Greedfall

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

The measured FPS data for Greedfall reveals a steep scaling curve as resolution climbs, but the pattern is not uniform across settings. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 cuts average frame rate from 154.9 FPS to 64.9 FPS — a drop of exactly 90 FPS, or roughly 58% of the 1080p figure. This is a dramatic reduction, but it still leaves the game playable at 4K Low. The High preset tells a similar story: 1080p delivers 108.1 FPS, 1440p drops to 77 FPS, and 4K falls to 43.4 FPS. That 4K result is only 40% of the 1080p performance, indicating that the RX 6600 XT is being pushed hard by pixel count at the top end.

What is more telling is the Ultra preset behavior. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 69.5 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, that falls to 49.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it collapses to 27.4 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K Ultra is 22.4 FPS, which is a 45% reduction. Compare this to the Medium preset: 1080p yields 120.2 FPS, 1440p yields 83.9 FPS, and 4K yields 46.6 FPS. The 4K Medium number is actually higher than 4K High (46.6 vs 43.4), which suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are disproportionately expensive at high resolutions.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is doing substantial work. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p only costs 85.4 FPS (from 154.9 to 69.5), but the jump from Medium to Ultra at 4K costs 19.2 FPS (from 46.6 to 27.4). At lower resolutions, the i5-13400F can feed frames fast enough that the GPU becomes the bottleneck; at 4K, the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth are clearly the limiting factor. The combination of a 10-core, 16-thread CPU with a 128-bit memory bus GPU creates a system where 1080p performance is robust, but 4K Ultra is a slideshow.

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

The Radeon RX 6600 XT carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock reaches 2589 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz. For a 2019 Action RPG like Greedfall, this memory configuration appears sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, where the game's textures and effects fit within the VRAM budget. The 4K Ultra result of 27.4 FPS, however, suggests that at that resolution and preset, the GPU is not just bandwidth-limited but also compute-limited.

The GPU's FP32 throughput is 10.60 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards but adequate for this title's age. The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s are the raw throughput numbers that determine how quickly the GPU can fill frames. At 4K, the pixel fill requirement quadruples compared to 1080p, and the data shows that the GPU's fill rate is insufficient for Ultra settings. The drop from High (43.4 FPS) to Ultra (27.4 FPS) at 4K is a 16 FPS penalty, which is a 37% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset adds post-processing or shadow effects that heavily tax the ROPs.

The GPU's benchmark percentile places it at 71% of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 27985. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, scores 27956 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the RX 6600 XT is essentially tied with that older flagship. The RTX 3070 scores 28238 with a deltaPct of -0.9%, which is 0.9% higher. This near-tie with the RTX 3070 is surprising given the generational gap, but in Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS shows the RX 6600 XT holding its own at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific configuration — Intel Core i5-13400F paired with AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT — ranks 1213 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the 71st percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 71% of tested systems perform worse. The rank of 1213 suggests there are 492 combos that deliver higher average FPS in this game. Given that the GPU's own percentile is 71% and the CPU's percentile is 82%, the combo ranking is dragged down by the GPU rather than the CPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the i5-13400F is to other processors. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 25201 with a deltaPct of 0.1% — essentially identical. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 with a deltaPct of -0.5%, meaning the i5-13400F is 0.5% lower. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 with a deltaPct of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 25099 with a deltaPct of 0.5%. This clustering within 0.5% indicates that CPU choice is not the differentiator in this game; the GPU is.

The GPU's nearest rivals are even tighter. The GTX 980 Ti scores 27956 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, putting the RX 6600 XT 0.1% ahead. The Radeon R9 M395X scores 27883 with a deltaPct of 0.4%, and the RTX 3070 scores 28238 with a deltaPct of -0.9%. The RTX 3070 is 0.9% faster on average, yet in Greedfall at 4K Ultra, the RX 6600 XT manages only 27.4 FPS — a result that would likely be higher on the RTX 3070 given its 0.9% average advantage. The combo rank of 1213 reflects this GPU-limited reality.

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

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across presets. Low delivers 154.9 FPS average, Medium delivers 120.2 FPS, High delivers 108.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 69.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 85.4 FPS, which means Ultra runs at 45% of Low's frame rate. The step from High to Ultra is the largest single-preset drop at 38.6 FPS, indicating that Ultra's extra effects are significantly more demanding than High's.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low runs at 103.7 FPS, Medium at 83.9 FPS, High at 77 FPS, and Ultra at 49.8 FPS. The delta from Low to Ultra is 53.9 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 27.2 FPS. Interestingly, the drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 51.2 FPS (from 154.9 to 103.7), which is a 33% reduction. At High settings, the same resolution step costs 31.1 FPS (from 108.1 to 77), a 29% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal for smooth play. Low yields 64.9 FPS, Medium yields 46.6 FPS, High yields 43.4 FPS, and Ultra yields 27.4 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is only 3.2 FPS, which is within the margin of error for many games. The Ultra preset at 4K is 16 FPS slower than High, confirming that Ultra is not viable at this resolution. The 4K Low result of 64.9 FPS is the only 4K preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so by a narrow margin of 4.9 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 108.1 FPS is the sweet spot. It offers a 30 FPS advantage over Ultra (69.5 FPS) while still providing the High-quality visuals that Greedfall's Action RPG environments benefit from. Medium at 120.2 FPS is also viable if the user prefers higher frame rates, but High's visual uplift is worth the 12.1 FPS sacrifice. Ultra at 1080p is playable at 69.5 FPS, but the data shows it is 38.6 FPS slower than High, which is a substantial penalty for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in this title.

For 1440p, High at 77 FPS is the recommended preset. It exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 17 FPS, providing headroom for demanding scenes. Medium at 83.9 FPS is the alternative for those prioritizing frame rate, but the 6.9 FPS gain over High is small. Ultra at 49.8 FPS dips below 60 FPS and is not recommended for 1440p gaming. Low at 103.7 FPS is excessive for this resolution and sacrifices too much visual quality.

For 4K, the only playable option is Low at 64.9 FPS. Medium at 46.6 FPS is borderline, and High at 43.4 FPS and Ultra at 27.4 FPS are not smooth experiences. The 4K Low result is 18.3 FPS above Medium, which is a significant margin that justifies the visual downgrade. Users with 4K displays should accept Low settings or consider reducing resolution to 1440p for the High preset, which delivers 77 FPS — a more fluid experience than any 4K preset except Low.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 at High settings delivers 108.1 FPS, which is the most balanced combination of visual quality and performance. At 1440p High, the combo still achieves 77 FPS, but 4K Ultra falls to 27.4 FPS, making 1080p the most reliable choice.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produces 64.9 FPS. Medium drops to 46.6 FPS, High to 43.4 FPS, and Ultra to 27.4 FPS. The 4K Low result is the only preset that maintains a 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to the RTX 3070 in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, while the RX 6600 XT scores 27985. The deltaPct is -0.9%, meaning the RTX 3070 is 0.9% faster on average. This is a very small margin, and in Greedfall specifically, the RX 6600 XT's measured FPS shows it is capable of 1080p High at 108.1 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F with AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1213 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 71st percentile, meaning most tested systems perform worse.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, 1080p delivers 108.1 FPS while 4K delivers 43.4 FPS. This is a drop of 64.7 FPS, or a 60% reduction. The scaling is not linear, indicating the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as resolution increases.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 154.9 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU (with a single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004) is likely not the constraining component. At 4K Ultra, the 27.4 FPS result is clearly GPU-bound.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its L3 cache is 20 MB shared, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. For a game released in 2019, this CPU offers substantial headroom. The benchmark scores reflect this: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 21279, and single-core scores 3004. The 3DMark single-thread test scores 960, while the 16-thread test scores 7314.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p Low result of 154.9 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. The passmark single-thread score of 3634 and the geekbench single-core score of 2301 both indicate strong per-core performance, which is important for a game that may not fully utilize 16 threads. The passmark multithread score of 25032 shows the CPU's aggregate capability, but Greedfall's engine likely relies more on single-thread performance for game logic and draw calls.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how competitive it is. The i7-13620H scores 25201 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, making it essentially identical. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 with a deltaPct of -0.5%, so the i5-13400F is just 0.5% lower. This tight clustering means that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall. The CPU's percentile of 82% places it well above the GPU's 71%, reinforcing that the GPU is the performance ceiling in this pairing. For a game like Greedfall, which is not heavily threaded, the 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample capacity, and the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-thread performance.