Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 912th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top quarter of all systems measured on this benchmark database. This is a strong position for a mainstream desktop pairing, indicating that the combination delivers well above-average performance for this Action RPG. The data shows a system that comfortably handles the game across most settings, with the only notable limitation appearing at 4K with Ultra settings, where the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 912 out of 3,703 tested configurations puts it roughly in the 75th percentile of all systems tested for Greedfall. This is a solid result, reflecting a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe bottleneck for this particular title. The CPU holds a 77th percentile ranking among all processors tested, while the GPU sits at an 81st percentile among all graphics cards, meaning both parts are well-matched in their relative performance tiers.

Benchmark results indicate that this system is more than capable of delivering high frame rates at standard gaming resolutions. The combination of the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads with the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 5,888 shading units provides a wide performance margin for a game released in 2019. The data shows that the system scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint only at 4K Ultra settings. The rank position suggests that while there are faster combinations available, this pairing sits comfortably above the median experience, making it a reliable choice for smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance at every preset tested. The most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 113 FPS. Lower presets push frame rates significantly higher, with Medium averaging 195 FPS, High at 177 FPS, and Low reaching 248 FPS. The minimum frame rate recorded at Medium is 166 FPS, showing consistent performance well above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best playable setting remains Ultra, with an average of 78 FPS. The data shows that High averages 123 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, and Low reaches 172 FPS. This resolution provides a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a solid margin.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes slightly. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 73 FPS. Medium averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, while Low reaches 103 FPS. Ultra drops to an average of 47 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold and should be avoided at this resolution. For 4K gaming, High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing a 73 FPS average that keeps gameplay smooth.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound, as evidenced by the frame rate differences between presets. The jump from Low (248 FPS) to Ultra (113 FPS) represents a 54% reduction in frame rate, showing that the graphics card is processing a much heavier load as settings increase. The CPU's 3DMark multi-threaded score of 7,314 and single-thread score of 960 indicate it has ample headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but the GPU load increases further. The difference between Low (172 FPS) and Ultra (78 FPS) is 55%, similar to 1080p. However, the absolute frame rates are lower, indicating that the RTX 4070 is working harder to fill the additional pixels. The CPU's role remains secondary, as its performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output demands at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The frame rate drops from 103 FPS at Low to 47 FPS at Ultra, a 54% reduction, but the absolute numbers show the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates at this pixel count. The RTX 4070's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are being taxed heavily. The CPU, with its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 4.6 GHz boost clock, still provides enough processing power, but the data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is beyond what this GPU can handle for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within a fraction of a percent of the i5-13400F's average score of 25,292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284, a 0% difference, meaning it would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201, which is 0.4% lower. These processors would all behave similarly in Greedfall, with no meaningful performance difference in gameplay.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,648 is closely matched by several alternatives. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37,628, just 0.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37,507, a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38,135, which is 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37,157, a 1.3% difference. These graphics cards would produce very similar frame rates in Greedfall, with the RTX 4080 Mobile offering a slight edge and the PRO W6400 trailing by a small margin.

The data suggests that users looking for comparable performance could consider any of these alternatives without expecting significant changes in Greedfall's frame rates. The tight clustering of scores, all within 1.3% of the i5-13400F and RTX 4070, indicates that this pairing sits in a well-populated performance tier.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 Ultra is 47 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 73 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 78 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. All four tested presets at this resolution clear the playability threshold.

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

A: The i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25,292 is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. These CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Greedfall.

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

A: The measured average is 177 FPS at 1920x1080 High settings. This provides a large margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold and is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for Greedfall at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops from 103 FPS at Low to 47 FPS at Ultra, showing that the RTX 4070's rendering capabilities limit performance more than the CPU's processing power.

Q: Does the system have any trouble maintaining smooth frame rates at 1440p?

A: No. At 2560x1440 Medium settings, the minimum recorded frame rate is 115 FPS, and Ultra averages 78 FPS. All presets maintain frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall effectively across all tested resolutions, with only a single exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable performance, with Ultra averaging 113 FPS and Low reaching 248 FPS. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin at every setting, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

At 2560x1440, the system again delivers playable performance at all presets. Ultra averages 78 FPS, while Medium provides 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS. This resolution offers an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness, with no settings falling below the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, with averages of 73, 81, and 103 FPS respectively. Ultra is the only setting that falls short, averaging 47 FPS. For 4K gaming, High settings provide the best visual quality while maintaining a 73 FPS average that keeps gameplay smooth.

The data shows that this combination is well-suited for Greedfall, offering strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, with good 4K capability as long as Ultra settings are avoided. The balanced nature of the CPU and GPU pairing ensures that neither component severely bottlenecks the other at the tested resolutions and presets.