Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a combination that lands in the lower-middle portion of the database’s tested configurations for Greedfall. With a combo rank of 2963 out of 3703 tested combos, this system sits in the 20th percentile of all recorded pairings. That ranking is not a verdict on playability, however, as the game’s performance at standard resolutions tells a more nuanced story. The data indicates that while this combo is not a top-tier performer by aggregate rank, it still delivers very smooth frame rates at 1080p and remains comfortable at 1440p with adjusted settings. The rank reflects the entire library of measured combos, many of which include far more powerful hardware, so the placement should be read as a measure of relative ceiling rather than a statement of inadequacy for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places this specific pairing at rank 2963 out of 3703 combos tested in Greedfall. That means roughly 80 percent of all recorded systems outperform it in this game, which is expected given the mid-range positioning of both the CPU and GPU. However, the rank is heavily influenced by the upper end of the database, where flagship CPUs and top-tier GPUs dominate. Within the context of this game’s actual demands, the combo’s behavior at playable resolutions is far more relevant than its overall percentile standing.

What is more telling is how the combination scales across the tested presets. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every single preset, including Ultra, where it records an average of 66.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, it remains above 60 FPS for High, Medium, and Low settings, with High averaging 69.7 FPS. The only resolution where the combo falls short of playable standards is 3840x2160, where no preset reaches 60 FPS. The rank of 2963, therefore, is a reflection of the system’s limits at 4K, but the 1080p and 1440p data shows a configuration that is well matched to the game’s engine.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining which component carries more weight in Greedfall requires examining the frame rate scaling between resolutions and presets. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains sufficient across all tested settings. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra changes the average frame rate from 136.8 FPS down to 66.1 FPS, a drop of 70.7 FPS. This heavy scaling with graphical settings indicates that the rendering load is the primary constraint, not the processor.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. Low averages 95.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 41.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54.3 FPS, again pointing to GPU-bound behavior. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as even Low settings only produce 58 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27.8 FPS. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, appears to be more than adequate for this game, as the frame rate collapses primarily when resolution and preset push the GPU harder. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing returns when lowering graphical settings at any resolution, but the data shows consistent gains from preset reductions, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 66.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings produce an average of 69.7 FPS at 1440p, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at that resolution.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average frame rate at 4K is 58 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. No preset at 4K is considered playable according to the database’s criteria.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average is 97.7 FPS. At 1440p High, the average drops to 69.7 FPS, a reduction of 28 FPS.

Q: Does lowering settings help more at 1440p or 4K?

A: Lowering settings helps significantly at both resolutions, but the gains are larger at 1440p. At 1440p, Low settings average 95.9 FPS compared to 41.6 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 54.3 FPS. At 4K, Low averages 58 FPS versus 27.8 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 30.2 FPS.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average at 1080p Medium is 107.6 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this setup. The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, placing it very close to the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120, a delta of only 0.3 percent. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6 percent higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6 percent lower. These processors are effectively within noise of each other in synthetic benchmarks, meaning a system built with any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, assuming the same GPU and settings.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1 percent lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8 percent lower. These GPUs are all within a single percentage point of the RTX 2060 in aggregate benchmarks, so swapping to any of them would result in very similar performance characteristics in Greedfall. For a user considering alternatives, the data suggests that the RTX 2060, GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, and RX 7600 would all land in the same general performance tier for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo cover three resolutions and four presets each. At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well across the board. Low settings produce an average of 136.8 FPS, Medium averages 107.6 FPS, High averages 97.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 66.1 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting holding a comfortable margin above playable.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong but show the expected drop from the additional pixel count. Low settings average 95.9 FPS, Medium averages 75.4 FPS, High averages 69.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41.6 FPS. The first three settings at 1440p clear 60 FPS, while Ultra falls short by a significant margin.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 43.4 FPS, High averages 39.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.8 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the playable threshold, making this resolution unsuitable for smooth gameplay with this hardware.

The Verdict

The data from the database is clear: this PC can run Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 66.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are all playable, with High averaging 69.7 FPS, while Ultra falls below the threshold at 41.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset is playable, as even Low settings only reach 58 FPS on average, just under the 60 FPS line. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p supports all settings, 1440p supports High, Medium, and Low, and 4K supports none. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combination is more than sufficient for a smooth experience. For 4K, a more powerful GPU would be required.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 66.1 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting available, and the system still maintains a playable frame rate, making it the recommended choice for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 69.7 FPS. Medium and Low also clear the threshold, but High offers the best visual fidelity while remaining comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as it drops to 41.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that meets the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 58 FPS, but that still falls short of playable. The database records no best settings for 4K, indicating that users should either reduce resolution or upgrade hardware to achieve smooth performance at that level.