Hard West

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a distinctly playable experience in Hard West, though the data reveals that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, showing where this combination excels and where it falls short, providing clear guidance for achieving the best frame rates.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, using the Cezanne codename on a 7 nm TSMC process. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. For a turn-based tactics title like Hard West, the CPU's role is less about brute-force multi-threaded rendering and more about maintaining consistent frame pacing and handling game logic. The data indicates the processor is well-suited for this task, as the measured FPS at lower resolutions shows the GPU becoming the bottleneck.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 7 5700 show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. In synthetic tests, the 3DMark 16-thread score is 6628, while the single-thread score is 901. These numbers place the CPU in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a capable performer. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight race: the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 0.1% higher, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 0.3% ahead. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5700 will perform on par with these alternatives.

However, in Hard West, the frame rates at 1920x1080 with Low settings reach 186 FPS, which is far beyond what the game's turn-based mechanics require. This high score indicates that the CPU is not limiting performance at this resolution; instead, the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide ample headroom for the game's data streaming. The processor's 3DMark 8-thread score of 5585 and max-thread score of 6617 show that it can handle multiple concurrent tasks, which is beneficial for background processes while gaming. The data suggests that the CPU will not be a source of stuttering or frame drops in this title, allowing the RTX 4060 to work to its full potential.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring the AD107 chip. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz, with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective speed of 17 Gbps. This configuration places the GPU in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, which is a mid-range position.

In Hard West, the GPU's performance is the defining factor. The data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers 88 FPS on Ultra settings, which is a solid result. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 55 FPS on Ultra, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 29 FPS. This demonstrates that the 8 GB VRAM and the 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors at higher resolutions, particularly with Ultra settings, which likely increase texture detail and memory usage.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower score), the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher). These comparisons show that the RTX 4060's raw performance is competitive with these older or integrated parts, but its modern architecture (DirectX 12 Ultimate, 15.11 TFLOPS FP32) provides features that are more relevant for current games. For Hard West, the data indicates that the GPU can handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p, but the highest settings at 4K will require compromises.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS across settings and resolutions, the data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience. The goal is to maintain a smooth, playable frame rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 has ample power. The Ultra preset yields an average of 88 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a turn-based game. The High preset improves this to 117 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 152 FPS. The Low preset hits 186 FPS, which is excessive for this genre. Since the game is turn-based, there is no competitive advantage to extremely high frame rates, so prioritizing visual quality is reasonable. The recommended setting here is Ultra, as the 88 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The High preset averages 74 FPS, offering a better balance. The Medium preset averages 96 FPS, which is very smooth. The Low preset hits 118 FPS. For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining an average of 74 FPS. The Ultra preset is still viable, but the 55 FPS average is closer to the threshold where frame pacing issues might arise.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is under significant load. The Ultra preset averages only 29 FPS, which is not playable for a smooth experience. The High preset averages 39 FPS, still below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset averages 51 FPS, with measured minimum and maximum of 43 and 58 FPS. The Low preset averages 62 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. The Medium preset is a viable alternative if the user can tolerate a 51 FPS average, but the data shows that the experience will not be as smooth. Given the turn-based nature of the game, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for a balance between visuals and playability, as 51 FPS is still playable for this type of game.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a specific rank among all tested hardware configurations in Hard West. The data shows that this combo ranks 2013 out of 3722 tested combos. This places it in the 54th percentile, meaning it performs better than roughly half of the other tested systems.

This ranking is a reflection of the GPU's mid-range positioning. While the CPU is a strong performer, the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus limit its performance at higher resolutions, which is where many other combos with more powerful GPUs will pull ahead. The ranking suggests that this is a mainstream setup that will handle most games well at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not a top-tier performer for 4K gaming.

Compared to other combos, this pairing is likely to outperform systems with older or weaker GPUs, but it will lag behind those with higher-end cards like the RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT. The data indicates that the primary bottleneck is the GPU, not the CPU. If a user were to upgrade the GPU in the future, the Ryzen 7 5700 would likely support a significant performance increase, as it is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The rank of 2013 out of 3722 is a solid, middle-of-the-pack result for a balanced build.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 88, which is a smooth experience for a turn-based tactics game.

*Q: Is the RTX 4060 capable of 4K gaming in Hard West?*

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS on Ultra is 29, which is not playable. On Low settings, it reaches 62 FPS, indicating that 4K is only viable with significant graphical compromises.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, indicating nearly identical overall performance.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 to maintain a high frame rate?

A: The High preset provides an average of 74 FPS, which is the recommended choice for a balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Ultra preset is lower at 55 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The data suggests that this is sufficient for Hard West at 1080p and 1440p, but the performance drop at 4K indicates that the memory capacity and bandwidth are limitations at that resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 2013 out of 3722 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table details the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Hard West. Where available, the minimum and maximum FPS are also provided.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 62 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 51 | 43 | 58 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 39 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 29 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 118 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 96 | 82 | 111 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 74 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 55 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 186 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 152 | 129 | 175 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 117 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 88 | - | - |

At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 98 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset dips below 60 FPS, but the High and Medium presets remain smooth. The 4K results show a clear limitation, with only the Low preset achieving an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 43 FPS, indicating potential for stutter in demanding scenes. These numbers confirm that the RTX 4060 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a reduction in settings to maintain playability.