Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting scalability challenge for the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing. The measured data provides a clear picture of how these components handle the game across various resolutions and settings, indicating that the experience is heavily influenced by the graphics preset chosen.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, High delivers 135.4 FPS average, which is only 15.8 FPS lower than the Low preset's 188 FPS but provides substantially better visual quality. The gap narrows at higher resolutions; at 2560x1440, High achieves 92.2 FPS, while at 3840x2160 it drops to 53.5 FPS. The "Ultra" preset demonstrates a significant performance penalty, particularly at 4K where it falls to 36.6 FPS, making it less viable for smooth gameplay.

For players seeking maximum frame rates, the "Low" preset at 1920x1080 reaches 188 FPS, which is advantageous for high-refresh-rate displays. However, the "Medium" preset at 151.2 FPS in 1080p represents a strong middle ground, offering only a 37 FPS deficit versus Low while presumably improving visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, Medium's 102.8 FPS average remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and even at 3840x2160, Medium's 64.7 FPS is playable. The data suggests avoiding Ultra in most scenarios, as the performance cost is steep—dropping from High to Ultra at 1080p reduces frame rates by 46.3 FPS, and at 1440p the drop is 30.8 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores reflect a capable mid-range processor; the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 10297, and the single-core score is 1453. In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, as the frame rate scaling across resolutions is consistent with GPU-bound workloads. The 3DMark scores show a progression from 1350 in the 2-thread test to 4735 in the max-thread test, indicating reasonable scaling with thread utilization.

The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 188 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower graphical loads. The 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs places it in a solid position, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% faster) and Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% faster). The processor's 65 W TDP and 14 nm Comet Lake architecture indicate it is not a bottleneck in this title, as the measured FPS scales predictably with resolution changes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the dominant factor in this combination. Built on the 5 nm Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, it delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and it features 3840 shading units. Its FP32 performance is 19.18 TFLOPS, which is substantial for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU's benchmark scores include a PassMark G3D score of 20891 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 120785, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0% difference) and AMD Radeon RX 570 (0.2% slower), which contextualizes its performance tier. In Greedfall, the GPU's VRAM capacity of 8 GB is sufficient, as the highest preset at 4K only reduces frame rates without indication of memory limitations. The GPU's 145 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest for the performance delivered. The measured FPS data shows that the RTX 5060 handles 1080p Ultra at 89.1 FPS, but the jump to 4K Ultra at 36.6 FPS demonstrates the expected resolution scaling for a GPU of this class.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 866th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the middle of the database, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it performs admirably for its component class. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing—the CPU does not severely bottleneck the GPU, nor does the GPU leave CPU performance untapped. The 866th rank out of 1705 combos means approximately 50.8% of tested configurations outperform it, while 49.2% perform worse.

The data suggests that this combo is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it achieves high frame rates. The 4K performance is more modest, with only the Medium preset exceeding 60 FPS. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's 8 GB VRAM, which is becoming a limiting factor at higher resolutions in newer titles, though Greedfall's 2019 release date means it does not stress this capacity as much as more recent games. The combination's performance is consistent with what one would expect from a 10th-gen Core i5 paired with a 50-series GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination for this hardware in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings provides 92.2 FPS average, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. For higher frame rates, 1920x1080 on Medium achieves 151.2 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 64.7 FPS, while High drops to 53.5 FPS and Ultra falls to 36.6 FPS. The Low preset at 4K reaches 75.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score is 30109, which is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, -0.2% delta).

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The evidence suggests no severe bottleneck. The FPS scales predictably with resolution changes, and the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking aligns with the GPU's performance tier. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 188 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is 98.9 FPS (188 FPS Low vs 89.1 FPS Ultra). At 2560x1440, the difference is 68.3 FPS (129.7 FPS Low vs 61.4 FPS Ultra). At 3840x2160, the difference is 39.3 FPS (75.9 FPS Low vs 36.6 FPS Ultra).

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications for gaming performance?

A: The i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.30 GHz boost clock. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 10297 and single-core score is 1453, indicating solid gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset reaches 188 FPS average, followed by Medium at 151.2 FPS, High at 135.4 FPS, and Ultra at 89.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 52.6% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but expected given the visual quality increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings produce 129.7 FPS, Medium achieves 102.8 FPS, High delivers 92.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 61.4 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 31% across all presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count of 78%.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings yield 75.9 FPS, Medium provides 64.7 FPS, High reaches 53.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36.6 FPS. The 4K resolution requires four times the pixels of 1080p, and the data shows this impacts performance significantly, with the Ultra preset at 4K delivering only 19.5% of the 1080p Low frame rate.

The full dataset reveals that the High preset at 2560x1440 is the most efficient point, offering 92.2 FPS while maintaining visual quality. The Medium preset at 4K is the only 4K option that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for UHD displays. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these workloads, as no min FPS data was recorded to indicate stuttering or memory-related issues.