Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a performance profile in Greedfall that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset selection. The data shows a system capable of extreme frame rates at lower resolutions, but one that also experiences a significant performance cliff when pushed to 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to explain exactly where the bottleneck lies and which settings provide the most balanced experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a classic scaling pattern, but with some notable deviations that point to the CPU’s growing influence at lower resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average frame rate drops from 235 FPS to 163 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30.6%. This is a substantial decline, suggesting that while the GPU is still the primary driver, the workload is shifting. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on High settings is less severe in percentage terms, with the frame rate dropping from 163 FPS to 97 FPS, a 40.5% reduction. This larger absolute drop at 4K confirms that the RTX 5080’s rendering capabilities are becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The data from the Low preset illustrates the CPU-bound nature of the system at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate reaches 329 FPS, which is an exceptionally high number. However, the scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a reduction from 329 FPS to 228 FPS, a 30.7% drop. Interestingly, the scaling from 1440p Low to 4K Low is only a 40.4% reduction (228 FPS to 136 FPS). The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low is not dramatically higher than at 1440p Low suggests that the CPU is hitting a performance ceiling. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely the limiting component in this scenario, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs at the lowest settings.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. For Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 259 FPS at 1080p to 179 FPS at 1440p and then to 107 FPS at 4K. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is roughly 2.4x, which is close to the pixel count difference. However, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is not as steep as the one from 1440p to 4K, which again indicates a CPU bottleneck at the lower resolution. The system is clearly capable of delivering high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but for 4K gaming, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, especially with higher graphical presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and its benchmark data shows a strong single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 3072 points in the single-core test and 21765 points in the multi-core test. This places the CPU in the 83rd percentile when compared to all tested CPUs, indicating it is a solidly performing processor for gaming.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution and settings are lowered. The game appears to be well-optimized for multi-threading, as the 12 threads are utilized to maintain high frame rates. However, the data suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p with lower presets. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 329 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it only drops to 228 FPS. This 30% reduction in performance for a 2.25x increase in pixel count indicates that the CPU is not able to feed the GPU with enough data at the lower resolution. The GPU is waiting on the CPU to process the game logic and draw calls.

The CPU’s performance relative to its closest rivals is noteworthy. The data shows it is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, with delta percentages of 0.1% and -0.2% respectively. This places the 7400F in a very competitive position, but its 6-core configuration means it may not scale as well as higher-core-count processors in heavily threaded scenarios. In Greedfall, this doesn't appear to be a major issue at higher resolutions, but the 1080p Low result of 329 FPS suggests that a more powerful CPU could push the frame rate even higher if the GPU were not also a factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a flagship-tier graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The card’s boost clock is rated at 2617 MHz, and it boasts 10752 shading units. Its benchmark scores are equally impressive, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and a Passmark G3D score of 36565, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s role in Greedfall is dominant at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate falls to 62 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 97 FPS at 4K High. This 36% performance penalty for moving from High to Ultra settings indicates that the Ultra preset introduces a significant amount of additional rendering work, likely in the form of higher quality shadows, textures, and post-processing effects. The RTX 5080 has the raw power to handle these effects, but the game’s engine appears to be very demanding at these settings.

The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is a crucial asset for 4K gaming. The data shows that at 4K Medium, the card achieves 107 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for most users. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck, even at the highest resolutions. The card’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is also interesting. It scores 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB in average benchmark scores, but it is 2.2% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X. This suggests that the RTX 5080 is not the absolute fastest GPU on the market, but it is well within the top tier of performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 188th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 6.4% of all configurations, which is a very strong result. The high ranking is primarily driven by the GPU’s exceptional performance, as the CPU is a mid-range part that is not the top performer in its class.

This ranking is particularly impressive when you consider the CPU’s benchmark percentile. The Ryzen 5 7400F is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, but the combo’s rank of 188 out of 2938 is in the top 6.4% of combos. This indicates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting in this pairing. The data suggests that the system is well-balanced, but the GPU is the clear performance leader. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the combo to rank lower. The fact that it ranks so highly indicates that the RTX 5080 is able to perform near its maximum potential in this game, even with a mid-range CPU.

The ranking also implies that there are not many combinations that can beat this setup in Greedfall. The 188th rank means that only 187 other combinations of CPU and GPU have produced higher frame rates. Given the high performance of the RTX 5080, these combinations likely feature more powerful CPUs, such as the top-tier Ryzen 9 or Core i9 processors, which can better feed the GPU at low resolutions. However, for most gaming scenarios, especially at higher resolutions, this combo is highly competitive.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system’s performance across all major resolutions and presets. Here is the exact breakdown:

• 1920x1080 Low: 329 FPS average
• 1920x1080 Medium: 259 FPS average, with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS
• 1920x1080 High: 235 FPS average
• 1920x1080 Ultra: 150 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Low: 228 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Medium: 179 FPS average, with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 206 FPS
• 2560x1440 High: 163 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Ultra: 104 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Low: 136 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Medium: 107 FPS average, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS
• 3840x2160 High: 97 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Ultra: 62 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset achieves 150 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many gaming monitors. The Low preset at 1080p is incredibly fast, hitting 329 FPS, but this is likely CPU-limited as discussed. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 104 FPS, which is still playable, but the High preset at 163 FPS is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming. At 4K, the frame rates begin to dip below the 100 FPS mark. The Medium preset achieves 107 FPS, which is playable, but the High preset at 97 FPS is the highest quality option that maintains a near-100 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, hitting 62 FPS on average.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. The data provides clear guidance for each scenario.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 235 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. It is nearly 100 FPS faster than the Ultra preset (150 FPS) and offers a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset (259 FPS). The difference between High and Medium is a 9% frame rate drop, but the visual quality improvements are typically worth it. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as the 36% performance drop from High to Ultra is not justified for the visual gains at this resolution, and the High preset already exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset at 163 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz and 165 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 179 FPS is slightly faster, but the High preset offers better visual fidelity for a modest 9% performance penalty. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is also viable, but it may not be the best choice for competitive gaming. For users with 60 Hz monitors, the Ultra preset is a great option, but for high refresh rate displays, High is the sweet spot.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 107 FPS is the best option for high refresh rate 4K displays. It maintains a playable frame rate above 100 FPS and offers a good balance of visual quality. The High preset at 97 FPS is also viable, but the 9% performance drop from Medium to High may be noticeable on a 120 Hz display. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS is the only option that delivers a true console-quality experience, but it is not recommended for competitive play. For a cinematic experience, the Ultra preset is acceptable, but for general gaming, Medium is the best recommendation.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 329, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming at high refresh rates?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset, the system achieves an average of 107 FPS, which is suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 163 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 104 FPS, representing a 36% performance drop.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 faster than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: No, the data shows that the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE has a 2.2% higher average benchmark score than the RTX 5080.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 91, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset. The minimum FPS for other settings is not provided.