Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers a playable but constrained experience in Greedfall, with performance heavily dictated by the graphics card and the chosen quality preset. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the GTX 1070, a Pascal-era GPU, becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase, while the modern Zen 4 processor provides ample headroom to avoid CPU limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 126.3 FPS, which drops to 89.5 FPS on High, 97 FPS on Medium, and 55.7 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages fall to 85.1 FPS at Low, 60.1 FPS at High, 66.6 FPS at Medium, and 38.6 FPS at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the impact is severe: Low settings yield 49.1 FPS, Medium 40.3 FPS, High 35.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to just 24.2 FPS.

The scaling pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, performance falls by 61.1%, which is a substantial reduction that aligns with the pixel count increase. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is also telling: 49.1 FPS versus 24.2 FPS, a 50.7% penalty for maxing out settings. This suggests that the GTX 1070’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are overwhelmed by 4K resolutions, particularly with the higher texture and shading loads of Ultra presets.

At 1080p, the system shows more balance. The 126.3 FPS result at Low indicates the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU is less burdened, but the drop to 55.7 FPS at Ultra shows the GPU quickly becomes the limiting factor. The 1440p results sit in a middle ground, where High settings (60.1 FPS) are still playable, but Ultra (38.6 FPS) straddles the line of smoothness. Benchmark results indicate that for a consistent 60 FPS target, 1080p High or 1440p High are the practical ceilings, while 4K is only viable at Low settings with reduced visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 8000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture using a 4 nm process. It features a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 20,851 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,943 points in single-core, placing it in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25,064 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24,993, 0.3% delta), showing it is a strong mid-range performer.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. The 1080p Low result of 126.3 FPS demonstrates that the processor can handle high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck, as the game is not heavily thread-dependent. The CPU’s 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s demands, which likely utilize fewer than 8 threads based on the 3DMark results: 6,091 points at 16 threads versus 5,275 points at 8 threads, indicating diminishing returns beyond 8 threads. The single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark and 2,943 in Cinebench R23 further supports that the Zen 4 architecture provides strong per-core performance, which is beneficial for games that rely on a few primary threads.

The 4.70 GHz boost clock helps maintain responsiveness, but the measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU throttling at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves its highest FPS, suggesting the CPU is not the limiting component. Instead, the GTX 1070’s 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 202.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the constraining factors. The GPU’s 51st percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average score of 12,331, places it just above the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12,241, 0.7% delta) and slightly below the GTX 880M (12,490, -1.3% delta), confirming it is a mid-tier card by modern standards.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings achieves an average of 60.1 FPS, making it the highest resolution that hits the 60 FPS target. At 1920x1080, High settings reach 89.5 FPS, providing additional headroom.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in this setup?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12,331, which is 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12,241) and 1.4% higher than the GTX 1650 SUPER (12,504 is the rival score, so the GTX 1070 is 1.4% lower). It sits 1.3% below the GTX 880M (12,490).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 126.3 FPS, which is the highest measured result, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,851 is high enough for this title.

Q: What is the FPS penalty for using Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 24.2 FPS, which is 50.7% lower than the 49.1 FPS seen at Low settings. This indicates a significant performance cost for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 1,449th out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower quartile of the database. This reflects the GTX 1070’s age rather than the CPU’s capability.

Q: Can the system handle 1440p gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 60.1 FPS and Medium yields 66.6 FPS, which are playable. Ultra drops to 38.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still usable for slower-paced gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1,449 out of 1,705 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 15% of the database for Greedfall. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU, which sits in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, rather than the CPU, which is in the 82nd percentile. The disparity between the two components is stark: the Ryzen 5 8400F’s average benchmark score of 25,064 is nearly double the GTX 1070’s 12,331, indicating a significant imbalance in favor of the processor.

In context, this suggests the system is held back by the graphics card. The CPU has headroom to drive higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 126.3 FPS result at 1080p Low, but the GPU’s limitations cap performance at higher settings. The ranking also reflects the GPU’s age; the GTX 1070 was released in 2016 and is now end-of-life, whereas the CPU was released in 2024. For a modern game like Greedfall, which launched in 2019, this pairing is acceptable for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles at 4K.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Ryzen 7 2700X (0% delta) and Ryzen 5 7500F (0.3% delta), show that the 8400F is well-matched with its peers, but no CPU comparison can overcome the GPU’s 51st percentile standing. Benchmark results indicate that users would need a stronger GPU to improve the combo’s rank significantly.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS experience at 1920x1080, High settings deliver 89.5 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the target while maintaining good visual quality. Medium settings at 1080p yield 97 FPS, which is also excellent, but High offers better fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. Ultra at 1080p drops to 55.7 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and not recommended for fast-paced action.

At 2560x1440, High settings achieve 60.1 FPS, making it the best choice for a balanced experience. Medium settings at 1440p reach 66.6 FPS, which is also smooth, but High provides superior detail with only a 9.8% FPS penalty. Ultra at 1440p (38.6 FPS) is playable for exploration but may feel less responsive in combat.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that Low settings (49.1 FPS) are the only viable option for near-60 FPS gameplay. Medium (40.3 FPS) and High (35.3 FPS) are playable but choppier, while Ultra (24.2 FPS) is not recommended. Given the significant drop from Low to Medium at 4K (18% reduction), Low is the clear choice for 4K users. Overall, the measured rows suggest that High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best balance of performance and visual quality, while 4K should be reserved for Low presets on this hardware.