Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, though the data reveals a sharp performance cliff at 4K Ultra settings. This combination, ranking 1039th out of 1705 tested combos, demonstrates a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions where the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become critical factors. The benchmark results consistently show that while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for high frame rates, the RTX 2070 SUPER's architecture ultimately dictates the playability ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest recorded average is 169.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This suggests the combination has significant headroom for competitive or high-refresh-rate play when visual fidelity is minimized.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER perform relative to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 places it 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. It is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A400, with a delta of -0.5%.

Q: What kind of frame rate can users expect at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 93.4 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This indicates a smooth experience that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 169.9 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit given its 3dmark max threads score of 4735. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (1453 in Cinebench R23) helps, but the data shows diminishing returns as settings drop.

Q: What is the most demanding setting tested for this game?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding just 31.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a substantial drop from the 48.8 FPS achieved at High settings at the same resolution, highlighting the heavy cost of Ultra effects.

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.8% lower than the Ryzen 3 7320C's score of 14277. The performance difference is minimal, indicating they are in a similar performance class.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Greedfall, particularly as resolution and settings increase. Its TU104 chip, built on a 12 nm process, contains 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, which are crucial for pixel throughput. The GPU's boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is essential for feeding the high-resolution textures and effects that Greedfall demands.

The data shows a clear GPU bottleneck at 4K. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 48.8 on High settings, which is a significant reduction from the 85.3 FPS at 2560x1440 on the same preset. This 43% performance loss aligns with the increase in pixel count, suggesting the RTX 2070 SUPER's compute capabilities are being fully utilized. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 18169 ranks it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-to-high-tier card that handles 1440p exceptionally well but struggles with the sheer workload of 4K.

Interestingly, the GPU's FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS appears to be the limiting factor at Ultra settings. The transition from High to Ultra at 1440p results in a 37% FPS drop (from 85.3 to 54), while the same transition at 1080p causes a 37% drop as well (from 118.5 to 74.3). This consistent scaling suggests that Ultra settings introduce computational overhead that the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot overcome, regardless of resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings results in a 28% drop in average FPS (from 118.5 to 85.3). The subsequent move from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at the same settings causes a 43% drop (from 85.3 to 48.8). This escalating penalty indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate are being saturated by the increasing number of pixels.

This scaling behavior suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The i5-10400F's 3dmark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453 are respectable, but the frame rate drops are too steep to be attributed to CPU limitations. Instead, the GPU's 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes the constraining factor. At 1080p, the combo achieves 169.9 FPS on Low settings, which is likely near the CPU's maximum throughput, but the GPU is still capable of more. This indicates a balanced pairing at 1080p, but a clearly GPU-limited one at 4K.

The data also shows that settings have a more pronounced effect at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 95.6 FPS (169.9 vs 74.3), while at 4K, the difference is only 39.5 FPS (71 vs 31.5). This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is already working near its limit, and reducing settings provides diminishing returns.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1039th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's 65th percentile performance against all GPUs, which is tempered by the CPU's 73rd percentile standing. The data suggests that this combo is outperformed by systems with more recent or higher-tier components, but it is by no means a weak pairing.

The ranking is particularly informative when considering the CPU's nearest rivals. The i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14168 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.4% higher) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332, 1.1% higher). This means the CPU is performing as expected for its class, and the combo's rank is likely influenced more by the GPU's performance ceiling. The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rival, the RTX 4060 Mobile, is 2.3% faster in synthetic benchmarks, which could translate to a few extra FPS in Greedfall and potentially a higher combo rank.

The 1039th position out of 1705 implies that while this combo is capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it falls behind many other configurations in the database for this specific title. This is not surprising given the game's release in 2019 and the subsequent advancement of GPU technology. However, the measured FPS data shows that this ranking does not tell the whole story, as the combo still achieves over 60 FPS at 1440p High settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this combo, providing adequate processing power without becoming a significant bottleneck in most scenarios. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Comet Lake architecture, operate at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s are sufficient for feeding the GPU in Greedfall.

The CPU's benchmark results show a solid balance between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 indicate that it can handle both the game's main thread and background tasks. The Passmark multi-thread score of 12115 and the 3dmark max threads score of 4735 further confirm that the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p, where the combo reaches 169.9 FPS on Low settings.

However, the data suggests that the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are almost entirely dictated by the GPU, as evidenced by the minimal difference in FPS between Low (71) and Medium (52.5) settings. This is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, where the CPU is waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it is a competent processor, but it is not powerful enough to push the GPU beyond its limits at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo excels, delivering an average of 169.9 FPS on Low, 132.8 FPS on Medium, 118.5 FPS on High, and 74.3 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming, with even Ultra settings providing a playable experience above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU's limitations. The combo achieves 114.9 FPS on Low, 93.4 FPS on Medium, 85.3 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. The drop to 54 FPS on Ultra is notable, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider optimal for smooth gameplay. This suggests that users with 1440p monitors should stick to High settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The measured results are 71 FPS on Low, 52.5 FPS on Medium, 48.8 FPS on High, and 31.5 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset achieves a frame rate above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra are clearly not suitable for a smooth experience. This data confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not a 4K-capable card for demanding titles like Greedfall, despite its 8 GB of VRAM.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 118.5 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a significant visual improvement over Medium while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. Users with high-refresh-rate monitors could opt for Low settings to reach 169.9 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a single-player RPG.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 85.3 FPS is the clear winner. It offers a smooth and visually detailed experience, while Medium at 93.4 FPS provides a marginal performance boost at the cost of some graphical fidelity. Ultra at 54 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate dips below the playable threshold, leading to potential stuttering and a less immersive experience.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that this combo is not suitable for high-quality 4K gaming. The Low preset at 71 FPS is the only playable option, but the visual quality is severely compromised. Users seeking a 4K experience should consider a more powerful GPU, as the RTX 2070 SUPER's 31.5 FPS on Ultra is far from acceptable. The Medium preset at 52.5 FPS and High at 48.8 FPS are both below the 60 FPS target, making them poor choices for a smooth experience. In summary, the best experience is achieved at 1440p with High settings, where the combo delivers a balanced and enjoyable performance.