Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 produces a profoundly GPU-limited experience in Greedfall, with the 4 GB graphics card capping performance so severely that the flagship 16-core processor has virtually no influence on frame rates. The data shows this combination ranks 1651 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile of systems, and the measured FPS figures confirm that only the low preset at 1080p approaches playable smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing a classic GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 49.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 34.4 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 15 FPS, then further to 19.9 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 60% loss from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is similar across all presets, with Low settings dropping from 74.2 FPS at 1080p to 52 FPS at 1440p and finally 30.9 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behaviour indicates the GTX 1650’s 128-bit memory bus and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. When pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, the frame rate does not halve as it would with a balanced system; instead, it falls by roughly 40-50%, which is characteristic of a card that is already saturated at lower resolutions. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 16.4 FPS, essentially unplayable, while even Medium at 4K only reaches 25.4 FPS. The data suggests that resolution scaling is nearly linear with pixel throughput, confirming the GPU is the sole bottleneck — the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is not holding back the GTX 1650 at any resolution, as evidenced by the fact that the 1080p Low result of 74.2 FPS is still far below what this CPU could theoretically feed.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Its benchmark results are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 59712 and a single-core score of 8430, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 22515 and single-core score of 3401. The CPU’s 128 MB of shared L3 cache and Zen 5 architecture place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 71660.

However, in Greedfall, this processing power is entirely untapped. The measured FPS data shows no scenario where the CPU becomes the limiting factor — even at 1080p Low, the system only reaches 74.2 FPS, which is a modest figure for a CPU capable of far more. The game’s reliance on a single or few threads is likely the reason; the Ryzen 9’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 and 2-thread score of 2549 are strong, but Greedfall’s engine does not appear to scale with the CPU’s 32 threads. The 16-core processor is effectively idle while the GPU struggles. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, scores 70420 on average (1.8% behind), and the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70104 (2.2% behind), but these differences are irrelevant when the GTX 1650 caps FPS at under 75 in the best case.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1651 out of 1705 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms only 54 other pairings. This places it in the bottom 3.2% of all tested systems, a position driven entirely by the GPU. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is in the 96th percentile of CPUs, but the GTX 1650 sits in the 43rd percentile of GPUs, and the pairing’s rank reflects the weaker component. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 8713, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (−0.4% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (−0.5% delta), showing the GTX 1650 is competitive with older workstation cards but far from modern gaming GPUs.

The contrast between the CPU’s elite standing and the combo’s bottom-tier rank is stark. A system with this processor should typically rank near the top, but the GTX 1650 drags it down. The data indicates that this configuration is severely imbalanced; the CPU contributes nothing to the gaming experience in Greedfall because the GPU is the hard ceiling. For context, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 71660 is over 8 times the GPU’s 8713, highlighting the massive disparity in compute capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings average 74.2 FPS, Medium averages 58.1 FPS, High averages 49.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 32.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium costs 16.1 FPS, from Medium to High costs 8.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 16.8 FPS. The 1080p Low result is the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium and High are playable but not smooth, and Ultra dips below 33 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops across the board: Low averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 40.1 FPS, High averages 34.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 21.8 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p at Low costs 22.2 FPS, a 30% reduction. At 1440p, only Low maintains an average above 50 FPS, and Ultra is firmly in slideshow territory.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal: Low averages 30.9 FPS, Medium averages 25.4 FPS, High averages 19.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 16.4 FPS. No 4K preset reaches 31 FPS on average, making this resolution impractical for any setting. The data shows that the GTX 1650’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in Greedfall, regardless of the CPU’s capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the best 1080p settings for this combo?

A: The data shows Low at 1080p averages 74.2 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium at 58.1 FPS is close but does not reach the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: No. The highest 4K average is 30.9 FPS at Low settings, with Ultra dropping to 16.4 FPS. No 4K preset is playable.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 71660 on average, which is 1.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420) and 2.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70104). It trails the Intel Xeon 6517P by 1.9%.

Q: Is the GTX 1650 the limiting factor in this system?

A: Yes. The GPU’s 43rd percentile ranking and the FPS data showing a drop from 74.2 FPS at 1080p Low to 16.4 FPS at 4K Ultra confirm the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and High at 1440p?

A: Medium averages 40.1 FPS while High averages 34.4 FPS, a difference of 5.7 FPS. The gap is smaller than the 9.3 FPS difference between Medium and High at 1080p.

Q: How does the combo rank overall?

A: It ranks 1651 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 3.2% of all systems tested for Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

The data points to 1080p Low as the only viable configuration for a consistent experience, with an average of 74.2 FPS. This is the sole preset that clears the 60 FPS mark, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. Medium at 1080p offers 58.1 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced action RPGs but may suffer in combat-heavy scenes; the 16.1 FPS difference between Low and Medium suggests the visual upgrade is costly relative to the performance gain.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to Low as well, with 52 FPS being the only result above 50 FPS. However, the 22.2 FPS drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low makes the resolution upgrade questionable for this GPU. 4K is not recommended under any settings, as the highest average is 30.9 FPS at Low. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low is the clear choice; for those willing to accept lower smoothness, 1080p Medium provides a better visual experience at 58.1 FPS, but the data does not support any preset above Medium at any resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is built on the TU117 chip using a 12 nm process, with 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Its base clock is 1485 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and it features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 2.984 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 53.28 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s. These specs place it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is decisive — it is the sole determinant of performance. The 4 GB memory capacity is particularly limiting at 4K, where the frame rates collapse to between 16.4 and 30.9 FPS. The 128-bit memory bus is also a constraint, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro P2200, scores 8671 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon 550X scores 8749 (0.4% higher), confirming the GTX 1650’s position as an entry-level card. The data shows that this GPU cannot deliver playable frame rates in Greedfall beyond 1080p Low, and its 4 GB VRAM is insufficient for modern high-resolution textures. The GTX 1650’s end-of-life production status and 75 W TDP underscore its age, and the benchmark results indicate it is a poor match for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D in this title.