Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a revealing look at how a high-end 2025 CPU interacts with a 2019 mid-range GPU in Greedfall. The measured data, captured across three resolutions and four quality presets, shows a system where the GPU consistently dictates frame rates, while the CPU’s substantial headroom remains largely untapped. This combination ranks 2624th out of 3703 tested combos in this title, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database, a position that aligns with the GPU’s 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs rather than the CPU’s 95th percentile standing.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a steep and predictable performance drop, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 108 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p, then to 45 FPS at 4K. That represents a 30.6% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40.0% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K is 58.3%, which is a classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput, not CPU logic, determines the outcome.

Examining Low settings reveals the same pattern with higher absolute numbers: 152 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The percentage losses are similar, with a 30.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistency of these scaling factors across different quality presets is telling. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would expect the gap between 1080p and 1440p to narrow at lower settings, since the GPU would have less work per pixel. Instead, the scaling remains uniform, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s rasterization throughput is saturated even at 1080p Low.

The Ultra preset provides the clearest evidence of GPU limitation. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate collapses to 29 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for playable action. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 16 FPS (from 45 to 29), a 35.6% penalty that far exceeds the visual fidelity gains typical of that preset step. This suggests that Ultra settings on this GPU at 4K are not viable for smooth gameplay, a conclusion supported by the fact that even Medium at 4K only manages 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS.

Data from the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum frame rates, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 101 to 137 FPS, with an average of 119 FPS. The spread of 36 FPS indicates noticeable variance, but the minimum remains well above 100 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range tightens to 70 to 95 FPS (average 83 FPS), a spread of 25 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range narrows further to 42 to 57 FPS (average 49 FPS), a spread of just 15 FPS. This pattern shows that as resolution increases and the GPU becomes more saturated, frame pacing becomes more consistent, which is typical of a system where the GPU is the sole performance limiter.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average is 108 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded for this preset.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 on any preset?

A: Yes, both High and Medium presets exceed 60 FPS, averaging 75 FPS and 83 FPS respectively. Low averages 105 FPS, while Ultra drops to 48 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average is 29 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The difference is 123 FPS, with 1080p Low averaging 152 FPS versus 29 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the minimum frame rate drop below 60 FPS?

A: The only configuration with a recorded minimum below 60 FPS is 3840x2160 Medium, where the minimum is 42 FPS. No minimum values are provided for other presets.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the RTX 2060 SUPER among all GPUs?

A: The GPU sits at the 62nd percentile, while the CPU ranks at the 95th percentile among all CPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is connected via a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications place the GPU in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 16462 and an average benchmark score of 18093.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and preset, with no evidence of CPU-induced stalls. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this title, as the GPU maintains playable frame rates up to 1440p High (75 FPS) without any signs of memory-related stuttering in the data. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (average score 18159, 0.4% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% higher), AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, 1.5% higher), and Intel Arc A770M (18383, 1.6% higher). The RTX 2060 SUPER’s score of 18093 places it within a narrow 1.6% band of these competitors, indicating that its performance class is well established.

The FP32 compute rating of 7.181 TFLOPS and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, which explains the steep frame rate drops at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the GPU’s pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s becomes a hard ceiling, and the measured 29 FPS reflects that limit. The 12 nm process, while efficient for its era, generates 175 W of TDP, which is a moderate thermal load for a dual-slot card. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and 2019 release date underscore its age, but the benchmark results show it still handles 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title with acceptable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2624th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 29th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 71% of tested systems perform better. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which ranks at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 95th percentile among all CPUs. The disparity between these two percentiles highlights the imbalance of this pairing: the CPU is a top-tier 2025 processor, while the GPU is a mid-range 2019 model.

The combo’s rank is consistent with the measured frame rates. At 1080p High, the system achieves 108 FPS, which is respectable but far from the 200+ FPS that a high-refresh-rate monitor might demand. At 1440p, the frame rates fall to 75 FPS on High, still playable but not exceptional. The 4K results, with 45 FPS on High and 29 FPS on Ultra, confirm that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming beyond Low or Medium settings. The ranking of 2624 out of 3703 suggests that many other GPU-CPU pairings, particularly those with more balanced components, would deliver better experiences.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (average score 75738, 0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (75716, 0.1% lower), AMD EPYC 8224P (75582, 0.3% lower), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (75488, 0.4% lower). The Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s average benchmark score of 75779 is virtually identical to these competitors, all within a 0.4% band. This indicates that the CPU’s performance is not a differentiator in this game, as its capabilities far exceed what the RTX 2060 SUPER can utilize.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS with a range of 101 to 137 FPS, High averages 108 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 39 FPS (36.1% reduction), which is a significant penalty for the visual improvements that Ultra typically provides. The gap between Low and Medium is 33 FPS (21.7% reduction), while Medium to High is 11 FPS (9.2% reduction). These numbers indicate that the GPU has diminishing returns at higher presets, with each step requiring more processing power for fewer gains.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable for most presets. Low averages 105 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS with a range of 70 to 95 FPS, High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets: Low loses 47 FPS (30.9%), Medium loses 36 FPS (30.3%), High loses 33 FPS (30.6%), and Ultra loses 21 FPS (30.4%). This uniformity reinforces the GPU-bound analysis. At 1440p, Ultra falls below 60 FPS, making it a borderline choice for users with standard 60 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low averages 63 FPS, Medium averages 49 FPS with a range of 42 to 57 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS (22.2%), Medium to High costs 4 FPS (8.2%), and High to Ultra costs 16 FPS (35.6%). The 4K results show that only Low settings approach 60 FPS, and even then, the average of 63 FPS leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The 29 FPS at Ultra is clearly unplayable for most users, and the 42 FPS minimum at Medium suggests potential stuttering in combat-heavy areas.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience at 1920x1080 is High settings, which delivers 108 FPS average. This provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience while retaining most visual quality. Medium at 1080p offers 119 FPS, which is only 11 FPS higher, making the visual trade-off of dropping to Medium barely worth the marginal performance gain. Ultra at 1080p, with 69 FPS, is playable but sacrifices 39 FPS compared to High, which is a substantial reduction for visual improvements that are often subtle in Greedfall’s art style.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 75 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance. Medium at 83 FPS provides a small boost, but the difference is minor. Ultra at 48 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visuals over smoothness. Low at 105 FPS is an option for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, but the visual degradation may be noticeable. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering 75 FPS with no recorded minimum below that level.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve an average above 60 FPS, with 63 FPS. Medium at 49 FPS and High at 45 FPS are playable but may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. Ultra at 29 FPS is not recommended. For 4K users, Low settings are the only viable option for smooth gameplay, while Medium can be considered if the user accepts occasional frame rate drops to the 42 FPS minimum. Given the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, these results are consistent with the card’s performance class.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. It features 128 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a TDP of 170 W. Its benchmark scores are exceptional: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 42018, Geekbench multicore scores 26736, and PassMark multithread scores 70255. The single-thread performance is equally strong, with Cinebench R23 singlecore at 2259 and Geekbench singlecore at 3064.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is minimal. The game’s engine, released in 2019, does not appear to scale with the CPU’s 16 cores or 32 threads. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (152 FPS) and 1080p Medium (119 FPS) show no signs of CPU bottleneck, as the GPU is still the limiting factor. The CPU’s 3DMark scores, including 17184 for max threads and 1292 for single thread, indicate a processor that can handle any modern game, but Greedfall does not stress it. The 128 MB L3 cache, a hallmark of the X3D line, provides no measurable benefit in this title based on the data.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, all within 0.4% of its average benchmark score, include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285. This clustering suggests that any of these CPUs would perform identically in Greedfall when paired with the RTX 2060 SUPER, since the GPU constrains the system. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs reflects its raw power, but that power is largely unused in this scenario. For users considering this combo, the data indicates that the CPU is not the component to upgrade for better Greedfall performance; the GPU is the clear bottleneck.