Greedfall

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 reveals a predictable yet telling scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 203.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations. Moving to 1440p Low drops that figure to 144.1 FPS, a decrease of roughly 29%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 87 FPS, which represents a 57% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling curve is steep but not entirely uniform, suggesting that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count.

The High preset tells a similar story. At 1080p High, the system achieves 144.9 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 99.4 FPS, and at 4K High, it lands at 60.7 FPS. The 4K High figure is particularly interesting because it sits almost exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combination is just barely capable of delivering a smooth 4K experience at that quality level. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is 39%, which is slightly less severe than the 40% drop from 1080p to 1440p, but the trend is clear: pixel count is the dominant factor.

What does this scaling imply about the limiting component? The fact that the FPS drops are so pronounced with resolution suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The RTX 3070, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder as resolution climbs. However, the 1080p results, particularly the 203.6 FPS at Low, indicate that the CPU is not holding things back at lower resolutions — otherwise, we would see a flattening of the curve. The data shows a smooth, nearly linear scaling pattern, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario across all tested resolutions.

Ultra settings complicate the picture. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 96.3, which is 33% lower than 1080p High. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 65.1 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 41.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is below playable thresholds for most users, and the gap between 1440p Ultra (65.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (41.4 FPS) is a 36% reduction. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce additional shading and post-processing loads that disproportionately impact the GPU at higher pixel counts. The combination of high resolution and maxed-out settings overwhelms the 8 GB frame buffer and the 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Benchmark results indicate that the sweet spot for this hardware combination in Greedfall is the High preset at 1440p. The measured 99.4 FPS at that configuration provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving headroom for demanding scenes. At 1080p High, the 144.9 FPS average is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual fidelity gain from moving to 1440p is often worth the 31% performance cost. For users with 4K displays, High settings are the only viable option, delivering 60.7 FPS — just barely playable, but with little margin for error.

The Medium preset is a reasonable fallback for 4K. At 67.8 FPS, it offers a 12% improvement over High at the same resolution, which could be the difference between smooth and stuttery gameplay in combat-heavy areas. However, the visual downgrade from High to Medium is noticeable in a game like Greedfall, which relies on dense environments and atmospheric lighting. The data suggests that High at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, while Medium at 4K is the compromise pick for resolution purists.

Low settings are not recommended for this hardware. Even at 4K Low, the system produces 87 FPS, which is more than sufficient for gameplay, but the visual sacrifice is severe for a 2019 action RPG that already has modest system requirements. The 203.6 FPS at 1080p Low is only relevant for competitive play or extreme refresh-rate displays, which is not the target use case for this genre. Ultra settings, conversely, are only viable at 1080p (96.3 FPS) or as a screenshot tool. At 1440p Ultra, the 65.1 FPS average is playable but risky, and at 4K Ultra, the 41.4 FPS result is below the threshold for smooth action.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is a critical factor in Greedfall's performance at higher resolutions. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with a 14 Gbps effective data rate, feeding a 256-bit bus for a total bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is substantial, but the 8 GB capacity appears to be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 41.4 FPS result suggests the GPU is struggling with memory pressure. The game's open-world environments and dense foliage require significant texture data, and 4K textures can easily exceed 8 GB of VRAM, forcing the GPU to swap data from system memory.

The GPU's clock behavior also plays a role. The base clock is 1500 MHz, boosting to 1725 MHz under load. This boost clock is modest compared to some rivals, but the architecture compensates with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. The 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the raw horsepower that drives the 144.9 FPS at 1080p High. However, the fact that the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238, indicates that it is a mid-to-high-tier part, not a flagship.

The nearest rival data puts this into perspective. The RTX 3070's average score of 28238 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985, a 0.9% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956, a 1% delta). This means the RTX 3070 is only marginally ahead of those parts in synthetic benchmarks, yet in Greedfall, the measured results show it handles 1440p High with ease. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1440p and 4K High, but the 4K Ultra result suggests that maxed-out settings are beyond its memory capacity, leading to the 41.4 FPS floor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for smooth gameplay with this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p High provides 99.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K High, the average drops to 60.7 FPS, which is borderline, so 1440p High is the recommended resolution for consistent smoothness.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at High or lower settings. The 4K High result is 60.7 FPS, and 4K Medium is 67.8 FPS. 4K Ultra at 41.4 FPS is not recommended for action gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070's average score is 28238, which is 0.9% higher than the RX 6600 XT (27985) and 1% higher than the GTX 980 Ti (27956). It is 0.6% lower than the AMD FirePro S7150 (28409).

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at any resolution?

A: The 1080p Low result of 203.6 FPS suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The consistent FPS scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the performance cost of Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: 1440p Ultra yields 65.1 FPS, compared to 99.4 FPS at High. This is a 34% reduction in average FPS, making High the more sensible choice.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The data suggests it is sufficient for High settings at 4K (60.7 FPS), but the 4K Ultra result of 41.4 FPS indicates that maxed-out textures exceed the 8 GB capacity, causing a significant performance drop.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F contributes to Greedfall's performance through its six cores and twelve threads, running at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This Zen 4 architecture part, built on TSMC's 4 nm process, has 16 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong for its class: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. These numbers place it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064.

The nearest rival data reveals an interesting positioning. The Ryzen 5 8400F's average score of 25064 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099, -0.1% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F (24993). This means the 8400F is not a standout performer in synthetic tests, but its single-thread performance is what matters for Greedfall. The game, released in 2019, is not heavily multithreaded, so the single-core score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 is more relevant than the multicore figure.

The FPS data confirms that the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 203.6 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that even a slightly weaker CPU would struggle to keep up. The fact that the FPS scales consistently with resolution — dropping only when the GPU workload increases — indicates that the 8400F's six cores provide sufficient headroom. The 4.70 GHz boost clock is particularly useful for Greedfall's AI-driven NPC behaviors and world simulation, which tend to favor high single-thread performance.

The 65 W TDP and AM5 socket suggest this is an efficient part, but the measured performance shows it is not holding back the RTX 3070 in any tested configuration. The 3DMark scores, particularly the 2-thread score of 1874 and the 4-thread score of 3563, indicate that the CPU scales well with moderate thread counts, which aligns with the game's engine demands. Overall, the data shows that the Ryzen 5 8400F provides a solid foundation for this GPU, with no evidence of CPU-induced frame dips.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 203.6, Medium 160.7, High 144.9, and Ultra 96.3. The progression from Low to Medium is a 21% drop, from Medium to High an 10% drop, and from High to Ultra a 34% drop. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, nearly halving the FPS compared to Medium.

At 2560x1440, the values are: Low 144.1, Medium 114.7, High 99.4, and Ultra 65.1. The scaling pattern is similar: Low to Medium drops by 20%, Medium to High by 13%, and High to Ultra by 35%. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results are 29% lower at Low, 29% lower at Medium, 31% lower at High, and 32% lower at Ultra. This shows that the resolution penalty is relatively consistent across settings.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low 87.0, Medium 67.8, High 60.7, and Ultra 41.4. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 40% at Low, 41% at Medium, 39% at High, and 36% at Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured FPS in the entire dataset. The 4K High result of 60.7 FPS is notable because it is exactly at the threshold where most displays refresh at 60 Hz, making it a borderline playable configuration.

Comparing the best and worst cases: the 1080p Low result of 203.6 FPS is 5 times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 41.4 FPS. This widest spread in the data underscores how much headroom exists at lower resolutions and how quickly the RTX 3070 saturates at 4K with maxed settings. The 1440p Medium result of 114.7 FPS is the most balanced configuration, offering 15% more performance than High at the same resolution while maintaining decent visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 769th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems — slightly above the median but far from the top. The rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, weighted toward the measured data points. Given that the RTX 3070 is an end-of-life product and the Ryzen 5 8400F is a recent budget-oriented CPU, this mid-pack ranking is expected.

The rank is more meaningful when considering the specific strengths of this combo. At 1440p High, the 99.4 FPS result is strong for the game, but the 4K Ultra performance of 41.4 FPS drags down the overall ranking. Many higher-ranked combos likely include GPUs with more than 8 GB of VRAM, which would handle 4K Ultra better. The combo's 1080p Low result of 203.6 FPS is competitive, but Greedfall is not a game where extreme frame rates are typically pursued.

The ranking also reflects the CPU's modest standing. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 82nd percentile among all CPUs is decent, but the game is not CPU-intensive enough to boost the combo's rank. The GPU, ranking in the 72nd percentile, is the more influential component. The mid-pack rank of 769 out of 1705 suggests that this combo is a competent but not exceptional choice for Greedfall — it delivers playable frame rates at 1440p and 4K with adjusted settings, but it does not push the boundaries of what the game can achieve. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, the combo performs admirably, but for 4K enthusiasts, the rank reflects the limitations of the 8 GB VRAM and the mid-tier GPU.