Greedfall

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 shows that this combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested, though the margin shrinks considerably at 4K. At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 109.3 FPS. That leaves substantial headroom over the threshold, and even the heaviest settings do not challenge this pairing at full HD.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation remains comfortable. Ultra settings still hold above 60 FPS, with an average of 73.6 FPS. This is the best playable preset at this resolution, and the data indicates that users can run the game at maximum visual quality without dropping below the playable mark on average. The gap between Ultra and the next tier down is notable: High settings average 120.6 FPS, which is roughly 64% faster than Ultra, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for those prioritizing image quality.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Ultra settings fall to an average of 44.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS is High, averaging 72.7 FPS. Medium settings average 75.6 FPS, and Low reaches 96.2 FPS, but High is the optimal balance of fidelity and performance at 4K. The data shows a steep drop from High to Ultra at this resolution, with a 28 FPS average loss, indicating that the RTX 3080 hits a rendering ceiling when pushed to maximum settings at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results across the three resolutions reveal how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in Greedfall. The pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions, while the CPU has more influence at lower settings and lower resolutions. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Ultra settings is telling: the average FPS drops from 109.3 to 73.6, a decline of about 33%. This substantial reduction points to the GPU becoming the primary limiter as pixel count increases, since the CPU workload does not scale proportionally with resolution.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further clarifies the division of labor. At 1920x1080, Low settings average 239.2 FPS while Ultra averages 109.3 FPS, a difference of 129.9 FPS. This wide spread suggests that at full HD, both components have room to work, but the GPU is heavily taxed by higher presets. At 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly: Low averages 163.9 FPS and Ultra averages 73.6 FPS, a 90.3 FPS gap. At 3840x2160, the spread tightens further, with Low at 96.2 FPS and Ultra at 44.7 FPS, a 51.5 FPS gap. The shrinking difference between presets as resolution rises indicates that the GPU is increasingly saturated, leaving less performance headroom for preset changes to exploit.

The CPU's role is most evident at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average of 239.2 FPS approaches the practical ceiling for many games. The Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, can sustain high frame rates when the GPU is not overloaded. However, the data does not show any resolution where the CPU becomes the dominant bottleneck: even at 4K Low, the average of 96.2 FPS is well above the playable threshold, suggesting the GPU still has capacity. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 indicate a capable mid-range processor, but Greedfall's demands at higher presets clearly fall on the RTX 3080.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 109.3, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the best playable preset at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 44.7 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. High settings average 72.7 FPS and are the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 perform relative to its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, both with average scores within 0.3% of the RTX 3080. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X trail by 0.4%.

Q: Is the Core i5-11400F a bottleneck at 1440p Ultra?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 73.6, which is above the playable threshold. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a PassMark multithread score of 16908, appears sufficient for this workload.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The recorded average at 1920x1080 Medium is 190.3 FPS. This is significantly higher than the 60 FPS threshold, offering a smooth experience with moderate visual settings.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1049 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all tested hardware pairings for Greedfall.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data for both components provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the closest match by average benchmark score is the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 versus the i5-11400F's 17177, a difference of 0.3%. This means the EPYC 7H12 would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Greedfall. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, placing it 0.4% higher than the i5-11400F, making it a marginally faster alternative. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. All four rivals fall within a narrow band around the i5-11400F, so any of them would produce very similar frame rates in CPU-sensitive scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals are strikingly close: the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, just 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, 0.4% higher. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning all four GPUs would deliver essentially the same performance as the RTX 3080 in Greedfall. The fact that such different cards, from professional workstation parts to mobile GPUs, cluster this tightly around the RTX 3080's score highlights how the average benchmark metric can group disparate hardware.

When considering a similar-performing combo, pairing the i5-11400F with any of these GPU rivals would produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured values. For example, swapping the RTX 3080 for the AMD Radeon RX 6600M would shift 1080p Ultra from 109.3 FPS to roughly 109 FPS, an imperceptible change. The practical takeaway is that this specific CPU and GPU pairing sits in a dense neighborhood of comparable hardware, and users with any of these near-identical components should expect similar Greedfall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in the database for Greedfall, the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1049 out of 3703 combos. This places the pairing in the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 28% of tested combos perform better, while 72% perform worse. The rank reflects the combination's overall capability across the measured resolutions and presets, not just peak performance.

The percentile versus all CPUs for the i5-11400F is 71, and the percentile versus all GPUs for the RTX 3080 is 68. Both components sit above the median of their respective categories, and their combined rank in Greedfall is consistent with those individual standings. The top 28% of combos that outrank this pairing likely include higher-end CPUs and GPUs, such as newer generations or more powerful SKUs, but the data shows this combo still delivers playable frame rates at every resolution tested. The rank of 1049 out of 3703 also indicates that the pairing is not an outlier in either direction: it performs predictably for its component class, with the GPU carrying more weight in this title's higher resolution workloads.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 can run Greedfall, and the data confirms it clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at all three tested resolutions, provided settings are chosen appropriately. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 109.3 FPS, making this resolution the most forgiving. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains playable at 73.6 FPS, offering maximum visual quality without compromise. At 3840x2160, the verdict requires a settings adjustment: Ultra averages 44.7 FPS and fails the threshold, but High settings average 72.7 FPS and are the best playable option.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p users can enable Ultra without concern, while 4K users must dial back from Ultra to High. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for this 2019 Action RPG, and the Core i5-11400F's six cores handle the game's CPU demands without becoming a limiting factor. For anyone targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the 239.2 FPS average on Low settings demonstrates that this pairing can push far beyond the 60 FPS requirement. At 1440p, even the heaviest preset stays above 73 FPS, and at 4K, High settings deliver a smooth experience. This is a capable combination for Greedfall, with only the Ultra preset at 4K falling short of the playability standard.