Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with resolution and graphical presets. The measured data for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT reveals a system that is capable of solid 1080p performance but begins to show its limits as pixel count rises. The performance curve across the twelve measured data points indicates a configuration where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's six cores and twelve threads provide a stable foundation for frame generation at lower settings. The average FPS figures range from a high of 152.1 at 1080p Low to a low of 29.1 at 4K Ultra, illustrating a wide performance envelope that depends heavily on user choices.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable and steep decline in average FPS as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a drop from 104.5 FPS to 76.5 FPS, a reduction of 28.0 FPS. Pushing further to 4K at the same High preset yields an average of 45.2 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p figure. This pattern strongly suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the limiting component in this configuration; the GPU's rendering workload scales directly with pixel count, and the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, becomes increasingly strained at higher resolutions.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution further confirms the GPU-bound nature of the system. At 4K, the spread between Low and Ultra is stark: 65.2 FPS versus 29.1 FPS, a difference of 36.1 FPS. At 1440p, the same settings spread from 101.3 FPS down to 47.8 FPS. Even at 1080p, where the CPU has more headroom, the Ultra preset drops to 70.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU's compute resources are being saturated by the higher graphical fidelity demands. The data implies that users targeting 4K will need to significantly compromise on visual quality to maintain playable frame rates, while 1440p appears to be the practical ceiling for High settings.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured rows, the most balanced experience for this combination appears to be at 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding an average of 76.5 FPS. This provides a smooth frame rate that is well above the threshold for most gaming displays while maintaining a high level of visual detail. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p is a modest 7.7 FPS (84.2 to 76.5), suggesting that the extra visual fidelity comes at a relatively small performance cost. Conversely, the leap from High to Ultra at 1440p is punishing, dropping 28.7 FPS to 47.8, which may introduce noticeable stutter on standard 60Hz displays.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low delivers the highest measured average at 152.1 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the Medium preset at 1080p still offers a very playable 118.1 FPS, representing a better balance between responsiveness and graphical quality. At 4K, the data suggests that Low settings are the only viable option for a playable experience, with 65.2 FPS, while Medium drops to 51.1 FPS and High falls to 45.2 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not recommended based on the 29.1 FPS result, which falls below acceptable smoothness standards for most action RPGs.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, is the clear driver of performance in this game. Its 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units work in tandem to process Greedfall's graphical workloads. The GPU's boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz provide the computational throughput necessary for the FPS figures observed. The 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die, yielding a density of 41.0M per mm², highlight the efficiency of the design, though the 225 W TDP indicates substantial power draw under load.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is a critical factor in the resolution scaling observed. At 4K Ultra, the game likely approaches or exceeds this capacity, contributing to the severe performance drop to 29.1 FPS. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, achieved through a 256-bit bus at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's percentile ranking of 68 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731, places it in the mid-to-upper tier, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (deltaPct -0.1) and Intel Arc A350M (deltaPct 0.3), indicating comparable raw compute performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a strong performance envelope. Low settings produce an average of 152.1 FPS, while Medium yields 118.1 FPS, High drops to 104.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 70.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53.8% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating the significant impact of preset choices at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the averages are 101.3 FPS for Low, 84.2 FPS for Medium, 76.5 FPS for High, and 47.8 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Medium and High narrows here, while the drop from High to Ultra becomes more pronounced.

At 3840x2160, the results are notably lower across the board. Low settings average 65.2 FPS, Medium achieves 51.1 FPS, High manages 45.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29.1 FPS. The relative performance loss from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 56.7%, which aligns with the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and processing power for 4K workloads. The data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring substantial settings reductions to remain playable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Greedfall, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1245 out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, ranking below the 73rd percentile of configurations. The ranking reflects the age of the components, with both the CPU (released March 2021) and GPU (released July 2019) being end-of-life products. The CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 75, while the GPU ranks at 68 among all GPUs, suggesting that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing.

The combo's rank of 1245 out of 1705 indicates that many newer or higher-end configurations outperform it in Greedfall. However, the measured FPS data shows that this rank does not preclude a good experience at 1080p or 1440p. The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 0%, Intel Core i7-1260P at -0.2%, Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at -0.2%, and Intel Core i5-1240U at 0.2%) suggest that CPU performance is competitive with these alternatives. For the GPU, the nearest rivals (NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile at -0.1%, Intel Arc A350M at 0.3%, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 0.6%, and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 at 0.9%) indicate a tight cluster of similar performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F, with its six cores and twelve threads, provides adequate processing power for Greedfall's CPU demands. The base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensure responsive performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, while the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth feeds the GPU with sufficient data. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and single-core score of 2029, indicate strong computational capability.

In this game, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 152.1 FPS average suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's frame output, as the rendering load is lower. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's utilization likely decreases. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181, shows it is a capable mid-range processor. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with a deltaPct of 0%, demonstrate that the i5-11400F is well-matched against comparable processors, ensuring that CPU-related stutters or frame drops are unlikely to be a primary concern in Greedfall.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 with High settings provides the best balance, achieving an average of 76.5 FPS. At 1920x1080, High settings yield 104.5 FPS, and even Ultra manages 70.2 FPS, making 1080p a solid choice for higher visual fidelity.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 4K performance is limited. Low settings average 65.2 FPS, Medium drops to 51.1 FPS, High falls to 45.2 FPS, and Ultra is only 29.1 FPS. Only Low settings provide a consistently playable experience at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, scores 17189 with a deltaPct of 0%, indicating essentially identical performance. The Intel Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 7 164U are 0.2% slower, while the Core i5-1240U is 0.2% faster.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 152.1 FPS, while Ultra settings average 70.2 FPS. This represents a difference of 81.9 FPS, or a 53.8% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the GPU's memory capacity affect performance at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The significant performance drop at 4K Ultra (29.1 FPS) compared to 4K Low (65.2 FPS) suggests that memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at high resolutions with demanding presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 1245 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 75th percentile ranking indicate that the system is more CPU-strong than GPU-strong for this title.