Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust Greedfall experience, with the data showing a clear progression from CPU-bound territory at 1080p to a firmly GPU-bound state at 4K. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination offers a wide range of playability, from high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming to solid 4K performance, though the most demanding preset at the highest resolution tests the limits of the hardware. This analysis breaks down the scaling, component roles, and measured results to provide a precise picture of what this pairing offers.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, revealing a shift in the system's bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 170 FPS, which falls to 118 FPS at 2560x1440, a 30.6% reduction, and then to 70 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 40.7% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, a classic sign of GPU limitation.

However, the scaling pattern differs across presets. With Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees a drop from 238 FPS to 165 FPS (30.7% reduction), but the move to 4K only reduces the frame rate to 98 FPS, a 40.6% reduction from 1440p. This consistent percentage drop across the resolution spectrum for Low settings suggests the GPU is the primary constraint even at lower graphical loads. In contrast, the Ultra preset shows a more dramatic plunge, from 108 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p (30.6% reduction) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (40% reduction from 1440p), indicating that the demanding Ultra settings amplify the GPU's workload disproportionately.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the frame rates are high enough that the GPU has headroom. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component, as the frame rates are constrained by the rendering resolution. The 6-core, 12-thread CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's performance ceiling becomes the defining factor as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, and solid multi-thread capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR5 memory provide a capable foundation for gaming workloads.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates are highest. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 238 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game. The single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 score, directly influences how quickly the game's logic and draw calls are processed. The 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures responsive performance in scenes with complex AI or physics calculations.

The processor's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with the Ryzen 5 7400F scoring 0.1% and 0.2% higher respectively. This indicates that the CPU is not a weak link in this system, even at higher resolutions. The 65W TDP suggests efficient operation, and the unlocked multiplier allows for potential overclocking, though the measured data does not include overclocked results. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3080 at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling being more consistent with GPU-bound behavior at those resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications heavily influence the measured results. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores are based on the Ampere architecture, built on an 8 nm process from Samsung. The boost clock is rated at 1710 MHz, with a base clock of 1440 MHz.

The GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are directly relevant to Greedfall's performance at 4K. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at High and Medium settings, but the data shows a significant drop at 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate falls to 45 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional texture detail and effects may be pushing the memory and compute limits. The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the GPU can quickly access texture data, which is crucial at higher resolutions where the pixel fill rate demands are greater.

The RTX 3080's passmark G3D score of 25086 and its 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate a mid-to-high-tier performance level. Its nearest rivals in the database, such as the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M, have similar average scores, but the RTX 3080's architecture and memory subsystem provide a distinct advantage in this game. The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS is substantial, and its 1:1 FP16 ratio suggests it can handle the game's shader complexity efficiently. The pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are key metrics for understanding why the GPU scales well from 1080p to 1440p but struggles at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across the board: 238 FPS at Low, 187 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 159 FPS and maximum of 215 FPS), 170 FPS at High, and 108 FPS at Ultra. The 1080p results show that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors, especially at Low and Medium settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction. The Low setting yields 165 FPS, Medium produces 130 FPS (with a range of 110 to 149 FPS), High achieves 118 FPS, and Ultra dips to 75 FPS. The 1440p Medium and High settings both provide smooth gameplay, with the frame rates staying well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is still playable, but the 75 FPS average indicates that the GPU is working harder.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become more apparent. The Low setting produces 98 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. The Medium setting averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and maximum of 89 FPS, indicating that it remains playable but with some variance. The High setting drops to 70 FPS, which is still acceptable for most players. The Ultra setting, however, averages only 45 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth 60 FPS gameplay. This breakdown shows that the RTX 3080 is capable of 4K gaming with this CPU, but only at lower or medium presets for a consistently smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In Greedfall, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 800th out of 2938 tested combos. This places it in the top 27.2% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong but not top-tier performance level. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 3080 providing the bulk of the rendering power while the Ryzen 5 7400F ensures adequate frame delivery.

The ranking suggests that there are many combos with faster GPUs or higher-end CPUs that outperform this setup, but it also implies that this pairing is well above the median. The 800th rank out of 2938 combos means that roughly 2138 tested configurations are slower, which positions this system as a solid high-end choice. The data indicates that the pairing is not bottlenecked by either component to a significant degree, as the rank is competitive relative to the CPU's and GPU's individual percentiles. The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 68th percentile collectively yield a rank that is higher than the GPU's percentile alone, suggesting the CPU contributes positively to the overall performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: The measured data shows that at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 77 FPS, and at High settings it is 70 FPS. Both are above 60 FPS, making 4K viable with these presets. At 2560x1440, even the Ultra preset maintains a 75 FPS average.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 238 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 108 FPS. This represents a 120.4% increase in frame rate when using Low settings instead of Ultra.

Q: Does the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows a significant frame rate drop at 3840x2160 Ultra, with an average of 45 FPS. While the exact cause is not specified, the substantial reduction compared to High (70 FPS) suggests that the Ultra preset's demands, potentially related to memory or compute, push the GPU to its limits.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14600T and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, have average benchmark scores that are 0.1% and 0.2% lower, respectively, indicating the AMD chip has a slight edge in overall performance, though not exclusively single-thread.

Q: What is the frame rate variance like at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 130 FPS, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS. This represents a variance of 39 FPS, showing that while the average is high, there are noticeable fluctuations during gameplay.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1440p or 4K gaming?

A: The data indicates a strong fit for 1440p. At 2560x1440, all presets including Ultra (75 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, making it less suitable for the highest settings. Therefore, 1440p is the optimal resolution for this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and frame rate preferences. For a 60 FPS target at 4K, the High preset at 3840x2160 is the best choice, as it averages 70 FPS. The Medium preset offers a safer margin with 77 FPS, but the visual upgrade from Medium to High is likely worth the 7 FPS trade-off for most players. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K due to its 45 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides an excellent balance with 118 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is also viable for those seeking maximum visual fidelity, and the Medium preset at 130 FPS offers a smoother experience if frame rate is the priority. For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 108 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 170 FPS is suitable for competitive play or for users with 144Hz displays who want to ensure maximum smoothness.