Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a strong showing in Greedfall, though the data reveals a clear shift in performance bottlenecks as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination produces very high frame rates, but the scaling to 4K shows a significant drop, indicating the GPU is taking on the primary workload. The benchmark results show this combo is capable of smooth gameplay at most settings, with the 1440p resolution offering a compelling balance between visual quality and frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K is steep and predictable. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 157.2 FPS, which drops to 112.4 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 66.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 57% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings, a substantial hit that underscores the GPU's increasing dominance. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, but the magnitude of the drop varies. With Low settings, the fall is from 224.5 FPS at 1080p to 155 FPS at 1440p, and then to 95 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh, with the frame rate nearly halving in most cases, which points to the RX 7800 XT being the limiting factor at the higher resolutions.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU still has some headroom to push frame rates higher, but even at low settings the GPU begins to cap performance. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rate differences between Low and High settings compress. For example, at 4K, the difference between Low (95 FPS) and High (66.8 FPS) is 28.2 FPS, whereas at 1080p, the difference between Low (224.5 FPS) and High (157.2 FPS) is 67.3 FPS. This compression indicates that the GPU is saturated at 4K and the CPU is no longer the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Greedfall. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, which is ample for this 2019 Action RPG. The GPU's boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz are high, and the data shows they translate into strong raw performance. The GPU’s benchmark scores are respectable, with a Passmark G3D score of 24176 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 143060. The GPU's performance percentile of 76 versus all GPUs places it in the upper tier for this workload.

The RX 7800 XT's RDNA 3.0 architecture and 5 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, but the data shows that the GPU's raw compute power is what drives the frame rates. The 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 583.2 GTexel/s texture rate are significant, and they manifest in the high average frame rates seen at 1440p and 1080p. The GPU's performance at 4K is still playable, but the Ultra preset at 40.3 FPS is the only setting that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU's capabilities are stretched at that resolution with maximum visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 648 out of 1705 combos. This places it in the top 38% of all tested systems, which is a solid result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects that while the combo is not at the absolute top tier, it outperforms the majority of other configurations. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17181 puts it on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which has a deltaPct of 0, and it is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1260P by 0.2%. The GPU's average score of 32619 is close to the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, with a deltaPct of 0.2% in favor of the RX 7800 XT.

The rank of 648 indicates that there are many combos with more powerful CPUs or GPUs that achieve higher frame rates. However, the data shows that this specific pairing is well-balanced for Greedfall, as the GPU is able to leverage the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads effectively. The CPU's single-thread performance is adequate, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029, which is important for a game that may not scale perfectly across all cores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results: Low settings yield 224.5 FPS, Medium 175.6 FPS, High 157.2 FPS, and Ultra 99.5 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra is a significant 57.7 FPS drop, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are demanding. At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high: Low 155 FPS, Medium 119.4 FPS, High 112.4 FPS, and Ultra 69.5 FPS. The 1440p High setting is still well above 100 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. The Low preset manages 95 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 71.1 FPS, High to 66.8 FPS, and Ultra to 40.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra setting is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and the data suggests that for 4K gaming, users should stick to High settings or lower to maintain a playable frame rate. The difference between 1440p and 4K at High settings is 45.6 FPS, which is a substantial loss in performance for the resolution increase.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to the High preset as the optimal choice at both 1440p and 4K. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 112.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a great balance between visual quality and smoothness. At 3840x2160, High settings deliver 66.8 FPS, which is playable and looks significantly better than Low or Medium. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 119.4 FPS, but the visual improvement over High is minimal, making High the better value in terms of performance per frame.

At 1080p, the High preset is the clear winner, providing 157.2 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate display. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 99.5 FPS, which is still smooth, but the visual gains may not justify the 57.7 FPS loss. For users with a 4K monitor, the High preset at 66.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides the best visual fidelity while maintaining a playable frame rate. The Low preset at 4K offers 95 FPS, but the reduction in graphical quality is likely too severe for most players.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F plays a supporting role in this combo for Greedfall. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides sufficient parallel processing power for the game's engine. The CPU's base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are competitive, and the data shows that its multi-threaded performance is adequate. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and Passmark multi-thread score of 16908 indicate that it can handle the game's CPU-bound tasks without becoming a major bottleneck at lower resolutions.

However, the data reveals that the CPU's role is diminished as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence on frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU's workload dominates. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029, is sufficient for Greedfall's primary game logic. The CPU's 12 MB of L3 cache is shared across all cores, and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for this title. The CPU's performance percentile of 75 versus all CPUs shows it is a capable processor, but it is not the main driver of performance in this specific game at higher resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that the combo is well-matched, with the CPU providing enough headroom to keep the GPU fed, particularly at 1440p and below.