Greedfall

# Greedfall CPU/GPU Analysis: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a highly capable Greedfall experience, ranking 804th out of 1705 tested combinations. This places the combo in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, with measured performance showing that the pairing is well-balanced for this 2019 Action RPG. The data reveals a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K remaining playable but requiring settings adjustments.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz boosts up to 4.60 GHz, providing substantial single-thread headroom. The processor features an 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This configuration places the CPU in the 82nd percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 25236.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's scaling characteristics: a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 jumps to 1880 with two threads, 3459 with four, and 5591 with eight threads. The max-thread score of 7307 is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 7314, indicating the processor saturates its thread count efficiently. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this, with a multicore score of 21279 versus a single-core score of 3004. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 confirm balanced performance across workloads.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically stresses both CPU and GPU depending on scene complexity, this processor's strong multi-threaded showing (3DMark max threads at 7307) ensures that crowded areas with multiple NPCs remain fluid. The nearest rival comparison shows the i5-13400F sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (which scores 25365) and the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103). This tight grouping means the CPU is not the limiting factor in most Greedfall scenarios, allowing the GPU to dominate performance scaling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm TSMC process, featuring 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU includes 30 ray tracing cores and 120 tensor cores, with a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s.

The RTX 5060's PassMark G3D score of 20891 places it in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30109. The nearest rival comparison shows near-parity with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, -0.2% delta), while sitting 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928). This indicates the RTX 5060 performs at a consistent level relative to its peer group.

In Greedfall, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth prove sufficient across all tested settings. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 120785 and Vulkan score of 116626 demonstrate the GPU's compute capability, which translates to texture-heavy environments and particle effects rendering smoothly. The 28 Gbps effective memory speed ensures the GPU can feed its 3840 shading units without bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions where fill rate demands increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo achieves 192.2 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 135.9 FPS on High and 85.7 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, performance scales to 134.9 FPS on Low, 96.9 FPS on High, and 62.8 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the numbers further reduce to 76.6 FPS on Low, 57.1 FPS on High, and 39.2 FPS on Ultra.

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K on High settings is substantial: from 135.9 FPS down to 57.1 FPS, a 58% reduction. This steep decline indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (3DMark max threads at 7307) does not show similar scaling constraints. The 1440p High result of 96.9 FPS represents a 28.7% drop from 1080p High, while 4K High drops another 41.1% from 1440p High. This progressive degradation pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 85.7 FPS at 1080p, 62.8 FPS at 1440p (26.7% drop), and 39.2 FPS at 4K (37.6% drop from 1440p). The Low preset exhibits the least relative scaling, with 192.2 FPS at 1080p dropping to 134.9 FPS at 1440p (29.8% drop) and 76.6 FPS at 4K (43.2% drop). This pattern confirms that as settings increase, the GPU's workload grows proportionally, making the RTX 5060 the clear bottleneck at 4K Ultra where performance falls below 40 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 804th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 47th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU's 82nd percentile standing (with an average benchmark score of 25236) and GPU's 73rd percentile (average benchmark score of 30109) combine to produce solid but not top-tier gaming performance.

The ranking suggests that while neither component is elite, their synergy delivers consistent frame rates across the settings spectrum. The CPU's nearest rivals — the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% faster), and AMD EPYC 9474F (0.5% slower) — all fall within a narrow performance band, indicating the i5-13400F is well-positioned among its peers. Similarly, the GPU's closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, matches the RTX 5060's average score exactly (0% delta), suggesting interchangeable performance in Greedfall.

The combo's mid-pack ranking means users will experience smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, with 4K requiring compromises on visual fidelity. The data shows the system outperforms roughly 53% of tested combinations, making it a dependable choice for Greedfall without being exceptional.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience balances visual quality with frame rate stability. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 135.9 FPS, which provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 85.7 FPS remains highly playable and offers the best visual fidelity for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 151.2 FPS is ideal for competitive play or maximum smoothness, though the visual differences from High are minimal for most players.

At 1440p, the High preset at 96.9 FPS is the recommended choice, offering excellent visual quality with frame rates comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 62.8 FPS remains playable but approaches the edge of smoothness, while the Medium preset at 104.6 FPS provides a safer margin. The Low preset at 134.9 FPS is unnecessary given the High preset's performance.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 57.1 FPS is barely playable, while the Medium preset at 60.2 FPS offers a marginal improvement. The Low preset at 76.6 FPS provides the best playable experience at this resolution, though it sacrifices significant visual quality. The Ultra preset at 39.2 FPS is not recommended for 4K gaming. Overall, the High preset at 1080p or 1440p provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K smoothly?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset (76.6 FPS) and Medium preset (60.2 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. The High preset at 57.1 FPS is borderline, while Ultra drops to 39.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30109 exactly matches the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097, 0% delta), while sitting 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928).

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

A: 1440p High at 96.9 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and smoothness. 1080p High at 135.9 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors, while 4K requires Low or Medium settings for playable frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K, as evidenced by the 58% FPS drop from 1080p High to 4K High. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (3DMark max threads at 7307) does not show similar scaling constraints.

Q: How does the i5-13400F rank against other CPUs?

A: The processor sits in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25236, within 0.5% of its nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

Q: What settings should be avoided?

A: The 4K Ultra preset at 39.2 FPS should be avoided, as should 1440p Ultra at 62.8 FPS if you prefer a 60 FPS minimum. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 192.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 151.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 135.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 85.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 134.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 104.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 96.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 62.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 76.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 60.2 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 57.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39.2 |

The data shows a clear hierarchy: at 1080p, all presets exceed 85 FPS, with Low reaching 192.2 FPS. At 1440p, performance ranges from 134.9 FPS (Low) down to 62.8 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, only Low and Medium presets maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent performance degradation, with the largest absolute drop occurring at 1080p where Ultra (85.7 FPS) falls 55.4% below Low (192.2 FPS). This breakdown confirms the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient across all tested configurations, with the GPU's 73rd percentile standing providing reliable performance throughout.