Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust performance profile in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The measured data indicates that this combination is more than capable of handling the game at high refresh rates across all common resolutions, with the primary bottleneck shifting from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at 1080p. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy of performance scaling tied directly to resolution and graphical presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides average FPS figures for this specific CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the performance headroom is substantial. With Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 247.8 FPS. Moving up to Medium yields 197.7 FPS, while High settings still produce a very high 179.3 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the average FPS remains impressively high at 115.5 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the results show a predictable performance drop due to the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 169.6 FPS, and Medium follows closely with 136.1 FPS. The High preset delivers 120.8 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 76.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the load, but it still maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

The most taxing scenario is 3840x2160 (4K). Here, the Low preset averages 104.8 FPS, and Medium drops to 82.1 FPS. The High preset manages 70.9 FPS, which remains playable. However, the Ultra preset at 4K sees a significant collapse to 47.2 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS target and indicating that this setting is not viable for a consistently smooth experience at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this configuration. At 1920x1080, the extremely high frame rates—peaking at 247.8 FPS on Low—suggest that the GPU is being fed a relatively light workload. The differences between presets are significant, but the absolute numbers are so high that the Intel Core i5-12400 is likely the primary limiter at this resolution. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, appear sufficient to drive these frame rates, but the data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield diminishing returns here.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 begins to take on a more dominant role. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable across all presets, and the further drop to 4K is even more pronounced. For instance, the Ultra preset falls from 115.5 FPS at 1080p to 76.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 47.2 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized at higher resolutions, making the GPU the decisive factor for 4K performance. The data suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, while the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, with 1440p representing a balanced midpoint where both components contribute more equally.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals data, the hardware in this combo has close analogues in synthetic benchmarks. For the Intel Core i5-12400, the closest competitor is the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 in the average benchmark versus the i5-12400's 18683, a delta of -0.1%. This indicates nearly identical multi-threaded performance, making the EPYC a potential alternative for CPU-bound scenarios, though it is a server-class chip. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (+0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (+0.7%), both showing slightly higher average scores. The Intel Core i3-14100F is the closest lower-performing rival, with a score of 18519 and a 0.9% positive delta, meaning it is 0.9% slower. For gaming, these deltas are negligible, suggesting that any of these CPUs would deliver a nearly identical experience in Greedfall.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the GPU rivals are also very close in performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628 versus the RTX 4070's 37648, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (+0.4% delta). Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is -1.3% lower than the desktop RTX 4070, indicating that the mobile variant is actually slightly slower. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157 (+1.3%). These figures imply that in terms of raw compute, the RTX 4070 is statistically tied with several other GPUs, and users with these alternatives would see very similar frame rates in Greedfall.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds a comboRankInGame of 890 out of 3703 tested combinations. This places it in the top 24% of all tested hardware pairings for Greedfall. This rank is a strong indicator of overall capability, as it considers the synergistic performance of the CPU and GPU together. The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, which aligns with the high FPS figures observed. The rank also suggests that while this is not an absolute top-tier setup, it is well above average and provides a high-performance gaming experience.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this PC can run Greedfall exceptionally well. The verdictByResolution field specifies which settings are playable, defined as achieving at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best playable setting being High at 70.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution due to its 47.2 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra hitting 76.5 FPS. Similarly, at 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving a smooth 115.5 FPS. In summary, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution except for the 4K Ultra preset, making it a highly capable machine for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 179.3 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates on Low (104.8 FPS), Medium (82.1 FPS), and High (70.9 FPS) presets, but not on Ultra (47.2 FPS).

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to the RTX 4080 Mobile in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average score of 37648, while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, making the mobile chip slightly slower by 1.3%.

Q: Which component is more important at 1080p?

A: The data implies the CPU is more of a limiting factor at 1080p, as frame rates are high and the scaling between presets is less about GPU load.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The best playable setting at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which achieves an average of 76.5 FPS.

Q: What percentile does the CPU rank in for all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 is in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

To maintain a frame rate at or above 60 FPS, the following settings are the most demanding options available at each resolution.

• 3840x2160: The highest playable preset is High, delivering an average of 70.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended here, as it drops to 47.2 FPS.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset is the best playable option, achieving 76.5 FPS. All other presets (Low, Medium, High) also exceed the 60 FPS threshold.
• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best playable option, providing a very high average of 115.5 FPS. This leaves significant headroom, confirming the CPU-bound nature of the system at this resolution.