Greedfall

Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a playable experience across most settings, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling at higher resolutions and presets. The combination ranks 2624th out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the measured frames per second indicate a system capable of smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay, provided settings are managed carefully. The bottleneck analysis shows the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, while the six-core processor handles the game's logic without dragging down performance at lower presets.

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

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock runs at 2.90 GHz and boosts up to 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. For a 2019 Action RPG like Greedfall, this configuration provides ample parallel processing for game logic, AI, and physics, but the CPU's role in the measured FPS is secondary to the GPU at higher settings.

Benchmark results place the i5-10400F in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% higher score) and the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% higher), showing the i5-10400F sits in a tightly contested mid-range band. In synthetic tests, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, indicating balanced performance for both multi-threaded workloads and single-threaded game logic.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's impact is most visible at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 152 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed frames well above standard monitor refresh rates. However, the processor's limitations emerge at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 29 FPS — a figure driven by the GPU, but the CPU must still maintain frame pacing. The 12 threads handle Greedfall's open-world environments without stutter, as evidenced by the minimum FPS of 42 at 4K Medium, which remains consistent even when the GPU is pushed hard.

The lack of integrated graphics on the i5-10400F means the Radeon RX 6600 XT handles all rendering, and the CPU's PCIe Gen 3, 16-lane interface provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for this title. The processor's 65 W TDP suggests thermal headroom is not a concern, allowing sustained boost clocks during extended play sessions.

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

The measured data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate, with the Medium preset emerging as the most balanced choice across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh monitors. The jump to High at 1080p reduces the average to 108 FPS, a modest 9% drop that retains most of the visual enhancements, but Medium offers better frame consistency for competitive play.

At 1440p, Medium again proves optimal with an average of 83 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS, staying above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. High at 1440p drops to 75 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 48 FPS, a significant drop that makes it less desirable for action-heavy combat sequences where reaction time matters.

For 4K, the data becomes more restrictive. Medium is the only playable option, averaging 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, which is borderline for a fast-paced Action RPG. High at 4K drops to 45 FPS, and Low reaches 63 FPS, but the visual quality loss at Low undermines the purpose of 4K resolution. Ultra at 4K is effectively unplayable at 29 FPS, so users with 4K displays should stick to Medium or consider lowering resolution.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates — 152 FPS at 1080p and 105 FPS at 1440p — but these numbers come at the cost of reduced texture quality and draw distances. For players prioritizing competitive performance, Low is viable, but the Medium preset provides a superior balance of visual detail and responsiveness, making it the recommended default for this combination.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 119 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 1440p, a 30% reduction, and then to 49 FPS at 4K, a further 41% reduction. This steep decline with increasing pixel count indicates the Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

Comparing High settings, the drop from 1080p (108 FPS) to 1440p (75 FPS) represents a 31% decrease, while the move to 4K (45 FPS) cuts performance by another 40%. This consistent pattern across presets confirms that the GPU's rendering capabilities dictate the frame rate, not the CPU. The i5-10400F maintains its output regardless of resolution, as evidenced by the relatively smaller FPS differences between Low and High at 1080p compared to the larger gaps between resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, falling from 69 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 1440p and 29 FPS at 4K. This 58% total drop from 1080p to 4K highlights the GPU's struggle with the highest visual demands. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the RX 6600 XT is insufficient for Ultra settings, and even Medium requires compromises. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU has headroom, and the CPU becomes more relevant, as shown by the 152 FPS Low result, which approaches the limits of what the i5-10400F can feed.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2624th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 29th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the overall performance ceiling of the pairing, which is constrained by the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The rank is not a measure of failure — the system runs the game — but it indicates that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (0.7% higher average score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (1.1% higher), which shows the RX 6600 XT is competitive with older high-end cards. However, the combo rank in Greedfall specifically is affected by the CPU's mid-range standing, as the i5-10400F's 68th percentile CPU score is lower than what top-tier processors achieve, limiting frame rates in CPU-light scenarios.

The rank of 2624 out of 3703 means that roughly 70% of tested combos perform better in Greedfall. This is expected for a mid-range desktop setup, but the measured FPS data shows the combination still meets playability standards at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings. The rank is more indicative of the hardware's overall capability across the entire game, not a verdict on its playability — the system can run Greedfall smoothly at Medium settings, which is the realistic target for this hardware class.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is based on the Navi 23 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1968 MHz, with a boost clock of 2589 MHz and a game clock of 2359 MHz. These specifications place the GPU in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442.

The 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor in Greedfall's higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the game likely exceeds this memory capacity, causing the GPU to swap data more aggressively, which contributes to the 29 FPS average. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, where the measured FPS remains high, but it becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the pixel throughput demands more memory traffic than the 128-bit bus can supply efficiently.

The GPU's compute capabilities, 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 and 2048 shading units, drive the rendering performance. The 32 ray accelerators support DirectX 12 Ultimate, though Greedfall's release in 2019 predates widespread ray tracing adoption, so these cores likely remain idle. The 64 ROPs handle pixel output, and the 165.7 GPixel/s pixel rate explains the 4K performance drop — pushing more pixels per frame stresses the ROPs beyond their comfort zone.

The power characteristics, a 160 W TDP with a suggested 450 W PSU, indicate the card is not power-hungry, allowing sustained boost clocks. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, while half the lanes of the CPU's PCIe Gen 3, does not bottleneck performance in this title, as the measured FPS at 1080p shows no signs of interface saturation.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings average 152 FPS, providing a high-refresh experience. Medium averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, offering smooth gameplay with moderate visual uplift. High averages 108 FPS, maintaining playability on 144Hz displays without issue. Ultra drops to 69 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for those who prioritize visuals over frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low averages 105 FPS, staying smooth for most users. Medium averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, which is ideal for 75Hz to 100Hz monitors. High averages 75 FPS, remaining playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra falls to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less suitable for action sequences where quick camera movements benefit from higher frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low averages 63 FPS, which is the only 4K preset above 60 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS, providing inconsistent performance that may cause noticeable stutters. High averages 45 FPS, skirting the edge of playability. Ultra averages 29 FPS, which is too low for a responsive experience in an Action RPG, where dodging and parrying require precise timing.

The data across all resolutions shows a clear pattern: Medium is the performance sweet spot, and Ultra is only viable at 1080p. The minimum FPS values, available only for Medium presets, show the frame pacing remains stable, with the 4K Medium minimum of 42 FPS being the lowest recorded, indicating the system maintains a playable floor even under load. The gap between Low and Medium at each resolution narrows as resolution increases, confirming the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck at higher pixel counts.