Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a decisive performance outcome in Greedfall, with measured data showing this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. Across 4K, 1440p, and 1080p, the average frame rates range from a low of 65.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 336.8 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this system possesses substantial headroom for the game’s demands. The data, measured rather than estimated, places this combo at rank 185 out of 3703 tested configurations, placing it in the top 5% of all systems evaluated for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Greedfall reveal a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptionally high frame rates: Low settings average 336.8 FPS, Medium averages 263.5 FPS, High averages 241.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 154.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1080p is relatively modest at 21.9 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 86.7 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset carries a significant rendering load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain well above the playable threshold. Low settings deliver 235.1 FPS, Medium drops to 185.2 FPS, High holds at 169.3 FPS, and Ultra settles at 107.9 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each preset shows a predictable reduction: Ultra loses 47 FPS, High loses 72.3 FPS, Medium loses 78.3 FPS, and Low loses 101.7 FPS. The percentage drop is steepest at Low settings, where the frame rate falls by roughly 30%, indicating that lower presets become more resolution-bound.

At 3840x2160, the performance profile tightens considerably. Low settings average 139.2 FPS, Medium averages 107.7 FPS, High averages 99.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 65.8 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K represents a 33.8 FPS reduction, which is proportionally larger than the equivalent drop at lower resolutions. This suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the GPU to its limits, yet the minimum average of 65.8 FPS still exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. Notably, the data includes no min or max FPS values, so all assessments rely on average frame rates alone.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases, while the CPU’s role diminishes at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the Intel Core i5-12400F’s six cores and twelve threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are likely sufficient to feed the RTX 5080 without creating a bottleneck. The 1080p Low result of 336.8 FPS suggests that the CPU can sustain very high frame delivery in less demanding scenes.

As resolution rises to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 25-30% across presets, a pattern consistent with increased GPU workload rather than CPU limitation. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, becomes more relevant at this resolution, as texture and geometry demands grow. The GPU’s 10752 shading units and 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the primary drivers of the frame rate differences between 1080p and 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role is unequivocally dominant. The frame rate reduction from 1440p to 4K ranges from 40-50% depending on preset, with Ultra dropping from 107.9 to 65.8 FPS. This aligns with the GPU’s pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s, which are taxed heavily at 4K. The CPU’s impact at 4K is minimal, as the frame rates are lower and the per-frame CPU work is less likely to be the limiting factor. The data shows no settings where the CPU appears to constrain performance, given that even the most demanding GPU scenario at 4K Ultra maintains above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 185th out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 95th percentile of all systems. This high ranking reflects the RTX 5080’s strong absolute performance, as the GPU alone sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating that the combo’s ranking is driven primarily by the graphics card’s capability.

The combination’s rank suggests that it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database, but it is not at the very top. The top 184 combos likely include newer or more powerful CPUs paired with the same or higher-tier GPUs. For Greedfall, which is an Action RPG from 2019, the game’s engine appears to scale well with GPU power, as evidenced by the large FPS differences between presets at each resolution. The combo’s rank also implies that for users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, this system provides ample performance headroom, while 4K Ultra remains playable but not excessively above the threshold.

The Verdict

The measured data confirms that this PC can run Greedfall at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets—Low at 139.2 FPS, Medium at 107.7 FPS, High at 99.6 FPS, and Ultra at 65.8 FPS—clear the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the results are even stronger, with Ultra averaging 107.9 FPS and Low reaching 235.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance, with Ultra at 154.9 FPS and Low at 336.8 FPS.

The playable settings list for each resolution includes every preset, meaning there is no configuration where the average FPS falls below 60. The best settings at each resolution are the most demanding preset: Ultra at 4K yields 65.8 FPS, Ultra at 1440p yields 107.9 FPS, and Ultra at 1080p yields 154.9 FPS. This indicates that users can enable maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability, even at 4K. The margin at 4K Ultra is modest—only 5.8 FPS above the threshold—so users seeking more headroom might prefer High settings at 99.6 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS posts an average score of 19047, essentially identical to the Core i5-12400F’s 19039, with a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X both score within 0.3% of the i5-12400F, at 18982 and 18979 respectively. These CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, as the game’s performance at higher resolutions is GPU-bound.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show slightly larger deltas. The AMD Radeon 8060S averages 55757, which is 0.6% below the RTX 5080’s 56083 average score. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% slower with a score of 55698. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% at 54828, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster at 57367. In practical terms, the RX 9070 GRE would deliver slightly higher FPS in Greedfall, while the 8060S and RX 6750 GRE would be nearly indistinguishable from the RTX 5080 in this title. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB memory capacity and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth give it an edge in texture-heavy scenes, but the average scores suggest close overall performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 65.8 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. All other 4K presets—Low at 139.2, Medium at 107.7, and High at 99.6—also clear this threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 107.9 FPS on average, making it the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for maximum visual quality without frame rate concerns.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RX 9070 GRE has an average benchmark score of 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080’s 56083. In Greedfall, this translates to slightly higher FPS, but the difference is small enough that both GPUs deliver playable performance at all resolutions.

Q: Is the Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5080 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 336.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it maintains 65.8 FPS. The scaling pattern shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput across all settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 241.6 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Are there any settings where the system falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the average FPS never drops below 65.8 FPS. The minimum recorded average is at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that maintains at least 60 FPS, achieving an average of 154.9 FPS. This provides substantial headroom for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal choice with an average of 107.9 FPS, offering a balance of visual fidelity and smooth performance. At 3840x2160, Ultra is still playable at 65.8 FPS, but the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is narrower. Users prioritizing frame rate stability at 4K might prefer High settings at 99.6 FPS, though the data confirms Ultra is viable. For each resolution, the Ultra preset delivers the highest visual quality while staying at or above 60 FPS, making it the recommended setting across the board.