Greedfall

This combo places near the very bottom of the database for Greedfall, ranking 1665th out of 1705 tested combinations. The data indicates a system that can run the game at 1080p with adjusted settings, but it struggles significantly at higher resolutions and maximum quality presets. The pairing of a strong 10-core processor with a modest graphics card creates a clear performance bottleneck, with the GPU consistently limiting frame output in this Action RPG.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination sits in the 1665th position out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the pairing in the bottom 2-3% of all tested systems, reflecting the GPU's position as the limiting factor. The GTX 1650 itself ranks at the 43rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (deltaPct -0.4), AMD Radeon 550X (deltaPct -0.4), and NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (deltaPct 0.5), showing the GPU sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

The CPU, by contrast, performs admirably. The i5-13400F ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25236. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct -0.5), and AMD EPYC 9474F (deltaPct 0.5). This massive gap between CPU and GPU percentile rankings explains the combo's low overall position—the processor is never the constraint, but the graphics card cannot translate that headroom into playable frame rates at demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The measured data shows 71.9 FPS at Low settings, 55.8 FPS at Medium, and 53.4 FPS at High settings. Ultra settings drop to 36.1 FPS, which is playable but below the smoothness of the other presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, placing it at the 82nd CPU percentile. The GTX 1650 sits at the 43rd GPU percentile, and the frame rate drops dramatically as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

Q: How does this combo perform at 1440p?

A: It becomes marginal. Low settings produce 47.8 FPS, Medium produces 38.4 FPS, and High produces 36.2 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 20.6 FPS, which is not smooth enough for consistent play. The 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for higher resolutions.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: Medium at 55.8 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 53.4 FPS are nearly identical in frame rate, so either works. Low settings at 71.9 FPS provide the smoothest experience but with reduced visual fidelity.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The data shows it is extremely close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (deltaPct -0.4), AMD Radeon 550X (deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (deltaPct -0.5). It is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (deltaPct 0.5). These are all within half a percent of each other.

Q: Does the 4 GB VRAM cause problems?

A: The measured data suggests it does at higher resolutions. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 32.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 11.6 FPS. The 128-bit memory bus and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the texture loads at 3840x2160.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings substantial processing power to this pairing. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it offers strong multi-threaded performance that shows in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and Geekbench multicore score of 10971. The base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.60 GHz, and the 20 MB shared L3 cache helps with game logic and asset streaming. The processor's Passmark multithread score of 25032 places it well above the GPU's performance tier.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG with world exploration and NPC interactions, the CPU handles the game's simulation and AI workloads without issue. The single-thread performance of 3004 in Cinebench R23 and 3634 in Passmark singlethread ensures that even older game engines that rely on fewer threads receive adequate processing power. The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 platform indicate this is a mainstream desktop part, not a high-end enthusiast chip, yet its 82nd percentile ranking confirms it is not the weak link in this system.

The bottleneck is not the CPU's capability but the GPU's inability to keep up. Evidence for this comes from the frame rate scaling: at 1080p Low, the system produces 71.9 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 32.9 FPS. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rates would remain similar regardless of resolution. Instead, the steep decline points directly at the GTX 1650's rendering limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the data shows a usable range of performance. Low settings deliver 71.9 FPS, which is smooth for this genre. Medium settings produce 55.8 FPS, and High settings yield 53.4 FPS—both are within a few frames of each other, suggesting the GPU is becoming the primary constraint around this performance level. Ultra settings drop to 36.1 FPS, a significant 31% decrease from Medium, which indicates the Ultra preset introduces effects that overwhelm the GTX 1650.

Moving to 1440p reveals the GPU's limitations more clearly. Low settings achieve 47.8 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 38.4 FPS and High to 36.2 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 20.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is substantial: Low drops from 71.9 to 47.8 FPS (a 34% reduction), and High drops from 53.4 to 36.2 FPS (a 32% reduction).

At 4K, the combo is largely out of its depth. Low settings manage 32.9 FPS, but Medium produces only 22.2 FPS, High drops to 23.2 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 11.6 FPS. The 4 GB frame buffer and 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth are simply not enough for 3840x2160 rendering, as evidenced by the steep decline between Low and Medium at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of degradation as resolution increases. From 1080p Low (71.9 FPS) to 1440p Low (47.8 FPS), there is a 33.5% drop. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (32.9 FPS), there is another 31.2% drop. This consistent decline across all settings confirms that the GPU is the sole limiting factor—a CPU-bound scenario would not show such dramatic scaling.

The scaling at High settings tells the same story: 53.4 FPS at 1080p, 36.2 FPS at 1440p, and 23.2 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 32.2% and 35.9% respectively. This linear relationship between pixel count and frame rate is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is saturated, not the processor.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more punishing. The drop from 1080p Ultra (36.1 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (20.6 FPS) is 42.9%, and from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (11.6 FPS) is 43.7%. These larger drops at the highest preset suggest that Ultra settings include memory-intensive features that the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM cannot handle without severe performance penalties.

Settings Recommendations

The data points to 1080p Medium as the most practical choice for this combo. At 55.8 FPS, it provides smooth gameplay while retaining visual quality. The High preset at 53.4 FPS offers only a marginal improvement in visuals for a 4.3% reduction in frame rate, making it a viable alternative if image quality takes precedence. Low settings at 71.9 FPS are the best option for players who prioritize frame rate consistency, especially during combat or exploration-heavy sequences.

For 1440p, the recommendation narrows to Low settings at 47.8 FPS. Medium at 38.4 FPS and High at 36.2 FPS are both playable but approach the lower boundary of acceptable smoothness. Ultra at 20.6 FPS should be avoided, as the data shows it produces a stutter-prone experience. At 4K, even Low at 32.9 FPS is marginal, and the other presets fall below playable thresholds.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p it produces 36.1 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 20.6 FPS, and at 4K it collapses to 11.6 FPS. The performance penalty from Ultra to High is severe across all resolutions, and the visual gains do not justify the frame rate losses given the GTX 1650's hardware constraints. Players should stick with Medium or High at 1080p for the best overall experience with this hardware pairing.