Greedfall

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 62.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 107.9 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold, so Ultra is the recommended preset at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F scores an average benchmark of 14185. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163 (0.2% lower), while the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 (0.5% lower). The Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.3% higher at 14232, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.6% higher at 14277.

Q: What is the GPU's standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 56083. It outperforms the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3%, while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate reaches 281.8 FPS on Low settings and 243.9 FPS on High settings. These very high frame rates indicate the CPU becomes a more significant factor at lower resolutions, since the frame rate does not scale linearly with GPU load reductions.

Q: What is the system's overall rank for this game?

A: This combo ranks 245th out of 3703 tested combinations in the database, placing it in the top tier of systems for Greedfall.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records average frame rates for four settings presets at each of three resolutions. The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra in every case.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 152.2 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The next step down, High settings, runs at 243.9 FPS, but there is no reason to drop from Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 107.9 FPS. This remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium settings run at 184 FPS, and High settings at 164.6 FPS, but Ultra is still the best choice because it delivers a smooth experience while maximizing visual quality.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 62.5 FPS. This is the tightest margin in the dataset, with only 2.5 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. High settings at this resolution average 98.8 FPS, so players who prefer additional safety margin may choose High, but the data confirms Ultra clears the bar.

For players targeting a minimum of 60 FPS, Ultra is the recommended preset at all three resolutions. The frame rate headroom varies significantly, from a slim 2.5 FPS at 4K to a massive 92.2 FPS at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measurements reveal a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU share the workload across resolutions and presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. Ultra settings average 62.5 FPS, and dropping to Low raises the average to 140.9 FPS. This 78.4 FPS difference shows that the graphics card is heavily loaded at 4K, and reducing graphical demands directly translates into higher frame rates. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU even at the heaviest settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. Ultra averages 107.9 FPS, while Low reaches 232.4 FPS. The spread between presets is still large, but the overall frame rates are higher, indicating the GPU has more capacity at this resolution. The CPU begins to play a larger role, as the upper bounds approach what a 6-core, 12-thread processor can sustain.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the limiting factor at lower settings. Low settings average 281.8 FPS, and Medium reaches 260.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is only 21.4 FPS, compared to a 131.4 FPS difference between Ultra and Low. This compression at the high end suggests the CPU cannot push frame rates much beyond the 280 FPS range, regardless of how light the GPU workload becomes. The Core i5-10400F, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, sets an effective ceiling at lower resolutions.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 152.2 FPS at 1080p to 107.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 62.5 FPS at 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. At Low settings, the drop is from 281.8 FPS at 1080p to 232.4 FPS at 1440p, then to 140.9 FPS at 4K. The smaller drop between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings indicates the CPU is holding performance back at the lower resolution.

In practical terms, players at 1080p will see diminishing returns from lowering settings beyond Medium, because the CPU becomes the bottleneck. Players at 4K will see the full benefit of the RTX 5080's rendering power, as the GPU is clearly the primary constraint.

The Verdict

This system can run Greedfall at all tested resolutions and settings presets. The database lists every combination as playable, meaning each one averages at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 152.2 FPS on Ultra settings. This is an excellent result for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even the lowest preset, Low, reaches 281.8 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 107.9 FPS. This is a strong result for 1440p gaming, providing smooth gameplay with maximum visual quality. High settings run at 164.6 FPS, and Medium at 184 FPS, offering options for even higher refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 62.5 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, but with limited headroom. Players who want more margin can select High settings, which average 98.8 FPS. Low settings at 4K reach 140.9 FPS, and Medium sits at 108.7 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this combination of an Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is fully capable of running Greedfall at maximum settings across all three resolutions. The only consideration is at 4K Ultra, where the 62.5 FPS average leaves just 2.5 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. Frame rate fluctuations could occasionally dip below 60 FPS, so players sensitive to stuttering may prefer High settings at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not captured in this dataset.

1920x1080

• Low: 281.8 FPS average
• Medium: 260.4 FPS average
• High: 243.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 152.2 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 129.6 FPS drop. The largest single step is between High and Ultra, a difference of 91.7 FPS. The steps from Low to Medium and Medium to High are smaller, at 21.4 FPS and 16.5 FPS respectively.

2560x1440

• Low: 232.4 FPS average
• Medium: 184 FPS average
• High: 164.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 107.9 FPS average

At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 124.5 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is 56.7 FPS, while the step from Low to Medium is 48.4 FPS and from Medium to High is 19.4 FPS.

3840x2160

• Low: 140.9 FPS average
• Medium: 108.7 FPS average
• High: 98.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 62.5 FPS average

At 4K, the total spread is 78.4 FPS from Low to Ultra. The step from High to Ultra is 36.3 FPS, from Medium to High is 9.9 FPS, and from Low to Medium is 32.2 FPS.

The data shows that the performance cost of Ultra settings grows with resolution. At 1080p, Ultra costs 129.6 FPS compared to Low. At 1440p, it costs 124.5 FPS. At 4K, it costs 78.4 FPS. This pattern reflects the increasing GPU load at higher resolutions, which makes the relative cost of Ultra settings more manageable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 245th out of 3703 tested combos in the database for Greedfall. This places the system in the top 6.6% of all tested configurations.

This ranking is notable because the CPU is not a top-tier processor. The Core i5-10400F sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. The GPU, however, is a high-end part, sitting in the 87th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 56083.

The high overall rank reflects the game's sensitivity to GPU performance. Greedfall's frame rates scale strongly with resolution and settings, and the RTX 5080 provides enough raw power to keep frame rates high even at 4K Ultra. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecks, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU does most of the work.

For comparison, the GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% lower average score), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% lower). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE sits 2.2% higher. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5080 is closely matched with a cluster of high-end graphics cards, and swapping to any of these would produce similar frame rates in Greedfall.

On the CPU side, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% lower average score), the Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6% higher). These differences are negligible in gaming workloads, so the choice of CPU among these options would have minimal impact on Greedfall performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the database, several hardware combinations would behave similarly to the tested system.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080's 56083. In Greedfall, this would translate to frame rates roughly one percent lower, meaning the 4K Ultra result would still clear 60 FPS. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 0.7% lower, and would produce nearly identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 2.3% lower, which would still maintain playable frame rates at all resolutions. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, 2.2% higher, and would deliver slightly better frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra.

On the CPU side, the Intel Xeon 6756E, Intel Core 7 160UL, AMD EPYC 7552, and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C all have average scores within 0.6% of the Core i5-10400F. In a GPU-bound game like Greedfall, especially at higher resolutions, these CPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, where the CPU becomes more influential, the differences would remain small, likely within a few frames per second.

The practical takeaway is that the tested system's performance in Greedfall is representative of a broad cluster of hardware. Any system pairing a similarly performing CPU with any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the measurements shown here. The 4K Ultra result of 62.5 FPS is the most sensitive point, where a 2.3% slower GPU could bring the average down to approximately 61 FPS, still above the threshold. A 2.2% faster GPU would provide additional headroom, pushing the average toward 64 FPS.

Players considering alternative hardware can expect comparable results from any combination within these rival groups. The database rankings confirm that the RTX 5080 is positioned among a tightly clustered set of high-performance graphics cards, and the Core i5-10400F is surrounded by CPUs with nearly identical average scores. For Greedfall specifically, the GPU choice matters more than the CPU choice, as evidenced by the large frame rate swings across settings at each resolution.