Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG that scales heavily with both resolution and graphics presets, and the measured results for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reveal a system that is consistently capable but increasingly GPU-bound as pixel count rises. The data shows a clear progression: at 1920x1080, the combo delivers 165.3 FPS on Low settings, which is more than double the 77.1 FPS seen at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the spread narrows, with Low hitting 115.6 FPS and Ultra dropping to 50.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the strain is evident, as Low manages 69.1 FPS, Medium falls to 55.1 FPS, High reaches 51.8 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 31.7 FPS. The delta between 1080p Low and 4K Low is a substantial 96.2 FPS, indicating that the rendering load at higher resolutions is the dominant factor.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all presets, pointing to a system where the GPU becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to High costs 46.2 FPS, but the absolute numbers remain high enough to suggest the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. When scaling up to 2560x1440, the same preset change results in a 29.4 FPS loss, showing that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure. The most dramatic evidence comes at 3840x2160, where the gap between Low and High narrows to just 17.3 FPS, and Ultra falls below 60 FPS entirely. This compression of performance at 4K indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s compute resources are saturated, and the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases.

The data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing, with even Ultra settings maintaining 77.1 FPS, which is above the typical 60 FPS target. At 1440p, the combo remains playable, but Ultra dips to 50.8 FPS, which may require adjustments for smoother gameplay. At 4K, only Low settings stay above 60 FPS, and even then, the margin is slim at 69.1 FPS. This behavior is classic for a mid-range GPU from the Turing generation: it excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with demanding presets. The 31.7 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator that this resolution is not viable for maximum quality settings with this hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 5,619 in 3DMark with 16 threads and 868 in single-thread tests, while Cinebench R23 results show 14,372 multi-core and 2,029 single-core. These figures indicate a strong mid-range CPU that can handle modern games without becoming a bottleneck, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom.

For Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most pronounced at 1920x1080, where the frame rates of 165.3 FPS on Low and 130 FPS on Medium suggest that the processor can keep up with the GPU’s output. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4,691 and the PassMark multithread score of 16,908 reinforce the idea that this chip has enough parallel throughput for the game’s AI and physics workloads. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rate deltas between presets shrink, implying that the CPU is no longer the limiting factor. The data shows that at 4K, even the low 69.1 FPS is likely constrained by the GPU, not the CPU, since the same preset at 1080p achieves 165.3 FPS.

The processor’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 2,981 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1,979, is adequate for Greedfall’s game logic. The 12 threads provide enough multitasking capability for background processes without impacting frame rates. In the context of the measured results, the i5-11400F appears well-matched to the RTX 2070 SUPER for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it does not push the GPU harder at higher resolutions, confirming that the graphics card is the primary constraint in this pairing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, featuring 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 113.3 GPixel/s. These specifications place it in the upper mid-range of its generation, and its PassMark G3D score of 18,169 confirms its capability.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s influence is most visible at 4K, where the frame rates vary dramatically with settings. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra is 37.4 FPS, showing that the GPU’s shading and memory bandwidth are stretched to their limits. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at 4K, as the data does not show a catastrophic drop that would indicate memory swapping, but the compute load is still heavy. The 31.7 FPS at Ultra is a direct consequence of the GPU’s raw performance, not a memory limitation, since the High preset at 51.8 FPS shows a more moderate demand.

At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has more headroom, allowing the CPU to drive higher frame rates. The 165.3 FPS at 1080p Low and 115.6 FPS at 1440p Low are strong indicators that the RTX 2070 SUPER can deliver high refresh rate experiences at these resolutions. However, the Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 50.8 FPS, which is a significant hit, suggesting that the game’s ultra settings include effects that heavily tax the Turing architecture. The GPU’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS are the key specs that determine these results, and they explain why the card maintains playable frame rates at lower resolutions but falls short at 4K with high settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 119.1 FPS, which is excellent for smooth gameplay, while Ultra still manages 77.1 FPS, making it the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. Medium at 130 FPS is also a viable option for those who prefer higher refresh rates, but High offers a better balance of quality and performance. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 86.2 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it stays well above 60 FPS and provides good detail. Ultra at 50.8 FPS is borderline, but it may be acceptable for players who prioritize visuals over smoothness.

For 3840x2160, the data is clear: only the Low preset at 69.1 FPS keeps the experience playable, while Medium at 55.1 FPS and High at 51.8 FPS are close but may feel less fluid. Ultra at 31.7 FPS is not recommended for most users, as it falls below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The measured results indicate that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets or less demanding titles. Players who want to maximize quality at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, but for this specific pairing, sticking to 1440p High or 1080p Ultra offers the best experience per the data.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of tested combinations, the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pair ranks 1047 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects that while the individual components are competent, the combination does not reach the top tier of performance for this particular game. The CPU’s percentile of 75 among all processors and the GPU’s percentile of 65 among all GPUs suggest that neither component is a standout, but they work together adequately for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Compared to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, the CPU is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17,189 versus the i5-11400F’s 17,181, a negligible 0% delta. The GPU, meanwhile, is within 2.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700, which scores 21,670 versus 22,206 for the RTX 2070 SUPER. These rival comparisons indicate that the combo is not exceptional in raw compute, but the measured FPS in Greedfall shows it performs reliably. The rank of 1047 out of 1705 means there are many stronger combinations, but this pairing is far from the bottom, offering a solid baseline for the game’s requirements.