Greedfall

Greedfall, released in 2019, is an Action RPG that responds predictably to hardware scaling. The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 produces a system that is firmly capable of high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p performance, but the data shows that 4K Ultra settings are beyond its reach. Benchmark results indicate a pairing where the GPU dictates the experience at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom for the game's engine at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and its 9 MB of shared L3 cache is a key resource for game logic. In the context of Greedfall, a game that is not heavily threaded, the i5-9400’s six physical cores are more than adequate to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The processor's benchmark standing is modest; it sits at the 47th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2254.

When examining its direct rivals, the data shows that the i5-9400 is positioned in a tight cluster of similar performers. It is virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, which scores 2259, showing a negligible -0.2% delta. It is also nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248, +0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (2246, +0.4%). The closest competitor, the Intel Core i3-10305, scores 2264, placing the i5-9400 at a -0.4% delta. These figures confirm that while the i5-9400 is not a performance leader, its compute throughput is entirely in line with its peers, meaning it will not hold back the system in a game like Greedfall.

The measured FPS data supports the conclusion that the CPU is a stable foundation. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 167 FPS. This high frame rate is a strong indicator that the CPU is capable of processing the game's data stream quickly enough to allow the GPU to render frames at a rapid pace. If the i5-9400 were a significant bottleneck, we would expect to see the frame rates plateau regardless of resolution or settings changes. Instead, we see a clear scaling pattern tied to GPU load, which demonstrates the CPU is keeping pace. The processor's boost clock of 4.10 GHz provides the single-threaded speed that Greedfall's engine likely relies upon for core simulation tasks, ensuring that the game world remains responsive even when action is dense on screen.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the clear performance driver in this pairing. Built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and the Navi 44 chip, it is a modern GPU with a 4 nm process node. Its boost clock reaches 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz, and it is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU's benchmark scores are solid; it holds the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014.

The RX 9060's nearest rivals show a close competitive field. It is nearly identical in performance to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which has an average score of 16129, a delta of -0.7%. It also edges out the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, +1%) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852, +1%). The most significant gap is against the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, +2.1%), which it leads by a small margin. These figures suggest that the RX 9060 is a competent mid-range performer, well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The impact of the RX 9060 is clearly visible in the measured FPS data for Greedfall. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows it struggles at extreme 4K Ultra settings. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU has a performance ceiling that is reached when the resolution and settings load increase. At 1920x1080, the GPU is able to push frame rates into the triple digits across all settings, from 167 FPS at Low to 76 FPS at Ultra. This shows that the GPU has plenty of compute power for standard resolutions. However, when the resolution is scaled up to 3840x2160, the demands on the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth become immense. The frame rate drops to 49 FPS at High and 31 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the GPU is saturated and cannot maintain a smooth experience at 4K.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 167 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

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

A: The data shows it is not ideal for 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 31. At High settings, it reaches 49 FPS, which is playable but not consistently smooth for all users.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-9400 compare to the Intel Core i3-10305?

A: The Intel Core i3-10305 has an average benchmark score of 2264, while the i5-9400 scores 2254. This represents a performance delta of -0.4%, meaning the two processors are effectively tied in overall compute performance.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 116 FPS. The Ultra preset yields an average of 53 FPS. This is a substantial drop of 63 FPS, demonstrating the heavy graphical load of the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon RX 9060 outperform the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: No. According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, while the RX 9060 scores 16014. The RX 9060 is 0.7% slower than the RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium settings at 1920x1080?

A: The measured data shows a minimum FPS of 112 for the Medium preset at 1920x1080, with an average of 131 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for the best gaming experience. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the High preset is the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and smooth enough for most displays. While the Low preset reaches 167 FPS and the Medium preset hits 131 FPS, the visual fidelity gains from High are worth the frame rate trade-off, as the average remains high and consistent.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset again proves to be the best balance. It achieves an average of 83 FPS, which is a very playable and smooth experience. The Medium preset also works well at 91 FPS, but the High preset provides a better visual experience for a relatively small performance cost. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 53 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid in fast-paced combat. The data indicates that High at 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo.

For 4K resolution, the options are limited. The Ultra preset is not viable, with an average of only 31 FPS. The High preset provides an average of 49 FPS, which is borderline. The Medium preset offers an average of 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, which is the most consistent experience at this resolution. However, the Low preset at 4K provides 69 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches a smooth 60+ FPS experience. The recommendation for 4K is to use the Medium preset for a balance of visuals and playability, or the Low preset if frame rate is the absolute priority. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p, where it can leverage its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination is ranked 1672 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 57% of all system configurations tested. This ranking is a strong indicator that this hardware pairing is more capable than a majority of the systems in the database, but it is not among the elite performers. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions but will not dominate at the highest graphical presets.

This mid-tier ranking is consistent with the individual component performance. The CPU sits at the 47th percentile, and the GPU sits at the 59th percentile. When combined, they produce a system that is greater than the sum of its parts for this specific title, as the CPU's six cores provide enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. The high frame rates at 1080p, such as the 167 FPS at Low settings, demonstrate that the combo can punch above its weight class in less demanding scenarios. However, the 4K performance, which falls below 60 FPS at all settings except Low, anchors the combo to a mid-tier ranking, preventing it from competing with higher-end systems that feature more powerful GPUs with larger memory bandwidth and more shading units.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following details the exact measured average FPS (with min/max where available) for every tested configuration.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average 31 FPS.
• High: Average 49 FPS.
• Medium: Average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS.
• Low: Average 69 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average 53 FPS.
• High: Average 83 FPS.
• Medium: Average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS.
• Low: Average 116 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average 76 FPS.
• High: Average 119 FPS.
• Medium: Average 131 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS.
• Low: Average 167 FPS.

These numbers illustrate a clear performance gradient. The data shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 30% across all settings. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by an additional 40-50%, confirming that the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the limiting factors at the highest resolution. The system is demonstrably excellent for 1080p and very good for 1440p, while 4K gaming requires significant compromises in visual quality to achieve acceptable frame rates.