Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable, though not uniformly smooth, experience in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The data shows that this combination is best suited for 1920x1080 gaming, where it can push well past 60 frames per second at most settings, while 4K resolution remains a significant challenge, with only the Low preset managing to stay above 30 FPS. The combo ranks 2932 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, a position driven by the GPU’s modest standing among its peers. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance data, offering context on how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the final framerates.

FAQ

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

A: According to the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. The average framerates at this resolution range from 63 FPS on Ultra to 138 FPS on Low, with High and Medium presets delivering 99 FPS and 109 FPS respectively, all of which are comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 perform at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo still provides a good experience but with a noticeable drop. The High preset yields an average of 68 FPS, while Medium averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. Low settings push the average to 96 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS, indicating that the highest quality settings are not viable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the i5-12400F and RTX 2060 in this game?

A: 4K gaming is only marginally possible. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 57 FPS, and Medium averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS. High drops to 41 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 26 FPS. This indicates that 4K requires significant compromises in graphical quality.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080, with an average of 99 FPS, offers an excellent balance. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a framerate well above 60 FPS. The Medium preset is also strong at 109 FPS, but High appears to be the sweet spot for quality and speed.

Q: How does the CPU's core and thread count influence the game's performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its multi-threaded benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9472, are substantial. In Greedfall, this processing power ensures that the CPU is not a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to be the primary factor in determining framerates across different resolutions.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile, and what does that mean for this combo?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. This indicates it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, has a nearly identical average score of 15283, a delta of 0%, showing that the RTX 2060 is a solid, if not class-leading, option for this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture for optimizing the Greedfall experience with this hardware. The primary goal is to maintain a framerate that is consistently above 60 FPS without sacrificing the visual fidelity that makes the game's world appealing. The data suggests different presets for each resolution based on the measured averages and minimums.

For 1920x1080, the highest quality setting that still guarantees a fluid experience is the High preset. It delivers an average of 99 FPS, and while the minimum FPS is not listed, the average is high enough that dips are unlikely to be problematic. The Medium preset is also a strong candidate, achieving an average of 109 FPS with a measured minimum of 92 FPS, providing an even larger safety margin for demanding scenes. Choosing Ultra at this resolution is possible, as it averages 63 FPS, but this is close to the 60 FPS threshold, and any significant drops could become noticeable. The Low preset, at 138 FPS, is unnecessary for competitive play in a single-player RPG and sacrifices too much visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset emerges as the recommended choice. It produces an average of 75 FPS and a minimum of 64 FPS, ensuring that the framerate remains above the 60 FPS target even in heavy combat or busy city areas. The High preset, with an average of 68 FPS, is also viable, but the lack of a reported minimum makes the Medium preset the safer option for consistent performance. The Low preset at 96 FPS is an option for those who prioritize framerate above all else, but the visual downgrade is significant. The Ultra preset, averaging 44 FPS, is not recommended for this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the options are heavily constrained. The only preset that provides a playable experience is Low, which averages 57 FPS. This framerate is just below the 60 FPS target but should be tolerable for a slower-paced RPG. The Medium preset, with an average of 45 FPS and a minimum of 38 FPS, is playable but will exhibit noticeable stuttering and frame drops. High and Ultra presets, at 41 FPS and 26 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. In summary, the data indicates that 1080p High or Medium is the best overall experience, with 1440p Medium being a solid alternative for those with higher-resolution monitors.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S family, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, which can boost up to 4.40 GHz. In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to keep it fully utilized. The benchmark results for the CPU show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9472. Its Passmark multithread score is 19433, and its 3DMark max threads score is 5912.

These scores indicate that the i5-12400F has ample processing power for a game released in 2019. The 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game's engine, which is unlikely to fully utilize all of them, but the strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 985, is crucial for maintaining high framerates. The CPU's performance is further supported by its L3 cache of 18 MB (shared), which helps reduce memory latency.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of the processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 19039, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average score of 19047 (a delta of 0%). This parity suggests that the CPU is a capable and well-rounded part. In the measured FPS results, the impact of the CPU is most visible at lower resolutions like 1920x1080, where the framerate is high and the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls becomes more important. Even at 138 FPS on the Low preset, the CPU is able to keep up, indicating that it is not a limiting factor in this configuration. The data strongly suggests that the i5-12400F provides a solid foundation, allowing the RTX 2060 to be the primary determinant of performance in Greedfall.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 2932 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the combo in the 79th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it performs better than 79% of the other combos in the database, but it is still far from the top. This rank reflects the mid-range nature of both components. The CPU, ranking in the 73rd percentile, is a strong performer, but the GPU, in the 58th percentile, pulls the combo's overall standing down.

To put this in perspective, the GPU's average benchmark score of 15290 is almost exactly matched by its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which has a score of 15283 (a delta of 0%). This shows that the RTX 2060 is a competent but not exceptional GPU. Its performance is also closely matched by the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, a delta of 0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, a delta of 0.6%). This grouping of scores indicates that the RTX 2060 is in a competitive but crowded tier of graphics hardware.

The combo's rank of 2932 out of 3703 means that there are over 2900 other combinations that perform better in this specific game. This is not surprising given the age of the GPU, but the data shows that the combo is still capable of delivering playable framerates at 1080p and 1440p. The high rank of the CPU, relative to the GPU, suggests that the i5-12400F has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card in the future, whereas the RTX 2060 is the component that limits the overall performance. The measured FPS data supports this, as the framerates scale predictably with resolution, a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The combo is a balanced mid-range option, but it is not a high-end performer, as its rank indicates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary driver of performance in this combo, and its characteristics are central to the measured FPS. It is built on the Turing architecture, using a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. The GPU has 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its base clock is 1365 MHz, with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, and the memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

The GPU's performance, as measured by its Passmark G3D score of 14111, places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 15290, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 (a delta of 0%). This near-identical score underscores the RTX 2060's position as a solid mid-range card. The GPU's FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS, which is a key indicator of its raw compute power for gaming. Its pixel rate is 80.64 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 201.6 GTexel/s, which are relevant for filling the screen with detailed textures.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is evident in the framerate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is able to render frames quickly, resulting in high average framerates. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the pixel count increases dramatically, and the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become more stressed, leading to lower framerates. The 6 GB of VRAM is a potential concern at higher resolutions, but the data suggests that it is sufficient for the game's settings at 1440p and below, as the Medium preset at 1440p maintains a minimum FPS of 64. The boost clock of 1680 MHz is crucial for extracting maximum performance, and the data shows that the card is consistently able to deliver playable framerates at 1080p, which is its intended target. The measured results confirm that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck in this configuration, and its mid-range standing (58th percentile) is the primary reason the combo ranks where it does.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The data is comprehensive, showing a clear performance hierarchy and providing actionable insights for users.

At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across the board. The Low preset achieves the highest average of 138 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, though it lacks the visual fidelity of other settings. The Medium preset delivers an average of 109 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. This is a very stable and smooth experience, with the minimum being well above the 60 FPS target. The High preset averages 99 FPS, offering a great balance of quality and performance, though its minimum FPS is not listed in the data. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 63 FPS. This is still playable, but it is the closest to the 60 FPS threshold, and any demanding scenes could cause noticeable dips.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains respectable. The Low preset averages 96 FPS, which is high enough for a smooth experience. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. This is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it ensures the framerate stays above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 68 FPS, which is also playable, but the lack of a minimum FPS makes it a slightly riskier choice. The Ultra preset averages 44 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a consistent experience and is best avoided at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is severely limited, as expected from a mid-range GPU. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. This is the only preset that offers a near-playable experience at 4K. The Medium preset averages 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. This will be a stuttery experience, particularly in combat. The High preset averages 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 26 FPS, both of which are too low for a playable framerate. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a realistic goal for this combo unless the user is willing to accept significant graphical compromises on the Low preset. The progression of framerates across resolutions and settings is consistent, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary constraint, and the CPU is able to keep up with the demands of the game at all tested settings.