Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable experience in Greedfall, but the data shows that the GPU is the definitive limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the combination produces an average of 29.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling pattern across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario: the performance delta between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically as resolution increases, confirming that the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB frame buffer and RDNA 1.0 architecture are the primary bottlenecks.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a steep performance curve as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 153.1 FPS, which drops to 103.4 FPS at 1440p Low (a 32.5% reduction) and further to 64.3 FPS at 4K Low (a 58% reduction from 1080p). This pattern intensifies at higher settings. At Ultra, the falloff is more severe: 69.8 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 29.8 FPS at 4K—a 57.3% loss from 1080p to 4K.

The widening gap between Low and Ultra settings as resolution increases indicates that pixel throughput, not CPU capability, dominates the workload. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 83.3 FPS (153.1 vs 69.8). At 4K, that difference shrinks to 34.5 FPS (64.3 vs 29.8), but the relative penalty grows: Ultra is 53.7% slower than Low at 4K, compared to 54.4% slower at 1080p. The GPU's pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are simply overwhelmed at 4K Ultra.

The 1440p results reinforce the GPU-bound conclusion. Medium settings at 1440p produce 79.3 FPS, while High yields 76 FPS—a modest 4.2% difference. This clustering suggests that the RX 5700 XT's compute resources (9.754 TFLOPS FP32) are saturated regardless of moderate setting changes. The 4K Ultra result of 29.8 FPS is the clearest signal: this hardware combination is not designed for 4K maxed-out gaming in Greedfall.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where all settings exceed 60 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 69.8 FPS, while 1440p Ultra drops to 50 FPS. 4K is only viable at Low settings, yielding 64.3 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT's VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 29.8 FPS, indicating that the memory subsystem and RDNA 1.0 architecture cannot handle the texture and geometry load at that resolution.

Q: Is the Core i5-12400F holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multicore: 16518, single-core: 2332) place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The scaling data shows that frame rates drop more from resolution changes than from CPU-bound scenarios, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium or High settings at 1440p provide the best balance, with 79.3 FPS and 76 FPS respectively. Ultra at 1440p drops to 50 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced RPG gameplay but is below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The combo ranks 1267 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the lower 26% of all tested setups. This reflects the GPU's age and the demanding nature of the game at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the 4K Low setting viable for this game?

A: At 64.3 FPS, 4K Low is playable, but the visual sacrifices are substantial. The 4K Medium result of 49 FPS and High result of 41.6 FPS show that stepping up from Low quickly degrades performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, built on RDNA 1.0 with a 7 nm process, is the dominant performance factor in this pairing. Its 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a measured 9.754 TFLOPS FP32, which translates to strong 1080p performance but insufficient headroom for 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz provide consistent performance, but the 8 GB frame buffer proves limiting at 4K Ultra where the combo manages only 29.8 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark results show its mid-range positioning: a Passmark G3D score of 16277 and a 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (deltaPct -0.1%) and Intel Arc A350M (deltaPct 0.3%), indicating the RX 5700 XT sits in a crowded performance tier. In Greedfall, this translates to playable 1080p performance across all settings, with 1440p requiring Medium or High for 60+ FPS.

The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show the memory interface struggling. At 4K High, the 41.6 FPS result suggests the GPU is starved for both bandwidth and fill rate. The 225 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a power-hungry card, but the performance data shows it cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target, the data clearly points to 1080p as the optimal resolution. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 105.1 FPS, and 1080p Medium produces 120.5 FPS. Even 1080p Ultra at 69.8 FPS exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, making it the highest visual quality option that maintains smooth gameplay. The 1080p Low result of 153.1 FPS shows significant headroom for competitive or high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1440p, the choice narrows to Medium (79.3 FPS) or High (76 FPS). Both stay above 60 FPS, but Ultra drops to 50 FPS. For players prioritizing visual fidelity, High at 1440p offers a 76 FPS average, which is 4.2% faster than Medium—a negligible difference that suggests the settings are not heavily taxing the GPU at this resolution. 4K is only recommended at Low (64.3 FPS), as Medium (49 FPS) and High (41.6 FPS) fall below acceptable playability.

The data shows diminishing returns from Ultra settings. At 1080p, Ultra is 33.6% slower than High (69.8 vs 105.1 FPS), yet the visual improvement in an Action RPG like Greedfall may not justify the frame rate loss. Medium settings at 1080p provide a 72.7% improvement over Ultra (120.5 vs 69.8 FPS) and likely offer a better gameplay experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1267 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom quarter of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions rather than CPU inadequacy. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors (avg benchmark score 19221) contrasts sharply with the GPU's 68th percentile (avg benchmark score 24731), but the game's frame rates are clearly GPU-bound.

The combo's position in the rankings suggests that many other tested configurations—likely those with newer GPUs—achieve better results. However, the data shows this pairing still delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings. The 1267th rank out of 1705 means approximately 438 combos perform worse, indicating this is not the worst configuration but one that requires careful settings management.

The ranking also highlights the balance issue: the i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Greedfall, but the RX 5700 XT's RDNA 1.0 architecture lacks the modern features (no ray tracing cores, no tensor cores) that newer titles increasingly leverage. For this 2019 release, the combo performs adequately but leaves no headroom for future game updates or higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a full range of playable results. Low settings produce 153.1 FPS, Medium 120.5 FPS, High 105.1 FPS, and Ultra 69.8 FPS. The 83.3 FPS spread between Low and Ultra shows the GPU's scaling capability at this resolution, with all settings exceeding the 60 FPS standard.

At 2560x1440, performance clusters more tightly. Low yields 103.4 FPS, Medium 79.3 FPS, High 76 FPS, and Ultra 50 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is only 3.3 FPS (4.2%), suggesting these settings are not the primary performance differentiator. Ultra's 50 FPS result is the only sub-60 FPS outcome at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low produces 64.3 FPS, Medium 49 FPS, High 41.6 FPS, and Ultra 29.8 FPS. The 34.5 FPS gap between Low and Ultra is the smallest of any resolution, indicating that the GPU is saturated even at Low settings. The 4K Ultra result of 29.8 FPS is the lowest measured value across the entire dataset. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent decline: High settings drop from 105.1 to 76 to 41.6 FPS as resolution increases, a clear indicator of GPU-bound scaling.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F, with 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than sufficient for Greedfall. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3481. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and Alder Lake architecture ensure the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in this title.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows balanced performance: Cinebench R20 multicore 6937, Geekbench single-core 2221, and a 3DMark single-thread score of 909. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 against max-threads score of 5912 indicates the processor scales well with multithreaded workloads, though Greedfall likely does not fully utilize all 12 threads. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and avg benchmark score of 19221 place it slightly above the Core i7-8700K (deltaPct 0.1%), confirming its capability.

The evidence that the CPU is not the limiting factor comes from the resolution scaling. When resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, frame rates drop by 58% at Low settings (153.1 to 64.3 FPS). If the CPU were the bottleneck, this drop would be much smaller, as resolution changes would not affect CPU workload. The fact that the GPU's load increases proportionally with resolution confirms that the RX 5700 XT is the performance ceiling. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process also indicate efficient operation, leaving thermal headroom that the GPU's 225 W TDP does not share.