Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a distinctly GPU-limited experience in Greedfall, where frame rates are heavily dictated by resolution and graphics presets. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K, average frame rates drop dramatically, underscoring that the RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 138 FPS, but this falls to 99 FPS at High and 63 FPS at Ultra, indicating that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU's workload scales significantly with visual fidelity. Moving to 1440p, the same settings yield 96 FPS (Low), 68 FPS (High), and 44 FPS (Ultra), while 4K proves demanding: 57 FPS at Low, 45 FPS at Medium, 41 FPS at High, and just 26 FPS at Ultra. These results suggest that for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, 1080p is the only viable resolution, and even then, Ultra settings halve the frame rate compared to Low.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 138 FPS, but this drops by roughly 30% to 96 FPS at 1440p Low, and then by another 40% to 57 FPS at 4K Low. This steep decline is consistent with the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, which becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions: at 1080p, the difference between Low (138 FPS) and Ultra (63 FPS) is 75 FPS, whereas at 1440p, it narrows to 52 FPS (96 vs. 44), and at 4K, it shrinks further to 31 FPS (57 vs. 26). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings provides limited headroom, as the raw pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor rather than shader complexity.

The 4K Medium preset, with an average of 45 FPS and a minimum of 38 FPS, shows the closest balance between load and performance, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target. The 1080p Medium result of 109 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS, is the most consistent high-refresh-rate option, avoiding the sub-60 dips seen at higher resolutions. Notably, the 1440p High setting (68 FPS) offers a playable middle ground, but the 4K Ultra figure of 26 FPS is nearly unplayable, confirming that this combo is not designed for native 4K gaming. The data suggests that the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, boosting to 5.50 GHz, are not the constraint here; instead, the RTX 2060's 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are overwhelmed by the pixel fill demands of 4K.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample processing power for Greedfall, an Action RPG that does not heavily tax multi-threaded workloads. The CPU's base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, combined with a large 128 MB L3 cache, ensure that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is the bottleneck. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. This headroom means that at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU can still deliver 138 FPS without becoming a limiting factor, as evidenced by the consistent frame times across resolutions.

The CPU's 3DMark results further illustrate its capability: a single-thread score of 1269 and a 16-thread score of 12490, which are more than sufficient for a game like Greedfall that primarily relies on a few threads for game logic and physics. The PassMark multi-thread score of 56154 and single-thread score of 4646 confirm that the processor has no trouble keeping up with the RTX 2060's output. In terms of rival comparisons, the CPU sits within 2.1% of the Intel Core i7-14700F and within 0.6% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, meaning that swapping to a different high-end CPU would not materially change the frame rates in this GPU-limited scenario. The data indicates that the CPU's role is to avoid bottlenecking the GPU, and it succeeds admirably, as the frame rate drops are purely attributable to resolution and settings, not CPU load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the decisive component in this pairing, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus proving adequate for 1080p but insufficient for 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 1680 MHz and 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance deliver 138 FPS at 1080p Low, but the 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS highlights its limitations. The GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are not directly relevant to Greedfall's rasterized rendering, but the 48 ROPs and 80.64 GPixel/s pixel rate are critical, as they are tasked with filling the screen at each resolution. At 4K, the pixel count quadruples compared to 1080p, and the RTX 2060's memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s becomes a bottleneck, leading to the observed frame rate collapse.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this view: a PassMark G3D score of 14111 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 place it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, which is modest for modern titles. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta), AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.8% delta), indicating that it performs similarly to a decade-old flagship and a modern integrated GPU. This explains why the 4K Medium preset, with an average of 45 FPS, is the best case scenario at that resolution, while 1080p remains the sweet spot. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is also a concern at higher settings, as Greedfall's textures and effects can exceed this capacity, potentially causing stutter, though the measured data does not show min FPS values for most settings to confirm this.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall benchmark database, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2313 out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all systems. This rank reflects the GPU's age and entry-level positioning, despite the CPU's high-end status. The combo's performance is constrained by the RTX 2060, which is end-of-life and succeeded by the GeForce 30 series, meaning that the CPU's capabilities are largely wasted in this configuration for Greedfall. The rank suggests that while the CPU can handle any modern game, the GPU limits the overall experience to 1080p gaming, which is consistent with the measured FPS data.

Comparatively, the CPU alone ranks in the 91st percentile, but the GPU only ranks in the 58th percentile, creating a significant mismatch. This imbalance is evident in the frame rates: at 1080p Ultra, the system hits 63 FPS, which is playable, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 26 FPS, which is not. The combo rank of 2313 indicates that most other tested systems, likely with more balanced CPU-GPU pairings, achieve better overall performance. The data implies that users with this combo should prioritize lower resolutions and settings to maximize frame rates, as the GPU cannot keep pace with the CPU's potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 138 FPS on Low, 109 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 92 and maximum of 125), 99 FPS on High, and 63 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that 1080p is the only resolution where the RTX 2060 can consistently exceed 60 FPS, even at High settings, and that Ultra settings cut performance by more than half compared to Low. The 1080p Medium preset offers a good balance, with a minimum of 92 FPS ensuring smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset's 63 FPS is borderline for fast-paced action.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly: 96 FPS on Low, 75 FPS on Medium (minimum 64, maximum 87), 68 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p High setting is the most viable for a 60 Hz monitor, but the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for competitive play. The 1440p Medium result of 75 FPS is the highest frame rate above 60 FPS at this resolution, but it still requires compromises in visual quality. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed: 57 FPS on Low, 45 FPS on Medium (minimum 38, maximum 52), 41 FPS on High, and 26 FPS on Ultra. These figures are all below the 60 FPS target, meaning that 4K gaming is not feasible with this GPU, even at the lowest settings. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 2060 is a 1080p card, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K being impractical.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides an average of 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS, making it the smoothest experience. For higher visual fidelity, 1080p High (99 FPS) is also playable, while 1440p High (68 FPS) is the best option for a 60 Hz display.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 57 FPS on Low to 26 FPS on Ultra, all below the 60 FPS target. The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K resolution in this game.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is 0.6% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, 1.3% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, and 2.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-14700F in average benchmark scores. This indicates the CPU is highly competitive but not the limiting factor in this pairing.

*Q: Is the 6 GB VRAM on the RTX 2060 sufficient for Greedfall?*

A: The data does not show VRAM usage, but the frame rate drops at higher settings and resolutions suggest memory pressure. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 63 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 26 FPS, which could be partly due to VRAM limitations, though the pixel fill rate is also a factor.

Q: What is the GPU's performance rank compared to other GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta), AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.8% delta), showing it is an older but still functional card.

Q: Does this combo have any frame rate stability issues?

A: The data only provides min FPS for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 92 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 64 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 38 FPS, indicating that frame rates are stable within these presets, but other settings lack min FPS data to confirm stability.