Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 pairing in Greedfall presents a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics. The 8400F, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part based on the Phoenix architecture, sits at the 77th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,005. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores nearly identically at 24,964, a mere 0.2% difference, while the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by just 0.4%. This close clustering suggests the CPU is a solid, mid-range performer, not a flagship part, which is critical context when paired with the most powerful consumer GPU available.

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

The Ryzen 5 8400F operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, features 16 MB of shared L3 cache, and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern from 1,874 in the 2-thread test to 6,165 at max threads, indicating solid multi-threading efficiency for a 6-core part. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 2,943 in single-core and 20,851 in multi-core, which are respectable numbers but not class-leading.

In the context of Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor. Consider the measured FPS: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 359 FPS, but at 1080p High, it drops to 256 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 164 FPS. This dramatic drop with settings is more characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher presets, yet the sheer high FPS numbers at Low (359) suggest the CPU is capable of pushing frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 8400F's 3DMark 8-thread score of 5,275 indicates it can handle the multi-threaded workloads of modern games, but it does not have the raw single-thread dominance of top-tier parts.

The data implies that in Greedfall, the 8400F is sufficient to avoid being a severe bottleneck at most settings, but the gap between the 1080p Low (359 FPS) and 1080p Medium (282 FPS) results, a 77 FPS drop, hints that the CPU's performance ceiling is being approached. The CPU's percentile of 77 means it outperforms 77% of all CPUs tested on the benchmark database, yet it is far from the top. When paired with a GPU that has a 92nd percentile ranking, the balance is skewed. The 8400F's nearest rivals all sit within a 0.4% performance band, showing that this CPU is a consistent, predictable performer, but not one that will surprise with extra headroom.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a behemoth, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a staggering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Its clocks are high, with a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz, and its memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). With 21,760 shading units and 170 RT cores, it is designed to crush any resolution or setting. Its Passmark G3D score is 39,650, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 79,842.

In Greedfall, the GPU's dominance is clear when examining the 4K results. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages 68 FPS, but at 4K High, it jumps to 106 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 149 FPS. This scaling shows that even with a GPU of this magnitude, the Ultra preset is demanding. The GPU's memory bandwidth is likely a key factor here, as Greedfall may have large texture pools that benefit from the 1.79 TB/s throughput. The RTX 5090's nearest rivals are interesting: the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605 (0.3% ahead), and the RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (1.1% behind). This shows that in synthetic benchmarks, the 5090 is only marginally ahead of these parts, but in real-world gaming at high resolutions, its massive VRAM and modern architecture should provide a more significant lead.

The data suggests that the GPU is rarely the bottleneck in this pairing, except at the most extreme settings. At 1440p Ultra, the combo scores 113 FPS, while at 1440p Low, it hits 249 FPS. The GPU's ability to push 149 FPS at 4K Low indicates that the CPU is keeping up, but the drop to 68 FPS at 4K Ultra shows that the GPU is being fully utilized and is the limiting factor at that setting. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM is overkill for Greedfall (a game from 2019), but it ensures no texture streaming issues at any resolution.

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

Examining the measured FPS rows, the data provides clear guidance on which settings to use. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 359 FPS, which is exceptionally high, but the Medium preset at 282 FPS offers a better balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 256 FPS is also viable, but the jump to Ultra at 164 FPS is a significant 92 FPS drop. For 1080p, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, as it provides a high frame rate while presumably offering better visual fidelity than Low.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 196 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 178 FPS is also strong, but the Ultra preset at 113 FPS is still playable. The Low preset at 249 FPS is excessive for most displays, so the Medium preset is recommended for 1440p as it balances the visual improvements with a frame rate that exceeds 144 Hz.

At 4K, the choices become more critical. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is playable but may not be smooth enough for fast-paced action. The High preset at 106 FPS is the best recommendation for 4K, as it maintains a frame rate above 100 FPS while using a higher quality setting than Medium (117 FPS). The Low preset at 149 FPS is possible but sacrifices too much visual quality. Therefore, the analysis suggests that for the best experience, players should use High settings at 4K, Medium settings at 1440p, and Medium or High at 1080p, depending on their preference for frame rate versus fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 90th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This puts it in the top 2.4% of all tested systems, which is an exceptional ranking. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's immense power, as the CPU is only a mid-range part. The data implies that while the 8400F is not a top-tier CPU, it does not significantly hamper the 5090's performance in this title, allowing the combo to achieve a very high overall rank.

The rank of 90 suggests that there are 89 other combos that perform better, which likely consist of higher-end CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. This highlights the CPU's role as a potential limiter, even if it is not a severe one. The fact that this combo ranks in the top 100 out of nearly 4,000 indicates that the 8400F is a competent partner for the 5090 in Greedfall, but it also suggests that upgrading the CPU to a higher-tier part could push this combo even higher in the rankings. The data does not provide specific FPS numbers for other combos, but the rank itself tells a story of a system that is heavily GPU-accelerated but not perfectly balanced.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 359, achieved with the Low settings preset. This is an exceptionally high frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

Q: Does the combo maintain a 60+ FPS experience at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average FPS of 68 at 4K Ultra. This is above 60 FPS, indicating that the system can handle the most demanding preset at 4K, though with a lower margin than at other settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average FPS drops from 359 at 1080p Low to 149 at 4K Low. This is a reduction of 210 FPS, or roughly a 58.5% decrease, which is a significant impact from the resolution increase.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 90th out of 3,703 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.4% of all systems. This is a very strong showing, driven largely by the GPU's high performance.

Q: Which preset at 1440p offers the best combination of high FPS and higher quality?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers an average FPS of 196, which is well above 144 Hz. This is higher than the High preset's 178 FPS and provides a better visual experience than Low's 249 FPS, making it the recommended choice.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K High?

A: The data shows a 106 FPS average at 4K High. Given the GPU's massive power and the CPU's mid-range status, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has shown it can exceed 149 FPS at 4K Low.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 359 FPS. The Medium preset averages 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325. High settings produce an average of 256 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 164 FPS. These numbers show a clear scaling pattern across settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 249 FPS. Medium settings average 196 FPS, with a minimum of 166 and a maximum of 225. High settings deliver 178 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to 113 FPS. The data shows that the step from Medium to High at 1440p is a loss of 18 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is a loss of 65 FPS, indicating a steep performance cliff at the Ultra preset.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 149 FPS. Medium settings average 117 FPS, with a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 134. High settings achieve 106 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. All resolutions show that the Medium preset offers a significantly higher frame rate than Ultra, but the gap between Medium and High is smaller, suggesting that High is a more efficient choice for visual quality per frame.

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

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 359 at 1080p to 249 at 1440p (a 30.6% decrease) and then to 149 at 4K (a 40.2% decrease from 1440p). This scaling is not linear, and the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than from 1440p to 4K, which is typical. However, the absolute numbers are interesting. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has headroom. The 359 FPS result is high, but the CPU's performance ceiling may be preventing even higher frame rates.

As resolution increases, the load shifts to the GPU. At 4K Low, the 149 FPS result shows that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, but the CPU is still keeping up adequately. The scaling at Medium settings shows a drop from 282 FPS at 1080p to 196 FPS at 1440p (a 30.5% decrease) and then to 117 FPS at 4K (a 40.3% decrease from 1440p). This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the system is well-balanced across these resolutions, with the GPU becoming more dominant at higher resolutions.

The most telling data is at Ultra settings. The drop from 1080p (164 FPS) to 1440p (113 FPS) is a 31.1% decrease, and then from 1440p to 4K (68 FPS) is a 39.8% decrease. This shows that at Ultra, the GPU is heavily taxed at all resolutions, and the scaling is consistent. The data implies that the CPU is not a severe bottleneck at any resolution, as the FPS scaling is smooth and predictable. However, the fact that the 8400F is a mid-range CPU means that at lower resolutions and settings, it may be holding back the GPU from reaching its full potential. The 1080p Low result of 359 FPS is high, but a stronger CPU might push that number higher. Overall, the resolution scaling indicates a system where the GPU is the dominant performance driver, but the CPU is a capable partner that does not cause erratic frame drops.