Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a formidable combination for Greedfall, placing in the top tier of tested systems. Out of 3,703 total combos benchmarked for this game, this pairing ranks 1,043rd, which puts it comfortably in the upper third of all configurations. The data shows that this system is not merely adequate for the 2019 Action RPG; it is capable of delivering high refresh rate experiences at mainstream resolutions and remains playable even at 4K with the right settings. The combination of a 16-core Raptor Lake CPU and an Ampere-based GPU with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory provides a balanced platform where neither component becomes a consistent bottleneck across the board. Benchmark results indicate that the i7-13700K performs within a negligible margin of its closest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, while the RTX 3080 similarly trades blows with other high-end GPUs in its immediate performance class, making this combo a reliable choice for demanding titles.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware for Greedfall, this specific CPU and GPU pairing achieves a rank of 1,043 out of 3,703 combinations. This percentile placement indicates that the system outperforms the vast majority of other setups that have been measured, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all tested combos. The ranking reflects a synergistic balance: the i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 46,881 places it just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, while also edging out the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 by 0.5%. On the GPU side, the RTX 3080's average score of 23,172 sits within 0.4% of rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, showing that it holds its own in synthetic tests. For Greedfall specifically, the high frame rates measured across most settings suggest that the system's raw compute power translates directly into excellent real-world performance, making the 1,043rd rank a strong indicator of its capability.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for each resolution, targeting a minimum of 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 72.4 FPS. While Medium also clears the threshold at 79 FPS and Low reaches 95.6 FPS, High offers the best visual fidelity among the playable options. Pushing to Ultra drops the average to 46.6 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the maximum settings. Ultra is the best choice, averaging 74.5 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. For those who prefer higher refresh rates, Medium runs at 131.7 FPS and Low at 165.3 FPS, but Ultra is fully playable here.

At 1920x1080, the data shows no compromises are necessary. Ultra settings produce an average of 106.4 FPS, maintaining a smooth experience well above the threshold. Lowering to Medium yields 190.2 FPS and Low reaches 235.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset is the recommended pick for the best image quality without sacrificing playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low settings hitting 235.3 FPS and Ultra still reaching 106.4 FPS. This pattern indicates that at this resolution, the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more significant in driving those high frame rates. The i7-13700K's strong single-core score of 2,116 in Cinebench R23 and 1,136 in 3DMark single-thread suggests it is well-equipped to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 30-40% across all settings compared to 1080p. For instance, Ultra falls from 106.4 FPS to 74.5 FPS, while High drops from 169.8 FPS to 120.6 FPS. This reduction is primarily due to the increased pixel count, which places a heavier load on the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle this resolution, but the GPU is now the primary limiter.

At 3840x2160, the trend continues, with frame rates dropping further. Ultra at 4K averages just 46.6 FPS, which is a 37% decrease from the 1440p Ultra result. This significant drop confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The RTX 3080's 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully utilized, while the CPU's role diminishes relatively, as the frame rates are lower and less dependent on instruction throughput. The data suggests that for this game, the CPU scales well with resolution changes, but the GPU ultimately determines whether the highest presets are playable.

FAQ

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

A: No, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 46.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 72.4 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum settings preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable, averaging 74.5 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that clears the 60 FPS target at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46,881, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. It is 0.5% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high, with Ultra averaging 106.4 FPS and Low reaching 235.3 FPS. The GPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution; the CPU's performance becomes more influential in achieving such high frame rates.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 on Low is 95.6, while on Ultra it drops to 46.6. This represents a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset at 4K.

Q: Does the system support ray tracing for Greedfall?

A: The RTX 3080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and includes 68 RT cores, but the measured FPS data for Greedfall does not include any ray tracing benchmarks. The tested presets are standard Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings without RT-specific measurements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings combination, with no minimum or maximum frame rate recorded in the dataset.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 95.6 FPS average
• Medium: 79.0 FPS average
• High: 72.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 46.6 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 165.3 FPS average
• Medium: 131.7 FPS average
• High: 120.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 74.5 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 235.3 FPS average
• Medium: 190.2 FPS average
• High: 169.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 106.4 FPS average

The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops consistently across all settings. The gap between Low and Ultra also widens at higher resolutions, from a 55% difference at 1080p to a 51% difference at 4K, indicating that the GPU's load scales non-linearly with pixel count.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Greedfall, and it does so with substantial headroom in most scenarios. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 106.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, and Ultra still delivers a smooth 74.5 FPS average, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High settings, with High providing the best visual quality at 72.4 FPS average. Only the Ultra preset at 4K fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 46.6 FPS. For most users, the recommended configuration would be either 1440p Ultra for a balanced high-fidelity experience or 4K High for maximum resolution without dropping below the playable frame rate. The i7-13700K and RTX 3080 combination proves to be a well-matched pair for this title, offering flexibility across a wide range of visual settings and resolutions.