Greedfall

Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, where even the High preset dips below 60 FPS. The data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High gaming, providing a solid balance of visual fidelity and frame rate for this Action RPG.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, operating on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This CPU is placed in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in synthetic benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a negligible 0.1% difference, suggesting that the 7400F's raw compute power is on par with that specific competitor. The CPU’s performance in Cinebench R23, scoring 21765 multi-core and 3072 single-core, indicates a strong capability to handle the game's logic and AI, ensuring it does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game state. The 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's demands, as evidenced by the scaling of frame rates when changing resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 152 FPS, which is substantially higher than the 108 FPS at High settings and 69 FPS at Ultra. This scaling is typical when the GPU is the primary constraint; as the graphical load increases, the GPU's rendering time becomes the bottleneck. The fact that the frame rate drops from 152 FPS at Low to 69 FPS at Ultra at 1080p demonstrates that the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor for this title at these settings.

The CPU's high single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3689, is also crucial for Greedfall, as many game engines rely heavily on a few primary threads. The Ryzen 5 7400F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps maintain high performance in these scenarios, preventing CPU-induced stutters. The data suggests that even at 1080p Ultra, the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the average FPS of 69 is more likely constrained by the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities. The CPU's performance is so robust that it effectively becomes a non-issue, allowing the GPU's capabilities to define the playable settings for this combination.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a consistent 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the system averages 75 FPS, and at 1920x1080 with High settings, it averages 108 FPS. For a strict 60 FPS target, 2560x1440 High is the most demanding setting that still exceeds 60 FPS, while 3840x2160 High settings average only 45 FPS, which misses the target.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER perform relative to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, placing it in the 62nd percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, indicating the 2060 SUPER is competitive but slightly behind these specific cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a capable processor for gaming based on its benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core tests. It also achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 3689. These scores, and its 83rd percentile ranking, indicate strong processing power that is well-suited for gaming tasks, ensuring the CPU does not become a bottleneck in most scenarios.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 152 FPS on Low settings to 69 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a reduction of 83 FPS, or roughly 55% lower performance, highlighting the significant graphical load increase that the GPU must handle when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Can this system achieve a playable frame rate at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the system averages 63 FPS on Low settings, which is playable. However, on Medium settings, the average drops to 49 FPS, and on High settings, it drops to 45 FPS. Ultra settings average only 29 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. Therefore, 4K gaming is only viable on the Low preset.

Q: Does the system provide a smooth experience at 1440p Medium settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system averages 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 70 FPS ensures that the experience remains fluid and above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a good choice for a balanced visual and performance profile.

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

The data indicates that the ideal settings profile for this hardware combination is the High preset at 2560x1440 resolution. This setting yields an average frame rate of 75 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, while providing a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset. While the Low preset at 1440p achieves a higher 105 FPS, the High preset offers a better balance between image quality and performance for a game like Greedfall, which benefits from improved textures and lighting.

At 1080p, the High preset is also an excellent choice, achieving an average of 108 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Ultra preset at 1080p, while visually superior, drops the average to 69 FPS. Although this is still playable, the frame rate penalty of 39 FPS compared to High might not be worth the visual gains for all users, especially if they prioritize a higher frame rate. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 119 FPS, which is a marginal improvement over High, but the jump from Medium to High likely provides a more substantial visual benefit for a relatively small performance cost.

For users with a 4K display, the options are more limited. The Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 63 FPS. However, the Medium preset drops to 49 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a smooth experience. Therefore, for a 4K experience, players would need to compromise significantly on visual fidelity by using the Low preset. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended due to their low average frame rates of 45 FPS and 29 FPS, respectively. In summary, the High preset at 1440p offers the best overall experience, balancing a strong visual presentation with a frame rate that fully utilizes the system's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2074 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, there are many other hardware configurations that deliver higher frame rates. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, meaning that the score is an aggregate of the system's performance in various scenarios.

The ranking of 2074 out of 2938 suggests that this combo is not at the top end of performance, which is expected given the RTX 2060 SUPER's age and position in the GPU market. The GPU's percentile of 62 against all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 18093, which is slightly lower than its nearest rivals, contributes to this mid-tier ranking. The CPU, being in the 83rd percentile, is a stronger performer, but the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the GPU's more modest capabilities.

In practice, this means that users with this combo should expect a competent but not exceptional experience. The frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are good, but they are not at the level of high-end systems that might rank in the top 500. The combo's rank reflects that it is a balanced, mid-range setup that can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions, but it will not compete with systems using higher-end GPUs. The data shows that the system is more capable than many, but there is a significant performance headroom above it, occupied by combos with more powerful graphics cards.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases, which strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component in this configuration. At 1080p High settings, the system averages 108 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 75 FPS, a 30.6% reduction. When moving to 4K High, the average falls to 45 FPS, a further 40% reduction from the 1440p figure and a 58.3% reduction from the 1080p baseline.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The number of pixels increases significantly with each resolution step, placing a greater load on the GPU's rendering pipeline. For example, 4K has roughly 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, and the frame rate drops by a proportional amount, indicating that the GPU is working at its limit. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is largely independent of resolution. The fact that the frame rate drops so drastically shows that the CPU is capable of delivering data faster than the GPU can process it.

The trend is consistent across all settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 152 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 63 FPS. This is a 58.6% reduction, which mirrors the scaling seen on the High preset. The consistency of this drop across different settings confirms that the GPU's pixel processing capability is the limiting factor. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is simply not powerful enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with higher graphical presets. The data clearly shows that for this combo, the optimal performance zone is at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU can keep up with the CPU.

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

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080:

• Low: The system achieves an average of 152 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the data, indicating that the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution and settings level.
• Medium: The average FPS is 119, with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 137. This represents a 21.7% drop from Low, showing a significant performance hit from the increased graphical detail.
• High: The average FPS is 108. This is a further 9.2% reduction from Medium, bringing the frame rate closer to the 100 FPS mark.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 69. This is the lowest at 1080p, a 36.1% drop from High. The Ultra preset imposes a substantial load on the GPU, nearly halving the frame rate compared to Low.

2560x1440:

• Low: The average FPS is 105. This is a 30.9% reduction compared to the same settings at 1080p, demonstrating the impact of the higher pixel count.
• Medium: The average FPS is 83, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95. This is a 21% drop from Low, which is a similar relative reduction to the 1080p Medium setting.
• High: The average FPS is 75. This is a 28.6% reduction from the 1080p High setting, confirming the GPU's scaling trend.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 48. This is a 30.4% reduction from the 1080p Ultra setting. The 48 FPS average places it below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for smooth gameplay.

3840x2160:

• Low: The average FPS is 63. This is a 40% reduction from the 1440p Low setting and a 58.6% reduction from the 1080p Low setting, showing the steep performance cost of 4K.
• Medium: The average FPS is 49, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57. This is a 22.2% drop from Low at 4K, and it falls below the 60 FPS target.
• High: The average FPS is 45. This is an 8.2% drop from Medium at 4K. The frame rate is now firmly in a range that may cause noticeable stuttering in a fast-paced game.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 29. This is the lowest score in the entire dataset, representing a 35.6% drop from High at 4K. This setting is not playable for a smooth experience.