Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 show a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 74 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. Stepping up to 1440p at the same Low preset drops the average to 48.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35% from the 1080p figure. The trend continues at 4K, where Low settings yield just 30.9 FPS — less than half of the 1080p Low result.

The scaling pattern across presets reveals where the bottleneck sits. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 19.2 FPS (from 74 to 54.8), while Medium to High costs only 3.3 FPS (54.8 to 51.5). This non-linear behavior indicates that the GPU is already near its limit at 1080p Medium, and further quality increases yield diminishing returns. At 1440p, the gap between Low and Medium narrows to 8.6 FPS (48.3 to 39.7), and High drops to 35.2 FPS. The 4K results compress everything into a narrow band: Low produces 30.9 FPS, Medium 22.7 FPS, High 18.7 FPS, and Ultra 17.1 FPS.

The data suggests that the GTX 1650's 4 GB frame buffer and 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth become the limiting factors as resolution increases. The pixel throughput demand at 4K is four times that of 1080p, and the measured averages reflect this arithmetic: the 4K Ultra result of 17.1 FPS is just 48% of the 1080p Ultra result of 35.3 FPS. Interestingly, the 1440p Ultra result of 23.6 FPS sits closer to 4K Medium (22.7 FPS) than to 1440p High (35.2 FPS), indicating that the Ultra preset's extra effects tax the GPU disproportionately at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database's tested configurations, this pairing of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1660 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. That places it in the bottom 2.6% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's overall percentile standing of 43 — meaning it outperforms only 43% of all GPUs in the database. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 75th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17181.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (avg score 17189, delta 0%), the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17215, -0.2%). These are effectively statistical ties, with deltas under one percent. The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, -0.4%), AMD Radeon 550X (8749, -0.4%), and AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8761, -0.5%) all sit within half a percent of the GTX 1650's average score of 8713.

The rank of 1660 out of 1705 reflects the GPU's modest standing more than the CPU's capabilities. In Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (35.3) falls below what would be considered a smooth experience, and the combo's relative position in the database confirms that this is a low-to-mid range configuration for this title. The data shows no scenario where this pairing delivers high-refresh gameplay; even the best measured result (74 FPS at 1080p Low) is the only one that approaches typical 60 FPS targets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU117 chip manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1485 MHz with a boost of 1665 MHz, and it features 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. The pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with its performance class.

In Greedfall, the GPU's VRAM capacity appears to be a constraining factor at higher settings. The 4 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p Low and Medium, where the measured averages are 74 and 54.8 FPS respectively. However, at 1440p and 4K, the combination of higher resolution textures and effects likely exceeds what 4 GB can efficiently manage, contributing to the sharp FPS drops observed. The 8 Gbps effective memory speed, while adequate for the card's class, does not compensate for the limited capacity when resolution scales.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 2.984 TFLOPS FP32 and 5.967 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1), are on the lower end for modern titles. The PassMark G3D score of 7880 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305 place it well below the performance needed for Greedfall's Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p. The card's 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors indicate a power-efficient design, but this efficiency comes at the cost of raw throughput.

The GTX 1650's end-of-life production status and its percentile rank of 43 among all GPUs further contextualize its role. In this specific game, the measured data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter: the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.40 GHz, is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested. The evidence is in the 4K Low result of 30.9 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 74 FPS — a 58% drop that cannot be attributed to CPU performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1080p with Medium settings, yielding 54.8 FPS average. This preset provides a balanced experience that stays within a playable range while offering visual quality above the Low preset. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 74 FPS, which is the smoothest measured result, but the jump to Medium costs only 19.2 FPS while likely improving visual fidelity substantially in an Action RPG like Greedfall.

For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 74 FPS is the clear choice. This is the only measured configuration that approaches high-refresh territory. However, the Medium preset at 54.8 FPS is close enough to 60 FPS that most players would find it acceptable, and it represents a better visual-to-performance trade-off than High at 51.5 FPS, which delivers only 3.3 FPS more than Medium's drop from Low.

At 1440p, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The Low setting produces 48.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, and Medium drops to 39.7 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p (35.2 and 23.6 FPS respectively) are not recommended for smooth gameplay. At 4K, all settings produce averages below 31 FPS, making this resolution effectively unplayable for this title with this hardware. The Ultra preset at any resolution is the worst choice: 35.3 FPS at 1080p, 23.6 FPS at 1440p, and 17.1 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates a clear sweet spot at 1080p Medium. It offers 54.8 FPS, which is 74% of the Low preset's performance while presumably delivering significantly better textures and effects. Players who value stability over visuals can drop to Low, but there is no measured scenario where High or Ultra provides a better experience than Medium at the same resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Greedfall?

A: The measured data shows 1080p with Medium settings providing 54.8 FPS average. This is the highest settings level that stays above 50 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance among the tested configurations.

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K?

A: No playable configuration exists at 4K. The best 4K result is 30.9 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 22.7 FPS, High at 18.7 FPS, and Ultra at 17.1 FPS. All fall well below typical playability thresholds.

Q: How does the GTX 1650's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713, with its nearest rival the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scoring 8746 (delta -0.4%), the AMD Radeon 550X at 8749 (-0.4%), and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 at 8761 (-0.5%). These differences are negligible.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The Intel Core i5-11400F ranks at the 75th percentile among CPUs, while the GTX 1650 sits at the 43rd percentile among GPUs. The steep FPS drops from 1080p to 4K (74 to 30.9 at Low settings) are characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 35.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is below the 60 FPS target and only 19.5 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result of 17.1 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is not viable for smooth gameplay on this hardware.

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

A: This configuration ranks 1660 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 2.6% of systems for this game. This low ranking aligns with the GPU's modest 43rd percentile standing among all GPUs in the database.