Greedfall

This combination of an Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 lands at rank 3581 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the bottom 3.3% of all tested configurations, a position that signals a fundamental mismatch between the game's demands and what this hardware delivers. The data paints a clear picture: this is a pairing that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings, and even at its best, it barely crosses the threshold of smooth gameplay. The ranking is not a surprise when the measured FPS is examined; the GPU's 40th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 73rd percentile standing among all CPUs suggest the graphics card is the primary bottleneck, dragging the entire experience down.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3581 out of 3703 is a stark indicator of its performance class. With only 122 combinations performing worse, this setup is firmly in the lowest tier for Greedfall. The GPU's percentile rank of 40 means it performs better than only 40% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU's percentile rank of 73 shows it is a relatively capable processor. This disparity between the two components is the key story. The data suggests the GTX 1650 is holding back the i5-12400F, which has the headroom to drive much higher frame rates if paired with a stronger graphics card. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game, as its average benchmark score of 19039 places it close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056), with deltaPct values of 0 and -0.1 respectively. The GPU, however, with an average score of 7472, sits near the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (7447) and the Intel UHD Graphics 750 (7441), which are not exactly powerhouses. This ranking implies that for Greedfall, the combo is only suitable for low-resolution, low-detail play, and even then, it doesn't offer a comfortable margin.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 73 FPS, which is the highest frame rate achieved by this combo at any resolution or setting. This is the only configuration that consistently provides a fluid, responsive experience. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 48 FPS, which is still playable but shows noticeable dips during demanding scenes. The High preset at 1080p averages 52 FPS, a further step down that sacrifices smoothness for visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls to 33 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable action gameplay. Therefore, the data strongly recommends the Low preset at 1080p for the best balance of performance and playability. For users who prioritize visuals over frame rate, Medium at 1080p is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though the minimum FPS of 48 indicates occasional stutter. Pushing to Higher settings or higher resolutions results in average frame rates below 40 FPS, which the data suggests is not a viable experience for this action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the GPU's limitations. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 73 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 50 FPS, a 31.5% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 30 FPS, a 58.9% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The GTX 1650, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, is simply overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count. The CPU's performance remains relatively constant, as the workload shifts almost entirely to the graphics card. The data shows that the i5-12400F is not the constraint here; the GPU is. The difference between 1080p High (52 FPS) and 1440p High (36 FPS) is a 30.8% drop, while the jump to 4K High (21 FPS) is a 59.6% drop from 1080p. This consistent pattern across all settings confirms that the limiting component is the graphics card. The CPU has the headroom to feed more frames, but the GPU cannot render them fast enough as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset provides a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 73 FPS, making it the only setting that delivers a truly smooth experience. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 66, indicating some frame time variance. The High preset averages 52 FPS, a playable but not ideal experience. The Ultra preset drops to 33 FPS, which is too low for a game that requires timing and responsiveness. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is still playable but shows the impact of the higher resolution. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 45, which is on the edge of playability. The High preset averages 36 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 23 FPS, both of which are not recommended. At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable. The Low preset averages 30 FPS, the Medium preset averages 24 FPS (with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27), the High preset averages 21 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 14 FPS. This breakdown clearly shows that the combo is only viable at 1080p, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings for a consistently smooth experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory is a significant limitation for Greedfall, a game that benefits from more VRAM at higher resolutions and detail levels. The 128-bit memory bus and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth provide a data throughput that is insufficient for the demands of 1440p and 4K. The GPU's base clock of 1485 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz are modest, and its 896 shading units struggle to handle the game's rendering load. The FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS is a clear indicator of its entry-level status. The data from the GPU benchmarks supports this: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305 and a Passmark G3D score of 7880 place it in the lower echelons of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (7447) and the Intel UHD Graphics 750 (7441), are integrated or older mobile parts, which highlights the GTX 1650's position as a budget desktop solution. The GPU's 40th percentile standing means it performs worse than 60% of all GPUs, confirming that this is a component designed for 1080p gaming at medium to low settings, not for the higher resolutions that the CPU could theoretically support.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a surprisingly strong partner that is severely underutilized. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers a solid foundation for modern games. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide ample single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, and the 10 nm process node ensures good power efficiency. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19039 puts it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, and its rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056), both of which are capable processors. The data shows that the CPU is not the cause of the low frame rates. In Greedfall, the i5-12400F can easily feed the GTX 1650 with more frames than the GPU can render. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is performing as expected, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9472. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's performance headroom is wasted in this pairing. The CPU is capable of driving a much more powerful graphics card, but in this combo, it is left waiting for the GPU to catch up.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with the Low preset provides the highest average FPS of 73. The Medium preset at 1080p is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, with an average of 57 FPS and a minimum of 48 FPS. Higher resolutions or settings yield average frame rates below 40 FPS.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 30 on the Low preset. The Medium preset averages 24 FPS, the High preset averages 21 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 14 FPS. All 4K configurations are below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this system?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU is the clear bottleneck. Its 4 GB of VRAM and 40th percentile standing among all GPUs limit performance, while the Intel Core i5-12400F, with a 73rd percentile standing, has ample headroom. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056), with deltaPct values of 0 and -0.1 respectively. It also beats the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982) and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979) by 0.3%.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the GPU and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. This limited VRAM capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for higher resolutions and detail levels, contributing to the significant FPS drops at 1440p and 4K.

Q: Is the CPU's performance sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 19433, indicate it is a capable processor. The data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU's performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU's capabilities are exhausted.