Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a wide performance envelope in Greedfall, ranging from a highly playable 52.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 270 FPS at 1080p Low. This spread suggests a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor, but the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration is never left idle. The data reveals a clear hierarchy of performance tied directly to resolution and preset, with the most interesting behavior occurring at the extremes of the settings spectrum.

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

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly depending on the preset. At High settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (194.5 FPS) to 2560x1440 (133.4 FPS) represents a 31.4% drop, while moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 (81.7 FPS) costs another 38.8%. This steepening curve is classic GPU-bound behavior — the RTX 5070’s 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are being stretched thinner as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

Low settings tell a more extreme story. At 1080p Low, the system produces 270 FPS, which drops to 184.7 FPS at 1440p (a 31.6% reduction) and further to 112.7 FPS at 4K (a 39% reduction from 1440p). The fact that Low settings at 1080p exceed 270 FPS suggests the CPU is nearing its limit; the Ryzen 5 8400F’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz is likely the ceiling here, as the GPU has ample headroom at such low graphical loads. The 4K Low result of 112.7 FPS still indicates GPU dominance, but the gap between Low and High at 4K (112.7 vs 81.7 FPS, a 27.5% difference) is smaller than at 1080p (270 vs 194.5 FPS, a 28% difference), hinting that the CPU becomes relatively more important as resolution drops.

Ultra settings present an outlier worth investigating. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 123.6 FPS, which is only 36% higher than the 4K Ultra result of 52.7 FPS. This compression suggests that Ultra presets introduce effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher resolutions, likely related to the GPU’s 12 GB GDDR7 memory capacity being taxed by 4K textures and post-processing. The 4K Ultra score of 52.7 FPS is the only measured result below 60 FPS, indicating that this preset is the first to truly overwhelm the combination.

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

The Ryzen 5 8400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. These specifications align with the benchmark scores: the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 20851 and single-core result of 2943 suggest a processor that can handle both multi-threaded engine tasks and the single-thread-heavy game logic common in Action RPGs like Greedfall. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache is modest but adequate for a 2019 title.

The data implies the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 52.7 FPS result is far below what the CPU could theoretically feed, given its 3DMark single-thread score of 951. However, at 1080p Low, the 270 FPS ceiling is likely CPU-limited; the processor’s PassMark single-thread score of 3684 and multithread score of 24530 indicate it can sustain high frame rates but not infinitely scale. The deltaPct of 0.3% versus the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (a nearly identical chip in average score) reinforces that this CPU is a solid match for the GPU, but not so powerful that it eliminates all CPU constraints at low settings.

The 12 threads are relevant for Greedfall’s background simulation and AI, which can scale across cores. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8757 suggests the CPU handles these workloads without breaking a sweat, allowing the GPU to remain the primary performance driver across most resolution and settings combinations. The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 support at 83.2 GB/s further indicate a balanced platform that avoids memory bandwidth bottlenecks, which is crucial for maintaining the high 1% low frame rates implied by the average FPS figures.

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

The RTX 5070 is the clear performance star, with its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz, combined with 6144 shading units, produce a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s. These specs translate directly to the measured FPS: at 1440p High, the GPU sustains 133.4 FPS, which is a strong result for a demanding title, and at 1080p High it reaches 194.5 FPS.

The VRAM capacity appears sufficient for most presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 52.7 FPS suggests a potential memory pressure point. The 12 GB capacity is likely being fully utilized at 4K with Ultra textures, causing the GPU to spill into slower memory management. This is evidenced by the disproportionate drop from 1440p Ultra (85.9 FPS) to 4K Ultra (52.7 FPS), a 38.7% reduction that exceeds the 25% pixel count increase. The RTX 5070’s PassMark G3D score of 29137 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5077 place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, yet the 4K Ultra result shows that even this powerful card has limits.

The GPU’s 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are present but not heavily exercised in Greedfall, which predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS is what drives the traditional rasterization workload. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 5070 is within 0.6% of the GeForce RTX 3090 in average benchmark score, but in actual game performance, the newer architecture’s efficiency at lower power (250W TDP) likely contributes to the consistent frame rates observed across the resolution spectrum.

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

For 1920x1080, the Medium preset at 211.1 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it is only 21.8% slower than Low (270 FPS) while providing significantly better image quality than Low. High at 194.5 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 123.6 FPS sacrifices too much smoothness for marginal visual gains on a 1080p panel. The data suggests Medium is the sweet spot, as the jump from Medium to High costs only 16.6 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 70.9 FPS — a massive drop for incremental quality.

At 2560x1440, High (133.4 FPS) is the recommended preset, as it stays above 120 FPS while delivering excellent detail. Medium at 146.9 FPS is a close alternative for those prioritizing frame rate, but High’s additional visual features are worth the 13.5 FPS cost. Ultra at 85.9 FPS is playable but begins to approach the threshold where motion fluidity suffers. At 3840x2160, High (81.7 FPS) is the only sensible choice for a smooth experience; Medium (88.8 FPS) is slightly faster but the visual difference is minimal, while Ultra (52.7 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS standard and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes screenshots over gameplay.

The Low presets across all resolutions (270, 184.7, and 112.7 FPS) are only useful for competitive play or extreme frame rate targets, as they strip away the visual detail that defines Greedfall’s atmosphere. For most users, Medium at 1080p, High at 1440p, and High at 4K represent the optimal measured configurations.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 60 FPS on a 4K display?*

A: Yes, but only at High settings (81.7 FPS) or Medium settings (88.8 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K produces 52.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much faster is Low versus Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce 270 FPS, while Ultra produces 123.6 FPS. This represents a 146.4 FPS difference, or 2.18 times more performance on Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter. At 1440p High, the system achieves 133.4 FPS, and the scaling from 1080p High (194.5 FPS) shows a 31.4% reduction, consistent with GPU-bound rendering rather than CPU constraints.

Q: What is the highest measured frame rate for this combination?

A: The maximum recorded average FPS is 270 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest is 52.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070’s average benchmark score of 41687 is 0.6% higher than the GeForce RTX 3090’s score of 41441. It is also 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300’s score of 41610.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 8400F bottleneck the RTX 5070 at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the 270 FPS result suggests the CPU is approaching its limit, as the GPU would otherwise produce even higher frame rates. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are 270 for Low, 211.1 for Medium, 194.5 for High, and 123.6 for Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 58.9 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 16.6 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 70.9 FPS. This distribution shows diminishing returns from Low to High, followed by a dramatic cliff at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the values are 184.7 FPS for Low, 146.9 FPS for Medium, 133.4 FPS for High, and 85.9 FPS for Ultra. The difference between Low and Medium is 37.8 FPS, Medium to High is 13.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 47.5 FPS. The pattern is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower, reflecting the increased pixel workload.

At 3840x2160, the values are 112.7 FPS for Low, 88.8 FPS for Medium, 81.7 FPS for High, and 52.7 FPS for Ultra. The Low to Medium delta is 23.9 FPS, Medium to High is 7.1 FPS, and High to Ultra is 29 FPS. Notably, the Medium to High gap at 4K (7.1 FPS) is the smallest across all resolutions, suggesting that High is a cost-effective upgrade at this resolution.

Comparing the same settings across resolutions, the 1080p to 1440p drop for Low is 85.3 FPS, for Medium is 64.2 FPS, for High is 61.1 FPS, and for Ultra is 37.7 FPS. The 1440p to 4K drop is 72 FPS for Low, 58.1 FPS for Medium, 51.7 FPS for High, and 33.2 FPS for Ultra. This data shows that higher settings compress the resolution scaling, as Ultra sees the smallest absolute FPS loss when moving to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 328 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 19.2% of all systems in the database. This rank is notable given the CPU’s modest 82nd percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU’s 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The combination outperforms its individual component percentiles, suggesting that the pairing is well-balanced for this specific title.

The rank of 328 implies that 1376 other combos produce worse results, while 327 produce better average FPS across the measured settings. Given that the RTX 5070’s nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks is the RTX 3090 (within 0.6%), and the Ryzen 5 8400F is nearly identical to the Ryzen 5 7500F (0.3% delta), this combo likely sits near other mid-to-high-end pairings. The 4K Ultra result of 52.7 FPS is the weakest point, but the 1080p and 1440p results are strong enough to secure a high overall rank.

The data suggests that this combo is positioned to handle Greedfall at high refresh rates for 1080p and 1440p, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K with adjusted settings. The rank of 328 out of 1705 reflects a system that is neither at the absolute top tier nor struggling, but rather sits in the upper echelon where the balance of CPU and GPU creates a versatile gaming experience. The measured FPS values across all 12 rows confirm that this pairing has no glaring weaknesses, with the only sub-60 result occurring at the most demanding preset and resolution combination.