Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Greedfall, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the combo provides smooth frame rates at medium and high settings, but the demands of 4K resolution push the graphics card to its limits, resulting in a significant performance drop. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to show exactly where this pairing excels and where it falls short.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario in Greedfall. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate drops from 58.7 FPS to 38.7 FPS, a reduction of exactly 20 FPS. The scaling continues when pushing to 3840x2160, where the average plummets to 21.5 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the Radeon RX 580's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor, not the Core i5-12400F's processing power.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 82.1 FPS falls to 55.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 36 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is telling—even with the lowest graphical load, the frame rate remains below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider ideal. This suggests that the RX 580's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming in this title, regardless of how light the settings are.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 23-24 FPS depending on the preset, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is larger, around 17-19 FPS. The non-linear scaling points to the GPU's fillrate limitations becoming more pronounced at higher resolutions. The RX 580's 32 ROPs and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough to feed a 4K display with demanding geometry and shading work. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the constraint here; its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 16518, show it has ample headroom for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?*

A: Yes, but only with specific settings. The measured data shows 82.1 FPS at Low, 62.7 FPS at Medium, and 58.7 FPS at High settings. The Ultra preset yields only 35 FPS, so it must be avoided for a 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data clearly favors 1920x1080. All presets except Ultra achieve an average above 58 FPS at this resolution. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset reaches a playable 55.7 FPS, while High and Medium sit below 44 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580 perform at 4K in this game?

A: Poorly. Even at Low settings, the average frame rate is only 36 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to a nearly unplayable 16.7 FPS, and High is marginally better at 21.5 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F holding back the GPU?

A: No. The benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. The consistent frame rate drops across resolutions point directly to the GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 versus all CPUs also suggests it is a strong performer relative to the system's overall capabilities.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset with this hardware?

A: No. The Ultra preset results in an average of 35 FPS at 1080p and 25 FPS at 1440p. These numbers are too low for a smooth experience. The High preset at 1080p offers a much better balance, with 58.7 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1586 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, confirming that while it can run the game, it does so with performance that lags behind the majority of other configurations tested.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 achieves a rank of 1586 out of 1705 total combos. This places the system in the bottom 7% of all tested configurations, which is a poor showing. The rank reflects the GPU's age and performance tier; the RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13559. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with a nearly identical score, and the GeForce GTX 950, which is only 0.1% slower. This tells you that while the RX 580 is not the weakest card, it is competing with hardware from a previous generation.

The CPU’s performance is not the reason for the low rank. The Core i5-12400F performs at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (0.7% slower), indicating it holds its own against much newer processors. The bottleneck is unambiguously the graphics card. The data shows that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, this system is only capable at 1080p with High settings or lower. For anyone with a 1440p or 4K monitor, this combo will underperform, and the ranking reflects that reality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is most capable. The Low preset delivers an average of 82.1 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced action. Medium averages 62.7 FPS, still comfortably above the 60 FPS mark. High settings produce 58.7 FPS, which is close to ideal but not quite there. The Ultra preset is the outlier, collapsing to 35 FPS, which is a significant drop and likely introduces noticeable stutter.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU starts to struggle. The Low preset manages 55.7 FPS, which remains playable. Medium drops to 43.4 FPS, and High falls further to 38.7 FPS. These numbers are below the 60 FPS target and indicate a compromise in visual fidelity is necessary for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 25 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are poor across the board. Low settings yield 36 FPS, Medium 25.9 FPS, High 21.5 FPS, and Ultra 16.7 FPS. None of these are acceptable for a modern action RPG. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 19.3 FPS difference, showing that the settings have a large impact, but even the best case scenario is far below playable standards. The data confirms that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination in Greedfall.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the defining component in this system, and its specifications explain the measured performance. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This is a modest amount of bandwidth by modern standards, and it becomes a critical limitation at higher resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock is 1340 MHz, and it has 2304 shading units, but its 32 ROPs are a key bottleneck for pixel fill rate, which is directly stressed by increasing resolution.

The card’s benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score is 8813, and it achieves a Geekbench OpenCL score of 37453. In the context of Greedfall, the GPU’s performance is consistent with its 53rd percentile ranking. The data indicates that the RX 580 is capable of handling the game’s geometry and textures at 1080p, but it does not have the raw throughput to maintain high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is not the primary issue; the issue is the processing power and memory bandwidth required to push more pixels. The GPU’s performance is the sole reason for the low combo rank, as the CPU is demonstrably more capable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the High preset, which yields an average of 58.7 FPS. This is the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing a nearly smooth 60 FPS experience without having to disable the game’s more demanding effects. For players who prioritize a rock-solid frame rate over visual details, the Medium preset at 1080p is a strong alternative, delivering 62.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely. At 1080p, it drops to 35 FPS, which is a 23.7 FPS penalty compared to High, a massive hit for marginal visual gains. At 1440p, the situation is worse. Only the Low preset, at 55.7 FPS, provides an acceptable frame rate, but it comes with a noticeable reduction in visual fidelity. For a 1440p monitor, the recommendation is to use Low settings and accept the lower quality, or to drop to 1080p and use High settings. The 4K resolution is not viable, as even Low settings fail to reach 40 FPS. The data is clear: this system is best utilized as a 1080p gaming machine with settings set to High or Medium.