual component percentiles: the CPU sits at the 95th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 67th percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentiles is telling. The processor is a high-end mobile part that has far more compute headroom than the graphics card can utilize in this title. Benchmark results indicate that the system's overall performance in Greedfall is primarily dictated by the GPU, as the CPU's massive multi-threaded capabilities are largely underutilized in this Action RPG.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals reinforces this view. The Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76212, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (76155, a delta of 0.1%). It is also within a fraction of a percent of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX. However, these rival scores come from synthetic workloads like Cinebench and Passmark, which stress all cores heavily. In Greedfall, the difference between a 16-core and a 24-core processor is often negligible, meaning the high CPU rank does not directly translate to a proportionally high game rank. The game's engine simply does not scale perfectly with the massive thread counts available on this processor.

The GPU's rank is more relevant to the gaming experience. The RTX 5060 Mobile's average benchmark score of 22435 places it just 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, which scores 22729, a 1.3% advantage for the older card in synthetic tests. These narrow deltas suggest that in Greedfall, the RTX 5060 Mobile will perform in a very similar band to these rivals. The data shows that the combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range standing. The system is not a high-end 4K machine, but it is more than capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the decisive component in this configuration for Greedfall. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for the game's assets at 1080p and 1440p, but the capacity and bandwidth become a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's clock speeds are modest for a modern part, with a base clock of 952 MHz and a boost clock of 1455 MHz. These clocks, combined with 3328 shading units, yield a FP32 performance of 9.684 TFLOPS. This raw compute figure places the card in a performance tier that is suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p in less demanding titles, but Greedfall is not a lightweight game.

The GPU's memory configuration is a critical point. The 8 GB frame buffer is becoming a constraint in newer games, and while Greedfall is from 2019, the data shows its impact at higher resolutions. At 4K with Ultra settings, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, producing an average of only 29 FPS. This is not just a matter of shading power; it is also a sign that the 8 GB VRAM is being saturated, causing the GPU to manage memory more aggressively. The 128-bit bus width, while efficient for GDDR7, does not provide the massive bandwidth of wider-bus desktop cards. The result is that the RTX 5060 Mobile is best deployed at 1080p or 1440p for this game.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5060 Mobile's specifications explain its benchmark position. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and the RTX 4060 Mobile are within 1.3% of its average score. This means that in Greedfall, users can expect similar frame rates from these cards. The GPU's role is to provide a solid 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and a playable 60+ FPS at 1440p, which it does with the right settings. However, the data clearly indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing, as the CPU is never the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for the RTX 5060 Mobile and Ryzen 9 8945HX combo shows a clear and predictable degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 111 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 77 FPS, a 30.6% reduction. Jumping to 4K High yields 46 FPS, a 58.6% reduction from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has far more performance headroom than the GPU can use, so the frame rate is directly tied to the rendering resolution.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant but manageable, with the system still achieving high frame rates. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe, indicating that the GPU's compute units and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain the same level of performance at such a high pixel count. This is confirmed by the Low settings data. At 1080p Low, the system hits 156 FPS. At 1440p Low, it is 108 FPS. At 4K Low, it falls to 64 FPS. The 4K Low figure is still playable, but it is less than half the 1080p Low frame rate, showing that the GPU is being taxed heavily even at the lowest visual quality.

The scaling also reveals the point of diminishing returns. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at any given setting is a roughly 30% performance loss. The difference between 1440p and 4K is a roughly 40% performance loss. This suggests that the GPU's memory bus and bandwidth are a bottleneck at 4K. The 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is not enough to feed the shaders efficiently at that resolution. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining playable frame rates, whereas 4K should be avoided for a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this combo is found at 1440p with High settings. The system produces 77 FPS at this configuration, which is a smooth and responsive experience for an Action RPG. The data shows that this is a significant improvement over the 49 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which is not a playable frame rate for a game that requires precise timing in combat. The jump to Medium settings at 1440p yields 85 FPS, a modest 10.4% gain over High. The visual difference between High and Medium is often subtle in Greedfall, but the frame rate gain is noticeable. For purists, 1440p High is the best choice, but for those prioritizing frame rate stability, 1440p Medium is a more robust option.

At 1080p, the system is powerful enough to run the game at High settings with 111 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. The data shows that 1080p Ultra is also viable, with 71 FPS, making it a good choice for users who want maximum visual fidelity and have a 60Hz display. The step to 1080p Medium provides 122 FPS, and 1080p Low provides 156 FPS. These settings are overkill for a 60Hz panel but beneficial for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. The measured data does not include any ray tracing metrics, so the recommendation is based purely on the traditional rasterization performance.

For 4K, the data is less encouraging. The only setting that achieves a playable frame rate is Low, with 64 FPS. This is a substantial visual downgrade from the High preset. The 4K Medium setting produces 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience. The 4K High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they produce 46 FPS and 29 FPS respectively. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this game with this GPU. Users with 4K displays should run the game at 1440p or use the Low preset at 4K if they must use the native panel resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 Mobile shows its strength. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 156 FPS. The Medium preset follows at 122 FPS, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. The High preset is a solid 111 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 71 FPS. The data shows a clear linear progression, with each step up in settings costing roughly 10-15% performance. The system is never CPU-bound at this resolution, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle the game's engine efficiently.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 108 FPS, which is a 30.8% drop from the 1080p Low figure. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS. The High preset averages 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 49 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 28 FPS, which is a significant 36.4% penalty for the highest quality settings. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 1440p is not well optimized for this GPU's memory bandwidth. The minimum FPS data for Medium (72 FPS) suggests that the game can have occasional dips, but the average frame rate remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 64 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset drops to 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS, which is a noticeable stutter in fast-paced combat. The High preset averages 46 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 29 FPS, which is a slideshow. The data shows a consistent pattern: the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming in this title. The performance cliff between 1440p and 4K is steep, and the only playable settings at 4K are Low or Medium, both of which require significant compromises in visual quality.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Greedfall at 4K?

A: The data shows that it is only playable at the Low preset, which averages 64 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 51 FPS, and at High and Ultra, it falls to 46 FPS and 29 FPS respectively. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, 4K is not recommended.

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

A: The measured data indicates that 1440p is the optimal resolution. At High settings, the system averages 77 FPS, which is a smooth experience. At Medium settings, it averages 85 FPS. Both are better than the 111 FPS at 1080p High, but provide a much sharper image.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76212. This is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (76155), 0.4% lower than the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492), and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (75779). In synthetic tests, they are nearly identical.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22435, which is 1.3% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile's score of 22729. In Greedfall, this means the 5060 Mobile will perform at a very similar level to the older 4060 Mobile.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data shows a minimum FPS of 72 at 1440p Medium, with an average of 85 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS. This indicates that while the average is high, there can be occasional dips in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has a 95th percentile ranking, while the GPU sits at the 67th percentile. The frame rate drops significantly with resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, as the CPU has ample headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a high-end mobile processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its core configuration is a major asset in multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 and a Passmark multithread score of 51405. The chip also has a strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6030, which is important for game logic and physics. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide a wide frequency range for both power efficiency and burst performance.

However, in Greedfall, the data suggests that this CPU's capabilities are underutilized. The game's engine, released in 2019, does not scale perfectly with 32 threads. The measured FPS does not change based on CPU settings; it changes based on GPU settings and resolution. This is the defining characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is not the bottleneck, as it can easily feed the GPU with draw calls and game state updates. The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data is delivered to the cores without significant delays.

The CPU's high percentile ranking (95th) compared to the GPU's (67th) means that the system has a significant amount of untapped processing power. In a game with more complex physics or AI, this CPU would be a major asset. For Greedfall, however, the Ryzen 9 8945HX is essentially idling, waiting for the RTX 5060 Mobile to render the frames. The nearest rival data shows the CPU's performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, with a 0.1% delta. This means that swapping the CPU for an equally powerful Intel part would have no measurable impact on Greedfall's frame rates. The CPU is a non-factor in the final performance figures, and the user's money is better spent on a stronger GPU if this game is the primary concern.