Greedfall

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-13400F posts an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 (a 0% delta), while the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score 25362 and 25365 respectively, each showing a -0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails slightly at 25201, a 0.4% delta.

Q: What is the RTX 5050's standing among GPUs based on aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5050 achieves an average benchmark score of 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153 (-0.6% delta), while the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (-1% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT comes close at 20713, a 1.6% delta, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads the group at 21379 (-1.6% delta).

Q: Which resolution and settings combo delivers the highest average FPS in Greedfall?

A: The 1920x1080 Low preset produces the highest measured average at 160 FPS. At the same resolution, Medium averages 126 FPS, High averages 114 FPS, and Ultra drops to 73 FPS. The data shows a clear progression: each preset step down from Ultra to Low yields significant frame rate gains.

Q: How does the RTX 5050's memory configuration affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5050 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages only 30 FPS, while High averages 47 FPS, Medium 52 FPS, and Low 66 FPS. The steep drop from High to Ultra (47 to 30 FPS, a 36% reduction) suggests the 8 GB capacity and 320 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at 4K with higher settings.

Q: What does the combo's rank indicate about its overall performance in Greedfall?

A: This specific combination of i5-13400F and RTX 5050 ranks 1776 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 60% of other CPU-GPU pairings perform better in this specific game.

Q: Is the i5-13400F a capable processor for multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes, the 10-core, 16-thread processor scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 7314 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. Its PassMark multithread score is 25032, with a max-thread 3DMark score of 7307. These figures place it in the 77th percentile overall, indicating strong multi-threaded capability relative to other CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The i5-13400F paired with the RTX 5050 achieves rank 1776 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This position, just past the midpoint of the field, tells a nuanced story about the pairing's suitability for this 2019 Action RPG. The rank reflects the combined output of both components, and the data suggests this is a mid-pack performer rather than a standout config.

Breaking down the components individually provides context. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all processors, a strong showing, while the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile among graphics cards. The divergence between these percentiles hints that the GPU may be the limiting factor in this pairing. In Greedfall, the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings support this interpretation.

Notably, the combo's rank of 1776 places it below what the CPU's percentile alone would suggest. With a processor outperforming roughly three-quarters of its peers, one might expect a higher overall rank. However, the GPU's 66th percentile standing pulls the combined result down. This indicates that in Greedfall, the RTX 5050 constrains the i5-13400F from reaching its full potential.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles is meaningful. The i5-13400F's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks—the Ryzen 9 6900HS, Core 5 120, Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and Ryzen 7 6800H—all score within 0.4% of each other, showing a tightly clustered performance tier. Meanwhile, the RTX 5050's rivals include the RX Vega M GL, HD 8970M, RX 5600 XT, and RTX A4000 Mobile, with deltas ranging from -1.6% to 1.6%. This GPU cluster is similarly tight, but the absolute performance level is lower than the CPU's peer group.

For Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS data reveals that the combo can handle 1440p High at 79 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 73 FPS. These are respectable figures for a mid-range pairing. The rank of 1776 suggests that while this combo isn't among the elite, it delivers playable performance across most settings, with the caveat that 4K Ultra (30 FPS) falls below smooth thresholds.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—provides clear evidence of how this combo scales with pixel count. Starting with the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 160 at 1080p to 111 at 1440p and 66 at 4K. This represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The High preset shows a similar trajectory: 114 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 31% and 41% respectively, mirroring the Low preset's scaling pattern. Medium settings follow suit with 126 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings reveal the steepest declines: 73 FPS at 1080p drops to 50 FPS at 1440p (a 32% reduction), then plummets to 30 FPS at 4K (a 40% reduction). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings suggests a scaling behavior driven primarily by resolution rather than settings complexity.

This consistent scaling pattern points to the GPU as the limiting component. The RTX 5050's 8 GB memory and 320 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the constraining factors, as the i5-13400F's 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache provide ample headroom for the CPU-side workload. The fact that FPS drops at nearly identical rates regardless of preset indicates that pixel throughput—not scene complexity—is the bottleneck.

The 4K numbers are particularly telling. Even at Low settings, 4K yields only 66 FPS, while Ultra drops to 30 FPS. This is a classic symptom of GPU memory bandwidth saturation. The 128-bit bus and 8 GB capacity struggle with the 3840x2160 pixel count, especially when textures and effects demand more memory. At 1080p, the same card delivers 160 FPS at Low, showing that the hardware is capable when the pixel load is manageable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The data shows a full range of results. Low averages 160 FPS, the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium averages 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 144 FPS. High averages 114 FPS, while Ultra averages 73 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is just 12 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra is a dramatic 41 FPS drop.

2560x1440: At this resolution, Low averages 111 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS (min 74, max 100), High averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 50 FPS. The percentage differences are consistent with 1080p scaling: Medium is 22% slower than Low, High is 29% slower than Low, and Ultra is 55% slower than Low. The Medium preset's min FPS of 74 indicates that even at 1440p, the combo maintains playable frame rates.

3840x2160: This resolution reveals the combo's limits. Low averages 66 FPS, Medium averages 52 FPS (min 44, max 60), High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 44 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, while Ultra's 30 FPS average is below what most players would consider acceptable. The Low preset at 66 FPS is the only 4K configuration that crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently shows the most stable frame times, with narrow gaps between min and max values. At 1080p, Medium ranges from 107 to 144 FPS (a 37 FPS spread); at 1440p, 74 to 100 FPS (26 FPS spread); at 4K, 44 to 60 FPS (16 FPS spread). This tightening spread at higher resolutions suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

GPU Role

The RTX 5050's specifications directly explain its performance characteristics in Greedfall. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card delivers 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 2317 MHz, boosting to 2572 MHz. These figures place the card in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035.

The 8 GB memory capacity is the most consequential specification for Greedfall at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the card averages 30 FPS—a clear sign of memory pressure. The 320 GB/s bandwidth, while adequate for 1080p and 1440p, becomes insufficient at 3840x2160 with high texture detail. The Ultra preset at 4K demands more memory than the card can efficiently provide, resulting in the steep performance cliff observed between High (47 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) at that resolution.

The card's compute capabilities—13.17 TFLOPS FP32, 2560 shading units, and 80 TMUs—are sufficient for this 2019 title. Greedfall's engine, while not advanced by 2025 standards, still benefits from the Blackwell 2.0 architecture's features. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility allow the game to run efficiently at lower resolutions.

The pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s provide theoretical ceilings that align with the measured results. At 1080p, the card easily exceeds 100 FPS on most presets, indicating that the pixel and texture throughput are not limiting factors. At 4K, however, the 30-66 FPS range shows that the card is working near its practical limits.

The RTX 5050's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks—including the RX Vega M GL, HD 8970M, RX 5600 XT, and RTX A4000 Mobile—all score within 1.6% of the 5050's average. This tight clustering suggests that Greedfall's performance with this card is representative of its class, not an outlier.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the player's resolution and frame rate priorities. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance: 126 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. High at 114 FPS is also viable, but the 12 FPS difference between Medium and High is modest. Ultra at 73 FPS is playable but sacrifices significant frame rate for marginal visual gains.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again emerges as the sweet spot. Averaging 87 FPS with a 74 FPS minimum, it maintains comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 79 FPS is acceptable, but the drop from Medium to High (8 FPS) is minimal. Ultra at 50 FPS falls below the ideal smoothness threshold, making it a poor choice for competitive or action-heavy gameplay. Low at 111 FPS offers maximum responsiveness but sacrifices visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low at 66 FPS is the only preset that averages above 60 FPS, making it the recommended option for 4K play. Medium at 52 FPS is borderline—playable for less demanding moments but prone to dips to 44 FPS. High at 47 FPS and Ultra at 30 FPS are not recommended due to their low averages and likely stutter in combat scenarios.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best overall experience across all three resolutions. The preset consistently delivers frame rates within 20-30% of Low while offering substantially better visuals. The min FPS values for Medium—107 at 1080p, 74 at 1440p, and 44 at 4K—indicate that even the worst-case frame times remain acceptable for most players.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low at 1080p (160 FPS) or 1440p (111 FPS) is the clear choice. For those seeking a balance, Medium is the data-backed recommendation. Ultra should be avoided at all resolutions due to the steep performance penalties relative to High.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 2.50 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide solid fundamentals for gaming. With a 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility, this Raptor Lake-S chip offers strong multi-threaded performance as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data indicates that the i5-13400F is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The consistent scaling pattern across resolutions—with FPS dropping roughly 30-40% per step—suggests GPU limitation rather than CPU constraint.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this conclusion. Its PassMark multithread score of 25032 and Geekbench multicore score of 11068 place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Even at 1080p Low, where the GTX 5050 produces 160 FPS, the CPU keeps up without issue. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 show strong parallel processing capability.

The nearest CPU rivals—Ryzen 9 6900HS, Core 5 120, Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and Ryzen 7 6800H—all score within 0.4% of the i5-13400F's average. This indicates that the i5-13400F is squarely in the middle of a competitive performance tier. For Greedfall specifically, this means the CPU provides ample headroom for the RTX 5050 at all tested settings.

The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is particularly well-suited for Greedfall's Action RPG mechanics, which typically involve multiple simultaneous systems—AI, physics, and scripting. The L3 cache of 20 MB shared across all cores helps maintain consistent performance during complex scenes. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, though these factors have minimal direct impact on Greedfall's frame rates. The data shows that the i5-13400F is more than sufficient for this game, with the RTX 5050 being the definitive limiting factor across all resolutions and settings.