Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with 4K requiring a compromise on visual fidelity. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: this pairing is capable of high-refresh gameplay at 1080p, maintains a comfortable 60+ FPS at 1440p on high settings, and only dips below the playable threshold at 4K when pushing beyond low presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-12400, the nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores are closely matched. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a negligible 0.1% difference from the i5-12400’s 18683 average. The Intel Core i7-1355U is 0.3% faster at 18730, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 sits 0.7% ahead at 18811. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-14100F trails by 0.9% with a score of 18519. In practice, these deltas are within the margin of error for synthetic testing, meaning any of these processors would behave nearly identically in Greedfall’s CPU-bound scenarios. The i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads, paired with its 18 MB of shared L3 cache, provide ample headroom for this Action RPG, which rarely stresses more than a few threads.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B580’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it alongside some unexpected company. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7% faster). The NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% ahead at 23249. This clustering is notable: the B580 trades blows with hardware from very different eras and tiers. For Greedfall specifically, the B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth give it plenty of headroom for texture-heavy scenes, while its 2560 shading units ensure it is not bottlenecked by raw throughput at 1080p or 1440p. The practical takeaway is that if you already own an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080, the B580 would deliver a similar frame rate in this title, though driver-level differences may alter the experience in other games.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 66 FPS. This is the full visual experience with no compromises needed. The scaling from High (104.9 FPS) to Ultra (66 FPS) shows that Ultra carries a significant cost, but it remains comfortably playable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 74.6 FPS. Medium runs slightly faster at 77.1 FPS, but High offers better visuals with only a 3.2% performance penalty. Low runs at 103.7 FPS, but that is unnecessary headroom. Ultra drops to 43.6 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, only Low passes the 60 FPS mark, averaging 62.1 FPS. Medium averages exactly 50 FPS, High drops to 44.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 12.1 FPS, suggesting a sharp increase in rendering complexity. For 4K play, Low is the only viable option, though the 62.1 FPS average leaves little margin for demanding scenes.

The pattern is clear: 1080p allows Ultra, 1440p caps at High, and 4K requires Low. This is a typical scaling curve for a mid-range GPU, where resolution increases demand more than preset changes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400 and the Intel Arc B580 shifts noticeably across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the more significant factor. The jump from Low (146 FPS) to Ultra (66 FPS) represents a 54.8% performance drop, which is driven largely by the GPU’s increasing workload. However, the fact that Low exceeds 140 FPS indicates the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower settings. The i5-12400’s single-thread score of 3456 in Passmark and its 3dmark single-thread score of 910 support this: it has enough per-core strength to avoid bottlenecking the B580 at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. Low runs at 103.7 FPS, while High drops to 74.6 FPS, a 28.1% reduction. The CPU still has headroom, but the GPU is now doing more heavy lifting. The transition from 1080p High (104.9 FPS) to 1440p High (74.6 FPS) shows a 28.9% frame rate reduction, which is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase (77.8% more pixels). This suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is decisively the bottleneck. Low runs at 62.1 FPS, and even this modest preset struggles to maintain 60 FPS. Comparing 1080p Low (146 FPS) to 4K Low (62.1 FPS) shows a 57.5% drop, while pixel count increases by 300%. This disproportionate scaling indicates the B580’s compute resources are saturated. The CPU’s role diminishes further; its 3dmark_max_threads score of 5890 is unlikely to be challenged by Greedfall’s threading at 4K.

The practical advice: at 1080p, consider a stronger CPU if you want higher frame rates; at 1440p, the pairing is balanced; at 4K, only a stronger GPU will help.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but the playable envelope is clearly defined by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra averaging 66 FPS. This is the sweet spot: full visual quality with a playable frame rate. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable setting at 74.6 FPS, while Ultra fails at 43.6 FPS. The verdict is positive for 1440p, provided you stick to High. At 3840x2160, only Low achieves 60 FPS (62.1 FPS); Medium (50 FPS), High (44.6 FPS), and Ultra (29.9 FPS) all miss the mark.

The data indicates this is a capable 1080p machine and a good 1440p machine, but 4K is only usable with reduced settings. If your monitor is 1080p or 1440p, you can play Greedfall without frustration. If you are on a 4K display, you will need to accept Low presets, which may compromise the visual experience of an Action RPG. The combination of the i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads with the B580’s 12 GB memory ensures no VRAM or CPU-related stutters at any tested setting; the limiting factor is purely GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Ultra, with an average of 66 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, High settings average 74.6 FPS. Ultra is not playable, averaging 43.6 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings, which average 62.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to nearby GPUs in raw performance?

A: Its average benchmark score of 23021 is within 1% of the RTX 2080, RTX 3080, RX 580 2048SP, and P106-100.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck in this game?

A: Only at 1080p on low settings, where frame rates exceed 140 FPS. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low averages 146 FPS, while Ultra averages 66 FPS, a drop of 54.8%.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3703 tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this pairing ranks 2782nd. That places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which may seem surprising given the playable results at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects the full spectrum of tested systems, including high-end GPUs like the RTX 3080 that appear as nearest rivals to the B580 but are often paired with much stronger CPUs. The 2782nd position means there are 921 combinations that perform worse, but also a substantial number that perform better.

The ranking should be interpreted with context. The i5-12400’s percentile of 72 among all CPUs and the B580’s percentile of 68 among all GPUs indicate this is an upper-mid-range pairing. The combo rank of 2782 out of 3703 (roughly the 75th percentile of combos) suggests it outperforms a majority of systems in this database, but lags behind those with flagship processors and GPUs. For Greedfall specifically, the data shows that the 1080p experience is genuinely strong, and the 1440p experience is solid. The 4K experience is limited, which likely drags the overall rank down relative to systems that can handle Ultra at 4K. If you are targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank understates the real-world usability. If you expect 4K Ultra, the rank is a fair warning.