Greedfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting with the most demanding scenario, at 3840x2160 (4K) the data shows a wide spread across the four quality presets. On Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Dropping to High settings lifts the average to 70 FPS. The Medium preset records an average of 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS, indicating that even the dips stay above the playable line. The Low preset at 4K delivers an average of 98 FPS, the highest figure at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope expands considerably. The Low preset reaches an average of 165 FPS. Medium produces 130 FPS on average, with the recorded range spanning from 110 FPS minimum to 149 FPS maximum. High settings average 118 FPS. The Ultra preset, which struggled at 4K, now averages 75 FPS at 1440p. This represents a 30 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra result, showing how resolution scaling affects the load.

At 1920x1080, the combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 shows its strongest output. The Low preset averages 238 FPS, the highest number recorded across all resolutions and settings in the database. Medium follows with an average of 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS. High settings average 170 FPS. Ultra at 1080p averages 108 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Ultra result and comfortably above the 60 FPS benchmark.

The pattern is clear: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p yields substantial gains. For example, High settings improve from 70 FPS at 4K to 118 FPS at 1440p and 170 FPS at 1080p. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, going from 45 FPS at 4K to 75 FPS at 1440p and 108 FPS at 1080p. The recorded minimums and maximums are only present for the Medium preset at each resolution, but those numbers suggest consistent frame pacing without severe stutters.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data defines the best settings as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. At 3840x2160, the answer is High settings. The average at High is 70 FPS. Ultra fails to meet the threshold with 45 FPS, so High is the ceiling for 4K. The database also lists Low and Medium as playable at 4K, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining the required performance.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra. The average at Ultra is 75 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS line with a 15 FPS margin. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable at 1440p. The fact that Ultra works at 1440p but not at 4K highlights how the GPU headroom at this resolution allows maximum settings.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra. The average at Ultra is 108 FPS, providing a large cushion above the threshold. Every preset at 1080p is playable, with even the lowest recorded minimum (159 FPS on Medium) staying far above 60 FPS. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1080p Ultra is the clear choice, while 1440p Ultra offers a similar experience at a higher resolution with a lower but still comfortable average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data between resolutions and presets reveals which component carries more weight in Greedfall. The GPU, the RTX 3080, is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, a 33 FPS reduction compared to High at 70 FPS. This steep falloff is typical of GPU-bound rendering, where the increased pixel count and shader complexity overwhelm the graphics card. The CPU, a six-core, six-thread Intel Core i5-9400 with a 2.90 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost clock, has less impact at 4K because the GPU is already saturated.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly. The Ultra preset averages 75 FPS, which is 43 FPS lower than Low at 165 FPS. The gap between presets narrows compared to 4K, suggesting the GPU is still the primary constraint but with more headroom. At 1080p, the CPU begins to matter more. The Low preset reaches 238 FPS, a figure that likely approaches the CPU's frame delivery limit. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 130 FPS (238 vs. 108), which is a larger absolute gap than at 1440p but a smaller relative one.

The data implies that at 1080p, the i5-9400's six threads can become a bottleneck in CPU-intensive scenes, preventing the RTX 3080 from reaching even higher frame rates on Low settings. However, the CPU is sufficient to keep the average above 100 FPS even at Ultra. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload scales with resolution, making the RTX 3080 the clear limiting factor. The i5-9400's benchmark scores (668 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 2784 in R20 multicore, 6629 in R23 multicore) place it at the 47th percentile among all CPUs, indicating mid-pack processing power that does not hold back the GPU at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Greedfall? The answer is yes, with qualifications depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 108 FPS, and even the most demanding settings leave ample headroom. This is a fully playable configuration for 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, the combination also clears 60 FPS on all presets. Ultra averages 75 FPS, which is above the threshold but not by a huge margin. Users who want maximum settings at 1440p will see smooth performance, though frame times may vary in busy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. High settings average 70 FPS, making 4K gaming viable with some visual compromises. Medium averages 77 FPS, and Low averages 98 FPS. Ultra at 4K, however, falls to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists High as the best playable setting at 4K, meaning users should avoid Ultra unless they tolerate sub-60 performance.

The RTX 3080, with its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth, provides enough raw throughput for 4K at High settings. The i5-9400 does not appear to be the limiting factor at 4K, as the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. For the full Ultra experience, 1440p is the sweet spot.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-9400 sits at an average benchmark score of 2254. The closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with an average score of 2259, a delta of -0.2% meaning the i5 is nearly identical. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, a -0.4% difference. These CPUs would behave within a fraction of a percent of the i5-9400 in Greedfall, meaning users with any of these processors could expect similar frame rates when paired with an RTX 3080.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249, a -0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also -0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, a -0.4% delta. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, a -0.4% delta. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall. However, it is notably the P106-100 and Pro Vega 16 are older or workstation-oriented parts, and the RX 6600M is a mobile GPU, so real-world performance may vary in other games. In this specific title, the data shows they are statistical peers.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this PC?

A: The database indicates 2560x1440 Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays playable at that resolution, averaging 75 FPS. For higher frame rates, 1080p Ultra averages 108 FPS.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but not on Ultra settings. At 3840x2160, High settings average 70 FPS, and Medium averages 77 FPS. Ultra drops to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, scores 2259, a -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a 0.4% difference. All four nearest rivals are within 0.4% of the i5-9400.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 23172.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more relevant. The Low preset averages 238 FPS, which approaches the limit of what the i5-9400 can deliver. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as shown by the steep performance drop from 1440p Ultra (75 FPS) to 4K Ultra (45 FPS).

Q: Does this combo rank high among tested configurations?

A: In Greedfall, this combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1064 out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for the Intel Core i5-9400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in Greedfall is 1064 out of 3703 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the 71st percentile of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the fact that while the i5-9400 is a mid-range CPU (47th percentile among all CPUs), the RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU (68th percentile among all GPUs). The combination performs better than the individual component percentiles might suggest, likely because Greedfall at higher resolutions is GPU-bound.

The rank of 1064 means there are 1063 configurations that perform better in this game, and 2639 that perform worse. Given that the GPU is the stronger component, users with this combo should prioritize higher resolutions or higher settings to leverage the RTX 3080's power. At 1080p, the CPU may limit the GPU's potential, but at 1440p and 4K, the combo shows its strength. For a balanced system that can play Greedfall at 60 FPS or higher on most settings, this pairing is well-positioned, particularly at 1440p where Ultra settings deliver 75 FPS.