Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data showing that the High preset is the sweet spot for most users. At 1920x1080, this combo averages 114 FPS on High, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset still holds up well at 79 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, shows a steep performance cost, dropping to 73 FPS at 1080p and 50 FPS at 1440p, making it less desirable for a consistent frame rate. The Low preset offers the highest frame rates—160 FPS at 1080p and 111 FPS at 1440p—but the visual compromise is often unnecessary given how well High performs.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, the High preset is the recommended starting point. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: High provides a substantial frame rate advantage over Ultra while maintaining a much better visual experience than Low. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 114 FPS, which is 41 FPS higher than Ultra and only 46 FPS lower than Low. The Medium preset sits between at 126 FPS, but the jump from Medium to High costs only 12 FPS while likely offering noticeable visual improvements.

At 2560x1440, the story remains consistent. High yields 79 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. Ultra drops to 50 FPS, which may feel less fluid in action-heavy scenes. The data suggests that High is the best balance between visual fidelity and performance for this title at both 1080p and 1440p. For users with high refresh rate 1080p displays, Medium at 126 FPS is also a strong choice if every additional frame matters. However, the Low preset, while hitting 160 FPS, sacrifices too much visual quality for a marginal gain over High.

At 4K with 3840x2160 resolution, the High preset averages just 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. The Medium preset at 52 FPS is slightly better, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is significant. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 30 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The recommendation is to stick with High for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and only consider 4K if the user is willing to accept the lower frame rates or adjust settings to Low, which still only reaches 66 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary driver of frame rates in this game, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock of 2572 MHz and base clock of 2317 MHz are key to its performance, and the data shows that the card is capable of handling this Action RPG well at most resolutions. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 80 texture mapping units contribute to its pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s, which are sufficient for the visual complexity of Greedfall.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest that the memory bandwidth and capacity are limiting factors at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop dramatically, with High settings yielding 47 FPS and Ultra dropping to 30 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, and the 128-bit bus width becomes a bottleneck. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: the GPU handles 1080p with ease, provides a good 1440p experience, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The RTX 5050’s architecture, Blackwell 2.0, and its 5 nm process node from TSMC allow for efficient performance, but the 130 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest. The card’s score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 2502, and it ranks in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a mid-range performer. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT with a deltaPct of 1.6, are closely matched, indicating that this GPU is competitive within its segment.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how performance scales with resolution. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the frame rate drops from 114 FPS to 79 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30%. This is a significant but expected decline, showing that the GPU is still the primary limiting factor at 1440p. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, can keep up with the GPU’s demands at these resolutions, as the frame rates remain high enough to suggest a GPU-bound scenario.

The jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is more severe. On High settings, the frame rate drops from 79 FPS to 47 FPS, a decrease of about 40%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is struggling to fill the extra pixels at 4K. The RTX 5050’s 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for the demands of 4K gaming in Greedfall, and the data supports this conclusion. The Ultra preset at 4K becomes nearly unplayable at 30 FPS, while the Low preset manages 66 FPS, showing that even at minimal settings, 4K is a stretch for this combo.

The scaling pattern suggests that the limiting component at higher resolutions is clearly the GPU. At 1080p, the CPU’s performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283, is more than adequate to feed the GPU. However, at 4K, the GPU’s pixel processing capabilities are overwhelmed, and the frame rates drop accordingly. This is a classic case of a mid-range GPU being best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding titles or lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1776 out of 2938 combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, which is a reasonable expectation given the mid-range nature of both components. The CPU itself ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 66th percentile, indicating that both components are slightly above average but not top-tier performers.

The combo rank of 1776 suggests that there are many other combinations that deliver better performance in this game, likely those with higher-end GPUs or more powerful CPUs. However, the data shows that this combo is still capable of delivering a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, which is its intended use case. The rank is a relative measure, and the absolute FPS numbers are what matter most for a practical assessment. At 1080p High, the 114 FPS average is well within the range of what most gamers would consider smooth, even if it doesn’t top the charts.

The comparison to rival components shows that the CPU is closely matched with others in its class. The Intel Xeon 6756E is only 0.2% ahead in average benchmark score, while the AMD EPYC 7552 is 0.5% behind. This indicates that the i5-10400F is a balanced performer, and the bottleneck in this system is likely the GPU at higher resolutions. The combo’s overall rank reflects the GPU’s limitations at 4K, but for its target resolutions, it performs admirably.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this combination, providing a solid foundation for the RTX 5050 to operate. With 6 cores and 12 threads, this CPU from the Comet Lake architecture is capable of handling the demands of Greedfall, which is not a heavily multi-threaded title. The base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz are sufficient for maintaining high frame rates, as evidenced by the 1080p results where the CPU is not a bottleneck.

The CPU’s benchmark scores indicate a balanced performance profile. Its single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1451, which is decent for gaming, and its multi-core score of 10283 shows it can handle background tasks. The 3DMark scores, such as 4748 in the 16-thread test and 4735 in the max-thread test, are consistent with a 6-core, 12-thread processor. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache is adequate for this game, and the 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the GPU without causing a bottleneck.

In this game, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data fast enough to maintain high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the frame rates are high and scale well with graphical settings. At 1440p, the CPU still keeps up, but the GPU becomes more of a constraint. At 4K, the CPU is clearly not the issue, as the frame rates are low regardless of settings, pointing squarely to the GPU as the bottleneck. This indicates that the i5-10400F is well-matched with the RTX 5050 for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 160, with no minimum or maximum reported. The Medium preset averages 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 144, showing a consistent frame rate range. The High preset averages 114 FPS, which is a strong result for a visually appealing experience. The Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still respectable. The Low preset averages 111 FPS, providing a smooth experience for competitive play. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100, maintaining good consistency. The High preset averages 79 FPS, which is adequate for most players. The Ultra preset falls to 50 FPS, which may be too low for some users who prefer a higher frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. The Low preset averages 66 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches a playable level at 4K. The Medium preset averages 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 60, showing that frame rates can dip into the low 40s during demanding scenes. The High preset averages 47 FPS, which is marginal for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset averages just 30 FPS, making it essentially unplayable for most users.

The data shows a clear progression: the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, capable at 1440p, and limited at 4K. The High preset at 1080p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, and the Medium preset at 1440p is a good choice for those who want higher frame rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution due to the steep performance cost, and 4K should only be attempted on Low settings if the user is willing to compromise.