Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released on 2019-09-09, presents a demanding workload for the combination of an Intel Core i5-11400F processor and an AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics card. The benchmark data for this pairing shows a system that is largely GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but which can deliver playable frame rates when settings are managed correctly. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics to clarify where the bottlenecks lie and which configurations offer the most usable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 80.3 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, placing it in the 75th percentile. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, has a nearly identical average score of 17189, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U are also within 0.2% of its score.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13559. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, has a delta of 0% from this score.

Q: Is the system capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the measured FPS falls below 60 in all settings. The highest average is 58 FPS at Low settings, while High and Medium settings yield 42.2 and 43.9 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the difference is significant. The Low preset delivers 80.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 34.4 FPS, a reduction of more than half the frame rate.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The processor's single-thread performance is measured at 2029 points in the Cinebench R23 single-core test and 868 points in the 3DMark single-thread test.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the primary component driving the graphical output in Greedfall. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, which is a critical resource for a game with large, detailed environments. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and its 2304 shading units are responsible for the game's pixel and texture calculations.

The GPU's performance in this title is a clear limiting factor. The average benchmark score for the RX 580 is 13559, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, has a delta of 0%, indicating the RX 580 is firmly in a mid-range tier. This is reflected in the measured FPS data, where the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The GPU's 53rd percentile standing suggests that while it is not a low-end part, it is outclassed by a significant portion of the market, explaining why settings must be lowered to achieve smoother gameplay in a demanding title like Greedfall. The data shows that as the settings increase, the frame rate drops steeply, highlighting that the GPU's compute and fillrate capabilities are being saturated.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across the three tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system produces 58.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High settings, the frame rate drops to 42.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls further to 24.1 FPS. This indicates that the rendering load increases with resolution, and the RX 580 cannot keep pace.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a frame rate drop of approximately 28%. The jump to 4K is even more punishing, with the High preset yielding just 24.1 FPS, which is below the generally accepted threshold for smooth playability. This behavior confirms that the AMD Radeon RX 580 is the limiting component; the Intel Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the bottleneck at these settings. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see smaller frame rate differences between resolutions as the GPU becomes less stressed. Instead, the data shows a linear decline in performance with resolution, a hallmark of a graphics-card-bound system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a clear picture of performance across the tested configurations.

1920x1080: This is the most playable resolution for this combination. At Low settings, the system achieves an average of 80.3 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 62.8 FPS, which is still a smooth experience. High settings yield 58.3 FPS, and Ultra settings drop significantly to 34.4 FPS.

2560x1440: Performance at this resolution is more constrained. The Low preset produces an average of 58 FPS. The Medium and High presets are very close, at 43.9 and 42.2 FPS respectively. Ultra settings are not recommended, as the average frame rate plummets to 26 FPS.

3840x2160: This resolution is not viable for this hardware. The highest measured average is 34.1 FPS at Low settings. Medium settings produce 28.3 FPS, High settings drop to 24.1 FPS, and Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at 16.4 FPS.

The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 17.7 FPS, demonstrating a severe performance hit. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can hit or exceed 60 FPS on medium settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides the processing foundation for this system. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory. Its benchmark scores, such as 14372 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2029 in single-core, place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is tightly grouped. Its average benchmark score of 17181 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2% delta). This indicates that the i5-11400F is a balanced mid-range processor. In Greedfall, the role of the CPU appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the system is clearly limited by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant frame rate changes tied to resolution and graphics settings. The processor's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low (80.3 FPS) suggests it is not holding the system back in less demanding scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware is at 1920x1080 resolution. To achieve a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the Medium preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 62.8 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, with a 19% improvement over High settings.

For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p provides the highest headroom, with an average of 80.3 FPS. This is the only tested configuration that comfortably exceeds 75 FPS. The High preset, at 58.3 FPS, is also playable but is slightly below the 60 FPS mark, which may be noticeable to some users. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the performance cost is too high, resulting in an average of only 34.4 FPS at 1080p.

When moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that approaches 60 FPS, with an average of 58 FPS. The Medium and High presets are playable but will feel less smooth. At 3840x2160, no preset delivers an acceptable frame rate, making this resolution unsuitable for this combination. The data suggests that the best experience is found by prioritizing resolution over settings; 1080p with Medium settings offers the best balance of image quality and performance.