Greedfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows a wide spread of performance depending on resolution and graphical preset. At 1920x1080, the combination is overwhelmingly fast, with the Low preset delivering an average of 250.1 FPS, Medium at 196.2 FPS, and High at 177.6 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages a very strong 111.1 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a drop of roughly 139 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load, but the hardware still has ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. Low produces an average of 172.7 FPS, Medium reaches 134.5 FPS, and High delivers 124.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting at this resolution, still averages 76.6 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra here is about 96 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count rises. Nevertheless, every tested preset at 1440p remains playable, and the Ultra setting provides a high-quality visual experience without dropping below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, also known as 4K, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset averages 103.1 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium comes in at 81.5 FPS, and High at 75.2 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 47.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only tested configuration where the combination fails to maintain playable performance. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is about 55.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset’s average of 47.5 FPS indicates that the RTX 4070, while powerful, cannot sustain the highest settings at this resolution with this CPU pairing.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low is the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, and Ultra is the slowest. The relative penalty for Ultra grows with resolution, from about 55% slower than Low at 1080p to about 60% slower at 1440p and about 54% slower at 4K. The absolute FPS numbers at 1080p and 1440p indicate that this combo is suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at those resolutions, while 4K requires either a lower preset or acceptance of sub-60 FPS at Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-11400F sits in the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its closest rivals in terms of average score include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120, a difference of 0.3% slower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% faster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% slower. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that for gaming workloads similar to Greedfall, swapping the i5-11400F for any of these four processors would produce nearly identical frame rates. The practical difference is negligible, and the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck in this pairing at any resolution tested.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628 (0.1% slower), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (1.3% faster), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.3% slower). These differences are small, and in the context of Greedfall, a system using any of these GPUs alongside a comparable CPU would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the measured values. For example, the RTX 4080 Mobile would be slightly faster, but not enough to change the playability verdict at any resolution. The RX Vega 56 and Tesla P4 would be marginally slower, likely pushing the 4K Ultra preset further below 60 FPS, but leaving 1080p and 1440p results largely unchanged.

Because the CPU and GPU rivals are so closely matched in average benchmark scores, the overall behavior of this combo in Greedfall can be expected to replicate almost exactly across these alternative pairings. The key takeaway is that no nearby hardware would shift the performance envelope in a meaningful way; the bottleneck at 4K Ultra is inherent to the GPU class, and the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with the RTX 4070 at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role because the GPU can render frames quickly, and the processor must feed it with game logic and draw calls. The fact that Low at 1080p reaches 250.1 FPS while Ultra drops to 111.1 FPS indicates that the GPU is still doing substantial work, but the CPU is not the limiting factor at any preset, since even the lowest setting produces very high frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is driven mostly by GPU load, but the absolute numbers suggest that the i5-11400F can sustain these rates without bottlenecking.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more influential. The average FPS drops from 172.7 at Low to 76.6 at Ultra, a reduction of about 55.7%. This is a larger percentage drop than at 1080p, where the reduction was about 55.6%, so the trend is similar. However, the absolute FPS values are lower at 1440p, which means the GPU is spending more time per frame. The CPU still has headroom, as evidenced by the high Low preset result of 172.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 76.6 FPS, is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU is not overwhelmed.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly dominates the performance equation. The Low preset averages 103.1 FPS, which is lower than the 1080p Low result of 250.1 FPS by a factor of about 2.4. This large drop is almost entirely due to the GPU’s pixel throughput limits. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 47.5 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. The CPU’s role at 4K is diminished because the GPU is the bottleneck; even the fastest processor would not raise the Ultra preset above 60 FPS with this GPU. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same preset shows this clearly: High drops from 177.6 FPS at 1080p to 124.4 FPS at 1440p to 75.2 FPS at 4K. Each resolution step roughly halves the pixel count, and the FPS drop is consistent with GPU-bound rendering.

In summary, at 1080p the CPU and GPU are both capable, with the CPU providing enough single-thread performance to avoid limiting frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU starts to matter more, but the CPU still keeps up. At 4K, the GPU is the sole limiting factor, and the CPU’s influence is negligible. This means that for users who primarily play at 1080p or 1440p, the i5-11400F is a balanced partner for the RTX 4070, but for 4K gaming, the GPU’s capabilities define the experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 871st out of 3703 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the upper quarter of all tested systems, roughly in the 76th percentile among combos. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and presets, with higher ranks indicating better overall performance. Given that the RTX 4070 is a high-end GPU and the i5-11400F is a capable mid-range processor, the combination outperforms the majority of tested setups. The 4K Ultra result of 47.5 FPS is the weakest recorded point, but the strong 1080p and 1440p results, particularly the Ultra preset at 1440p at 76.6 FPS, compensate in the ranking.

The rank of 871 out of 3703 means that about 2832 other combos are slower, while only about 870 are faster. This is a strong position for a system that is not using a top-tier CPU. The GPU’s 81st percentile score and the CPU’s 71st percentile score combine to produce a system that is well above average for this game. The ranking also implies that many higher-ranked combos likely use more powerful CPUs, such as flagship desktop processors, but the FPS differences in Greedfall may be small at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor, so even a faster CPU would not change the sub-60 FPS result. At 1080p Low, the i5-11400F is sufficient to reach 250.1 FPS, so the ranking is not held back by CPU performance.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers high frame rates even at Ultra settings. For 4K, users should select High or lower presets to stay above 60 FPS. The overall rank of 871 out of 3703 confirms the RTX 4070’s strength, and the CPU does not drag it down in most scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 47.5, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The playable settings at 4K are High, Medium, and Low, with High averaging 75.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: All tested settings at 2560x1440 are playable. The Ultra preset averages 76.6 FPS, which is the most demanding option and remains above 60 FPS. Therefore, Ultra is the best setting at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120, 0.3% slower), the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, 0.4% faster), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278, 0.6% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074, 0.6% slower). All are within 0.6% of each other.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 scores 37648 on average. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628 (0.1% slower), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (1.3% faster), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157 (1.3% slower). The differences are small, so performance in Greedfall would be similar.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS across all tested configurations is 47.5 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other tested presets and resolutions average above 75 FPS.

Q: Which resolution gives the highest FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 250.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440, the highest is 172.7 FPS with Low settings, and at 3840x2160, the highest is 103.1 FPS with Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 75.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 47.5 FPS, so it is not recommended for playable frame rates. Medium averages 81.5 FPS and Low averages 103.1 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while remaining above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the most demanding one is Ultra, which averages 76.6 FPS. This is the recommended setting for users who prioritize image quality, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS. High averages 124.4 FPS, Medium 134.5 FPS, and Low 172.7 FPS, but Ultra provides the best experience without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 111.1 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and is the most demanding option. This is the best setting for 1080p, as it delivers high visual quality with substantial headroom for refresh rates up to 100 Hz or more. High averages 177.6 FPS, Medium 196.2 FPS, and Low 250.1 FPS, but none of these are necessary to achieve smooth gameplay. The data shows that this combo can handle Greedfall at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K users should stick to High or lower.