Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a playable experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling defined by the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The combination ranks in the 50th percentile of all tested combos, indicating a balanced but mid-tier pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 134.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 92.4 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 55.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 59% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a steep curve that points directly at the Radeon RX 6750 XT struggling to maintain output as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system produces 189.2 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 134.3 FPS at 1440p and 82 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 150.6 FPS at 1080p, 105.4 FPS at 1440p, and 60.4 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, falling from 89.1 FPS at 1080p to 57.5 FPS at 1440p, then collapsing to 33.9 FPS at 4K.

The frame rate deltas between resolutions suggest that the CPU has ample headroom. The i5-10400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are not the bottleneck, as the consistent FPS drops scale directly with resolution increases, a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The steepest decline occurs between 1440p and 4K at Ultra settings, where the frame rate nearly halves, indicating the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become taxed beyond their comfortable range.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?*

A: 2560x1440 on High settings offers the best balance, delivering 92.4 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality, whereas 4K High drops to 55.7 FPS and 4K Ultra falls below 34 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F holding back the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: No. The benchmark data shows linear FPS scaling with resolution, which indicates GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 189.2 FPS, suggesting the CPU can push well beyond typical display refresh rates without becoming a constraint.

Q: How does the combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 854th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack. This is a competitive position, considering the GPU’s percentile rank of 79 against all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs.

Q: Which settings preset provides the smoothest 4K experience?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 yield 82 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that maintains a fluid 60+ FPS. Medium at 4K drops to 60.4 FPS, and High falls to 55.7 FPS, both borderline playable.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The memory configuration with 12 GB GDDR6 and a 192-bit bus appears adequate, as the performance drops at 4K are consistent with raw compute limits rather than memory capacity issues. The GPU’s 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the likely constraint.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-threaded performance affect gameplay?

A: The i5-10400F’s single-thread score of 1453 in Cinebench R23 is more than sufficient for Greedfall. The game’s frame rates at 1080p, exceeding 130 FPS on High, confirm that single-core performance is not a limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides a solid foundation for Greedfall, with 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This configuration is well-suited to the game’s demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 3DMark scores—4,748 for 16 threads and 688 for single-thread—indicate balanced multithreaded and single-threaded capability that prevents bottlenecks.

The processor’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput. In benchmark results, the CPU achieves a Passmark multithread score of 12,115 and a single-thread score of 2,541, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7552 with a delta of 0.4% and the Intel Core i5-8500 with a delta of -1.1%, show that the i5-10400F performs within a tight band of comparable processors.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Greedfall. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 189.2 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the processor can handle high refresh rates. The bottleneck only becomes apparent when the GPU is overwhelmed at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 33.9 FPS—a GPU limitation, not a CPU one.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this combination depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 134.6 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Pushing to Ultra reduces performance to 89.1 FPS, still smooth but with diminishing returns for visual fidelity. For competitive or fast-paced play, Low at 189.2 FPS is available, but this sacrifices most graphical features.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear winner, providing 92.4 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS standard and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 105.4 FPS is a viable alternative if higher frame rates are preferred, while Ultra at 57.5 FPS is borderline and may suffer dips below 60 FPS in busy areas.

For 4K gaming, the choices are more restrictive. Low settings at 82 FPS is the only preset that maintains a smooth experience. Medium at 60.4 FPS is just playable, but High at 55.7 FPS and Ultra at 33.9 FPS are not recommended for serious gameplay. The data suggests that 1440p High provides the best overall balance of visual quality and performance, with the 4K Low preset as a fallback for those prioritizing resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 854th out of 1,705 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the distribution. This is a respectable position given the hardware’s specifications. The GPU’s percentile rank of 79 against all GPUs is higher than the CPU’s rank of 73, suggesting the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing.

The RX 6750 XT’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which scores 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile, which scores 0.3% lower. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 35,327 places it just below the RTX 3080’s 35,787, a delta of -1.3%. This indicates the GPU is a solid mid-high tier performer.

The CPU’s ranking is similarly competitive, with its average benchmark score of 14,168 sitting between the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14,115 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277. The i5-10400F outperforms the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1%. Overall, the combo’s mid-pack ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other, but neither pushes into top-tier territory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS across settings is as follows: Low 189.2, Medium 150.6, High 134.6, and Ultra 89.1. This spread shows a 53% drop from Low to Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 134.3, Medium 105.4, High 92.4, and Ultra 57.5. The performance gap between Low and Ultra widens to 57%, with Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 82, Medium 60.4, High 55.7, and Ultra 33.9. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 35 FPS, making it nearly unplayable. The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution increase reduces frame rates by roughly 30-40%, with the Ultra preset suffering disproportionately at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of performance in Greedfall, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The GPU features a base clock of 2150 MHz, a boost clock of 2600 MHz, and a game clock of 2495 MHz, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 2,560 shading units. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game’s textures.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are substantial, with 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 40 ray tracing cores. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 20,700 in Passmark G3D and 9,550 in GPU compute, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, is nearly identical with a 0.2% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile trails by 0.3%.

The performance data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, particularly at Ultra settings where the frame rate drops to 33.9 FPS. This is consistent with the GPU’s pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s, which become saturated at higher resolutions. The 250 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-hungry card that requires robust cooling, but the performance it delivers at 1080p and 1440p justifies its specifications. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is never a bottleneck, as the frame rate drops are proportional to resolution increases, confirming a raw compute limitation rather than a memory capacity issue.