Greedfall

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S generation, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This CPU is the foundation of the combo, and its multi-threaded capability is central to how Greedfall behaves. The benchmark data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 118.9 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is comfortably feeding the GPU. However, the picture changes when resolution climbs.

Looking at the CPU's synthetic performance, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and single-core score of 2332 indicate a balanced processor. The Geekbench multi-core score of 9138 and single-core score of 2221 reinforce this. In the context of Greedfall, an Action RPG with dense environments and AI-driven NPCs, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is likely sufficient to maintain consistent frame pacing, especially since the measured FPS values show no min FPS data to suggest stutter issues. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 versus all CPUs places it in the upper quartile, and its average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 with a deltaPct of 0.1%. That means the i5-12400F is effectively on par with a previous-generation high-end desktop chip, making it a solid match for a mid-range GPU like the GTX 1660 SUPER.

The L3 cache of 18 MB shared across cores is substantial for a game like Greedfall, which benefits from fast access to world data. The 12 threads allow the CPU to handle background tasks without stealing resources from the main game loop. At 1080p, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, the CPU's role is to avoid becoming a limiting factor. The data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo drops to 54.9 FPS, which is more attributable to the GPU's limits than the CPU, given that the processor's multi-threaded scores are strong enough to drive higher frame rates in less demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combo, pairing the Intel Core i5-12400F with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, ranks 1514 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the bottom 12% of all configurations, which is a verdict that needs context. The rank is not a reflection of poor hardware quality but rather the age and tier of the GPU. The CPU itself is competitive—its average benchmark score of 19221 is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364, a deltaPct of -0.7% relative to the i5-12400F, meaning the i5 is actually slightly ahead of that mobile chip.

However, the GPU drags the overall rank down. The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (14314, deltaPct -0.2%), the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (14315, deltaPct -0.2%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (14389, deltaPct -0.7%). All of these are within 1% of the GTX 1660 SUPER's score, indicating that the GPU is at the edge of its performance class. The combo's rank of 1514 means that in the vast majority of tested systems, the GPU is either faster or the pairing is better balanced. For Greedfall, which is a 2019 title, the data suggests this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming but will struggle at higher resolutions, as the measured FPS numbers confirm.

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

The resolution scaling behavior is a textbook example of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 82.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate falls to 55.8 FPS, a drop of 32.5% from the 1080p figure. At 4K High, the average is 33.2 FPS, which is a 59.9% reduction from 1080p High. This steep decline as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU that runs out of shading and memory bandwidth, not a CPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiter, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, which they do not.

The Low settings tell a similar story. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 118.9 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 81.4 FPS (a 31.5% decrease), and at 4K Low, it falls to 48.2 FPS (a 59.5% decrease from 1080p Low). The consistency of these percentage drops—around 31-32% from 1080p to 1440p and around 59-60% from 1080p to 4K—indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the dominant factor. The GTX 1660 SUPER's pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, and the 6 GB GDDR6 memory with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p but strained at 4K.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (118.9 FPS) and Ultra (54.9 FPS) is 64.0 FPS. At 4K, the difference between Low (48.2 FPS) and Ultra (20.8 FPS) is only 27.4 FPS. This narrowing suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing settings cannot fully compensate for the resolution's demands. The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU's performance is sufficient to drive over 118 FPS at 1080p Low, which is well above the refresh rates of most monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 118.9, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings drop to 94.3 FPS, still smooth for competitive play. High settings yield 82.7 FPS, a solid figure for most users. Ultra settings, however, bring the average down to 54.9 FPS, which is the first sign of the GPU's limits at this resolution. The 64.0 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER has headroom at lower settings but is challenged by the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings produce 81.4 FPS, which is playable but not as fluid as 1080p. Medium settings fall to 64.7 FPS, High to 55.8 FPS, and Ultra to 35.9 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 19.9 FPS, a 35.7% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding. For a 60 FPS target at 1440p, the user would need to stay at Medium settings or lower, as High barely misses the mark.

At 3840x2160, the combo is clearly out of its depth. Low settings average 48.2 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium settings fall to 37.8 FPS, High to 33.2 FPS, and Ultra to a near-unplayable 20.8 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K is a 10.4 FPS drop, and the Ultra preset is less than half the frame rate of Low. No settings combination at 4K reaches the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming in Greedfall.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting component in this combo for Greedfall. It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1530 MHz, boosting to 1785 MHz. The GPU's 1408 shading units, 88 TMUs, and 48 ROPs are typical for a mid-range Turing architecture card. Its FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS is adequate for 1080p gaming but insufficient for higher resolutions in a demanding title like Greedfall.

The GPU's percentile rank of 55 versus all GPUs places it just above the median, and its average benchmark score of 14286 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 14389, a deltaPct of -0.7%, meaning the GTX 1660 SUPER is slightly slower. The Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics and AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 are within 0.2% of the GTX 1660 SUPER's score, indicating that this GPU sits at the cusp of its performance class. In Greedfall, the 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity and bandwidth are likely contributors to the 20.8 FPS result.

The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) is a key factor. At 4K, the high resolution demands more memory bandwidth, and the 336.0 GB/s can become a bottleneck, especially with Ultra settings that increase texture detail and draw distances. The GPU's DirectX 12 support is present, but its performance in the PassMark DirectX 12 test is only 50, which is low, suggesting that modern API workloads are not its strength. For Greedfall, which can use DirectX 11 or 12, the data suggests that lower settings and resolutions are required to keep the GPU within its comfort zone.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 1080p in Greedfall?

A: Yes, at Low, Medium, and High settings. The measured averages are 118.9 FPS for Low, 94.3 FPS for Medium, and 82.7 FPS for High. Only Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS, with an average of 54.9 FPS.

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

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS at most settings. At 2560x1440, only Low settings reach above 60 FPS (81.4 FPS), while Medium and High are below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, all settings are below 60 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It is 0.7% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The frame rate drops from 48.2 FPS at Low to 20.8 FPS at Ultra at 3840x2160, while at 1080p the drop is from 118.9 to 54.9 FPS. The GPU's performance limits are evident, as the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1514 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, primarily due to the GTX 1660 SUPER's mid-range performance.

Q: Does the GPU support modern APIs?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. However, its PassMark DirectX 12 score is only 50, which is low and suggests limited performance in that API.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo in Greedfall, the data points to 1920x1080 as the target resolution. At 1080p, Medium settings provide a strong balance: 94.3 FPS average, which is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold. This preset likely offers a good mix of visual fidelity and performance without pushing the GPU to its limits. High settings at 1080p are also viable at 82.7 FPS, but the 11.6 FPS gain from dropping to Medium is not worth the visual downgrade for most users, unless they prioritize higher refresh rates.

For users with a 1440p monitor, the recommendation is to use Low settings, which deliver 81.4 FPS. Medium at 1440p drops to 64.7 FPS, which is still playable, but High settings at 55.8 FPS may cause noticeable dips in demanding scenes. Ultra settings at 1440p (35.9 FPS) are not recommended, as the frame rate is too low for a smooth experience. At 4K, the data shows that no settings preset achieves 60 FPS, and even Low is only 48.2 FPS. Therefore, 4K is not a practical option for this combo in Greedfall.

The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer across all resolutions, with 54.9 FPS at 1080p, 35.9 FPS at 1440p, and 20.8 FPS at 4K. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial—19.9 FPS at 1440p and 12.4 FPS at 4K—without a proportional visual benefit. For this reason, the data strongly suggests avoiding Ultra settings. The best overall experience is at 1080p with Medium or High settings, depending on whether the user prefers higher frame rates or slightly better visuals. Given that the combo ranks 1514 out of 1705, the hardware is best suited for 1080p gaming, and the settings recommendations reflect that constraint.