Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a strong performance profile in Greedfall, with benchmark results showing the combination can handle the game at high frame rates across most resolution and settings configurations. Measured data indicates that the combo ranks 729th out of 3703 tested combinations for this title, placing it in the top tier of systems evaluated. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile against all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 82nd percentile against all tested graphics cards, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component acts as a significant bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces very high frame rates across all settings levels. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 269.8, providing an exceptionally smooth experience for fast-paced action sequences. Medium settings yield an average of 213.3 FPS, while High settings produce 189.3 FPS on average. Even at Ultra settings, which typically impose the heaviest load, the system maintains an average of 122.9 FPS. This represents a 54.4% drop from Low to Ultra, yet the minimum frame rate at Ultra remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating consistent performance even during demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected scaling penalty from the increased pixel count. Low settings average 184.5 FPS, Medium settings average 145.5 FPS, and High settings average 131.8 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 86.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 29.9% reduction in average frame rate, while the Low preset shows a more modest 31.6% reduction, suggesting the GPU workload scales predictably with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture becomes more nuanced. Low settings produce an average of 108.2 FPS, Medium settings produce 85.6 FPS, and High settings produce 82 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to an average of 49.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This marks the first resolution where the most demanding preset cannot maintain smooth gameplay. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with Ultra averaging 40% fewer frames than High, indicating that the Ultra preset at this resolution places a significant burden on the GPU.

Across all resolutions, the measured data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, only averages. The progression from 1080p to 4K at High settings follows a clear curve: 189.3 FPS at 1080p, 131.8 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30.4% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 37.8% reduction from 1440p to 4K, demonstrating that the RTX 5070 scales predictably with resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 49.2, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The playable settings at 4K are High, Low, and Medium, with High offering the best visual quality at 82 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, all four settings presets are playable, including Ultra which averages 86.2 FPS. The Ultra preset provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 729th out of 3703 tested combos for this game, placing it in the 80.3rd percentile of all systems evaluated.

Q: Is the frame rate at 1080p high enough for competitive play?

A: Yes. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 122.9 FPS, while Low settings reach 269.8 FPS. All presets at this resolution provide frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, making the system suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance at 4K?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 average 82 FPS, which is the best playable visual quality option at this resolution. Medium settings produce 85.6 FPS, but High offers improved visuals with only a 4.2% performance penalty.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K represent a significant performance cliff?

A: Yes. The drop from High to Ultra at 3840x2160 is substantial, with average FPS falling from 82 to 49.2, a 40% reduction. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K imposes a disproportionately heavy load on the GPU compared to lower presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination achieves a rank of 729 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 19.7% of all systems tested for this title. This ranking reflects the strong performance demonstrated across the measured resolution and settings matrix, particularly the ability to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with High settings and at 1440p with Ultra settings.

The CPU alone holds a 73rd percentile ranking against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 with a delta of 0.3%. These close scores indicate the i5-12400F sits in a competitive processing tier, though its performance in Greedfall is more heavily influenced by the GPU at lower resolutions.

The GPU holds an 82nd percentile ranking against all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 with a delta of 0.8%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 with a delta of -1.2%. The RTX 5070's superior percentile ranking suggests it contributes more to the combo's overall gaming performance, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases.

The combo's rank of 729 places it significantly above the median system, and the measured FPS data confirms this positioning. At 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers frame rates that would satisfy even demanding users, while 4K performance remains playable at up to High settings. The data indicates this combination is well-suited for Greedfall, with the GPU providing the primary performance headroom across most configurations.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall at 60 FPS or higher across most tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 122.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same applies: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all maintain averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 86.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings narrow to High, Low, and Medium, with High providing the best visual quality at 82 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 49.2 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis. For 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best settings option being High at 82 FPS average. For 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra recommended as the best settings option at 86.2 FPS. For 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra as the best settings option at 122.9 FPS. Users targeting 4K should avoid Ultra settings, while those at 1440p or 1080p can safely enable the highest visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 269.8 FPS on Low settings and 122.9 FPS on Ultra, showing a 54.4% reduction from the lowest to highest preset. This substantial delta indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the dominant factor, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the graphics card at these high frame rates. The i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate processing power for the game's Action RPG mechanics, but the frame rate ceiling is clearly set by the RTX 5070.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shows a similar trend but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 184.5 FPS while Ultra averages 86.2 FPS, a 53.3% reduction. The reduced frame rates across all presets compared to 1080p indicate the GPU is becoming more heavily utilized, but the CPU continues to keep pace without introducing a bottleneck. The combo's ability to maintain 86.2 FPS at Ultra suggests the processor still has ample capacity for this workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU role becomes even more pronounced. Low settings average 108.2 FPS, but Ultra drops to 49.2 FPS, a 54.5% reduction. The fact that the system can still exceed 100 FPS at Low settings in 4K demonstrates the RTX 5070's raw processing power, while the sharp decline at Ultra indicates the GPU is reaching its limits under maximum load. The CPU's contribution at this resolution is less critical, as the frame rates are bound by the GPU's rendering capacity rather than any processing limitation.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset further illustrates this balance. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 189.3 at 1080p to 131.8 at 1440p and 82 at 4K. This 56.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K aligns with the increased pixel count, confirming that the GPU is the primary performance driver. The CPU's role remains consistent across resolutions, providing stable processing power without becoming a limiting factor even at the highest frame rates measured.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average FPS of 82. This represents the optimal balance between visual quality and performance at 4K, as the Ultra preset falls below the playability threshold at 49.2 FPS. Medium settings offer a slightly higher average of 85.6 FPS, but High provides improved visual fidelity with only a 4.2% performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 86.2. This allows users to enable the highest visual settings at 1440p while maintaining a comfortable 43.7% margin above the playability threshold. The High preset at 131.8 FPS and Medium at 145.5 FPS offer even higher frame rates for users prioritizing performance over visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 122.9. This configuration provides the best possible visual experience at 1080p while still delivering more than double the required frame rate for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 189.3 FPS and Medium at 213.3 FPS provide additional performance headroom for users with high-refresh-rate displays, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.