Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, presents an interesting performance profile for the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT pairing. The measured data shows a combination that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution, with the CPU providing a stable foundation while the GPU dictates the upper limits of performance at higher visual qualities.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and can boost up to 4.40 GHz, which is sufficient for the demands of Greedfall's game logic and AI. The processor's benchmark results place it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating solid mainstream performance. Its multi-threaded capabilities are highlighted by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935, while its single-core performance is equally respectable at 2249 in the same test.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU does not appear to be the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 159.4 FPS, which is the highest average frame rate recorded. This suggests that the i5-12400 can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, even at lower graphical loads. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (both DDR4 and DDR5) provide ample bandwidth for game data.

Comparing the i5-12400 to its nearest rivals, the performance deltas are minimal. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-9700, showing a deltaPct of 0.1, and the Intel Core i7-8700, with a deltaPct of -0.2. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is also nearly identical in average benchmark score, with a deltaPct of -0.4, while the Intel Core i5-11600K trails by just 0.4 percent. This indicates that for Greedfall, the i5-12400 provides a level of processing power that is on par with several older and even higher-tier processors, ensuring that CPU-side frame pacing is not a limiting factor for this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. With a boost clock of 2755 MHz and 2048 shading units, the card is engineered for high-throughput rendering. Its overall benchmark score places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 17132.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is critical, as the game's performance scaling with settings suggests a strong dependence on the graphics card. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is a notable asset, likely preventing any memory-related stuttering even at 4K Ultra settings, although the average FPS of 32.6 at that configuration indicates the GPU's compute limits are being reached. The card's FP32 throughput of 22.57 TFLOPS is robust, but Greedfall's engine appears to demand significant pixel and texture processing, which is reflected in the frame rate drops when moving from Medium to Ultra presets.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7600 XT is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX 7600, which has a deltaPct of -0.6. It is slightly faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, showing a deltaPct of 1.9, but slightly slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which has a deltaPct of -1.9. These small margins indicate that the RX 7600 XT sits in a competitive performance tier, though its specific strengths in VRAM capacity do not translate into a significant lead in this particular game's benchmark scores.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, the data reveals a clear pattern. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 112.7 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over the Ultra preset's 70 FPS. The Medium preset offers 123 FPS, which is higher than High, but the visual fidelity difference is often more noticeable than the frame rate gain. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 159.4 FPS, but this comes with a significant reduction in graphical quality that may not be desirable for an RPG focused on atmosphere.

The optimal balance appears to be the High preset at 1440p, where the system produces 77.1 FPS. This is well within the range for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors and provides a much richer visual experience than 1080p Low. At 4K, the High preset drops to 48.5 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 4K yields 49 FPS, nearly identical to High, suggesting that the game's engine does not scale well with these specific settings at this resolution.

For the best experience, the data indicates that the High preset at 1440p offers the most balanced combination of frame rate and image quality. The 77.1 FPS average is fluid, and the visual enhancements over Medium are likely to be appreciated in Greedfall's detailed environments. Pushing to Ultra at 1440p results in a steep drop to 49.6 FPS, which is a 35.7% reduction from High, making it less desirable unless visual fidelity is the absolute priority.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combined performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT places this configuration at rank 1099 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This ranking, which places the combo in the lower third of all tested systems, is somewhat surprising given the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking suggest a mid-to-high tier pairing, yet the in-game result is more modest.

This discrepancy suggests that Greedfall may not be particularly well-optimized for this specific hardware combination, or that the game's engine has a unique performance ceiling that limits the effectiveness of these components. The rank of 1099 indicates that a significant portion of other tested combos achieve higher average frame rates in this title. This could be due to the game favoring different architectural strengths, such as higher single-thread performance or specific GPU feature sets that the RX 7600 XT does not excel at.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals show that it is within 2% of several other cards, meaning the ranking is not due to a severe GPU deficiency. Instead, the combination's overall rank likely reflects the cumulative effect of both components being adequate but not exceptional for this specific workload. The data shows that while the i5-12400 and RX 7600 XT are competent parts, they do not synergize to produce top-tier results in Greedfall when compared to the broader database of tested systems.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides clear evidence of the limiting component at different settings. At High settings, the system achieves 112.7 FPS at 1080p, 77.1 FPS at 1440p, and 48.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37.1% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing pixel count directly impacts rendering load.

At Low settings, the frame rates are significantly higher: 159.4 FPS at 1080p, 111.3 FPS at 1440p, and 67.3 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 30.2% from 1080p to 1440p, and 39.5% from 1440p to 4K. Even at the lowest settings, the GPU remains the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized. The fact that the 4K Low setting still produces only 67.3 FPS, which is lower than the 1080p Ultra's 70 FPS, underscores the GPU's limitation at higher resolutions.

The data strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the limiting component in this pairing for Greedfall. The Intel Core i5-12400 has sufficient processing power to drive frame rates well above what the GPU can deliver at 4K, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 159.4 FPS. The consistent and substantial FPS drops across all settings when moving to higher resolutions confirm that the GPU's throughput, rather than CPU capability, determines the playable performance envelope. Users seeking higher 4K frame rates would need to rely on the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and adjust settings downward, but the compute limits of the RX 7600 XT will cap performance regardless of CPU changes.