Greedfall

# Greedfall — Intel Core i5-14400F + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

This combination of an Intel Core i5-14400F with an AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers playable frame rates across most settings in Greedfall, with the data showing a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. The measured results span 12 distinct configurations, covering three resolutions and four quality presets, and the overall combo lands at rank 1068 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a consistent and predictable scaling pattern. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 155.5 at 1920x1080 to 110.5 at 2560x1440, then further to 66.1 at 3840x2160. This represents a 29% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 40% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiting factor at these settings.

At High settings, the pattern shifts slightly. The average FPS at 1080p is 111.9, dropping to 78.1 at 1440p (a 30% decrease) and then to 48 at 4K (a 39% decrease from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across resolution tiers indicate that the RX 6650 XT is fully saturated at all tested configurations, with no evidence of CPU bottlenecks emerging at lower resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest decline. Starting at 73 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate falls to 52 at 1440p and then plummets to 31.5 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 30 FPS, and the 57% drop from 1080p to 4K Ultra is the largest relative decline of any settings tier. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce additional GPU workload that scales non-linearly with resolution, likely due to increased shader complexity and texture filtering demands.

Medium settings follow the expected middle ground, with 127.8 FPS at 1080p, 88.6 at 1440p, and 51.7 at 4K. The percentage drops are 31% and 42% respectively, closely mirroring the Low preset's scaling. This consistency across Low, Medium, and High presets indicates that the core rendering pipeline at these settings scales predictably with pixel count, while Ultra deviates from this pattern.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo holds position 1068 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, which places it in the 37th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects a mid-pack performance profile, with the majority of tested combos delivering higher average frame rates. However, the ranking must be interpreted in context: the data shows this combo is fully capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 1080p on every preset except Ultra, and even at 1440p it maintains playable frame rates on all settings except Ultra.

The CPU component of this combo, the Intel Core i5-14400F, achieves an average benchmark score of 32508, placing it in the 88th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32513 (0% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 at 32446 (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 32584 (0.2% faster). This tight clustering shows the i5-14400F is positioned at a performance plateau where small benchmark variations produce negligible real-world differences.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT scores 29024 in average benchmarks, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 29011 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28996 (0.1% slower), the Intel Arc A370M at 29175 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH at 29197 (0.6% faster). The GPU's percentile ranking is notably lower than the CPU's, indicating that the graphics card is the more limiting component in this pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2190 MHz, which translates to 17.5 Gbps effective. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. These specifications position the card as a mid-range solution from the Radeon RX 6000 series, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for Greedfall's requirements across all tested settings. The fact that frame rates scale predictably with resolution and preset changes, without any anomalous drops that would indicate VRAM overflow, suggests the memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this title. The game's release in 2019 predates the GPU's 2022 launch, so the card has ample headroom for this title's memory demands.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, delivering 10.79 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s provide sufficient fill rates for the resolutions tested. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full feature compatibility with Greedfall's rendering requirements.

The card's benchmark scores reinforce its position relative to the CPU. The Passmark G3D score of 17166 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1859 indicate a GPU that performs solidly in synthetic tests but does not reach the upper echelons of performance. The Geekbench scores show strong Vulkan performance at 93769, compared to 87548 for OpenCL and 109922 for Metal, suggesting the card is well-optimized for modern graphics APIs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal configuration depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 111.9 FPS, which is substantially above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 127.8 FPS and Low at 155.5 FPS offer progressively higher headroom, but the visual quality trade-off at High is minimal given the strong performance. Ultra at 73 FPS remains playable but introduces a 35% performance penalty compared to High, making it a secondary option for users who prioritize visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 78.1 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. This represents the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution. Medium at 88.6 FPS provides additional margin, while Low at 110.5 FPS offers near-competitive frame rates. Ultra at 52 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less suitable for fast-paced action sequences.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes significantly. The High preset manages 48 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for action-heavy gameplay. Medium at 51.7 FPS and Low at 66.1 FPS provide better options, with Low being the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS at 4K. Ultra at 31.5 FPS is the only configuration that falls below playable thresholds, making it unsuitable for serious gameplay.

The data suggests that High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best experience for most users, with the option to drop to Medium or Low at 4K for smoother performance. The measured results show no configuration that is unplayable except 4K Ultra, and even that remains technically above 30 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings produces the following average frame rates: Low at 155.5 FPS, Medium at 127.8 FPS, High at 111.9 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 82.5 FPS, with each step up in settings costing between 15.9 and 38.9 FPS. The largest drop occurs between High and Ultra, representing a 35% performance reduction for the final quality tier.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 110.5 FPS, Medium at 88.6 FPS, High at 78.1 FPS, and Ultra at 52 FPS. The spread narrows to 58.5 FPS, with the High-to-Ultra drop again being the most significant at 33%. The 1440p results represent approximately 71% of the corresponding 1080p frame rates across all settings, confirming the pixel-count scaling.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 66.1 FPS, Medium at 51.7 FPS, High at 48 FPS, and Ultra at 31.5 FPS. The total spread is 34.6 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 34%. The 4K results are roughly 43% of the 1080p values, reflecting the fourfold increase in pixel count.

The data shows that the relative performance gap between settings tiers remains consistent across resolutions. The High-to-Ultra penalty is consistently around 33-35%, while the Low-to-High improvement ranges from 28-31% depending on resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the most consistently high frame rates, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 100 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings still achieve 78.1 FPS, while at 3840x2160, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 32508 in average benchmarks, placing it 0% behind the Intel Core i7-12800H, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250. This indicates performance parity with its closest competitors.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the bottleneck?

A: The GPU sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU occupies the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The consistent frame rate scaling with resolution changes indicates GPU-bound behavior across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the lowest playable frame rate recorded?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 31.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other configurations maintain average frame rates above 48 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT scores 29024, matching the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 0% difference, the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 0.1% faster, the Intel Arc A370M at 0.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH at 0.6% slower.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 110.5 FPS while Ultra produces 52 FPS, representing a 58.5 FPS difference. The High preset at 78.1 FPS sits roughly midway between these extremes.