Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

This combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a playable Greedfall experience across most settings, though the data reveals a clear performance ceiling at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates show a system that excels at 1080p, remains solid at 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K with demanding presets. The benchmark results place this pairing at rank 2342 out of 3703 tested combos, indicating a mid-pack position that reflects its balanced but not exceptional performance profile.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions tells a straightforward story about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 159 FPS, which drops to 111 FPS at 1440p and further to 66 FPS at 4K. That represents a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by another 41% drop from 1440p to 4K. These steep declines as resolution increases point directly to the GPU as the primary limiting factor.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings, the average frame rate falls from 114 FPS to 79 FPS, a 31% decrease. The transition from 1440p to 4K on the same preset sees another drop from 79 FPS to 47 FPS, a 41% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops across different quality presets reinforces that resolution scaling is governed by the graphics card's rendering capacity rather than any CPU limitation.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling penalties. At 1080p, the combo manages 73 FPS, but this falls to 50 FPS at 1440p (a 32% drop) and then to 30 FPS at 4K (a 40% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS is barely at the threshold of playability, suggesting that the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to handle Greedfall's most demanding settings at that resolution.

The scaling pattern indicates that this system is well-balanced for 1080p gaming, where even Ultra settings remain above 70 FPS. At 1440p, the combo still provides comfortable frame rates on Medium and High presets, but the 4K experience is compromised across all quality levels. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should expect to use Low settings to approach 60 FPS, as the measured 66 FPS at 4K Low is the only 4K result above 52 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, provides the rendering muscle for this combination. Its boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz represent the operational envelope during Greedfall sessions. The card's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears to be a critical factor in the resolution scaling behavior observed.

At 1080p, the GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are sufficient to push frame rates well above 100 FPS on most presets. The 114 FPS High result and 125 FPS Medium result indicate that the card has ample compute headroom at this resolution. The 159 FPS Low result shows the absolute ceiling of what the GPU can deliver in this title, suggesting that the RX 7600 XT is not fully taxed even at the lowest settings.

The 1440p results reveal the GPU working harder, with High settings producing 79 FPS and Medium 87 FPS. The gap between Low (111 FPS) and Ultra (50 FPS) at this resolution spans 61 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of quality settings on the render load. The 16 GB VRAM allocation appears sufficient for 1440p, as no memory-related stuttering is indicated by the minimum frame data.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The 47 FPS High result and 52 FPS Medium result show the card struggling to maintain fluid motion, while the 30 FPS Ultra result is effectively unplayable for most users. The 66 FPS Low result at 4K suggests that reducing settings to minimum is the only viable path to acceptable performance at this resolution. The RX 7600 XT's 22.57 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 352.6 GTexel/s texture rate are simply not enough to handle Greedfall's 4K rendering demands at higher quality levels.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 60th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 17083. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, scores 17208, a difference of -0.7%, indicating that the RX 7600 XT performs essentially on par with that card in general compute workloads. This competitive positioning helps explain why the 1440p results are reasonable but not exceptional.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides six cores and twelve threads operating at a base clock of 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake processor, built on Intel's 14 nm process, demonstrates adequate capability for Greedfall based on the measured results. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for this title's demands.

The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451, appears adequate for Greedfall's game logic and physics calculations. The 1080p Low result of 159 FPS suggests that the processor can feed the GPU at high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. However, the fact that the 1080p Low result is only 28% higher than the 1440p Low result (159 vs 111 FPS) indicates that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at lower resolutions.

Multi-threaded performance from the six-core, twelve-thread configuration shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 6257. These results place the CPU at the 68th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 14185. The nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7552, scores 14115, a 0.5% difference, indicating that the i5-10400F performs slightly above that server processor in aggregate benchmarks.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p where GPU load is lower. The difference between 1080p Low (159 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (73 FPS) is 86 FPS, entirely attributable to GPU rendering load. However, the fact that the 1080p results do not exceed 159 FPS suggests that the CPU may impose a ceiling around that frame rate, as the RX 7600 XT could potentially render more frames at Low settings if not constrained by the processor's 4.30 GHz boost clock.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT achieves rank 2342 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all combos tested. This mid-tier ranking reflects the balanced but not exceptional performance of this pairing, which is consistent with the component-level percentiles of the CPU (68th) and GPU (60th).

The combo's rank suggests that while this system handles Greedfall adequately at most settings, there are 2341 other configurations that produce higher average frame rates. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely stems from the GPU's 60th percentile standing, as the RX 7600 XT is outperformed by more powerful cards that would push the combo higher in the rankings. Conversely, the CPU's 68th percentile position means that pairing this GPU with a stronger processor would yield only marginal gains, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The measured frame rates confirm this ranking logic. At 1080p, the combo delivers competitive results that would place it favorably against many systems, but the 4K results drag down the overall ranking. The 30 FPS 4K Ultra result and 47 FPS 4K High result are particularly weak, suggesting that this combo is not well-suited for 4K gaming in Greedfall despite the GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce 159 FPS average, representing the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 144 FPS, providing a smooth experience with minimal frame time variance. High settings reduce the average to 114 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 73 FPS. All 1080p results exceed 70 FPS, indicating that this resolution is well within the system's comfort zone.

The 2560x1440 results show a step down in performance. Low settings produce 111 FPS, which remains highly playable. Medium settings deliver 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, offering good consistency. High settings average 79 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 50 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is the first sub-60 FPS measurement, suggesting that users seeking 60 FPS at this resolution should stick with High or lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 66 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS, showing noticeable frame rate fluctuation. High settings average 47 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 30 FPS. The 4K results indicate that this combo is marginal for 4K gaming, with only the Low preset providing consistently smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 114 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the jump from Medium (125 FPS) to Low (159 FPS) provides diminishing returns relative to the visual quality loss. Ultra at 73 FPS remains playable, but the 41 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests that the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset at 79 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains smooth gameplay while providing good visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 87 FPS offers a more conservative option with slightly better frame rate stability, as evidenced by the 74-100 FPS range. Ultra at 50 FPS is playable but marginal, and users sensitive to frame rate drops should avoid this setting.

At 4K, the Low preset at 66 FPS is the only option that provides consistently smooth gameplay. Medium at 52 FPS is borderline, with minimum frame rates of 44 FPS that may cause noticeable stuttering in action sequences. High and Ultra at 47 FPS and 30 FPS respectively are not recommended for 4K play, as they fall below the threshold for comfortable gaming.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Only at Low settings, where it produces 66 FPS. Medium settings drop to 52 FPS with a 44 FPS minimum, while High and Ultra produce 47 FPS and 30 FPS respectively, which are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The High preset at 114 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. Medium delivers 125 FPS, Low reaches 159 FPS, and Ultra drops to 73 FPS, making High the optimal middle ground.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its nearest rival in general benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, a -0.7% difference. This indicates near-parity performance between the two cards.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the 41% frame rate drops from 1440p to 4K across all settings. The CPU's 68th percentile standing and 159 FPS 1080p Low result suggest it can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions.

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

A: The combo produces 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, providing smooth and consistent performance for most gameplay scenarios.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2342 out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the 63rd percentile. This mid-pack position reflects its balanced but not exceptional performance in Greedfall.