Greedfall

This combo, the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, ranks at 971 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall. That places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning it is far from the top-end rigs but comfortably ahead of the bottom quartile of systems. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU’s 73rd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 66th percentile standing among all graphics cards combine to produce a system that is capable at mainstream resolutions but will struggle at the extreme high end.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at 971 out of 1705 is a direct result of the hardware’s mid-pack performance characteristics. With an average benchmark score of 14168 for the CPU and 23181 for the GPU, this pairing sits in a zone where it handles most games well at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not built for 4K domination. The CPU’s percentile of 73 versus all CPUs indicates it outperforms nearly three-quarters of processors in general compute tasks, while the GPU’s 66th percentile shows a similar, slightly lower relative standing among graphics cards. In Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS numbers confirm this: the system delivers playable frame rates at 1440p on High settings, but drops below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K on the same preset. The rank of 971 suggests that roughly 57% of tested combos perform better, which aligns with the hardware’s appeal as a solid mid-range option rather than a high-end enthusiast build. Notably, the CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 7552, which is 0.4% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.8% behind, indicating the i5-10400F is tightly clustered with a wide range of other processors in raw compute power.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060’s role in this combo is defined by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a limiting factor at high resolutions, as the data shows a steep drop in performance from 1440p to 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz are moderate for the 40-series, and its 3072 shading units provide the raw throughput needed for Greedfall’s Action RPG visuals. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as the average FPS ranges from 181 on Low to 81.1 on Ultra, showing that the card has ample headroom at this resolution. However, at 4K, the GPU’s limitations become apparent: the average FPS falls to 53.4 on High and just 33.1 on Ultra, a drop of over 60% compared to 1080p Ultra. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 66th percentile, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, is only 0.6% ahead, while the Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% behind. This tight competition means the RTX 4060’s performance in Greedfall is highly dependent on the game’s specific engine demands rather than raw benchmark superiority. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data suggests that at 4K, texture-heavy scenes could push memory usage near capacity, explaining the significant frame rate drops at Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot for this combo. The data shows an average FPS of 88.5 at this setting, which is well above the 60 FPS target for most players, while the Ultra preset at the same resolution drops to 60.2 FPS, leaving almost no headroom for demanding scenes. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 131.7 FPS on average, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the jump to Ultra only reduces the average to 81.1 FPS, so either is viable depending on preference. The Medium preset at 1440p, with 96.4 FPS, offers a marginal improvement over High but at a noticeable visual cost, so it is not worth the trade-off. At 4K, none of the presets are truly comfortable: High averages 53.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, while Ultra drops to 33.1 FPS, which is too low for a smooth experience. Therefore, the practical advice is to stick with High at 1440p for the best overall experience, or drop to 1080p if you want to push frame rates above 130 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 shows its strength with an average of 181 FPS on Low, 141.4 FPS on Medium, 131.7 FPS on High, and 81.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra is significant, with Ultra costing roughly 38% of the performance compared to High, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces heavy effects that strain the GPU. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 125.2 FPS on Low, 96.4 FPS on Medium, 88.5 FPS on High, and 60.2 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 1440p is borderline, sitting just above 60 FPS, but any complex scene with multiple enemies could push it below that threshold. At 3840x2160, the performance falls off a cliff: Low averages 73 FPS, Medium drops to 58.7 FPS, High to 53.4 FPS, and Ultra to 33.1 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings results in a 40% reduction in frame rate, which underscores the GPU’s 128-bit memory bus as a bottleneck at high resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 4060 is a 1080p and 1440p card, with any 4K usage being a compromise even at Low settings. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided, so the averages represent the only measured data, but the consistent drop across settings suggests the GPU is the primary driver of performance at all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo good for 1440p gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, at 1440p on High settings, the combo averages 88.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset also hits 60.2 FPS on average, but with less headroom, so High is the safer choice.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 perform at 4K in this game?

A: The GPU struggles at 4K, with the High preset averaging 53.4 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping to 33.1 FPS. Even the Low preset, at 73 FPS, is the only 4K option that provides a comfortable frame rate.

Q: What is the best settings preset for the highest frame rates at 1080p?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest average at 181 FPS, but the High preset, at 131.7 FPS, offers a much better visual experience while still supporting high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 7552 and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. It is also 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-8500.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest competitors in the database?

A: The RTX 4060’s average score is 23181, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 but 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1440p worth using with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 60.2 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. However, the High preset averages 88.5 FPS, so the visual gain from Ultra is not worth the 32% performance loss.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz, combined with 12 MB of shared L3 cache, provide solid single-threaded performance for game logic. The CPU’s benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, which are typical for a mid-range desktop chip. In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is less critical than the GPU’s, as the measured FPS drops are more pronounced at higher resolutions, indicating a GPU bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 and max-thread score of 4735 show that the CPU can handle the game’s background tasks without becoming a limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p. However, at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU is not stressed, the CPU’s performance becomes more relevant; the 181 FPS average suggests the i5-10400F can feed the RTX 4060 effectively at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 14168, places it just ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 by 0.4% and behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8%, showing that it is competitive with a range of other processors in synthetic tests. For Greedfall, the data indicates that the CPU provides adequate headroom, but upgrading it would not yield significant FPS gains at higher settings, as the GPU is the dominant factor in this pairing.