Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Greedfall, with performance that scales predictably across resolution and quality settings. The pairing places in the 561st position out of 1705 tested combos, indicating a mid-to-upper tier standing for this Action RPG. The data reveals a system where the CPU establishes a high ceiling, and the GPU determines the final frame rate as resolution and settings escalate.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases, which is the expected pattern for a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 168.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops this to 114.6 FPS, a reduction of 54.1 FPS. At 4K, the average falls further to 70.4 FPS, representing a substantial 98.3 FPS deficit compared to the 1080p result.

This scaling behavior highlights the increasing burden on the AMD Radeon RX 9070. The GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for high refresh rates at 1440p, but the 4K Ultra setting proves particularly demanding. The gap between 1440p High and 4K High (44.2 FPS) is larger than the gap between 1080p High and 1440p High (54.1 FPS), suggesting that the transition to 4K incurs a disproportionately heavy cost.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further illustrates the GPU's role. At 1080p, the spread from Low (234.3 FPS) to Ultra (108 FPS) is 126.3 FPS, showing that quality presets have a massive impact. At 4K, the same comparison yields a spread of 49.6 FPS (94 FPS Low versus 44.4 FPS Ultra). The relatively smaller absolute spread at 4K indicates that the GPU is nearing its architectural limits, though the percentage drop remains significant.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the foundation for this performance, with its 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock. The processor's Comet Lake architecture and 14 nm process node place it as a capable mid-range part, evidenced by its 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 indicate solid throughput for gaming workloads, which typically rely on fewer, faster threads.

In Greedfall, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 234.3 FPS, a figure that is likely near the practical ceiling for this processor in this title. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and the 2-thread score of 1350 suggest that the i5-10400F can manage the game's core logic and AI without becoming a bottleneck at standard refresh rates.

The processor's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (42.7 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for feeding the GPU. The benchmark results show that the CPU's multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core at 10297) is strong enough to avoid limiting frame rates in most scenarios, though the data implies that the 1080p Low result is where the CPU's influence is most pronounced. The 4.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain responsiveness, but the architecture's single-thread performance, while respectable, does not set records.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the primary driver of visual fidelity and resolution scaling in this configuration. Built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a 4 nm process at TSMC, the GPU features 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster output units. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and effects.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base of 1330 MHz and a boost of 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz. The 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die deliver 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Greedfall, these specifications translate to strong 1440p performance, with High settings achieving 114.6 FPS and Medium at 128.5 FPS. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 168.7 FPS High result and the 234.3 FPS Low result.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 79 against all GPUs places it above average, and its average benchmark score of 34780 aligns closely with rivals such as the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677, deltaPct 0.3) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970 (34541, deltaPct 0.7). The 4K results reveal the GPU's boundary: Ultra settings produce 44.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while High settings at 4K achieve 70.4 FPS. The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is more than sufficient, as Greedfall is not likely to exceed that allocation at any settings in this dataset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: At 1440p with High settings, the system delivers 114.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS standard. At 1080p High, the result is 168.7 FPS, showing that 1440p is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and smoothness.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34780. It is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 (34866) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677). The AMD Radeon HD 7970 trails by 0.7% with a score of 34541.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for this GPU in Greedfall?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes a factor only at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 234.3 FPS. At higher resolutions and settings, such as 1440p Ultra (74.8 FPS) and 4K High (70.4 FPS), the GPU is the primary limiting component.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 234.3 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 108 FPS. This represents a 126.3 FPS difference, indicating that quality presets have a significant impact on the GPU workload.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 70.4, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 44.4 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target. Lowering to Medium (75.5 FPS) or Low (94 FPS) at 4K yields smoother results.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded capabilities?

A: The i5-10400F scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 in single-core. The multi-core score benefits from the 12 threads, while the single-core score is moderate, reflecting the 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 234.3 FPS
• Medium: 184.3 FPS
• High: 168.7 FPS
• Ultra: 108 FPS

The 1080p results demonstrate the full capability of the RX 9070, with the Low preset exceeding 200 FPS. The drop from Medium to High (15.6 FPS) is modest, but the jump from High to Ultra (60.7 FPS) is substantial, suggesting that Ultra enables demanding effects.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 164.9 FPS
• Medium: 128.5 FPS
• High: 114.6 FPS
• Ultra: 74.8 FPS

At 1440p, the system remains highly playable across all settings. The Low preset still achieves 164.9 FPS, while Ultra settles at 74.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 90.1 FPS reduction, indicating that the GPU is managing the increased pixel load effectively.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 94 FPS
• Medium: 75.5 FPS
• High: 70.4 FPS
• Ultra: 44.4 FPS

The 4K results expose the GPU's limits. Low and Medium settings provide smooth frame rates above 75 FPS, but High dips to 70.4 FPS and Ultra falls to 44.4 FPS. The 25.1 FPS difference between Medium and High at 4K is notable, while the further 26 FPS drop to Ultra indicates that this preset is designed for more powerful hardware.