Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 lands at rank 2932 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the bottom 21% of all tested systems, which is a clear signal that this is not a high-end pairing for this particular Action RPG. The rank reflects the combined ceiling of both components; while the RTX 2060 is a capable Turing-based card, and the i5-10400F is a solid 6-core Comet Lake processor, neither component is positioned near the top of their respective performance tiers. The data shows that this combo sits comfortably in the mid-range, where it can handle the game at reasonable settings but will struggle to push maximum frame rates at high resolutions.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 versus all GPUs and the CPU's percentile ranking of 68 versus all CPUs both suggest a balanced pairing — neither component is dramatically holding back the other in a way that would skew the overall rank. However, the combo rank of 2932 out of 3703 indicates that there are many other combinations that deliver better Greedfall performance. When compared to the nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RTX 2060 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, showing a delta of 0.0%, and sits within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600. This tells a practical story: the RTX 2060's raw compute is competitive with much newer cards in synthetic tests, but its 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width become limiting factors in a game like Greedfall that scales heavily with resolution.

The CPU side is similarly positioned. The i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14185 puts it within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552. These are not gaming-focused comparisons, but they do illustrate that the i5-10400F is neither a standout nor a laggard in the broader CPU landscape. For Greedfall specifically, the combination of 6 cores and 12 threads at a boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides enough processing headroom to avoid severe bottlenecks, but it does not boost this combo beyond its mid-pack ranking.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, the measured data shows strong 1080p performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 138, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 63, which remains playable for most users, though it is close to the edge for those who prefer 60 FPS as a strict minimum.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 15290, placing it within 0.0% of the GTX 580 (score 15283) and 0.1% of the AMD Radeon 680M (score 15270). It is 0.6% ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM (score 15199) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (score 15171). These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming terms.

Q: What are the CPU's core and clock specifications?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It features 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, and it uses the Intel Socket 1200.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS drops to 41 on High settings, while the CPU has enough multithreaded performance to keep up — its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 10283. The CPU's single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 1451, is adequate for this game's engine, so frame rate scaling is more tied to GPU load.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average FPS of 75 with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, as High drops to 68 average FPS and Ultra falls to 44 average FPS. Medium provides the best balance between visual quality and frame rate stability.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 2932 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, indicating that while it can run the game, there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates. The GPU's percentile rank of 58 and the CPU's percentile rank of 68 both support this mid-tier positioning.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 99 FPS, which is a strong result. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 68 FPS — a decrease of approximately 31%. At 4K, the average plummets to 41 FPS, which is roughly 59% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width are insufficient to maintain frame rates as pixel count increases, a common limitation for this class of GPU.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe, with only a 31% drop, which suggests that the GPU is still within its comfort zone at this resolution. However, the jump to 4K exposes the card's limits. The Low preset at 4K averages 57 FPS, while the Ultra preset at 4K averages only 26 FPS. This wide range between presets at the same resolution further confirms that the GPU is the limiting component — the CPU's performance does not vary with resolution, so the consistent frame rate drops across all settings point directly to the graphics card's rendering capacity.

The data also shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 138 FPS, which is a high frame rate that relies on the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls. The i5-10400F's boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 12 threads provide enough single-threaded and multithreaded power to sustain this level. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see plateauing frame rates as resolution decreases, but instead, the FPS continues to rise, indicating that the GPU is still the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo in Greedfall, the data clearly points to the Medium preset as the best overall experience across most resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers an average FPS of 109 with a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 125, providing a smooth and stable experience that is only slightly below the High preset's 99 average but with better frame time consistency. At 1440p, Medium averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64, which is still within the playable range, whereas High drops to 68 average and Ultra falls to 44 average, which is too low for comfortable gameplay. At 4K, even Medium averages only 45 FPS with a minimum of 38, making it barely playable, but it remains the best option among the presets for those who insist on 4K.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates at every resolution — 138 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K — but it sacrifices visual quality significantly. For a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG with a focus on atmosphere and world detail, the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra frames. The Ultra preset, on the other hand, provides the best visual fidelity but tanks performance: 63 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. These numbers are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay at 1080p and are outright unplayable at higher resolutions.

The practical recommendation is to use Medium as the default setting. At 1080p, it provides a near-ideal balance of visual clarity and frame rate, with an average of 109 FPS that leaves headroom for demanding scenes. At 1440p, Medium is the only preset that maintains an average above 70 FPS, making it the clear choice for users with 1440p monitors. For 4K, users should consider dropping to Low or Medium, as the 45 FPS average on Medium is the highest playable option, though it will still experience occasional dips below 40 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across all four presets and three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average FPS of 138, the Medium preset averages 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 125, the High preset averages 99 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear gradient from Low to Ultra, with the gap between Low and Ultra being approximately 54%. This indicates that the GPU has enough headroom at 1080p to handle even the most demanding preset, though Ultra does push the frame rate close to the 60 FPS baseline.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 96 FPS, Medium averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87, High averages 68 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 64 FPS is notable, as it suggests that even in the most demanding scenes, the combo maintains a frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset's 44 FPS average is a significant drop, indicating that this setting is not viable for smooth gameplay at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become starkly apparent. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches playable frame rates at 4K. Medium averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 52, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium represents a 21% drop in frame rate, and the jump from Medium to Ultra represents a 42% drop from the Medium average. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not a realistic option for this combo, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best experience.

The data also reveals that the Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame times, as evidenced by the min/max ranges at both 1080p (92-125) and 1440p (64-87) and 4K (38-52). This stability is important for a game like Greedfall, where combat and exploration require consistent frame pacing to avoid stutter. The Low and High presets lack min/max data, but the average FPS figures suggest that Medium is the most balanced option.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this combo, providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 2060 in most scenarios. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU offers solid multithreaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and Geekbench multicore score of 6257. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for Greedfall's gameplay logic and AI calculations. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1451 and Geekbench single-core score of 1420 indicate that the CPU can handle the game's primary thread without becoming a constraint.

The CPU's cache configuration — 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3 — is adequate for this game's data access patterns. The 12 MB of L3 cache is particularly important for keeping frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing memory latency. The memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for the GPU's needs, as the RTX 2060's 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the more critical factor in frame rate delivery.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU's performance is competitive with its nearest rivals. The i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14185 is 0.2% higher than the Intel Xeon 6756E's score of 14163 and 0.5% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552's score of 14115. It trails the Intel Core 7 160UL by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.6%. These small deltas indicate that the i5-10400F is well-positioned within its performance tier, though it is not a standout processor for gaming.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 138 FPS, which requires the CPU to maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 12115 and Passmark single-thread score of 2541 suggest it has the headroom to handle this workload. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant to the final frame rate. This is evident in the 4K results, where even the Low preset averages only 57 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's limitations dominate regardless of CPU capability.