Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a strong but uneven experience in Greedfall, ranking in the 1582nd position out of 3703 tested combos. This places the combo in the upper-middle tier of all tested hardware pairings, meaning it can handle the game comfortably at most settings, but 4K Ultra remains a clear obstacle. The data shows that this configuration is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p across every preset, while 4K requires stepping down from Ultra to High or Medium to maintain smooth frame rates. The RTX 3070 is the dominant factor in determining performance, especially at higher resolutions, though the i5-12400 provides sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU combination sits at rank 1582 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations tested. That rank reflects a setup that is comfortably above average but not elite — the data indicates a system capable of delivering high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, yet one that falls short of the top-tier performance needed for 4K Ultra gaming. The combo’s position suggests that while it outperforms a majority of tested systems, there are over 1500 combos that achieve higher frame rates, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or newer architectures.

The i5-12400 itself holds a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark hierarchy include the AMD EPYC 7643 (scoring 18697, a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, -0.7%), and the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, +0.9%). These deltas are all within one percent, meaning the i5-12400 delivers nearly identical synthetic CPU performance to those alternatives — the practical differences in gaming are negligible. For the GPU, the RTX 3070 holds a percentile rank of 61 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083, +0.7%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, +1%), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, +1.1%), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468, -1.5%). Again, the score differences are minimal, so in terms of raw GPU compute, the RTX 3070 trades blows with those cards.

The combo rank of 1582 out of 3703 is not simply the sum of CPU and GPU percentiles; it reflects how this specific pairing behaves in Greedfall. The game’s engine appears to favor the GPU more heavily, so the RTX 3070’s performance characteristics carry more weight in the final ranking. Given that the CPU sits in the 72nd percentile and the GPU in the 61st, the combo’s 57th percentile rank indicates the game is slightly more demanding on the GPU than on the CPU. Overall, this is a mid-to-upper tier setup for Greedfall, capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS at 1440p, but not built for 4K Ultra without compromises.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 3070 is the primary driver of performance in Greedfall, with the i5-12400 playing a supporting role that becomes less critical as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 203.1 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the GPU is not fully saturated. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution drops the average to 159.9 FPS, a reduction of about 21%. At High settings, the average falls to 145.6 FPS, and at Ultra it drops to 94.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 54% performance reduction, which indicates that as settings increase, the GPU workload rises significantly, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a tighter spread. Low settings produce 141.4 FPS average, Medium drops to 112.3 FPS, High to 103.6 FPS, and Ultra to 64.3 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at this resolution is about 55%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute frame rates are lower across the board. This suggests that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor, as the CPU’s role in feeding frames diminishes. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes unmistakable. Low settings yield 82.5 FPS average, Medium drops to 65.3 FPS, High to 62.1 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 36.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56%, but the critical detail is that even Low settings at 4K produce less than half the frame rate of Low at 1080p.

The resolution scaling data shows that from 1080p to 1440p, average frame rates drop by roughly 30% across all settings (for example, Low goes from 203.1 to 141.4, a 30% decrease). From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe: Low goes from 141.4 to 82.5, a 42% decrease. This indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capacity are being stretched at 4K, and the CPU’s influence fades further. At 1080p Low, the i5-12400’s single-thread performance (a 3dmark single-thread score of 910) is sufficient to push frame rates above 200 FPS, but as resolution climbs, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The verdict is clear: for this game, the RTX 3070 dictates playability, and the CPU only matters at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are already high.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset (Low) delivers an average of 203.1 FPS, which is exceptionally high and far above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Medium settings reduce the average to 159.9 FPS, still a comfortable margin. High settings produce 145.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 94.2 FPS. All four settings at 1080p remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra offering a 57% margin above the playable line. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so only averages are available, but the averages are consistent enough to indicate smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still playable across all presets. Low settings average 141.4 FPS, Medium drops to 112.3 FPS, High to 103.6 FPS, and Ultra to 64.3 FPS. The Ultra setting is the only one that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, with a margin of just 4.3 FPS above it. This means that while Ultra is technically playable at 1440p, it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes or drops in frame rate. High settings, at 103.6 FPS, offer a much safer buffer. Medium and Low are both well above 100 FPS, indicating that this resolution is where the combo shines for high refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 82.5 FPS, which is playable with a 22.5 FPS margin above the threshold. Medium settings average 65.3 FPS, also playable but with a smaller margin of 5.3 FPS. High settings average 62.1 FPS, just 2.1 FPS above the playable line, making it a borderline choice. Ultra settings average 36.5 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold and effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay. The data shows that at 4K, only Low and Medium settings provide comfortable margins, while High is marginal and Ultra is not viable. The lack of min and max FPS values means we cannot assess frame time consistency, but the averages suggest that High at 4K could dip below 60 FPS in heavy combat or open-world areas.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this combo, the nearestRivals data provides insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. On the CPU side, the i5-12400’s average benchmark score of 18683 is nearly identical to several alternatives. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, which is 0.1% higher, meaning it would deliver virtually the same CPU-bound performance in Greedfall. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. All of these CPUs are within one percent of the i5-12400, so in practice, swapping to any of them would produce negligible changes in frame rates, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is the bottleneck. The i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient for Greedfall, and these rivals offer similar single-thread and multi-thread capabilities.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070’s average benchmark score of 17208 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, which is 0.7% lower, meaning it would perform almost identically in Greedfall. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher. These deltas are all small, so any of these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 3070. However, it is important to note that the benchmark scores are synthetic and do not account for driver optimizations or specific game engine behavior. The RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the key specs for Greedfall, and rivals with similar scores would have comparable memory configurations.

In terms of the combo rank, if a user were to pair the i5-12400 with an RX 7600 XT, the overall performance in Greedfall would be nearly identical, given the 0.7% GPU score delta. Similarly, pairing the CPU with a GTX 690 or HD 7970M would yield slightly lower frame rates, but the differences would be within the margin of error for most gameplay. The Tesla K40c, despite being a datacenter card, scores 1.5% higher on average, so it might offer a marginal improvement, but its drivers and cooling requirements make it an impractical choice for gaming. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is not unique in its performance class; there is a cluster of hardware that delivers similar results.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdictByResolution data in the fact pack specifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, and the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 94.2. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a 57% margin, so users can max out the game at 1080p without worrying about frame rate drops. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at this resolution is comfortable, making 1080p the ideal setting for this combo.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are also playable, and the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 64.3. This is only 4.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so while it is technically playable, the margin is slim. For a more stable experience, High settings at 103.6 FPS would be a safer choice, but the data explicitly lists Ultra as the best playable setting. Users who prioritize visual fidelity over a large frame rate buffer can use Ultra at 1440p, but they should be prepared for potential dips in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with Ultra being unplayable at 36.5 FPS. The best settings are High, with an average FPS of 62.1. This is just 2.1 FPS above the threshold, making it a marginal choice. Medium settings at 65.3 FPS offer a slightly larger buffer, and Low at 82.5 FPS is the most comfortable. The data indicates that High is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, but users should consider Medium if they want more headroom. Overall, the best settings per resolution are Ultra at 1080p (94.2 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (64.3 FPS), and High at 4K (62.1 FPS).

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 36.5, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, with an average of 62.1 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 64.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance drops from 1080p to 4K at Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 203.1. At 3840x2160 Low, the average drops to 82.5, which is a 59% reduction in frame rate.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 203.1 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 36.5 FPS, showing that GPU workload scales heavily with resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases.

Q: What GPU is similar in performance to the RTX 3070?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3070’s 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are also within 1.1% of the RTX 3070’s score.

Q: What is the best setting for a stable 60 FPS at 4K?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 average 62.1 FPS, which is the highest playable preset. Medium settings average 65.3 FPS, providing a slightly larger margin above the 60 FPS threshold.