Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Greedfall, with benchmark data showing the GPU becoming the primary constraint as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the combo pushes well past 60 FPS on all tested presets, but 4K Ultra drops to a 30 FPS average, indicating that users targeting high refresh rates at higher resolutions will need to adjust settings. The data suggests a balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with clear scaling patterns that favor lower presets for smoother frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 114 FPS at 1080p to 79 FPS at 1440p, then falls further to 47 FPS at 4K. This represents a 59% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, demonstrating that the RTX 5050’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become significant bottlenecks at higher pixel densities. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the pixel throughput demands exceed what the card can sustain at high quality presets.

Low settings tell a similar story but with higher absolute numbers: 160 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 59% here as well, reinforcing that the limiting factor is the GPU’s raw rendering capacity rather than CPU overhead. Medium settings show 126 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K, with the 4K figure dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding only 73 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K, which is borderline unplayable for action-oriented combat.

The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 5050 is well-suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K requires substantial compromises. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 36 FPS (66 vs 30), which is larger than the 87 FPS gap at 1080p (160 vs 73), suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units are overwhelmed at 4K when quality settings increase. Users with 4K displays should plan for Low or Medium presets, while those at 1440p can comfortably use High settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with all four presets achieving at least 73 FPS average. At 1440p, High and Medium both stay above 79 FPS, making it viable, while 4K only exceeds 60 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 21035, placing it within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) and 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153). It also trails the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379) by 1.6%, indicating tight competition in this performance tier.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with benchmark scores like 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1680 in single-core. Given that FPS scales consistently with resolution changes (e.g., 114 to 47 FPS from 1080p to 4K at High), the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, though the CPU keeps up at 1080p where frame rates reach 160 FPS on Low.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured average is 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for most gameplay scenarios, with enough headroom to avoid noticeable stutter during combat.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: While the FACT PACK doesn’t include VRAM usage data, the 4K Ultra preset yields only 30 FPS average, and 4K High drops to 47 FPS. These low numbers suggest the 8 GB capacity and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering in this title.

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

A: The combo ranks 1776 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This rank reflects its ability to handle 1080p and 1440p well while struggling at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) contribute to solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1964. In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU achieves 5912 in 3DMark max threads and 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which positions it well above entry-level processors.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically relies on both CPU and GPU, the processor’s 12 threads help maintain consistent frame pacing. The 1080p Low preset reaches 160 FPS average, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions where the GPU isn’t saturated. However, the CPU’s benchmark scores show it is not a top-tier performer; its percentile vs all CPUs is 73, and its average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and Intel Core 3 201E (19056). This suggests the CPU provides adequate but not exceptional compute power.

The processor’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz is crucial for gaming, as single-thread performance often dictates minimum FPS in physics-heavy scenes. With a PassMark single-thread score of 3481, the i5-12400F handles Greedfall’s AI and game logic without becoming the primary bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p. At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU’s rendering load dominates, and the FPS drops are consistent with GPU limitations rather than CPU stalls.

The 10 nm process and 65 W TDP make this a power-efficient choice, but the absence of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory. For this pairing, the CPU’s 6 cores align well with the GPU’s mid-range performance, avoiding significant bottlenecking in either direction. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game, but at higher presets, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 and i5-12400F deliver strong performance across all presets. Low settings yield 160 FPS average, Medium produces 126 FPS (min 107, max 144), High reaches 114 FPS, and Ultra still manages 73 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is entirely viable, with even Ultra settings providing a smooth experience above 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, showing the GPU has headroom to spare at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but begins to show strain. Low settings drop to 111 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS (min 74, max 100), High falls to 79 FPS, and Ultra dips to 50 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is the first preset to fall below 60 FPS, suggesting that users prioritizing visual quality at this resolution may need to accept Medium or High. The difference between Low and Ultra is 61 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is working harder.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. Low settings produce 66 FPS, Medium averages 52 FPS (min 44, max 60), High drops to 47 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 30 FPS. Only Low settings maintain a playable frame rate above 60 FPS, and even that is marginal. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy: Medium offers a balanced 52 FPS, but users seeking higher quality will face sub-30 FPS territory on Ultra, which is unsuitable for action gameplay.

The measured data includes min/max values only for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 107 to 144 FPS, providing a 37 FPS spread that indicates some scene complexity variation. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 74 to 100 FPS, a 26 FPS spread, while 4K Medium shows 44 to 60 FPS, a 16 FPS spread. This tightening range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing frame-time variance but lowering overall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1776 out of 2938 tested combinations places it in the 60th percentile of all tested setups in Greedfall, meaning it outperforms roughly 60% of configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of these two components yields a system that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but falls short of top-tier 4K performance.

In context, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% faster in average score) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% faster), while it trails the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile by 1.6%. This means the RTX 5050 is competitive with last-generation mid-range cards, and the measured FPS in Greedfall aligns with that positioning. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta) and Intel Core 3 201E (-0.1% delta), show that the i5-12400F is evenly matched with other mid-range processors.

The rank of 1776 suggests that many higher-end combinations (likely with more powerful GPUs or CPUs) achieve better results, particularly at 4K. However, the combo’s performance at 1080p and 1440p is solid, and the data shows it handles the game’s demands without major compromises at those resolutions. Users with 4K monitors will find the ranking more telling, as the 30 FPS Ultra result is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The percentile data for the individual components provides additional context: the CPU’s 73rd percentile indicates it is above average, while the GPU’s 66th percentile is slightly lower. This imbalance suggests the GPU is the weaker link, which is consistent with the resolution scaling observed. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but at 4K, the GPU’s lower percentile ranking becomes the deciding factor in frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the measured data points to 1080p High as the optimal preset, delivering 114 FPS average with excellent visual quality. This combination provides a significant margin above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense combat scenes. Users with 1440p monitors should opt for Medium settings, which yield 87 FPS average (min 74, max 100), balancing visual fidelity with performance. The 1440p High preset at 79 FPS is also acceptable, but Medium offers a more comfortable buffer.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low settings provide 66 FPS average, which is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS, but visual quality suffers. Medium at 52 FPS is playable but may cause occasional dips below 50 FPS, as the min value of 44 FPS indicates. High at 47 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 30 FPS is not recommended for action gameplay. For 4K users, Low settings offer the most consistent experience, while Medium is a viable alternative for those prioritizing visuals over frame rate stability.

The Ultra preset is generally not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as 1440p yields 50 FPS and 4K yields 30 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra’s 73 FPS is acceptable but provides diminishing returns over High’s 114 FPS. The data suggests that High settings at 1080p or Medium at 1440p offer the best balance of performance and quality, maximizing the GPU’s capabilities without overextending into frame rates that compromise gameplay.

The min/max data for Medium settings indicates consistent performance, with the narrowest range at 4K (44 to 60 FPS) showing predictable frame times. This stability makes Medium the safest choice for users who cannot tolerate frame rate fluctuations. For those prioritizing maximum FPS, 1080p Low at 160 FPS is the fastest preset, but it sacrifices visual fidelity for speed, which is unnecessary given the headroom available at 1080p High.