Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Greedfall, with measured performance exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. Across the twelve measured configurations, the average frame rates range from a low of 67 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 363 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this combination is far more than sufficient for smooth gameplay even at maximum graphical fidelity. The data set is entirely empirical, with all values drawn from direct measurement rather than estimation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates that are uniformly above 160 FPS, making it overkill for standard refresh rate displays. The Low preset achieves an average of 363 FPS, while Medium delivers 286.8 FPS and High reaches 261.8 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, still maintains an average of 167.5 FPS. This represents a consistent scaling pattern where each step up in preset reduces performance by roughly 20-30%, but even the heaviest load leaves significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong, with all presets keeping averages well above 100 FPS. The Low preset averages 251.1 FPS, Medium drops to 199.4 FPS, and High settles at 180.9 FPS. Ultra, the most demanding configuration at this resolution, still achieves an average of 117.1 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is particularly notable, representing a 35% reduction in frame rate, which suggests that Ultra settings introduce a substantial additional rendering load compared to High.

At 3840x2160, the performance profile begins to show more differentiation between presets, though all remain comfortably playable. Low averages 152.2 FPS, Medium follows at 120 FPS, and High holds at 109.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, which represents the absolute maximum visual quality, produces an average of 67 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire measured set that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, yet it still clears it by a meaningful 11.7% margin. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K is steep, representing a 38.8% performance hit, which is the largest preset-to-preset drop observed across all resolutions.

Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low to Medium costs roughly 15-20% performance, Medium to High costs another 5-10%, and High to Ultra is the most expensive step, typically costing 30-40%. The minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the measured data, so the analysis relies solely on average values, but the consistency of the averages suggests stable frame pacing under load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals a clear shift in which component governs performance. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset hitting 363 FPS. Such numbers indicate that the RTX 5090 is being heavily utilized, but the CPU must also be keeping pace to feed those frames. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, demonstrates sufficient single-thread throughput to avoid bottlenecking at these elevated frame rates. The fact that 1080p Low produces nearly double the frame rate of 1080p Ultra suggests that the workload is primarily GPU-bound at higher presets, where the graphics card is doing more work per frame.

At 1440p, the frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p, but the relative ordering remains identical. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30-40% for each preset, which aligns with the increased pixel count demanding more GPU throughput. The CPU still has enough headroom to maintain these frame rates, as evidenced by the fact that even Ultra at 1440p produces 117.1 FPS, which is only modestly below the 1080p Ultra figure of 167.5 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The pixel count quadruples compared to 1080p, and the frame rates reflect this shift. The 4K Ultra average of 67 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Ultra average, indicating that the RTX 5090 is now the primary limiting factor. The CPU, which was potentially a co-limiting factor at lower resolutions, is clearly not the bottleneck here because the GPU is fully saturated with the rendering workload. This is a classic pattern: at low resolutions, the CPU matters more; at high resolutions, the GPU dominates.

The preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 195.5 FPS, a 54% reduction. At 1440p, that same difference is 134 FPS, a 53% reduction. At 4K, the difference is 85.2 FPS, a 56% reduction. The proportional impact of presets is nearly identical across resolutions, which indicates that the preset changes are scaling the GPU workload uniformly. Had the CPU been a bottleneck at lower resolutions, the preset scaling would have flattened out at 1080p, but it does not.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 167.5 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, so users can enable every visual feature without concern. The data indicates that all four presets at 1080p are playable, but Ultra is the clear recommendation for maximum fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best option, with an average of 117.1 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, providing ample headroom for demanding scenes or streaming workloads. The High preset at 180.9 FPS is also viable, but Ultra delivers a 35% visual improvement for a 35% frame rate cost, which is a reasonable trade at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset holds an average of 67 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a 11.7% margin. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at 4K, but the margin is slim enough that users seeking higher frame rates could drop to High for 109.3 FPS, a 63% improvement with only a one-step reduction in quality. The data shows that all four presets are playable at 4K, but Ultra is the only one that approaches the threshold, making it the decisive pick for visual quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 67 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for maximum quality?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 117.1 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice for both visual quality and smooth gameplay.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 109.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 67 FPS. This represents a 38.8% reduction in frame rate, which is the largest preset-to-preset drop across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, ranging from 167.5 FPS at Ultra to 363 FPS at Low. The data indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded, but the CPU is still capable of feeding frames at these rates, as evidenced by the consistent preset scaling.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 199.4 FPS. This is well above the playability threshold and represents a good balance between quality and performance.

Q: Does the combination ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all twelve measured configurations, the lowest average frame rate is 67 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other preset and resolution combination produces averages above 100 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can unquestionably run Greedfall, and it does so with substantial performance headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 67 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 117.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same pattern holds, with Ultra reaching 167.5 FPS. In every case, the 60 FPS threshold is cleared, and in most cases it is exceeded by a wide margin.

The only configuration that warrants caution is 4K Ultra, where the 67 FPS average leaves just 7 FPS of headroom. While this is technically playable, users who prioritize frame rate stability over absolute visual quality might prefer 4K High at 109.3 FPS, which offers a 63% performance increase for a one-step reduction in settings. For all other resolutions and presets, the performance is so far above the threshold that no compromises are necessary.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3703 tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 61st for Greedfall. This places it in the top 1.6% of all tested systems, reflecting the exceptional performance of the RTX 5090 combined with the capable mid-range CPU. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU's dominance, as the 5090 is among the most powerful graphics cards available, while the i5-13400F provides sufficient CPU throughput to avoid becoming a limiting factor at most settings.

The high rank is consistent with the measured frame rates, which are uniformly above 100 FPS except for the single 4K Ultra case. A rank of 61 out of 3703 means that only 60 other combinations produce higher frame rates in this game, and those are likely to use even more powerful CPUs or overclocked variants. For a mainstream desktop CPU paired with a flagship GPU, this result is exactly what the benchmark data would predict: the GPU is the star, and the CPU is a reliable supporting component.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F, based on average benchmark score, are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. The Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average score of 25284, which is effectively identical to the i5-13400F's 25292, with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a 0.3% advantage, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, another 0.3% lead. The Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% deficit. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that swapping the i5-13400F for any of these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Greedfall, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X. The Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, a 0.3% delta from the 5090's 79842. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, a 0.6% delta, while the RX 6850M XT scores 78940, a 1.1% delta. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher. These alternatives are all within a small margin of the 5090's average score, but in practice, the 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus give it a significant advantage in memory-heavy workloads. For Greedfall specifically, any of these rivals would likely produce similar frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the 5090's superior bandwidth and compute capabilities would likely keep it ahead.