Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data showing that the Ultra preset is the primary obstacle to high refresh rates at higher resolutions. This six-core Comet Lake processor provides enough throughput to keep the RDNA 3 GPU fed, while the RX 7700 XT’s 12 GB of VRAM and high boost clocks ensure that visual fidelity settings scale predictably across the tested resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 offers the highest frame rates, with averages reaching 209 FPS at Low settings. The 2560x1440 resolution also performs well, with an average of 103 FPS at High settings, making it a viable option for a smoother experience.

Q: How does the combo perform at the Ultra preset?

A: The Ultra preset is demanding. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 39, while at 2560x1440 it reaches an average of 66 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 95 FPS.

Q: Is there a significant difference between the High and Medium presets?

A: Yes, the data shows a clear step. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 103 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 114 FPS. This difference is more pronounced at 4K, where High averages 62 FPS and Medium averages 68 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1920x1080, it ranges from 140 to 189 FPS. At 2560x1440, it ranges from 97 to 131 FPS. At 3840x2160, it ranges from 58 to 78 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its direct rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% deficit.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its direct rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 1.5% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, a 0.8% advantage.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1399 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the top 38% of all system configurations in the database, indicating a solidly above-average setup for this specific title. The ranking reflects a balanced partnership where neither component is a stark bottleneck, allowing the system to perform consistently across the board.

The 10400F’s percentile ranking of 68 among all CPUs, combined with the RX 7700 XT’s 67th percentile among all GPUs, suggests that this pairing is well-matched in terms of overall capability. The data shows that the GPU is not severely held back by the CPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The combo's rank is a direct result of this synergy, placing it ahead of many other tested combinations that may have a more significant performance disparity between their core components.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, featuring a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. With a 65 W TDP, it is a mainstream desktop chip that provides a solid foundation for gaming. In Greedfall, the CPU’s multi-threaded performance is adequate to handle the game’s logic and AI, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary limiter.

Benchmark data shows the processor scores 10283 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1451 in single-core, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 12115. These scores indicate a capable processor that can manage the game’s simulation load. The 12 threads are particularly useful for modern Action RPGs, which often utilize multiple cores for background tasks. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, further supporting smooth gameplay.

At 1080p, the CPU’s role is more pronounced, as the GPU can render frames quickly enough to expose any processor limitations. The fact that the combo achieves an average of 209 FPS at Low settings suggests that the 10400F is not a significant bottleneck in this scenario. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides the single-thread performance necessary for the game’s primary game thread, ensuring that frame pacing remains consistent even in busy scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with an average of 209 FPS on Low, 164 FPS on Medium, 149 FPS on High, and 95 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a range from 140 to 189 FPS, indicating a very playable experience with some headroom for frame drops.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high: 145 FPS on Low, 114 FPS on Medium, 103 FPS on High, and 66 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset’s range of 97 to 131 FPS shows that the system maintains a stable experience, though the lower bound is closer to the 60 FPS threshold, making the Ultra preset less ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 4K results at 3840x2160 show a significant drop, with averages of 86 FPS on Low, 68 FPS on Medium, 62 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS average mark.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between High and Ultra is substantial at every resolution. At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is 54 FPS, while at 1440p it is 37 FPS, and at 4K it is 23 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset applies a heavy load that scales with resolution, making it less practical for this hardware at higher pixel counts. The Medium preset offers a good balance, especially at 1440p, where it provides a 11 FPS improvement over High with a higher minimum frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, featuring 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU’s game clock is 2171 MHz with a boost clock of 2544 MHz, providing substantial compute power for Greedfall’s rendering demands. The 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a key driver of the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p.

The GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures and assets at all tested settings, even at 4K. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores quickly, preventing stutters in texture-heavy scenes. In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 XT scores 22547 in PassMark G3D, placing it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, scores 22895, a 1.5% advantage, which is a marginal difference in real-world gaming.

The GPU’s performance in Greedfall is clearly resolution-dependent. At 1080p, the GPU is the primary driver of the high frame rates, with the CPU providing sufficient support. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant drop in average FPS, particularly at the Ultra preset where the average falls to 39 FPS. The RDNA 3 architecture handles the game’s effects well, but the Ultra preset’s added draw distance and shadow quality demand more from the GPU than it can consistently deliver at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. At 1920x1080, it provides an average of 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS standard and offers a significant visual upgrade over Low settings.

The High preset is a viable alternative for those prioritizing visuals over maximum frame rate, particularly at 1440p where it averages 103 FPS. However, the data shows that the jump from High to Ultra is substantial, with Ultra averaging 95 FPS at 1080p and 66 FPS at 1440p. While these are playable, the minimum frame rates are not recorded, so the risk of drops is higher. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the most demanding that remains playable, averaging 62 FPS, while the Medium preset offers a more comfortable 68 FPS average.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p, where the 95 FPS average is still acceptable for most players. At higher resolutions, the Ultra preset’s performance degradation is too severe, with 4K dropping to an unplayable 39 FPS average. The Low preset is available for those seeking maximum frame rates, but it offers no visual fidelity benefits. The data indicates that Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p are the most efficient configurations for this combo, providing a high-quality experience without sacrificing smoothness.