Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals that the Ultra preset is the only setting tier that pushes the system into performance territory that might require compromises. The benchmark results show this combination ranks in the 61st percentile of all tested combos, placing it ahead of the majority of systems while leaving headroom for more demanding titles.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop between 1440p and 4K is significant. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 155.7 FPS at 1080p to 109.2 FPS at 1440p, a 30% reduction, and then drops further to 64.9 FPS at 4K, which is 58% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the GPU’s workload increases substantially with pixel count.

The scaling behavior differs across settings presets, which reveals how the bottleneck shifts. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 214.3 FPS at 1080p to 149.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 90 FPS at 4K. At Medium settings, the numbers are 169.6 FPS, 117.9 FPS, and 72.1 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 99.1 FPS at 1080p, 67.8 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern of roughly 30-40% reductions between each resolution step suggests that the GPU is saturated across all settings, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the primary constraint.

The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is particularly telling. This is below the 60 FPS threshold that most users consider smooth, and the data indicates that this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming at maximum quality in Greedfall. However, the 4K High result of 64.9 FPS shows that dropping from Ultra to High recovers enough performance to achieve playable frame rates. The gap between Ultra and High at 4K is 22.9 FPS, which represents a 35% improvement, demonstrating that the Ultra preset’s additional graphical effects are disproportionately expensive at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip manufactured on an 8 nm process from Samsung. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective data rate. The GPU’s base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it contains 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall at all tested settings and resolutions, as the game was released in 2019 and does not exhibit the memory pressure seen in newer titles. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s performance scales consistently with resolution, which is expected given that Greedfall is a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions. The GPU’s raw compute performance, rated at 21.75 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, provides ample headroom for the game’s rendering workload at 1080p and 1440p.

The RTX 3070 Ti’s pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are relevant to Greedfall’s performance characteristics. The game’s environments feature detailed textures and complex geometry, and the GPU’s ability to process these efficiently is reflected in the strong frame rates at lower resolutions. However, the Ultra preset’s 42 FPS at 4K indicates that even this capable GPU struggles with the combined demands of maximum quality settings and high pixel counts. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 74th among all GPUs places it above the median, and its average benchmark score of 30849 puts it in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture processor has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU’s benchmark results show a multicore score of 10297 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1453 in the same test, indicating balanced performance across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 1080p where frame rates can exceed 200 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 214.3 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck even at very high frame rates. The CPU’s single-thread performance is adequate for the game’s logic and AI calculations, while the six physical cores handle background tasks and streaming effectively.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 7552 with a delta of 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with a delta of -0.8%, and the Intel Core i5-8500 with a delta of -1.1%. These comparisons show that the i5-10400F is competitive with other processors in its performance class, though none of these rivals are specifically optimized for gaming workloads. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 73rd among all CPUs indicates that it sits comfortably within the upper tier of processors, and the data shows no evidence of the CPU limiting performance in Greedfall at any resolution or settings combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 658th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 61st percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects a solid mid-to-upper tier position, meaning that roughly 39% of tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The ranking is influenced by both components, but the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions is the dominant factor in determining overall standing.

The combo’s position in the rankings is consistent with the GPU’s 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs, though the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking is also above average. The data shows that this combination outperforms systems with lower-tier GPUs but falls short of configurations with higher-end graphics cards or processors with stronger single-threaded performance. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is the weakest data point, and this likely pulls the overall ranking down relative to combos that can maintain higher minimum frame rates at maximum settings.

Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 3070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 30849 is close to the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (30755, delta 0.3%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (31112, delta -0.8%). These comparisons suggest that the GPU is well-matched to its performance class, and the combo ranking reflects this balance. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, delta -0.8%) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332, delta -1.1%), indicating that the processor is also competitive within its segment.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings across different resolutions. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low achieving 214.3 FPS, Medium reaching 169.6 FPS, High hitting 155.7 FPS, and Ultra maintaining 99.1 FPS. The High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p, as it delivers over 150 FPS while providing significantly better visuals than Low or Medium. The Ultra preset’s 99.1 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it a viable choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 109.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides smooth gameplay. The Medium preset delivers 117.9 FPS, offering a slight performance advantage with minimal visual compromise. The Ultra preset drops to 67.8 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the boundary where frame rate drops become noticeable. The Low preset’s 149.5 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality reduction outweighs the frame rate benefit.

At 4K, the data strongly recommends the High preset, which achieves 64.9 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 72.1 FPS, providing additional headroom for demanding scenes, while the Ultra preset’s 42 FPS falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Low preset’s 90 FPS demonstrates that the GPU can handle 4K when visual effects are minimized, but the High preset offers the best compromise between image quality and performance for most users. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is not recommended for sustained gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The 1440p High preset offers the best overall experience, delivering 109.2 FPS while maintaining strong visual quality. This resolution balances the GPU’s capabilities with the CPU’s headroom, providing smooth gameplay without the frame rate penalties seen at 4K.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings presets. The High preset achieves 64.9 FPS at 4K, while the Ultra preset drops to 42 FPS. Users seeking 4K gameplay should use High or Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset delivers 99.1 FPS compared to High’s 155.7 FPS, a difference of 56.6 FPS. The Ultra preset’s additional graphical effects come at a significant performance cost, making High the recommended choice for most users.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data shows the CPU is not limiting performance at 1080p, as the Low preset achieves 214.3 FPS. The GPU remains the primary constraint even at lower resolutions, though the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads provide sufficient processing power.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, as it produces only 42 FPS, which is below the smooth gameplay threshold. The High preset’s 64.9 FPS is the recommended starting point for 4K gaming with this combination.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 658th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the 61st percentile. This means it outperforms approximately 61% of all tested configurations in Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates across settings are as follows: Low achieves 214.3 FPS, Medium delivers 169.6 FPS, High reaches 155.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 99.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 115.2 FPS, demonstrating the significant performance impact of the Ultra preset’s visual enhancements.

At 2560x1440, the results show Low at 149.5 FPS, Medium at 117.9 FPS, High at 109.2 FPS, and Ultra at 67.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 81.7 FPS, but the Ultra preset still represents a substantial performance penalty. The progression from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 30% across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are Low at 90 FPS, Medium at 72.1 FPS, High at 64.9 FPS, and Ultra at 42 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 48 FPS, and the Ultra preset’s 42 FPS is the only result below 60 FPS in the entire dataset. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a further reduction of approximately 40%, consistent with the increased pixel count and GPU workload.