Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The data indicates that the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate depends heavily on the target display resolution. This analysis breaks down the measured results to guide settings selection and contextualize the hardware's standing.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1920x1080 display, the High preset is the clear recommendation. The measured average of 150.8 FPS provides a substantial margin above standard 60 FPS displays and even supports high-refresh-rate panels. While the Low preset reaches 207.9 FPS, the jump from High to Low is a 57.1 FPS increase, which is significant but comes at the cost of visual quality. The Ultra preset at 97.6 FPS is still playable, but the 53.2 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests a steep performance tax for marginal visual gains.

At 2560x1440, the High preset again offers the best experience. The measured 105.7 FPS average is excellent for this resolution, providing smooth gameplay with high detail. The Medium preset at 111.1 FPS is a minor 5.4 FPS improvement over High, which does not justify lowering visual settings. The Low preset hits 144.3 FPS, but the step down in visual quality is too great for the extra 38.6 FPS. Conversely, the Ultra preset drops to 63.3 FPS, which is a 42.4 FPS reduction from High, making it less desirable for consistent fluidity.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Low preset, with an average of 85.3 FPS, is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 65.3 FPS is playable, but the High preset at 63.6 FPS is nearly identical, offering a marginal 1.7 FPS difference. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 36.7 FPS average falls below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience. The data suggests that at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, and players should prioritize frame rate by using the Low or Medium presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination holds a rank of 744 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations. The percentile data for the individual components supports this positioning. The CPU is in the 82nd percentile among all tested CPUs, and the GPU is in the 73rd percentile among all tested GPUs.

This rank indicates that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is a highly capable mid-range combination. The combo's position suggests it outperforms a significant majority of other pairings in the database. The data shows that this system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and can handle 4K with adjusted settings. The rank of 744 specifically reflects its performance in Greedfall, where the combination of CPU and GPU resources yields a balanced result that avoids significant bottlenecks in either direction.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's assets at all tested settings and resolutions. The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1435 MHz and a boost of 2544 MHz, are critical for sustained performance.

The data shows that the GPU's load increases with resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely able to feed the GPU efficiently, resulting in high frame rates. At 3840x2160, the GPU's computational limits become the defining factor, as seen in the significant drop in performance at the Ultra preset (36.7 FPS) compared to Low (85.3 FPS). This 48.6 FPS difference between presets at 4K highlights how the GPU's shading units (3456) and texture units (216) are taxed by the game's visual effects. The GPU's RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process, provides the raw compute power (35.17 TFLOPS FP32) necessary for the game, but the Ultra preset's demands are simply too high for it to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high across all presets. The Low preset leads with 207.9 FPS, followed by Medium at 165.1 FPS, High at 150.8 FPS, and Ultra at 97.6 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is only 14.3 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is a much larger 53.2 FPS drop.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 144.3 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 111.1 FPS, which is a 33.2 FPS reduction from Low. The High preset achieves 105.7 FPS, just 5.4 FPS behind Medium. The Ultra preset falls to 63.3 FPS, a 42.4 FPS drop from High.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily burdened. The Low preset is the only one to exceed 60 FPS, with an average of 85.3 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 65.3 FPS, and the High preset is nearly identical at 63.6 FPS. The Ultra preset provides only 36.7 FPS, a steep 26.9 FPS decline from High, making it the least viable option for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on the High preset offers an excellent balance, with an average of 105.7 FPS. This provides a high-quality visual experience with a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but only with adjusted settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 85.3 FPS, and the Medium preset hits 65.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it drops to 36.7 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance hit does the Ultra preset incur at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 97.6 FPS. This is a 53.2 FPS reduction compared to the High preset, which averages 150.8 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 3840x2160, where the frame rate drops significantly between Low and Ultra presets. At lower resolutions, the combo is more balanced.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 744th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. The CPU is in the 82nd percentile and the GPU is in the 73rd percentile among their respective categories.

Q: Is the High preset at 1440p better than the Medium preset?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 105.7 FPS, only 5.4 FPS behind the Medium preset's 111.1 FPS. The visual quality gain from Medium to High is worth the minimal performance cost.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded capacity, which is reflected in its 3DMark max-threads score of 7307 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279. The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, as seen in its 3DMark single-thread score of 960.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. At 1920x1080, the CPU's performance is sufficient to allow the GPU to reach high frame rates, as evidenced by the 207.9 FPS at Low settings. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game data access. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

However, the CPU's influence diminishes at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the frame rate differences between presets are primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The CPU's 16 threads are more than adequate for the game's processing demands, even in complex scenes. The data suggests that this CPU is a capable partner for the RX 7700 XT, providing enough headroom to avoid limiting the GPU's performance in this title. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its strong standing relative to other processors, ensuring that the combo's overall rank of 744 is not held back by processor performance.