Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. Benchmark data shows this combination is capable of running the game at maximum settings with high frame rates across all tested resolutions, firmly exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold in every scenario. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance data, compares it to similar hardware, and explains the role each component plays.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 66.7 FPS. This is the ceiling for visual quality at this resolution, as the data shows the GPU still has enough headroom to push beyond the 60 FPS target even with all settings maxed out.

For 2560x1440 (1440p), the best settings are also Ultra, delivering an average of 111 FPS. This represents a substantial performance cushion over the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for fully maxed-out visuals without any concern for frame rate drops.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best settings remain Ultra, with an average of 163.5 FPS. The high refresh rate potential here is significant, as the system is capable of driving fast displays well beyond the standard 60 Hz range.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for how this combo compares to other hardware configurations.

The Intel Core i5-12400F holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its closest competitors in average benchmark score are:

• AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0% — effectively identical performance.
• Intel Core 3 201E with a delta of -0.1% — essentially the same score.
• Intel Core i5-1335U with a delta of 0.3% — marginally ahead.
• AMD EPYC 7773X with a delta of 0.3% — also marginally ahead.

These rivals would behave nearly identically in Greedfall, meaning a system using any of these processors paired with the same RTX 4090 would produce very similar frame rates, with differences too small to notice in practice.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds an 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals by average score are:

• Intel Arc Pro A60 with a delta of 0% — statistically identical.
• AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 with a delta of 0.3% — essentially the same.
• AMD Radeon Pro W6600M with a delta of -2.5% — slightly behind.
• AMD Radeon PRO V710 with a delta of 2.9% — slightly ahead.

A user with an Intel Arc Pro A60 or AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 would see comparable performance in this game, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 would offer a small but measurable advantage, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M would trail by a modest margin.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080:

• Low: 353.3 FPS average — the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset.
• Medium: 276.4 FPS average — a significant drop from Low, but still extremely high.
• High: 253.1 FPS average — further reduction, yet well beyond any display's refresh rate needs.
• Ultra: 163.5 FPS average — the most demanding preset still delivers a triple-digit frame rate.

2560x1440:

• Low: 241.8 FPS average — a substantial reduction from 1080p Low, showing the impact of resolution scaling.
• Medium: 191.6 FPS average — continues the downward trend from 1080p.
• High: 172.7 FPS average — still far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.
• Ultra: 111 FPS average — the largest drop from High at this resolution, but still very smooth.

3840x2160:

• Low: 146.9 FPS average — even at 4K, the system maintains high triple-digit performance.
• Medium: 111.9 FPS average — a significant reduction from Low, showing the cost of higher settings.
• High: 106.3 FPS average — only a small difference from Medium, indicating diminishing returns.
• Ultra: 66.7 FPS average — the lowest recorded value, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin.

The data shows a clear pattern: each step up in resolution has a larger absolute impact at lower settings, while at Ultra settings the differences between resolutions are more pronounced relative to the lower frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run Greedfall at exceptional quality. The verdict data confirms that at every resolution tested — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, meaning each achieves an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with 66.7 FPS average. This is the only resolution where the system approaches the boundary of the playability threshold, but it still clears it comfortably.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra with 111 FPS average. This provides a strong margin of safety, ensuring that even demanding scenes with many on-screen elements will remain smooth.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra with 163.5 FPS average. This is far beyond the threshold, making the system ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The conclusion is straightforward: this combination delivers a fully maxed-out experience at every resolution, with no need to compromise on visual quality to achieve playable frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Greedfall across different resolutions.

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides a solid foundation with its 6 cores and 12 threads. Its benchmark scores — including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680 — indicate it is well-suited for gaming workloads. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking suggests it handles the game's logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is clearly the dominant component in this pairing. Its massive 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth allow it to push extremely high frame rates even at 4K. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking places it among the top tier of graphics cards.

Examining the scaling between resolutions shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance. Moving from 1080p Ultra (163.5 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (111 FPS) represents a 32% reduction in frame rate, and further moving to 4K Ultra (66.7 FPS) represents another 40% reduction. This pattern is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where rendering resolution directly impacts the graphics card's workload.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 353.3 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that requires the CPU to keep up with the GPU's output. The i5-12400F's single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680, ensures it can maintain these frame rates without bottlenecking.

At 4K Ultra, the CPU's workload is relatively lighter compared to the GPU, as the graphics card is the limiting factor. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380, are more than sufficient for the game's demands at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 66.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 353.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K Low, the system maintains 146.9 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F performs within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X in average benchmark scores.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for this game?

A: The data indicates it provides substantial headroom. At 1440p Ultra, the system achieves 111 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it reaches 163.5 FPS, suggesting there is significant performance to spare.

Q: Which component is more important for performance in Greedfall?

A: The GPU plays the larger role, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K. The CPU's impact is less pronounced at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the lowest playable frame rate recorded?

A: The lowest average is 66.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a small margin.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing ranks 130 out of 3703 tested combos. This places it in the top 3.5% of all configurations tested, indicating it is among the higher-performing systems for this game.

The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolutions and settings. While the CPU is mid-range, the GPU's top-tier performance compensates, resulting in a ranking that is significantly higher than what the CPU alone might suggest. The data confirms that this is a well-balanced setup for Greedfall, with the GPU providing the bulk of the performance headroom needed to max out the game at any resolution.