Greedfall

Can Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 run Greedfall? Yes, this combination delivers playable frame rates across all three tested resolutions, with 1080p and 1440p offering broad headroom for high and ultra settings. At 4K, the combo manages a 60 FPS experience only on Low settings, while Medium falls just short of the playable threshold. The measured data confirms this pairing is well-balanced for an Action RPG released in 2019, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080 for this CPU/GPU combo?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 81.2 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 2560x1440 at High settings?

A: Yes. At 1440p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 89.4 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High is the best playable preset at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware in Greedfall?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset yields 74 FPS average, but Medium drops to 59.9 FPS (just under the 60 FPS threshold) and High falls to 54.1 FPS. Ultra at 4K averages 35.9 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1986 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested hardware pairings for this specific game.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p High and 4K High?

A: At 1080p High, the average is 129.7 FPS, while at 4K High, it drops to 54.1 FPS. This represents a 75.6 FPS reduction when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Which component has more headroom for this game at 1440p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p. The CPU’s 3DMark multi-thread score of 5912 and single-thread score of 909 are strong, but the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 19545 shows it is more stressed as resolution increases, given the frame rate scales inversely with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, the Intel Core i5-12400F plus NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 configuration holds rank 1986 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it within the top 54% of all tested hardware pairings, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of alternatives but sits below the upper echelon of high-end configurations. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically bottlenecks the other at typical gaming resolutions.

The frame rate data shows a clear progression from 4K to 1080p. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 35.9 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it reaches 81.2 FPS — a 45.3 FPS improvement. This scaling suggests the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, as the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become stressed. At 1080p, the CPU’s capabilities (6 cores, 12 threads, boost clock of 4.40 GHz) are sufficient to keep the GPU fed, evidenced by the 178.4 FPS Low preset result.

Compared to all tested GPUs, the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile, while the i5-12400F ranks at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. This asymmetry implies the GPU is slightly weaker relative to its peers than the CPU, making it the more likely performance ceiling in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Greedfall. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 for the GPU further indicates moderate DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with the measured frame rates across presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg score 19047, 0% delta), Intel Core 3 201E (avg score 19056, -0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-1335U (avg score 18982, 0.3% delta), and AMD EPYC 7773X (avg score 18979, 0.3% delta). These processors deliver within 0.3% of the i5-12400F’s average score of 19039, meaning users upgrading or downgrading to any of these would see virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Greedfall. The EPYC 7773X is a server-class chip, but its benchmark parity suggests gaming performance would be similar in this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg score 17666, -0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 780M (avg score 17588, 0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (avg score 17551, 0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (avg score 17509, 0.7% delta). These cards score within 0.7% of the RTX 4060’s average of 17639. Notably, the Radeon 780M is an integrated GPU, yet its benchmark parity suggests it could produce similar frame rates in Greedfall, though system memory bandwidth would likely differ. The Radeon HD 7790 is much older hardware but scores nearly identically, indicating that for this specific game, the RTX 4060’s modern architecture does not translate into a large performance gap over these older or lower-tier alternatives.

In practical terms, pairing the i5-12400F with any of these rival GPUs would yield Greedfall frame rates within roughly 1% of the measured results. Conversely, swapping the CPU for a Ryzen 5 7535HS or Core i5-1335U while keeping the RTX 4060 would maintain the same CPU headroom, as all four rivals have nearly identical average scores. The data shows this combo sits in a dense performance cluster, meaning users have several viable alternatives that behave similarly.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Greedfall with playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, though the settings ceiling varies significantly. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 81.2 FPS average. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 89.4 FPS, Medium reaches 96.1 FPS, and Low hits 126 FPS, but Ultra falls to 56.5 FPS — just below the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p gaming, High is the recommended preset for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings maintain a 60 FPS average (74 FPS). Medium drops to 59.9 FPS, which is technically below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. High averages 54.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 35.9 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms: 4K users must accept Low settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience, while 1080p and 1440p users have substantial headroom. The playable settings list for each resolution — Low only at 4K, High/Low/Medium at 1440p, and all presets at 1080p — clearly defines the boundaries.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals distinct component roles. At 1920x1080, the CPU has greater influence: the difference between Low (178.4 FPS) and Ultra (81.2 FPS) is 97.2 FPS, showing that settings changes dramatically affect performance when the GPU is less burdened. The i5-12400F’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 909, Geekbench single-core of 1964) ensures it can drive high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 178.4 FPS result indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond the 60 FPS threshold.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The spread from Low (126 FPS) to Ultra (56.5 FPS) is 69.5 FPS, narrower than at 1080p but still significant. At 1440p, the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth start to limit ultra settings, evidenced by the 56.5 FPS Ultra result. The CPU’s role diminishes relative to the GPU, as the pixel throughput demands more from the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The entire range from Low (74 FPS) to Ultra (35.9 FPS) spans just 38.1 FPS, and even Low cannot reach the 1080p Ultra frame rate. The RTX 4060’s 128-bit memory bus and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in Greedfall. The CPU’s contribution is minimal at this resolution — even a weaker processor paired with this GPU would likely produce similar results, as the GPU is saturated. The data shows that for this game, users should prioritize GPU upgrades for 4K and CPU upgrades for high-refresh 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 81.2 FPS. This provides a 21.2 FPS margin over the playable threshold, leaving room for occasional dips without falling below playability. The next step down, Medium, runs at 143.3 FPS, but Ultra is clearly the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 89.4 FPS. This delivers a 29.4 FPS buffer above 60 FPS, making it a safe and visually appealing option. Medium runs at 96.1 FPS and Low at 126 FPS, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance. Ultra at 56.5 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, Low is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 74 FPS. This provides a 14 FPS margin, which is workable but not generous. Medium at 59.9 FPS is just under the threshold, so users with adaptive sync displays might tolerate it, but strictly speaking, Low is the best settings choice for a stable 60 FPS experience. High at 54.1 FPS and Ultra at 35.9 FPS are not viable for smooth gameplay. The exact FPS values — 81.2 at 1080p Ultra, 89.4 at 1440p High, and 74 at 4K Low — represent the highest playable settings at each resolution.