Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing in Greedfall presents a fascinating study in balance and bottlenecking. The data reveals a configuration that is exceptionally capable at mainstream resolutions, yet shows clear limits when pushed to the extreme. The measurements provide a clear narrative of where the CPU's six Zen 4 cores and the GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture each take the lead.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz can boost up to 4.70 GHz, which explains its strong showing in single-threaded workloads. In the 3DMark single-thread test, it scores 951, and in Cinebench R23 single-core, it achieves 2943 points. This raw single-core strength is crucial for Greedfall, an Action RPG where game logic and physics often rely on fewer, faster threads.

Looking at the benchmark data, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is also robust. The Cinebench R23 multicore score sits at 20851, and the 3DMark max-thread score is 6165. This indicates that while the processor has only 6 physical cores, its 12 threads are efficiently utilized. The L3 cache is 16 MB (shared), which helps with faster data access across cores. The processor's percentile versus all CPUs is 82, placing it in the upper tier of available processors.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 182.5. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is feeding frames quickly enough to avoid becoming the primary constraint. The processor's performance is close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, which has an average score of 25057, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, at 24993. The 8400F's own average benchmark score is 25064, showing it is a very capable mid-range part that can keep pace with older high-end chips.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F's single-core performance compare to its multi-core score in the context of gaming?

A: The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score is 951, while its max-thread score is 6165, a ratio of roughly 1:6.5. This indicates strong scaling across its 12 threads, but the high single-thread score is essential for gaming, where per-core speed often dictates minimum frame rates.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 182.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the combo's ability to produce very high frame rates when graphical load is minimized.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded, and what does it suggest about the system's limits?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 36 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This significant drop indicates that the combination of 4K resolution and maximum graphical fidelity is a heavy burden for this configuration.

*Q: How does this specific combo rank among all tested combinations for Greedfall?*

A: The combo ranks 948 out of 1705 tested combinations. This places it in the middle of the pack, suggesting that while it is a competent performer, there are many other pairings that achieve higher frame rates in this specific title.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's performance compare to its closest rival, the Intel Arc B580?

A: In the Passmark G3D benchmark, the RTX 4060 scores 19545, while its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580, has an average score of 23021. This shows the RTX 4060 is actually behind by 0.7% according to the deltaPct, indicating a very close competition.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and what does its percentile rank indicate?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064 and sits in the 82nd percentile versus all CPUs. This means it performs better than 82% of all processors in the database, confirming its position as a solid, high-performing mid-range option.

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

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear and expected decline in performance, but the rate of decline reveals which component is the limiting factor. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 132.1 at 1920x1080 to 89.3 at 2560x1440, and finally to 51.3 at 3840x2160. This represents a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% drop from 1440p to 4K.

This pattern is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU has to do less work per frame as the resolution increases, but the GPU must render exponentially more pixels. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but get overwhelmed at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 36 FPS, which is a 56% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score of 81.5. The data strongly indicates that while the CPU is capable of higher frame rates, the GPU's rendering power is the ceiling at 4K.

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

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 182.5 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average is 144.2 FPS. High settings yield 132.1 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a very playable 81.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 55% performance cost, showing the GPU's workload increasing significantly with graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but the impact of resolution is visible. Low settings deliver an average of 125 FPS. Medium settings drop to 98.8 FPS, and High settings to 89.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, sees a substantial hit, averaging 59.9 FPS. This is a 52% drop from the Low setting result, indicating that Ultra at 1440p is a demanding target for the RTX 4060.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings produce an average of 72.5 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to 56.8 FPS, and High settings produce 51.3 FPS. The Ultra setting is the most demanding, with an average of only 36 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Its boost clock is 2460 MHz, and its memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). This configuration provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. The GPU has 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs.

The GPU's performance in the benchmark data shows a Passmark G3D score of 19545, placing it in the 66th percentile versus all GPUs. Its role in Greedfall is clear: it provides excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, but the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus become a constraint at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (36 FPS) suggests that the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth or capacity to handle the high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU's performance is close to the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which has an average score of 23321, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, at 23338, showing it is competitive with previous-generation high-end parts.

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

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution.

For 1920x1080 users, the High preset is the best balance. It offers an average of 132.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset, at 81.5 FPS, is also viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice. At 89.3 FPS, it provides a smooth and responsive experience without the significant performance penalty seen in the Ultra preset (59.9 FPS). The Medium preset (98.8 FPS) is also a strong option for those who want extra performance headroom.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 72.5 FPS. The Medium preset (56.8 FPS) is playable, but High (51.3 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) fall below the ideal threshold for a fluid action RPG. The data suggests that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but only with significant graphical compromises.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 948 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall. This ranking places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms more than half of the combinations in the database.

This middle-of-the-pack ranking is informative. It suggests that while the individual components are strong performers in their own right—the CPU is in the 82nd percentile and the GPU is in the 66th percentile—their combination does not push the system into the upper echelon for this specific game. The bottleneck analysis from the resolution scaling section explains why: the GPU limits performance at 4K, while the CPU is capable of more. The ranking implies that for Greedfall, a system with a more powerful GPU would likely yield a significantly higher rank, as the CPU seems to have more headroom than the GPU at higher resolutions. This combo is a balanced 1080p and 1440p machine that falls behind at 4K, which is reflected in its overall standing against 1705 other combinations.