Greedfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates. The Low preset averages 203.1 FPS, which represents the absolute ceiling of the measured data. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 158.4 FPS, while High settles at 147.2 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 94.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system operates far above the playable threshold of 60 FPS, with even the heaviest settings leaving substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but still impressive. The Low preset averages 144.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 29% compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium follows at 110.2 FPS, and High at 101.7 FPS. Ultra remains comfortably playable at 67.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, measuring 76.9 FPS, which highlights the significant cost of the highest quality settings on the GPU's rendering workload.

The 3840x2160 results tell a different story. At 4K, the RTX 3070 begins to show its limits under maximum load. The Low preset averages 85.4 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium drops to 69.6 FPS, and High comes in at 63.1 FPS. Ultra, however, falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging only 42.1 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach playable frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43.3 FPS, indicating that the pixel count at this resolution amplifies the performance cost of each preset tier.

Notably, the measured data does not include minimum or maximum frame time values. All entries list null for minFps and maxFps, meaning the analysis relies exclusively on average frame rates. This is sufficient for determining playability, but it means transient stutters or frame pacing issues cannot be assessed from the recorded data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware combinations might deliver similar results. The Intel Core i5-10400F holds an average benchmark score of 14185, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its closest competitor, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, a delta of 0.2% below. The Intel Core 7 160UL sits 0.3% higher at 14232. On the AMD side, the EPYC 7552 scores 14115, which is 0.5% lower, while the Ryzen 3 7320C reaches 14277, 0.6% above the i5-10400F. These deltas are minor, meaning any of these processors would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Greedfall.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 averages 17208 in benchmark scores, ranking at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT comes closest with a score of 17083, a 0.7% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, 1% behind, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, 1.1% behind. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is the only rival that outperforms the RTX 3070 in this group, scoring 17468, which is 1.5% higher. A system built with any of these GPU alternatives paired with a comparable CPU would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this game.

The practical takeaway is that the i5-10400F and RTX 3070 sit in a dense performance cluster. Buyers or analysts looking at adjacent hardware should expect the same general FPS ranges across all tested resolutions and presets. The differences are within measurement noise, so no single rival pairing would meaningfully change the playability verdict.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the RTX 3070 changes as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly, reducing the time available for the processor to feed it draw calls and game logic. The 1080p Low preset hitting 203.1 FPS suggests the i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.30 GHz, is capable of sustaining very high instruction throughput. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 108.8 FPS, which is primarily GPU-driven since higher presets increase pixel shading and texture complexity.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load grows, but the CPU still keeps pace. The 1440p Low result of 144.3 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 203.1 FPS shows a 28.9% reduction, which is consistent with a GPU that is now working harder per frame. The i5-10400F does not appear to bottleneck here, as the scaling from Medium to High at 1440p (110.2 to 101.7 FPS) is smooth and proportional.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 42.1 FPS, compared to 4K Low at 85.4 FPS, demonstrates that the RTX 3070's rendering pipeline is saturated by the sheer pixel count. The CPU, meanwhile, has ample idle time at these frame rates. This is classic GPU-bound behavior. The data shows a consistent pattern: lower resolutions and lower presets shift workload toward the CPU, while higher resolutions and Ultra settings place the burden squarely on the GPU. For this specific pairing, the i5-10400F is sufficient at every resolution, never becoming the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this particular pairing ranks 1554 out of 3703 total combos for Greedfall. That places it in the upper half of all systems, specifically at the 58th percentile of tested configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 68th percentile standing and the GPU's 61st percentile standing. It is not a top-tier combo by any means, but it is solidly above the median.

The rank also makes sense when compared to the measured FPS. At 1080p, the combo delivers frame rates that would satisfy even high-refresh-rate displays, with Ultra averaging 94.3 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra stays above 60 FPS, which is a common target for modern gaming. At 4K, the combo only fails on the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration possible. Systems ranked above 1554 would generally have faster GPUs or CPUs, but the practical difference in Greedfall would only manifest at 4K Ultra, where the RTX 3070's 42.1 FPS average is the weak point.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Greedfall, and it does so comfortably in almost every configuration. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 63.1 FPS. Ultra is not playable, falling to 42.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 67.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra averaging 94.3 FPS, High at 147.2 FPS, Medium at 158.4 FPS, and Low at 203.1 FPS.

The practical guidance is straightforward. For 4K displays, stick to High settings or below for a smooth experience. For 1440p and 1080p, the system handles maximum settings without issue. Players who prioritize visual fidelity at 4K would need to accept the Ultra preset's frame rate penalty, which dips below the playable threshold. Those who prioritize frame rate at 1080p can expect exceptional performance regardless of preset. The i5-10400F and RTX 3070 combination is well-matched for this game, with no significant bottleneck at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 42.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K average 63.1 FPS and are the best playable option.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, with an average of 67.4 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3070 averages 17208 in benchmark scores. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 0.7% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1% slower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 1.1% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% faster.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The frame rate scaling between resolutions is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, and the CPU's benchmark scores (14185 average, 68th percentile) are sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings.

Q: What is the best overall preset for 1920x1080?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 1080p, running at 94.3 FPS. It is the highest quality setting and still maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 1554 out of 3703 tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the upper half of all configurations in the database.