Greedfall

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT in Greedfall produces a performance curve that is heavily dictated by resolution and the game’s demanding Ultra preset. The measured data reveals a system that is exceptionally capable at 1080p and 1440p, but which struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K when settings are maxed out. This analysis breaks down the FPS measurements, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific combination ranks against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 105 at 1920x1080 to 71.4 at 2560x1440, and then to 46 at 3840x2160. That represents a 32% decrease when moving to 1440p and a further 35% drop when moving to 4K. The scaling is similar for Medium settings, where the average FPS goes from 115.7 at 1080p to 81.4 at 1440p and finally to 49.4 at 4K. This pattern is a classic sign that the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the limiting component; the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s rendering throughput becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 151.6 FPS at 1080p dropping to 101.8 FPS at 1440p and 64.3 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest settings, the 4K resolution still cuts performance by more than half compared to 1080p. This suggests that even when reducing the graphical load, the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160 overwhelms the GPU’s 8 GB frame buffer and memory bandwidth. The results imply that for a smooth 4K experience, the user would need to significantly lower the resolution or accept a major reduction in visual quality. The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for this combo, with 4K being viable only on Low or Medium settings for those prioritizing frame rate over fidelity.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, based on the RDNA 1.0 architecture, is the primary driver of the frame rate differences between presets. Its specifications show a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, which are the key variables that scale with graphical load. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra result of 26.4 FPS indicates that at maximum settings, the card is running out of both compute throughput and memory capacity.

The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is stark: 151.6 FPS versus 68.2 FPS. This 83.4 FPS gap highlights how the GPU’s shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are stressed by the increased draw calls and texture detail in the Ultra preset. The card’s FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s are the theoretical limits, but the measured results suggest that the game’s Ultra preset is exceptionally demanding on this older architecture. Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile at 24763, showing a delta of just -0.1%. This indicates that in synthetic tests, the card performs on par with that mobile workstation GPU, but in Greedfall, the 4K Ultra result shows its age.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU is clearly not the bottleneck in this game, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 151.6 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to expose any CPU limitation. The fact that the frame rate increases from 105 FPS at High to 151.6 FPS at Low suggests that the CPU can handle the game’s logic and draw calls without issue, and the GPU is the sole determinant of performance.

The CPU’s benchmark scores further support this. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 place it well above average, with a percentile ranking of 82 against all CPUs. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7307, indicating that the CPU’s performance scales well with the game’s threading model. In Greedfall, which is an Action RPG, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance from the Raptor Lake architecture ensures that AI, physics, and game logic are processed quickly. The data suggests that even if the GPU were upgraded, this CPU would not hold back performance until frame rates reached well over 150 FPS, which is beyond what this GPU can deliver at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset delivers 105 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. The Ultra preset at 68.2 FPS is also playable, but the drop of nearly 37 FPS from High may not justify the marginal visual improvements. The Medium preset at 115.7 FPS offers a good balance, but High is the recommended choice for 1080p as it provides a high frame rate while maintaining better graphical fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 71.4 FPS is the best option for a balanced experience. The Medium preset at 81.4 FPS is also viable, but High offers a more visually appealing image for only a 10 FPS penalty. The Ultra preset at 47.1 FPS is borderline, and the Low preset at 101.8 FPS is too visually compromised for most users. For 4K, the data shows that only the Low preset at 64.3 FPS is consistently smooth. The Medium preset at 49.4 FPS is playable for some, but the High preset at 46 FPS and Ultra at 26.4 FPS are not recommended for a good experience. The measured rows indicate that the best experience per setting is High at 1440p, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that is above the 60 FPS threshold, making this the sweet spot for this hardware combo.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1301 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower 25th percentile of all configurations, which is a relatively low ranking for a system with a modern CPU and a mid-range GPU. The ranking suggests that while the combo is competent at 1080p and 1440p, its poor 4K Ultra performance pulls its overall standing down. The CPU’s high percentile rank of 82 is offset by the GPU’s lower percentile of 68, and the combination’s ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations in this specific game.

The data implies that this combo is not competitive with higher-end systems, particularly in a game like Greedfall that seems to be heavily GPU-intensive at higher settings. The rank of 1301 means that there are 404 other tested combos that perform better, likely due to more powerful GPUs. However, the combo is not at the very bottom, indicating that it still outperforms many older or weaker pairings. For a user with this specific hardware, the ranking suggests that the system is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, and that expectations for 4K should be tempered. The gap between the CPU’s capability and the GPU’s performance is clear, making this a CPU-overpowered pairing in the context of this game’s demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 105.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: It can run 4K, but only at Low settings with an average of 64.3 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 26.4 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile's score of 24763.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 21279 in the Cinebench R23 multicore test.

Q: Which resolution and settings combo gives the best balance of visuals and performance?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding 71.4 FPS, provides a good balance for this hardware.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1301 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured average FPS values for this combo in Greedfall is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Ultra: 26.4 FPS
• High: 46 FPS
• Medium: 49.4 FPS
• Low: 64.3 FPS

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Ultra: 47.1 FPS
• High: 71.4 FPS
• Medium: 81.4 FPS
• Low: 101.8 FPS

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Ultra: 68.2 FPS
• High: 105 FPS
• Medium: 115.7 FPS
• Low: 151.6 FPS

These numbers illustrate the clear trend: performance scales inversely with resolution and settings, with the Ultra preset at 4K being the most demanding. The data shows a minimum of 26.4 FPS at the highest load and a maximum of 151.6 FPS at the lowest load, giving a clear picture of the hardware’s range. The performance cliff between Low and Ultra at any resolution is significant, and the scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across all settings, confirming the GPU-bound nature of this pairing.