Greedfall

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-13700K posts an average benchmark score of 47282. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334, which puts the 13700K at a negligible -0.1% delta. The AMD EPYC 4364P and Intel Core i9-12900F are also close, with deltas of +0.3% and +0.4% respectively.

Q: What is the performance ranking of the RTX 5060 relative to other GPUs?

A: The RTX 5060 sits at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30109. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30097, representing a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30158, putting the RTX 5060 at -0.2%.

Q: What are the measured frame rates at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 96.8 FPS. This is substantially higher than the 4K High result of 54.5 FPS, showing a clear scaling benefit when moving down in resolution.

Q: Does the GPU's memory bandwidth play a role in Greedfall's performance?

A: The RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 35.6, indicating that the combination of memory capacity and bandwidth becomes strained at extreme settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded score?

A: In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 39000 multi-core and 5505 single-core. The multi-core result benefits from the 16 cores and 24 threads, while the single-core score reflects the 5.40 GHz boost clock. This balance supports both heavily threaded tasks and games that rely on fewer, faster cores.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: This specific CPU-GPU pair ranks 848 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it near the middle of the database, indicating that while it delivers playable frame rates at most settings, it is not an outlier in either direction.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i7-13700K paired with the RTX 5060 lands at rank 848 out of 1705 combos tested in Greedfall. This is a middle-of-the-pack position, meaning the pairing offers balanced but not exceptional performance for this specific title. The rank reflects that the CPU is a high-end 13th Gen part with a 93rd percentile standing among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. The gap between those two percentile positions suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU's synthetic average score of 47282 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334. The delta of -0.1% is within measurement noise. Similarly, the RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30109 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30097. These tight deltas show that the combo's mid-tier rank is not due to an unusually weak component, but rather to the demands of Greedfall at higher settings.

The measured FPS data supports this interpretation. At 1080p, the combo delivers strong results, with Low settings hitting 188 FPS and High settings at 136.4 FPS. At 1440p, performance remains solid: Low reaches 133.5 FPS, High drops to 96.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58.4 FPS. At 4K, the picture changes sharply, with Ultra dropping to 35.6 FPS and High at 54.5 FPS. The rank of 848 reflects that this is a capable 1080p and 1440p configuration, but one that struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maxed settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It features 16 cores and 24 threads, which is a hybrid configuration typical of 13th Gen parts. The base clock is 3.40 GHz, boosting up to 5.40 GHz. This boost clock is critical for Greedfall, an Action RPG that relies on single-thread performance for game logic and AI.

In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 39000 multi-core and 5505 single-core. The single-core result is strong, placing it well above many older parts. The Geekbench scores follow the same pattern: 17731 multi-core and 2850 single-core. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle both heavily threaded workloads and the lighter thread demands of a game like Greedfall, which was released in 2019 and does not scale perfectly across 16 cores.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. This large L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game physics and scene management. The memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus, giving system builders flexibility without bottlenecking the CPU in this title.

The 3DMark results further clarify the CPU's strengths. The 16-thread score is 10717, while the max-thread score is 12412, showing good scaling. The single-thread score of 1136 is modest, but the 2-thread score of 2262 doubles it, indicating that Greedfall's engine can exploit at least two cores effectively. The passmark multi-thread score of 45887 and single-thread score of 4333 reinforce that the CPU is a balanced performer for gaming.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle the game's simulation. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 188 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound at that point. The high boost clock and strong single-core performance keep the frame rate from being limited by the processor in most scenarios, except perhaps at very low settings where the GPU has headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a clear picture of scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 188 FPS, Medium drops to 147.6 FPS, High reaches 136.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 87.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 100 FPS, showing that Greedfall's settings have a significant impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings average 133.5 FPS, Medium hits 103.3 FPS, High reaches 96.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is now about 75 FPS, narrower than at 1080p. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck, reducing the relative impact of settings changes.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings average 80.3 FPS, Medium falls to 63.9 FPS, High drops to 54.5 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 35.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is now just under 45 FPS, and even the Low setting result is below what many users would consider ideal for a smooth experience. The 4K Ultra result of 35.6 FPS is the lowest in the entire dataset and indicates that this combo is not suited for maxed-out 4K play.

The resolution scaling is notable. From 1080p to 1440p, the High setting drops from 136.4 FPS to 96.8 FPS, a 29% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the High setting drops from 96.8 FPS to 54.5 FPS, a 44% reduction. This shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are increasingly strained as pixel count rises. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of high texture loads and shading demands pushes the GPU past its comfort zone.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC. The chip, designated GB206, contains 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. The GPU features 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. These specifications provide a baseline for understanding its performance in Greedfall.

The GPU's clocks are set at a base of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 28 Gbps effective, across a 128-bit bus. This yields a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a key figure for this game. Greedfall's open-world environments require substantial texture streaming, and the data shows that bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The RTX 5060's average benchmark score is 30109, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30097, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30158, which is only 0.2% higher, indicating that the RTX 5060's synthetic performance is closely matched by older and newer parts alike. However, synthetic scores do not always translate directly to game performance, and the measured FPS data provides a more accurate picture.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is dominant at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but at 4K, the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints. The pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 299.6 GTexel/s, which are adequate for 1080p and 1440p but insufficient for smooth 4K Ultra in this title.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS is respectable for a mid-range card. The 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, though Greedfall does not heavily rely on these technologies. The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory is a point of concern for 4K gaming, as the data shows a steep drop from High (54.5 FPS) to Ultra (35.6 FPS) at that resolution. The memory bus width of 128 bits is narrow, which limits the effective bandwidth despite the high GDDR7 speed.

The RTX 5060's power draw is 145 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W, and it uses a single 8-pin connector. This makes it an efficient part, but the performance data shows that efficiency does not compensate for the memory bandwidth limitations at 4K. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 20891 and passmark GPU compute score of 10899 provide additional context, but the measured FPS in Greedfall is the definitive metric. The combo's rank of 848 out of 1705 is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-tier standing, confirming that the RTX 5060 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower settings or less demanding titles.