Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a strong performance profile for Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. Measured data shows this combination is capable of running the game at high frame rates across most settings, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K with Ultra presets. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results by resolution, setting, and component role.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings achieve an average of 96 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: At 2560x1440, is Ultra settings playable?

A: Yes, Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 64.6 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which presets are playable at 3840x2160?

A: Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium averaging 68.4 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, with High at 58.3 FPS and Ultra at 41.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 7314 in 3DMark 16-thread tests, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's DirectX 12 performance?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 85 in the Passmark DirectX 12 test, while its overall G3D score is 22214, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1569th out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the upper half of all configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU's capabilities come to the forefront. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom for the game's engine at lower resolutions. This is evidenced by the substantial FPS gains when lowering settings: from 96 FPS at Ultra to 206.6 FPS at Low. The single-thread score of 3191 in Cinebench R23 and 3634 in Passmark single-thread tests ensures the CPU rarely becomes a bottleneck at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant as pixel count increases. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a modest drop: Ultra settings fall from 96 FPS to 64.6 FPS, while Low settings drop from 206.6 FPS to 141.2 FPS. This consistent reduction across all presets indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility, though the CPU still maintains adequate performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 3070, with its 5888 shading units and 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance, struggles to maintain high frame rates at this demanding resolution. The gap between Low (81.6 FPS) and Ultra (41.2 FPS) widens dramatically, showing that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint. The CPU's role diminishes, as even the most CPU-intensive scenarios at 4K rely more heavily on the GPU's throughput. The data shows that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 96 FPS. This leaves considerable headroom above the playable threshold, indicating the combo can handle even the highest visual quality at this resolution without compromise.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, averaging 64.6 FPS. While this is above the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is narrower than at 1080p. The Ultra preset at this resolution still offers a comfortable experience, but the data shows the system is working harder to maintain this frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, which averages 68.4 FPS. High settings fall just short at 58.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 41.2 FPS. This means 4K users should select Medium to maintain smooth gameplay, as the GPU cannot sustain 60 FPS at higher quality levels. The step from Medium to High represents a significant performance cost, with a drop of 10.1 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS shows a delta of 0% in average benchmark score, meaning it performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i5-13400F. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also close, with deltas of -0.3%, indicating slightly lower average scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H rounds out the group with a delta of 0.4%, performing marginally better. For Greedfall, any of these CPUs would likely yield similar frame rates, as the game does not appear to be heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest match, with a delta of 0.7% in average benchmark score. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M show deltas of 1% and 1.1% respectively, indicating slightly lower performance. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is the only rival with a negative delta at -1.5%, meaning it scores higher on average. However, these benchmark similarities do not directly translate to identical in-game performance, as the RTX 3070's architectural advantages in modern APIs may yield different results in Greedfall specifically.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall effectively at all tested resolutions, but the quality ceiling varies. At 1920x1080, the system handles every preset above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 96 FPS. This makes the combo fully capable at this resolution with no compromises needed.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on all presets, including Ultra at 64.6 FPS. The margin above the threshold is smaller but still comfortable, meaning users can select the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. The system achieves playable frame rates on Low (81.6 FPS) and Medium (68.4 FPS), but High (58.3 FPS) and Ultra (41.2 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is Medium, which provides a stable experience while maintaining reasonable visual quality. Users prioritizing 4K gaming should accept Medium settings or lower the resolution to enjoy higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1569th out of 3703 tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the 57th percentile of all systems in the database. This position reflects a strong but not top-tier configuration. The ranking is influenced by both the CPU's 77th percentile standing and the GPU's 61st percentile standing. In practical terms, this means the combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but there is room for improvement at the high end. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems likely stems from the GPU's mid-range performance tier rather than the CPU, which performs above average. For most users, this ranking indicates a capable system that handles the game well at mainstream resolutions, with the primary limitation being 4K Ultra performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates show a clear progression across presets. Low settings produce 206.6 FPS, Medium produces 161.2 FPS, High produces 145 FPS, and Ultra produces 96 FPS. The step from High to Ultra represents the largest relative drop, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant additional load on the system. All presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the lowest preset nearly 3.5 times above the playable minimum.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still robust. Low settings average 141.2 FPS, Medium averages 110 FPS, High averages 104.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 64.6 FPS. The progression is more linear here, with each preset step reducing performance by a similar margin. The drop from High to Ultra is particularly noticeable, representing a 39.6 FPS decrease, which suggests Ultra settings at this resolution are highly demanding on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits. Low settings average 81.6 FPS, Medium averages 68.4 FPS, High averages 58.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 41.2 FPS. The performance degradation is steep, with each preset level costing roughly 10-15 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is the critical threshold, as this is where the system dips below 60 FPS. The measured data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which indicate smooth performance when above the threshold and noticeable drops when below it. The 4K Ultra preset at 41.2 FPS would likely produce visible stuttering in action-heavy scenes, making it unsuitable for comfortable gameplay.