Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F, a six-core Rocket Lake desktop processor released in March 2021, paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, an Ada Lovelace GPU released in September 2022, forms an unusual combination for Greedfall, a 2019 action RPG. The recorded data shows this pairing produces frame rates that clear the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The i5-11400F has a launch MSRP of $157, and the RTX 4080 has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD. Both components are marked end-of-life in the database, yet their combined performance in this game is anything but obsolete. The benchmark results indicate a system that is consistently GPU-bound, with the CPU providing enough throughput to avoid becoming a limiting factor even at the lowest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i5-11400F's average benchmark score is 17177, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of that score. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, with a delta of 0.3% meaning the i5 is slightly ahead. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a delta of -0.4% meaning that chip is slightly ahead. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, a delta of -0.6%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, a delta of 0.6% meaning the i5 is ahead. For Greedfall, these differences are negligible; any of these processors would produce essentially identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209, a delta of 0.1% meaning the standard 4080 is marginally ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a delta of -1.1%. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a delta of -2.6%. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a delta of -2.7%. All four rivals sit within 2.7% of the RTX 4080, so a system using any of them would deliver a nearly identical Greedfall experience. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match, with a delta so small it would be invisible in real gameplay.

What this means in practice is that the measured FPS numbers for this combo are representative of a broad cluster of hardware. Users who own one of these rival components should expect similar results. The CPU-side alternatives, in particular, are so tightly grouped that the choice between them has no meaningful impact on Greedfall's frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The RTX 4080 is built on the AD103 chip with 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. In Greedfall, the division of labor between these components is visible in how frame rates scale.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 318 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, that falls to 220 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 131 FPS. The frame rate drops substantially with each step up in resolution, which is the signature of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU is delivering the same instruction stream at all three resolutions; it is the graphics card that is doing progressively more work.

The settings scaling tells the same story. At 1080p, Low averages 318 FPS and Ultra averages 145 FPS. At 1440p, Low averages 220 FPS and Ultra averages 100 FPS. At 4K, Low averages 131 FPS and Ultra averages 60 FPS. In each case, the drop from Low to Ultra is substantial and consistent, confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint across the entire measurement range.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, measured at 2981 in Passmark and 2024 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 318 FPS. If the processor were the bottleneck, the 1080p numbers would plateau regardless of GPU settings. The data shows no such plateau. At 4K Ultra, where the average is exactly 60 FPS, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor and the CPU has ample headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is extremely fast across all presets. Low settings average 318 FPS. Medium averages 249 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 212 and maximum of 287. High averages 226 FPS. Ultra averages 145 FPS. Even the lowest recorded frame at Medium, 212 FPS, is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The range from Low to Ultra spans 318 down to 145 FPS, showing that Greedfall's preset levels have a significant impact on the GPU workload at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the numbers remain high. Low averages 220 FPS. Medium averages 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 199. High averages 157 FPS. Ultra averages 100 FPS. The Medium minimum of 147 FPS is still more than double the threshold. The range from Low to Ultra narrows to 220 down to 100 FPS, reflecting the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates tighten further. Low averages 131 FPS. Medium averages 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119. High averages 94 FPS. Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, which sits precisely at the playability threshold. The Medium minimum of 88 FPS is comfortable, but the Ultra average leaves no margin. This is the only configuration in the entire measurement set that meets rather than exceeds the threshold.

The min/max data is recorded only for Medium settings, providing a consistency check. At 1080p Medium, the range is 212 to 287 around the 249 average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 147 to 199 around 173. At 4K Medium, the range is 88 to 119 around 103. The absolute spread narrows as resolution increases, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios where higher pixel counts smooth out frame time variance.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Greedfall? The database's verdict is unambiguous: yes, at every resolution and every preset. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and all twelve measured configurations clear it, with the single exception being 4K Ultra which exactly meets it.

At 1920x1080, the worst case is Ultra at 145 FPS average, more than double the threshold. At 2560x1440, the worst case is Ultra at 100 FPS, still a wide margin. At 3840x2160, the worst case is Ultra at exactly 60 FPS, which meets the threshold but does not exceed it. For users who want a safety margin at 4K, High settings at 94 FPS or Medium at 103 FPS provide more headroom.

The verdict data confirms that all four settings levels are playable at all three resolutions. The best settings are Ultra everywhere: 60 FPS at 4K, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 145 FPS at 1080p. The only caveat is the 4K Ultra number being exactly at the threshold, meaning any particularly heavy scene could theoretically dip below 60. The recorded data does not include a minimum FPS for Ultra settings, so the average is the only available metric. Users who prioritize consistency over absolute visual quality might prefer 4K High at 94 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold for this benchmark?

A: The database uses a playable threshold of 60 FPS. All measured averages in Greedfall for this combo meet or exceed 60 FPS.

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

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 60 FPS, which exactly meets the threshold. For more headroom, 4K High averages 94 FPS and 4K Medium averages 103 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-11400F's average benchmark score is 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 (-0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278 (-0.6% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074 (0.6% delta). All are within 0.6% of the i5.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.7% delta).

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 1440p, with an average of 100 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant constraint. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, and the CPU never causes a plateau even at 1080p Low where the average is 318 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 254th out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the upper tier of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the RTX 4080's position at the 86th percentile of all GPUs, combined with the i5-11400F's 71st percentile among CPUs. In a game like Greedfall, where the GPU carries most of the load, the high GPU percentile dominates the outcome.

The rank also means that many other combos produce higher frame rates in this game. Those would typically include more recent or higher-end GPUs paired with similar or stronger CPUs. However, the practical difference is limited by the game itself: at 1080p, this combo already produces 145 FPS at Ultra, and at 1440p it produces 100 FPS at Ultra. Higher-ranked combos would push those numbers further, but the playability verdict would not change. The 254th position is a strong result for a CPU that is end-of-life and a GPU that is also end-of-life in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 60 FPS. This is exactly at the threshold, so it qualifies. Users who want a buffer could choose High at 94 FPS or Medium at 103 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is playable.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is Ultra at 100 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a strong choice. All lower presets also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding option that still qualifies.

At 1920x1080, the best preset is Ultra at 145 FPS. This is the highest frame rate among the three resolutions' best settings, and it leaves a wide margin above the threshold. The 1080p Ultra result is more than double the 4K Ultra result, highlighting the resolution's impact on the GPU workload.

In all three cases, the answer is the same: Ultra. The i5-11400F and RTX 4080 combination has enough performance headroom in Greedfall that the most demanding preset is always playable, with the only tight margin being the exact 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.