Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The data for Greedfall with this Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination shows a system that delivers strong performance across all tested resolutions, with the GPU clearly dominating the performance curve. The measured results place this combo at rank 618 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database. What stands out immediately is the consistent scaling pattern: the gap between Low and Ultra settings grows dramatically as resolution increases, suggesting a system where the graphics card is the primary performance driver, though the processor's capabilities still matter at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and tells a clear story about the limiting component. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 103.2 FPS, while dropping to 2560x1440 reduces that to 71.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra reaches only 41.4 FPS. That represents a 60% reduction from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra — a steep decline that points to the GPU being the bottleneck. The RX 6800 XT with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is being pushed hard at 4K, especially with Ultra settings that likely demand heavy texture and shader work.

Looking at the Low settings across resolutions reveals a different pattern. At 1080p Low, the system hits 227.6 FPS, which drops to 161.4 FPS at 1440p and 94.6 FPS at 4K. The scaling here is more moderate, and the 1080p Low result is particularly informative — it approaches the limits of what the CPU can feed, suggesting the i5-11400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads is capable of high frame rates but has a ceiling somewhere around that 228 FPS mark. The evidence points to a classical GPU-bound scenario at higher settings, with the processor only becoming relevant at the lowest settings and highest frame rates.

The Medium and High settings show intermediate scaling that reinforces this interpretation. At 1440p High, the system delivers 111.6 FPS versus 123.6 FPS at Medium, showing a modest drop from quality increases. At 4K, the difference between Medium (76.1 FPS) and High (70 FPS) is small, while Ultra (41.4 FPS) represents a massive penalty. The data indicates that Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration where the system falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and the jump from High to Ultra at this resolution is disproportionately expensive.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 111.6, which is well above the 60 FPS mark and suggests a smooth experience for most players.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 41.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that this configuration may struggle with the highest quality preset at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 227.6 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU's capability, but the steep drops when increasing resolution or settings point to the RX 6800 XT as the bottleneck.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on the measured results, 2560x1440 provides an excellent balance, with all settings except Ultra staying above 111 FPS, and even Ultra delivering 71.6 FPS.

Q: How does Ultra settings performance compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings achieve 164.9 FPS while Ultra drops to 103.2 FPS, a reduction of about 37% for the higher quality preset.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 618 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 36% of all tested configurations.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is clearly the dominant component in this pairing for Greedfall. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card has substantial resources for high-resolution textures and effects. The clock speeds — base 1825 MHz, game 2015 MHz, and boost 2250 MHz — indicate a high-performance part that can sustain demanding workloads. The GPU's benchmark scores support this, with a PassMark G3D score of 24980 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689, placing it at the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for Greedfall at 4K. The 16 GB allocation means the card is unlikely to hit memory capacity limits even at Ultra settings, which is supported by the measured frame rates. The 4K Ultra result of 41.4 FPS is more likely due to compute and rasterization limits than memory constraints. The GPU's pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s are substantial, but the demands of 4K Ultra in an Action RPG with dense environments appear to exceed what the card can deliver at playable frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Arc A550M with a delta of only 0.5% and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 at -1.7%, but the RX 6800 XT outperforms the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 1.9% and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6% in average benchmark score. This suggests the card is competitive with modern offerings, and the measured Greedfall results reflect that standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 618 out of 1705 tested combinations places it in the upper third of all tested systems for Greedfall. This position is respectable given the hardware pairing — the i5-11400F is a mainstream processor while the RX 6800 XT is a high-end GPU. The rank suggests that the combination performs better than the CPU's percentile might indicate, as the i5-11400F sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17181. The GPU, at the 87th percentile, is the stronger component, and the combo ranking reflects this asymmetry.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-11400F is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (delta 0%), Intel Core i7-1260P (-0.2%), Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (-0.2%), and Intel Core i5-1240U (0.2%). These are all mobile or low-power parts, which highlights that the i5-11400F is a solid desktop performer but not exceptional in raw benchmark terms. The fact that this combo still achieves a top-third rank in Greedfall indicates that the game is more dependent on GPU performance than CPU capability, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with High at 164.9 FPS and even Ultra at 103.2 FPS providing smooth gameplay. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, Low settings at 227.6 FPS or Medium at 179.5 FPS would maximize frame rates, but High offers an excellent balance of quality and speed.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 111.6 FPS is the standout recommendation — it stays well above 60 FPS while providing good visual quality. Medium at 123.6 FPS is also viable, and even Ultra at 71.6 FPS remains playable if visual fidelity is the priority. For 3840x2160, the choice is more constrained: High at 70 FPS is the best option for maintaining playability, while Medium at 76.1 FPS offers slightly better performance but with reduced quality. Ultra at 41.4 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 227.6, Medium 179.5, High 164.9, and Ultra 103.2. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 54.6% reduction in frame rate, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 161.4, Medium 123.6, High 111.6, and Ultra 71.6. The step from High to Ultra here is a 35.8% reduction, which is less severe than at 1080p but still substantial. The drop from Medium to High is relatively small at 9.7%, suggesting diminishing returns for that quality increase.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low 94.6, Medium 76.1, High 70, and Ultra 41.4. The Ultra setting is the outlier here, representing a 40.9% drop from High. The progression from Low to Medium shows a 19.6% reduction, and Medium to High only 8%, indicating that the GPU handles moderate quality increases well at 4K but struggles with the highest preset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides the processing foundation for this combo with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boosting to 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake architecture chip has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU's benchmark results show a single-thread Geekbench score of 1979 and a multi-core score of 7579, with Cinebench R23 scores of 2029 single-core and 14372 multi-core.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at most settings, but the 1080p Low result of 227.6 FPS hints at the processor's ceiling. The i5-11400F's PassMark single-thread score of 2981 and multi-thread score of 16908 indicate solid performance, but the 3DMark scores — 868 single-thread and 5652 max threads — suggest that at very high frame rates, the CPU could become a limiting factor. However, since Greedfall is an Action RPG that likely relies more on GPU rendering than CPU simulation, the processor's capabilities are sufficient for all but the most extreme frame rate targets.

The CPU's nearest rivals — all within 0.2% in average benchmark score — are mobile processors, which underscores that the i5-11400F is a competent but not exceptional desktop part. Yet in this game, the pairing with the RX 6800 XT produces results that exceed what the CPU's raw benchmarks might predict, confirming that Greedfall rewards GPU investment over CPU investment.