Greedfall

# Greedfall with AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a top-tier Greedfall experience, ranking first out of 2,938 tested combinations in this Action RPG. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo produces 190 FPS average, while 1920x1080 at Medium settings reaches 301 FPS average. The data shows this pairing is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU's 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 architecture proving more than sufficient for the game's demands.

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 (codename Phoenix) using TSMC's 4 nm process. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz boosts to 4.70 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

In Greedfall, this CPU demonstrates strong thread scaling. Synthetic benchmarks show 3DMark scores progressing from 1,874 with 2 threads to 5,275 with 8 threads and 6,165 at max threads — a clear indication that the processor handles multi-threaded workloads efficiently, which benefits the game's background simulation and AI routines. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,851 reinforces this capability, while the single-core score of 2,943 ensures responsive gameplay logic.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs places it comfortably above average, and its nearest rivals in average benchmark score — the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24,964 (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-11850H at 24,935 (0.3% ahead), and Intel Core i7-13620H at 24,911 (0.4% ahead) — all sit within a narrow performance band. The AMD EPYC 9474F trails slightly at 25,103 (-0.4% delta), meaning the 8400F is effectively at parity with its immediate competition in general compute.

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's performance headroom is evident from the FPS data. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 383 FPS average — a scenario where the CPU must feed frames as fast as possible. The 8400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock and efficient Zen 4 cores keep up without bottlenecking the RTX 5090 D, as evidenced by the substantial frame rates at this resolution. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,685 and multithread score of 24,389 further contextualize the CPU's ability to handle both the game's primary thread and auxiliary workloads.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across settings presets, with the most balanced experience appearing at Medium settings for most resolutions. At 3840x2160, Medium produces 125 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS — this provides smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality. The High preset at 4K yields 113 FPS average, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 4K drops to 72 FPS average, which may feel less fluid in combat-heavy moments.

At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 209 FPS average (minimum 178, maximum 240), offering an excellent balance of visual fidelity and refresh-rate compatibility. High at this resolution reaches 190 FPS average, while Low hits 266 FPS — the latter being useful for competitive play or maximum responsiveness. Ultra at 1440p produces 121 FPS average, which is still highly playable on high-refresh displays.

For 1920x1080, the Medium preset stands out with 301 FPS average (minimum 256, maximum 346), providing a substantial margin above 240 Hz displays. High at 1080p delivers 273 FPS average, while Low reaches 383 FPS average. Ultra at 1080p yields 175 FPS average, which remains smooth but represents the most demanding preset.

The data suggests Medium settings offer the best experience-per-measured-frame across all three resolutions. At 4K, the jump from Medium to High costs 12 FPS (125 to 113), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 41 FPS (113 to 72) — a steep drop that isn't justified by typical visual gains. Similarly, at 1440p, Ultra costs 88 FPS compared to Medium (121 vs 209), making Medium the sweet spot. At 1080p, the Medium-to-Ultra gap is 126 FPS (301 vs 175), reinforcing Medium as the optimal choice.

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

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

A: The data shows the combo performs well at all three measured resolutions. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, it averages 125 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it averages 209 FPS; and at 1920x1080 Medium, it averages 301 FPS. The choice depends on your display, but 2560x1440 Medium offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate headroom.

Q: How does Ultra settings performance compare to Medium?

A: Ultra presets significantly reduce frame rates across all resolutions. At 4K, Ultra averages 72 FPS versus 125 FPS for Medium (a 42% reduction). At 1440p, Ultra averages 121 FPS versus 209 FPS for Medium. At 1080p, Ultra averages 175 FPS versus 301 FPS for Medium. The performance cost of Ultra is substantial.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The benchmark data shows the combo ranks first out of 2,938 tested combinations, and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is the dominant component. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 383 FPS average, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU keeps pace with the GPU's frame output.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with this setup?

A: At 3840x2160, the measured averages are 159 FPS for Low, 125 FPS for Medium (with 106-143 FPS range), 113 FPS for High, and 72 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset provides the most consistent experience with a defined minimum and maximum.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rivals in CPU performance?

A: The 8400F's average benchmark score is 25,005, placing it within 0.4% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911 (0.4% ahead). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103 (-0.4% delta), meaning the 8400F sits at the center of a tight performance cluster.

Q: Does the combo maintain stable frame rates at Medium settings?

A: Yes, the data shows defined minimum and maximum values at Medium settings across all resolutions. At 4K Medium, frames range from 106 to 143 FPS; at 1440p Medium, from 178 to 240 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, from 256 to 346 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent performance without severe drops.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This CPU-GPU combination achieves the top position in Greedfall, ranking first out of 2,938 tested combos. This is a remarkable result, placing this pairing above every other configuration in the benchmark database for this specific game. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 5090 D to deliver the highest measured frame rates.

The CPU's 77th percentile standing among all processors might seem modest, but in Greedfall's context, it pairs with a GPU in the 92nd percentile to produce the best overall result. The GPU's average benchmark score of 77,712 places it ahead of its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, 1.1% ahead), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, -1.6% delta) and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (79,396 and 79,605, -2.1% and -2.4% deltas respectively) trail in synthetic tests.

The number one ranking in Greedfall suggests that the game is particularly well-suited to this hardware combination. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus (1.79 TB/s bandwidth) provides ample bandwidth for high-resolution textures, while the CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and 4.70 GHz boost clock ensure minimal frame delivery delays. The combination of the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and the CPU's efficient architecture creates a system that excels in this Action RPG.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (chip GB202) using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and its memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The card features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth — an enormous amount that eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks in Greedfall's open-world environments.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its position near the top of the performance hierarchy. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 places it in close competition with its nearest rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904 (1.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (-1.6% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants score 79,396 and 79,605 (-2.1% and -2.4% deltas respectively). These small percentage differences indicate tight competition at this performance tier.

The GPU's specifications directly influence the measured FPS in Greedfall. The 32 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, the game's textures and geometry fit comfortably in memory, preventing stutter from VRAM swapping. The 512-bit memory bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth allow rapid data transfer, which is critical for the game's dense environments. The 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability powers the game's visual effects, while the 170 RT cores handle any ray-traced elements.

The clock behavior of the RTX 5090 D — boosting from 2017 MHz base to 2407 MHz — contributes to the frame rates observed. At 1080p, the card's raw compute power dominates, producing 383 FPS average at Low settings. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows the expected resolution-dependent performance drop, with 4K Ultra producing 72 FPS average — still playable but indicating the GPU is reaching its limits with the most demanding settings.

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

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo delivers the following averages: Low settings produce 159 FPS, Medium produces 125 FPS with a measured range of 106 to 143 FPS, High produces 113 FPS, and Ultra produces 72 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 55% reduction in frame rate (159 to 72 FPS), with the most significant single drop occurring between High and Ultra (113 to 72 FPS, a 36% decrease). The Medium preset's defined minimum of 106 FPS ensures consistent performance above 100 FPS, while Ultra's lack of defined minimum/maximum values suggests less predictable frame pacing.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the measured averages are: Low at 266 FPS, Medium at 209 FPS with a range of 178 to 240 FPS, High at 190 FPS, and Ultra at 121 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54% (266 to 121 FPS), mirroring the 4K scaling pattern. The Medium preset shows a 62 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating some scene-to-scene variance but overall smoothness. The Ultra preset's 121 FPS average remains above 120 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh displays, though the margin is thin.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo produces: Low at 383 FPS, Medium at 301 FPS with a range of 256 to 346 FPS, High at 273 FPS, and Ultra at 175 FPS. The 1080p results show the greatest absolute frame rates, with Low exceeding 380 FPS — well beyond the refresh rate of any mainstream display. The Medium preset's 301 FPS average with a 256 FPS minimum ensures no perceptible stutter even in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 175 FPS remains exceptionally smooth, offering a 45 FPS buffer over 144 Hz displays.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: Medium settings provide the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, with defined minimums that guarantee smoothness. The RTX 5090 D's performance scales predictably with resolution, and the Ryzen 5 8400F maintains sufficient CPU throughput to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p Low where frame rates approach 400 FPS.