Greedfall

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D targets 1080p and 1440p gameplay in Greedfall, though the measured data also includes 4K results. At lower resolutions the CPU becomes the more visible bottleneck, while the GPU's massive memory and raster throughput keep high settings playable. The core i5-11400F holds a 71st percentile CPU rank, and the RTX 5090 D sits at the 92nd percentile, a substantial gap that often shows up in frame rates as settings and resolution change.

FAQ

Q: What average FPS does the combo get at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 121 FPS average at 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset. That is the lowest average among the preset options for that resolution, above the 190 FPS High and 209 FPS Medium values.

Q: Is 1920x1080 resolution always faster than 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the dataset lists higher average FPS numbers at 1920x1080 for every preset. For example, Low shows 331 FPS at 1080p versus 266 FPS at 1440p, and High shows 273 FPS versus 190 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in database average score?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, while its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76904 and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940. That puts the 5090 D roughly 1.1% behind the 6850M XT and 1.1% ahead of the 6650M XT.

Q: What is the CPU's role in high-refresh 1080p gaming?

A: The Core i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting to 4.40 GHz. Its single-core Cinebench R23 score is 2024, and multi-core is 14340, which helps it push high frame rates at lower resolutions where GPU work is lighter.

Q: Does the combo rank as a top performer overall?

A: In terms of measured FPS in Greedfall, the combination ranks 56th out of 3703 tested system configurations. That puts it just below the top 2% of tested systems.

Q: What setting gives the most framerate headroom for a 1440p display?

A: At 2560x1440, Low gives 266 FPS, Medium 209 FPS, High 190 FPS, and Ultra 121 FPS. Medium appears to be the balanced choice if you want a large jump over High but still high bitrates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the Rocket Lake generation. It runs at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.40 GHz. It has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a max dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 17177. Its two nearest high-performance rivals sit very close: the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, essentially a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, about a 0.6% difference. On the slower side, the AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions and lower graphics settings. For example, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 331, which far exceeds the refresh rate capability of most monitors. At Medium settings, the average is 301 FPS, and at High it drops to 273 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p the GPU is not fully exertive, and the CPU's six fast cores are enough to drive extremely high frame rates. At the same resolution with Ultra, FPS falls to 175, likely due to heavier GPU work, but still high.

The CPU's multi-threading isn't heavily stressed in Greedfall; single-thread performance is what matters most. A single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2024 places the i5-11400F above many older desktop chips, but most modern processors outperform it in absolute single-thread speed. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the FPS differences between presets mirror GPU load more than CPU capability. For instance, at 1440p High (FPS 190) is almost half of that at 1080p High (273 FPS), which indicates the GPU is again the limiting factor at higher resolution.

The processor's TDP is only 65W, and it consumes less power than many modern parts, but its performance is sufficient for the game even in the most demanding scenes, as evidenced by the lowest average of 57 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using a GB202 chip on a 5nm process from TSMC. It has 21,760 shading units, 688 texture units, and 176 ROPs. The memory setup is GDDR7 with 32 GB of memory on a 512-bit bus, giving a total memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The base clock is 2017 MHz and the boost clock is 2407 MHz. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark data shows a strong position: it scores 40,065 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), and in Vulkan, it scores 215,431, and in OpenCL 310,674 – all within the top ranges. Its average benchmark score is 77712, ranking in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest listed rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (avg score 92523) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (avg score 91877). Note that the RX 6650M XT shows a 1.1% higher score, while the RX 6850M XT is about 1.6% lower.

In Greedfall's measured FPS, the GPU clearly dominates at lower settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the video card gives 331 FPS on Low, 301 on Medium, and 273 on High, all excellent numbers. The hard stress appears at Ultra: 175 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. This listing shows that the game is quite sweet to the GPU – even a high-end card sees the frame rate cut roughly in half from Medium to Ultra at the same resolution.

The huge 32 GB VRAM is far more than Greedfall needs, but that excessive capacity ensures that any future or heavy PPP scenarios will not be constrained. The memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s helps at high resolutions; where the 4K figures drop to 113 FPS at High and 106 FPS minimum, the memory capacity and bandwidth keep the GPU from being memory-limited. While the GPU has a high power supply requirement (575 W TDP and a suggested 950W power supply), the measured framerates indicate that a waste of headroom on anything less than a 1440p high refresh rate display.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all combinations tested in this database, the Intel Core i5-11400F + RTX 5090 D configuration ranks 56th best for Greedfall, out of 3703 total combinations. That places it firmly in the top 2% (exact percentile 56/3703 = 1.5%). This rank considers the average FPS across all settings and resolutions (as the measured data is aggregated). The high rank is a reflection of the GPU's raw power and the CPU's ability to feed it at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K Ultra.

The CPU being in the 71st percentile of all processors while the GPU is in the 92nd percentile means most of the system's strength comes from the GPU. In games that shift load to the CPU, these two parts could be late-stage, but in Greedfall, the balance works well enough for that number 56 result. The rank is moderately lower than what a top-tier CPU would achieve, but followed by much more expensive processors. The gap shows in the 4K numbers: at 3840x2160, the average FPS is below 100 for anything above High – 72 FPS on Ultra – while at 1080p it exceeds 300 FPS on Low. The higher the resolution, the more the combo relies on the GPU, and the CPU's limits become less relevant.

There are only 3703 other combos, and this one's position at 56 suggests that many high-end systems are 1440p-focused, because the 4K numbers are not as stellar. The biggest drop is from 1440p Ultra (121 FPS) to 4K Ultra (72 FPS), a 40% loss. At 1080p all presets are above 170 FPS, which is a solid mark for a 1080p display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The table below shows the fully measured FPS for each resolution and preset combination. Note that min and max FPS were only logged for the Medium preset at each resolution.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 113 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 159 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 125 | 106 | 143 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 72 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 190 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 266 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 209 | 178 | 240 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 121 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 273 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 331 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 301 | 256 | 346 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 175 | — | — |

At 4K, the highest preset (Ultra) yields only 72 FPS average, which is playable but not for high refresh rate. The Low preset at 4K hits 159 FPS, which is comfortable. The Medium preset has a min of 106 FPS, meaning ghost in worst-case scenes is still above 105. At 1440p, even Ultra gives 121 FPS, and everything else is above 190 FPS. The Micro FPS for 1440p Medium is 178, so the system rarely drops below that refresh-rate-friendly bucket. At 1080p, all presets except Ultra are over 270 FPS, with most gameplay exceeding the 300 FPS mark.

The progression makes sense: raising the resolution from 1080p to 4K cuts the FPS roughly in half for each preset – e.g., 273 to 190 to 113 across High, and 331 to 266 to 159 in Low. The scaling is not perfectly linear, but the consistency shows a GPU-bound behavior at higher settings or resolutions. This data also shows that the 5090 D has a very large headroom for this engine; even a modest preset gives you enough framerate to enable a high-refresh TV.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience depends on your display's refresh rate and resolution.

For 4K (3840x2160) users: If you have a 120Hz+ 4K display, the Low preset at 159 FPS provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset comes to 125 FPS average, but its minimum of 106 FPS forces it to be playable, but most users would prefer it over Low. High at 113 FPS is also fine, though not as consistent. However, Ultra at 72 FPS – barely above 70 – is only for screens that cap at 60Hz, because it's not enough to drive a 120Hz panel. For best visual compromise, the Medium preset is the best for 4K because, in addition to 125 FPS average, it has the only measured min/max for that resolution.

For 1440p (2560x1440): If you have a 144Hz monitor, the Ultra preset at 121 FPS is mostly above 120, but the min around 176 FPS (from Medium) hints that Ultra might dip to 120 or below in tough moments. The High preset at 190 FPS is strong; it maintains at least 178 FPS (from Medium's min). For 165Hz or 240Hz displays, Medium (209 FPS) or Low (266 FPS) are effective. Medium's min of 178 means it doesn't drop below that under typical gameplay, and 240Hz only High (190) might be enough, but for a 240Hz need Low (266) or Medium.

For 1080p (1920x1080): any preset gives at least 175 FPS. If you have a 360Hz or 240Hz screen, Low (331) and Medium (301) give the highest; High (273) also clears 240. Ultra (175) limits you to 144Hz. The best visual quality at a smooth refresh is High, which at 273 FPS far exceeds 240Hz and still includes High detail. For a 60Hz display, everything works, but the data shows that Medium or High provides a better balance between image quality and headroom, but no need to drop to Low.

In general, the CPU+GPU combination can sustain favorably compared to its own measured "average" character. That is, the 1440p Medium preset (209 FPS) provides a very high frame rate with the menu only on the Medium setting, making it an excellent pick for high refresh. The Low preset is only for monitor owners that want every drop of FPS, but it shapes the visual quality heavily.

The final practical advice: for 4K with a 120Hz or 60Hz display, choose Medium or Low. For 1440p with a high-refresh monitor (144-240Hz), choose High for quality, or Medium if you want a refresh lock at 200+. For 1080p, High or Ultra are fully playable, with Ultra giving lower quality if you need to beat 200Hz.