Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 225th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 13% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a 1080p and 1440p focused pairing, though the data shows it is not a top-tier 4K Ultra machine. The rank reflects a balanced system where neither component is a severe bottleneck at most settings, but the game's heavier presets reveal the GPU's limits. For an Action RPG from 2019, this combo delivers high frame rates that are well above the threshold for smooth gameplay, making it a practical choice for a high-refresh-rate monitor.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1705 tested combinations, this pairing sits at rank 225. That places it in the upper echelon of systems, roughly in the 87th percentile of all combos tested. The ranking is driven by consistently high average FPS across the measured settings, but it is not near the very top because the RTX 4070 Ti struggles with the Ultra preset at 4K. The combo's strength is its versatility: it produces excellent results at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU and GPU work well together. At 1080p High, the system hits 206.1 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. The data suggests that this rank is earned primarily by the GPU's ability to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the CPU keeps up without holding things back. The 225th position out of 1705 is a solid showing, indicating that this is a well-matched pairing for most gaming scenarios, even if it is not an extreme enthusiast setup.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Greedfall's textures and assets at 1080p and 1440p, but the Ultra preset at 4K appears to push past what the 12 GB frame buffer can comfortably handle, resulting in a significant FPS drop. The GPU's boost clock is 2610 MHz, and it has 7680 shading units, which translates to an FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS. These specs allow it to excel at lower settings, where it achieves 291.7 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows the GPU is the primary driver of performance in most scenarios. For instance, at 1440p High, the combo produces 142.7 FPS, which is a strong result. However, the GPU's limits become apparent at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 53.6, indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth are strained. The RTX 4070 Ti is a capable card, but this game's Ultra settings at 4K demand more than it can deliver consistently.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly shows where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p High, the combo averages 206.1 FPS, while at 1440p High it drops to 142.7 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 87.2 FPS. This represents a 58% drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The scaling is less severe at 1440p, with a 31% drop from 1080p, suggesting the CPU is still managing to feed the GPU adequately at that resolution. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 39% reduction, indicating the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. At Low settings, the pattern is similar: 291.7 FPS at 1080p, 200.5 FPS at 1440p, and 119.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still very playable, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 40%, which is a larger relative decrease than the 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is well-balanced, but at 4K, the GPU's workload becomes the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 131.9 FPS at 1080p, 94.6 FPS at 1440p, and 53.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below 60 FPS, making it the only setting where the combo fails to maintain a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an excellent balance, with an average of 142.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. At 4K High, the average FPS is 87.2, which is still smooth, but the drop from 1440p is noticeable.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings, the combo delivers 119.9 and 97.9 FPS at 4K, respectively. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 53.6, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The 4K High setting at 87.2 FPS is the highest quality option that maintains good performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, a negligible 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993, which is 0.3% lower. This indicates the 8400F is competitively matched with these CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44900 and ranks in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 44195, which is 1.6% lower.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p. At 1080p High, the combo hits 206.1 FPS, which is very high. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is sufficient for this game. The bottleneck appears at 4K Ultra, where the GPU's limitations are the primary constraint.

Q: How many frames can I expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 131.9 FPS. This is a strong result for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The drop from High to Ultra at 1080p is notable, from 206.1 FPS to 131.9 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is much more demanding.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. This is important for an Action RPG like Greedfall, which relies on single-thread performance for game logic and AI. The multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851. In this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 291.7 FPS, which reflects the CPU's capability to handle high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is stable: it scores 0% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F. The 8400F's 65W TDP and 4nm process node mean it runs efficiently, but that is not a factor in the FPS data. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is well-suited for this game, providing enough headroom at 1440p and 1080p, where the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s with DDR5 support is adequate for feeding the GPU at these settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing 1440p with High settings. This yields an average of 142.7 FPS, which is smooth and visually impressive. If you prefer maximum visual fidelity, 1440p Ultra averages 94.6 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS and acceptable for a single-player Action RPG. At 1080p, the High preset at 206.1 FPS is ideal for competitive or fast-paced play, though the Ultra preset at 131.9 FPS is also a good choice if you want the best graphics and still have a high refresh rate. At 4K, the Medium preset at 97.9 FPS is the sweet spot, as it provides a good balance between quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided, as the 53.6 FPS average is not consistently smooth. The Low preset is unnecessary at 1080p or 1440p, as the High and Medium presets already provide excellent frame rates. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K is the best option for resolution-heavy gaming, while High at 1440p offers the best overall balance of quality and speed.