Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a strong performance in Greedfall, clearing 60 FPS at every preset and resolution tested. The recorded data shows this combination ranks 371st out of 3,703 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 60 on Ultra to 131 on Low. The Medium preset records a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS, while High and Ultra only have average values (94 and 60, respectively). At 2560x1440, the averages are 220 on Low, 173 on Medium, 157 on High, and 100 on Ultra. The Medium preset also includes a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. At 1920x1080, the averages climb to 269 on Low, 246 on Medium, 226 on High, and 145 on Ultra, with Medium showing a minimum of 209 FPS and a maximum of 283 FPS. The table below summarizes these results.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 94 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 131 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 103 | 88 | 119 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 60 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 157 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 220 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 173 | 147 | 199 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 100 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 226 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 269 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 246 | 209 | 283 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 145 | - | - |

The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, average FPS drops across all presets. For Ultra, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 45 FPS (145 to 100), and from 1440p to 4K it is another 40 FPS (100 to 60). The Medium preset follows a similar pattern, with 246 FPS at 1080p, 173 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. The Low preset remains above 130 FPS even at 4K, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom when visual quality is reduced.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a six-core, six-thread processor from the Coffee Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 47th percentile among all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6,629 and a single-core score of 935. The Geekbench multicore score is 5,141, and the single-core score is 1,389. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, on the other hand, sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 34,457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567. The GPU features 9,728 shading units, 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, and a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU's launch MSRP was 1,199 USD.

Given the large gap in relative performance, the RTX 4080 is clearly the dominant component in this pairing. The CPU's percentile rank is below the median, while the GPU is well above it. In Greedfall, this imbalance is visible in the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the average FPS on Low reaches 269, which is far beyond what the CPU alone would typically allow, suggesting that the i5-9400 is not a severe bottleneck at this resolution. However, the CPU's six threads are still sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The transition from 1080p to 4K at Ultra reduces the average from 145 to 60 FPS, a 59% drop. The same transition at Low reduces the average from 269 to 131 FPS, a 51% drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales strongly with resolution, while the CPU's role remains relatively constant. At 4K, even the Low preset averages 131 FPS, meaning the GPU is still capable of high output, but the Ultra preset pushes it to exactly the 60 FPS threshold.

The CPU's influence is more apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the GPU has spare capacity. For example, at 1080p Low, the average of 269 FPS is likely close to the CPU's practical limit for this game engine, but the i5-9400 still manages to sustain it. The data does not show any stutter or frame-time issues, as the recorded minimums for Medium presets are 209 FPS at 1080p and 147 FPS at 1440p, both well above 60. Overall, the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance in Greedfall, while the i5-9400 provides enough processing power to avoid holding back the GPU in most situations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-9400 and RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 371 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 10% of all recorded configurations. The GPU's high percentile (86) contributes significantly to this ranking, while the CPU's mid-range percentile (47) does not drag it down because the game is heavily GPU-bound. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (60 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (100 FPS) are strong results for a demanding action RPG. The rank indicates that this system outperforms the vast majority of setups tested in this database, with only 370 combos achieving higher scores. For context, the GPU alone ranks in the 86th percentile, meaning it outperforms 86% of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 47th percentile. The combination's top-10% standing is a direct consequence of the GPU's dominance in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU, based on average benchmark scores, are all within 0.4% of the i5-9400's performance. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has an average score 0.2% lower, the Intel Core i7-10710U is 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i3-10305 is 0.4% lower. When paired with the same RTX 4080, any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, as the game does not heavily stress the CPU. The differences in average benchmark scores are negligible, so users with those processors should expect similar performance.

For the GPU, the closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, with a difference of only 0.1% in average score. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% lower. These GPUs are all within a few percentage points of the RTX 4080 in overall performance, so they would deliver comparable FPS in Greedfall. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the most direct alternative, with essentially identical performance. The Radeon cards, while slightly slower, would still maintain high frame rates at most settings, though they may fall a few FPS short at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it meets the playable threshold. For users who prefer a safety margin, Medium averages 103 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Low averages 131 FPS, all well above 60. However, Ultra is the recommended setting for maximum visual fidelity, as it does not dip below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 100 FPS, which is comfortably above 60. All presets are playable, but Ultra is the best choice because it offers the highest quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset averages 173 FPS, High averages 157 FPS, and Low averages 220 FPS, so there is ample headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 145 FPS, making it the clear winner. The lower presets deliver even higher frame rates, with Low reaching 269 FPS, but Ultra still provides a fluid experience. The data shows that this combination can handle the game at its highest settings at every resolution, with 4K Ultra being the only borderline case, sitting exactly at 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall without issue. The recorded data shows that every resolution and preset tested stays at or above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 100 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 145 FPS. The i5-9400 and RTX 4080 combination is capable of delivering a smooth experience at all quality levels, with the GPU providing the bulk of the performance. The CPU, while not top-tier, does not hinder the game's performance in any tested scenario. For players who want maximum visual quality, Ultra settings are viable at all three resolutions, with 4K being the most demanding but still playable. This setup is a strong choice for Greedfall, and the top-10% ranking among tested combos confirms its capability.