Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks in the 22nd percentile of tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it at position 2,897 out of 3,703 combos. This is a mid-pack result that prioritizes smooth 1080p gameplay over high-refresh 4K performance, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra where the combo drops to an unplayable 26 FPS. The combination is well-balanced for its class, but the benchmark results indicate that users should target 1080p or 1440p resolutions to get the most out of this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2,897 out of 3,703 tested pairs places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible CPU-GPU combinations for Greedfall. This positioning is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards. The pairing does not boost either component’s standing, as the system’s performance is constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions and by the CPU at lower resolutions.

Benchmark results show the combo delivers 139 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a strong result for a 65W six-core processor with a 132W graphics card. However, the 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay, confirming that this is not a 4K-focused system. The measured data indicates the combo performs best when the resolution is kept at 1080p or 1440p, where the average frame rates stay above 60 FPS across most settings. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 69 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 63 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor in both scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is listed at 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz, and it draws 132W under load. These specifications place the RX 6600 at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,036, putting it within 0.4% of the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation and 0.3% behind the NVIDIA Tesla K20m.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution climbs. The measured FPS data shows a steep drop from 1080p to 4K: at High settings, the average FPS falls from 99 at 1080p to 69 at 1440p and 41 at 4K. This represents a 58% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a clear indicator that the RX 6600’s 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit memory interface are stretched thin at higher pixel counts. The GPU’s pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS suggests the card cannot sustain the workload at maximum settings.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but the 4K results indicate that memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck. The GPU’s 14 Gbps effective memory speed and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially when the game’s Ultra preset increases texture detail and draw distances.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU’s 65W TDP and lack of integrated graphics make it a focused gaming processor, and its benchmark scores place it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck at most settings. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 139, which is 40% higher than the 1080p High result of 99 FPS, indicating that the CPU can push well beyond the GPU’s limits when graphical load is reduced. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 14,340 points, provides ample headroom for the game’s AI and physics calculations, which are typically single-threaded in this Action RPG genre.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is also strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1,777 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2,981. These numbers are relevant because Greedfall’s engine often relies on a few heavily loaded threads, and the 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures that these threads run at high frequency. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios; instead, the GPU’s capabilities determine the final frame rate, especially at 1440p and above. The CPU’s 12 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for the game’s data streaming needs, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across different settings at 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1080p delivers the highest frame rates, with 139 FPS at Low settings and 99 FPS at High. 1440p remains playable at 69 FPS on High, but 4K drops to 41 FPS on High and 26 FPS on Ultra, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19,036, which is 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18,954) and 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19,089 in reverse, meaning the Tesla is 0.3% ahead). It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19,030.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RX 6600 in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 139 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The frame rate drops to 99 FPS at 1080p High, which is a GPU-side limitation, not a CPU one.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 96 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 44 FPS. This 52 FPS difference (a 54% reduction) shows that the Ultra preset’s graphical demands significantly impact the RX 6600’s performance.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6600 have, and is it enough?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The measured results show that 8 GB is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates remain above 60 FPS, but at 4K Ultra the 26 FPS average suggests the VRAM capacity or bandwidth is insufficient for maximum settings.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2,897 out of 3,703 tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the 22nd percentile. This is a below-average position, but the individual components rank higher (CPU at 71st percentile, GPU at 63rd percentile), indicating the game’s demands limit the pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data from 1080p to 4K reveals a steep performance curve that clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 99 at 1080p to 69 at 1440p and 41 at 4K, representing a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 6600’s 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB frame buffer cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count.

The Low preset shows a similar trend but with higher absolute numbers: 139 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result of 57 FPS is notable because it is close to the 1080p High result of 99 FPS, suggesting that lowering graphical settings at 4K can recover playable frame rates, but not to the level of 1080p. The Medium preset provides the only min/max FPS data in the pack, with 109 FPS average (93 min, 126 max) at 1080p, 76 FPS average (64 min, 87 max) at 1440p, and 45 FPS average (38 min, 52 max) at 4K. The min FPS values at 4K Medium (38 FPS) indicate occasional stutters, reinforcing that 4K is not a viable target for this combo.

The CPU’s limited role in resolution scaling is evident from the 1080p Low result of 139 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all resolutions and settings. This high frame rate at low graphical load shows that the CPU can handle the game’s simulation logic without becoming a bottleneck. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows proportionally, and the frame rate drops accordingly, confirming that the RX 6600 is the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, delivering 109 FPS average with a minimum of 93 FPS and maximum of 126 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the min FPS of 93 ensures no significant dips during intense combat or exploration. The High preset at 1080p is also viable at 99 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a 10 FPS advantage with only a modest reduction in graphical fidelity.

For users with 1440p monitors, the High preset at 69 FPS is the recommended choice. This setting provides a playable experience with good visual detail, and the data shows it is 13 FPS faster than the Medium preset at 76 FPS (wait, the data shows Medium is 76 FPS, so Medium is actually faster than High). The Medium preset at 1440p averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS, making it the safest option for maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS. The High preset at 1440p is acceptable at 69 FPS, but the Medium preset’s higher minimum FPS makes it more consistent.

At 4K, none of the settings achieve a fully smooth experience. The Low preset at 57 FPS is the only 4K option that approaches playability, but it comes with significant visual compromises. The Ultra preset at 26 FPS is unplayable, and even the Medium preset at 45 FPS (38 min) will feel sluggish. Users with 4K displays should either reduce resolution to 1440p or accept the Low preset’s visual downgrade. The data strongly suggests that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, offering the highest frame rates with a minimum FPS above 90, while 1440p Medium provides a good balance for those prioritizing resolution over raw frame rate.