Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX to deliver a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, though the GPU's immense memory bandwidth and compute resources are not fully stretched at lower resolutions. This combination ranks 562nd out of 3,703 tested configurations in the game, placing it in the top tier of tested hardware pairings. The data shows a system that can push very high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, with the CPU becoming a more visible factor as settings and resolution drop.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor scores 15989 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2257 points in the single-core test. Its Geekbench results are 8564 multi-core and 1848 single-core, while 3DMark scores range from 910 in the single-thread test to 5890 at max threads.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p with Low settings, where the measured average of 290 FPS suggests the frame rate is bound by something other than the GPU. The processor's single-thread performance, reflected by its 910 3DMark single-thread score and 3456 Passmark single-thread score, is adequate for the game's AI and physics simulations. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides enough parallel throughput for the game's background systems, as evidenced by the 15989 Cinebench R23 multi-core result.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 places it 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643, 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U, and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, while edging out the Intel Core i3-14100F by 0.9%. The processor's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of desktop processors, which aligns with the frame rates observed in Greedfall.

At 1080p Low, the 290 FPS average is the highest measured across all settings and resolutions. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to reach frame rates well beyond what most displays can show. The 132 FPS at 1080p Ultra, while lower, still represents a smooth experience, and the difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 158 FPS, which points to the GPU being the primary limiter as graphical complexity increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process, codenamed Plum Bonito. It houses 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units, along with 96 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1929 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz and a boost clock of 2498 MHz. Memory is a key feature: 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 61.39 TFLOPS, with pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s.

In Greedfall, the GPU's dominance is clear at higher resolutions. At 4K High, the average frame rate is 85 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM ensures that even at 4K with Ultra settings, memory capacity is not a limiting factor. The 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth allows the card to handle the game's texture streaming without stutter, as evidenced by the 1080p Medium minimum frame rate of 193 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 31238 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 17689. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 50465, and Vulkan score is 85612. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 6841 points. Despite these strong numbers, the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 64th, and its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (0.4% ahead), NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (1% behind), and AMD FirePro D300 (1.2% behind). These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores (19410 for the RX 7900 XTX) and do not reflect the vast architectural differences in real-world gaming scenarios.

At 1440p, the GPU maintains high frame rates across all settings. The 201 FPS average at Low settings and 143 FPS at High settings show the card is not yet fully saturated. At 4K, the GPU begins to show its limits: 120 FPS at Low, 94 FPS at Medium, 85 FPS at High, and 55 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K represents a 30 FPS drop, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU's compute and memory subsystems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals predictable scaling as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 207 FPS at 1080p to 143 FPS at 1440p, then to 85 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across other settings, with Low settings showing 290 FPS at 1080p, 201 FPS at 1440p, and 120 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the system is often CPU-limited, particularly at Low settings. The jump from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is a 89 FPS drop, while the jump from 1440p Low to 4K Low is an 81 FPS drop. This relatively even scaling suggests the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, but the CPU still contributes at lower resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 132 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS is the lowest measured in the entire dataset, confirming that Ultra settings at 4K push the GPU to its limits. The Medium settings show a similar trend, with 228 FPS at 1080p, 158 FPS at 1440p, and 94 FPS at 4K, with minimum frame rates of 193, 134, and 80 respectively.

The limiting component shifts based on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 5890 and Passmark multithread score of 18747 indicate it can sustain high frame rates, but the 290 FPS ceiling suggests the game engine or driver overhead may cap performance. As resolution rises, the GPU's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth and 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 performance become the deciding factors, particularly at Ultra settings where the 55 FPS average at 4K reflects the GPU's compute limits.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At High settings, the system delivers 143 FPS at 1440p, which is well above the 85 FPS at 4K High. The 1440p Medium settings produce 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 FPS, offering a balanced experience.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XTX perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 55 FPS. This is the lowest frame rate in the dataset and indicates the GPU is heavily loaded at this configuration.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 290 FPS, which is the highest measured. This suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at lower settings, but the frame rate ceiling may be influenced by the game engine or driver limits rather than the processor's compute capabilities.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates for Medium settings?

A: The Medium settings are the only rows with minimum FPS data. At 1080p, the minimum is 193 FPS; at 1440p, it is 134 FPS; and at 4K, it is 80 FPS. These minimums indicate stable performance without major hitches.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 562nd out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 15% of tested hardware pairings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield 143 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 91 FPS. This 52 FPS difference represents a significant visual quality trade-off for frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 228 FPS with a minimum of 193 FPS, which is 36 FPS higher than High settings and 96 FPS higher than Ultra. The 1440p Medium result of 158 FPS with a 134 FPS minimum offers a smooth experience that takes advantage of the higher resolution without sacrificing playability.

At 4K, the choice is more constrained. Medium settings produce 94 FPS with an 80 FPS minimum, which is playable, while High settings yield 85 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 55 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is only 9 FPS, suggesting that High settings offer a modest visual upgrade for a small performance cost.

For players prioritizing frame rate, Low settings at 1440p provide 201 FPS, which is the highest any resolution above 1080p achieves. However, the visual fidelity loss may not be worth the performance gain over Medium. The data indicates that Medium settings are the recommended starting point, with High settings as an alternative for those who prefer visual quality over maximum frame rates.

The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even at Medium settings, texture quality and streaming performance are not compromised. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient to maintain the measured frame rates without causing CPU-bound stalls, as evidenced by the consistent minimum frame rates at Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 290 FPS average
• Medium: 228 FPS average, 193 FPS minimum, 262 FPS maximum
• High: 207 FPS average
• Ultra: 132 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 201 FPS average
• Medium: 158 FPS average, 134 FPS minimum, 181 FPS maximum
• High: 143 FPS average
• Ultra: 91 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 120 FPS average
• Medium: 94 FPS average, 80 FPS minimum, 108 FPS maximum
• High: 85 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: at each resolution, Low settings deliver the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The Medium settings row is the only one with minimum and maximum FPS data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 69 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 47 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 28 FPS. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame pacing as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The frame rate deltas between settings at each resolution are notable. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 158 FPS; at 1440p, it is 110 FPS; and at 4K, it is 65 FPS. This diminishing delta at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU's workload scales with both resolution and settings, with the 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS representing the most demanding configuration measured.