Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a mid-pack performance tier for Greedfall, ranking 1938th out of 3703 tested combinations. This places the combo just past the halfway point of the database, indicating that while it is far from the top-tier configurations, it sits comfortably above the majority of lower-end systems. The ranking suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other, though the data reveals specific strengths and weaknesses that vary significantly across resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1938 out of 3703 puts it in the 52nd percentile of all tested systems for this title. This is a curious position because the individual components tell different stories—the CPU sits at the 68th percentile against all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 72nd percentile against all graphics cards. The gap between these component-level percentiles and the final in-game rank suggests that Greedfall's engine does not scale perfectly with raw hardware strength, or that the combination loses some efficiency when paired together.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU's average score of 14185 places it nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% behind). Meanwhile, the GPU's average score of 27425 matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile exactly (0.0% delta) and trails the RTX 3090 by just 0.5%. This near-parity with high-end parts in synthetic tests makes the mid-pack game ranking somewhat surprising—it suggests real-world gaming performance in Greedfall is influenced by factors beyond raw compute, possibly memory bandwidth or driver optimization.

The measured FPS data shows the combo can push well beyond 144 FPS at 1080p Low (182 FPS), yet drops to just 34 FPS at 4K Ultra. This wide spread indicates the system is capable of high refresh rates at lower loads but becomes heavily constrained at higher resolutions, a pattern that points to the GPU being the primary limiting factor in demanding scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a 2.90 GHz base clock and boosting to 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture chip, built on Intel's 14 nm process, offers a 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. For Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically responds well to strong single-thread performance, the CPU's single-core capabilities are adequate but not exceptional.

Synthetic benchmarks show the CPU scores 688 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1451 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, while multi-threaded scores reach 10283 in cinebench_r23_multicore and 12115 in passmark_multithread. The 12-thread configuration helps in scenes with many NPCs or complex AI routines, and the data suggests the CPU rarely becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions—at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 182 FPS, which is far beyond what a weak processor could sustain.

However, the CPU's memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s and PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) could limit the GPU's access to data in certain scenarios. The measured FPS drop from 1080p High (130 FPS) to 1440p High (90 FPS) represents a 31% reduction, which is close to the expected scaling from pixel count alone. This suggests the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to feed the GPU even as resolution increases, but the 4K results tell a different story—the GPU clearly becomes the limiting factor there.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs run at a boost clock of 2581 MHz with a base of 2321 MHz, producing 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This RDNA 2.0 architecture chip, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, includes 40 ray-tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate.

The GPU's synthetic scores show it performing at 19786 in passmark_g3d and 9336 in passmark_gpu_compute, with a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435. These numbers place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the RTX 4070 Mobile (0.0% delta) and RTX 3090 (0.5% behind). The 12 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient for Greedfall at all tested settings, as even the 4K Ultra preset (which demands the most memory) maintains playable frame rates without apparent stutter from VRAM overflow.

The GPU's memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) provides substantial bandwidth that becomes critical at higher resolutions. The measured data shows the GPU scaling from 182 FPS at 1080p Low to 34 FPS at 4K Ultra—a reduction of 81%—which broadly matches what would be expected from a 4x pixel increase combined with more demanding settings. This indicates the GPU is working near its full potential in the most demanding scenarios, while at lower settings, the CPU's capabilities likely cap the frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 182 FPS on Low, 143 FPS on Medium (with min/max of 122/164), 130 FPS on High, and 83 FPS on Ultra. The transition from Low to Medium costs 39 FPS (21% drop), while Medium to High costs another 13 FPS (9% drop). The jump from High to Ultra is the steepest, losing 47 FPS (36% drop), which suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers shift to 126 FPS on Low, 99 FPS on Medium (min/max of 84/114), 90 FPS on High, and 57 FPS on Ultra. Here, the Low-to-Medium drop is 27 FPS (21%), Medium-to-High is 9 FPS (9%), and High-to-Ultra is 33 FPS (37%). The percentage drops remain remarkably consistent across resolutions, indicating the GPU handles the additional pixel load proportionally without unexpected bottlenecks.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly: 75 FPS on Low, 59 FPS on Medium (min/max of 50/68), 54 FPS on High, and 34 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Medium drop is 16 FPS (21%), Medium-to-High is 5 FPS (8%), and High-to-Ultra is 20 FPS (37%). The consistent 21%/9%/37% pattern across all three resolutions strongly suggests the GPU's compute and memory resources scale linearly with workload, with no single setting causing a disproportionate performance hit.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 75 FPS. At Medium settings it drops to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra produce 54 FPS and 34 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14185 is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163), 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115), and 0.3% behind the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232). These are minimal differences, indicating the CPU performs near the median of its immediate peer group.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 144+ FPS?

A: Only 1080p Low achieves this, with an average of 182 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 143 FPS, which is just below the 144 FPS mark. No other resolution or setting combination reaches 144 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at any tested configuration?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, where even Low settings only produce 75 FPS despite the CPU being capable of much higher frame rates. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU likely caps performance at high FPS levels, but the GPU still handles the rendering load adequately.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the RTX 3090 in synthetic tests?

A: The RX 6700 XT's average benchmark score of 27425 is 0.5% behind the RTX 3090 (27565). This is a remarkably small gap, though it does not necessarily translate to identical gaming performance in Greedfall.

Q: What is the most balanced setting for this combo at 1440p?

A: At 1440p High, the combo averages 90 FPS, which is a strong balance of visual quality and smoothness. Medium produces 99 FPS, while Ultra drops to 57 FPS—so High offers the best compromise between the 57 FPS of Ultra and the 126 FPS of Low.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the Ultra preset provides the least efficient performance per frame, with average FPS dropping by 36-37% compared to High across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra produces 83 FPS—still playable but not ideal for competitive or high-refresh displays. At 1440p, Ultra falls to 57 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, and at 4K it drops to 34 FPS, which is below acceptable standards for most players.

The High preset offers the best experience for most users. At 1080p, it delivers 130 FPS, which is smooth on 120 Hz displays. At 1440p, it produces 90 FPS—a solid number for immersive Action RPG gameplay. Even at 4K, High achieves 54 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target and far more playable than the 34 FPS of Ultra.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Medium preset at 1080p (143 FPS) or 1440p (99 FPS) provides excellent responsiveness with only modest visual compromises compared to High. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate monitors, as it delivers 182 FPS at 1080p but sacrifices the visual fidelity that makes Greedfall's world immersive.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K follows a consistent pattern across all settings. At Low, performance falls from 182 FPS to 75 FPS (a 59% reduction). At Medium, it drops from 143 FPS to 59 FPS (59% reduction). High shows a similar trend: 130 FPS to 54 FPS (58% reduction). Ultra exhibits the largest relative drop: 83 FPS to 34 FPS (59% reduction). This uniformity suggests the GPU's rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count.

However, the absolute FPS values tell a more nuanced story. At 1080p Low, the 182 FPS result is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls, as the GPU could theoretically render more frames. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rate becomes more GPU-limited. The consistent 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor in all cases, but the CPU may still cap performance at the lowest settings.

The data reveals that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates at respectable settings. At 4K, it becomes a 60 FPS-capable system only on Low settings, and even then barely exceeds that threshold. The relatively small gap between the CPU and GPU percentile rankings (68 vs 72) suggests a balanced pairing, but the game's engine appears to favor strong single-thread performance, which the i5-10400F provides adequately without exceeding the GPU's capabilities.