Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a decisive 1080p experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution and settings scale upward. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 248.8 FPS, while dropping to 4K Ultra cuts that figure to 46.8 FPS — a reduction of 81%. This pattern confirms the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to keep frame rates high at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS rows show a clear and consistent resolution penalty across all settings presets. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate falls from 180.9 FPS to 125.5 FPS, a 30.6% drop. The same transition at Ultra settings reduces performance from 112.3 FPS to 82.1 FPS, a 26.9% decline. Pushing further to 3840x2160 at High yields 75.1 FPS, which is 58.5% lower than the 1080p High result.

The scaling behavior indicates the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset at 46.8 FPS represents a workload where the GPU’s 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs are saturated. Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution: at 1080p, Low (248.8 FPS) exceeds Ultra (112.3 FPS) by 121.5%, while at 4K, the difference is 123.7% (104.7 FPS vs 46.8 FPS). This suggests the setting-related shader load scales nearly proportionally with pixel count, and the GPU is the binding constraint.

At 1080p Low, the 248.8 FPS result is close to the CPU’s practical ceiling for this game, as the Ryzen 5 8400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads at a 4.70 GHz boost clock are capable of feeding the GPU at high rates. However, the 4K Low result of 104.7 FPS shows that even at minimal settings, the pixel throughput demand reduces performance by 57.9% versus 1080p Low — a sign that the RTX 4070’s fillrate, not the CPU, is the limiting component at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 401st out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the upper quartile of all configurations. This percentile position is consistent with the hardware’s overall benchmark standing: the CPU sits at the 82nd percentile vs all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25064, and the GPU ranks at the 81st percentile vs all GPUs with an average score of 37283. The combo’s mid-tier placement within the top 25% suggests it outperforms the majority of systems tested, though it does not reach the extreme high end.

The CPU’s nearest rivals illustrate its competitive position. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 25057, a 0% delta, meaning the 8400F matches a previous-generation 8-core part in average benchmark terms. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 25099 (-0.1%), and the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 (-0.2%), both essentially tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993 (+0.3% for the 8400F), confirming the 8400F is marginally ahead of its closest sibling. These near-identical scores indicate that in synthetic workloads, the 8400F’s 6-core/12-thread configuration with 16 MB of L3 cache performs equivalently to older and differently-segmented parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070’s nearest rivals show a wider spread. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (-0.6% for the 4070), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38008 (-1.9%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (-2.2%). The AMD Radeon RX 5300M scores 36371 (+2.5% for the 4070). These deltas are small, but the ranking shows the desktop RTX 4070 is slightly behind several mobile and older parts in aggregate benchmark scores, which is unusual. For Greedfall specifically, the game’s settings and resolution scaling behavior appear to favor the RTX 4070’s architecture, as the measured FPS at 1440p and 4K are playable despite the GPU’s modest aggregate benchmark standing.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Greedfall?*

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 248.8 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: Yes, but with limits. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 75.1, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 46.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25064, exactly matching the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X’s 25057 (0% delta). It is also within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The 4K Ultra result of 46.8 FPS suggests capacity and bandwidth are sufficient but not overprovisioned for maximum settings.

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

A: It ranks 401st out of 1705 combos, placing it in the 76th percentile of tested systems.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Low settings produce 174.2 FPS, while Ultra produces 82.1 FPS, a 52.9% reduction in average frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers consistently high frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield 248.8 FPS, Medium 198.9 FPS, High 180.9 FPS, and Ultra 112.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 136.5 FPS, with each step down from Low reducing performance by roughly 20-25% until Ultra, which drops 37.9% from High.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong but show a steeper penalty. Low settings produce 174.2 FPS, Medium 132.9 FPS, High 125.5 FPS, and Ultra 82.1 FPS. The High to Ultra transition is particularly punishing, losing 34.6% of frame rate, whereas the Low to Medium drop is 23.7%. This suggests the GPU’s shading and texture units become stressed at Ultra 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall into a range where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings average 104.7 FPS, Medium 79.0 FPS, High 75.1 FPS, and Ultra 46.8 FPS. The Medium and High results are nearly identical (79.0 vs 75.1), indicating that the game’s medium and high presets impose similar GPU loads at 4K. The Ultra preset, however, demands significantly more from the RTX 4070, cutting performance nearly in half compared to Low.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, High settings (180.9 FPS) offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the GPU has ample headroom above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. Ultra at 1080p (112.3 FPS) is also viable for high-refresh displays, but the 37.9% drop from High suggests diminishing returns.

At 1440p, High settings (125.5 FPS) are the clear recommendation for smooth gameplay, as they exceed 120 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity. Medium (132.9 FPS) provides only a marginal 5.9% improvement over High, making it unnecessary unless maximum frame rates are desired. Ultra at 1440p (82.1 FPS) is playable but falls below the 100 FPS threshold that many gamers prefer for action RPGs.

At 4K, High settings (75.1 FPS) are the best choice for a playable experience, as they stay above 60 FPS. Medium (79.0 FPS) offers a negligible 5.2% improvement, so High is preferable for visuals. Ultra (46.8 FPS) should be avoided for fluid gameplay, as it dips below 50 FPS. Low settings at 4K (104.7 FPS) are an option for players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but the visual compromise is substantial.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm TSMC process. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it has 16 MB of shared L3 cache plus 1 MB of L2 per core. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR5 dual-channel) provide a solid foundation for gaming workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 8400F scores 20851 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2943 in single-core, with a 3DMark max-threads score of 6165. These numbers indicate strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Greedfall’s game logic and draw call processing. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (248.8) versus 4K Low (104.7) shows that the CPU is not the primary limiter at lower resolutions — the GPU cannot sustain the frame rates the CPU can produce. However, the 1080p Low result is likely near the CPU’s practical ceiling, as the 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost is sufficient but not exceptional for very high frame rates.

The nearest rival comparison shows the 8400F is statistically tied with the Ryzen 7 2700X (0% delta) and Ryzen 5 7500F (+0.3%) in average benchmark score. This suggests that for Greedfall, the 8400F’s clock speed and IPC compensate for its lower core count versus the 8-core 2700X. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms it is a capable gaming processor, but not one that pushes the extreme high end.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU’s 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate are substantial for a 200 W part.

The measured FPS data shows the RTX 4070’s performance envelope in Greedfall. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, as even Ultra settings achieve 112.3 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 82.1 FPS, indicating the GPU’s fillrate is being challenged. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor: Ultra produces 46.8 FPS, and even Low settings yield only 104.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it represents a 58.5% reduction from 1080p Ultra, which aligns with the 4x pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K.

The GPU’s aggregate benchmark score of 37283 places it at the 81st percentile, with nearest rivals including the RX Vega 56 (-0.6%) and RTX 4080 Mobile (-2.2%). These close deltas indicate the RTX 4070’s desktop implementation does not dominate in synthetic tests, yet its Greedfall results show it can handle 1440p High at 125.5 FPS, which is a strong gaming outcome. The 12 GB VRAM appears adequate for all tested settings, as the 4K Ultra result is limited by compute throughput rather than memory capacity.