Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in Greedfall to deliver a combination that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but reveals CPU limitations at 1080p. The processor’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, provide a solid foundation for the game’s Action RPG mechanics. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (42.7 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for feeding the GPU, but the data suggests that the CPU’s single-thread performance—evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 688—becomes a bottleneck when frame rates climb past the 200 FPS mark. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all processors places it as a mid-range part, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% faster) and Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% faster), indicating that it sits in a tightly contested performance band. In Greedfall, the CPU’s 6-core configuration proves sufficient for maintaining playable frame rates, but the measured FPS deltas across settings reveal that the RTX 4070 Ti is often waiting on the processor to deliver frames, particularly at lower resolutions.

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 243 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the top 14.3% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing given the CPU’s mid-range positioning. The rank reflects the GPU’s dominance in the pairing: the RTX 4070 Ti sits in the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900, while the CPU’s average score is 14168. The data indicates that the combo’s rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s capabilities, as the CPU’s relative weakness becomes more apparent when the frame rate ceiling is raised. Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing outperforms the vast majority, but the gap between its rank and the top combos suggests that a stronger CPU would unlock additional performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The nearest GPU rivals to the RTX 4070 Ti—such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% faster) and Intel Arc A730M (1.5% faster)—show that the GPU is competitive, but the CPU’s influence on the overall combo rank cannot be ignored.

Resolution scaling in Greedfall reveals a classic shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 282 FPS, but this drops to 202.3 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 117.4 FPS at 3840x2160. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28.3%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 42.0%, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance is likely the constraint, as the RTX 4070 Ti is capable of far higher frame rates than 282 FPS in many titles. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 53.4 FPS, a 81.1% reduction from 1080p Low, which underscores the GPU’s workload at high resolutions. The scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the processor’s 2.90 GHz base clock limits how fast frames can be generated at lower resolutions. This means that users targeting 1080p or 1440p high-refresh-rate displays may find the CPU holding back the GPU, while 4K gaming shifts the burden entirely onto the graphics card.

The measured FPS breakdown for Greedfall shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 282 FPS on Low, 233 FPS on Medium, 210.4 FPS on High, and 135.6 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the scores are 202.3 FPS (Low), 160.5 FPS (Medium), 145.6 FPS (High), and 89.7 FPS (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the performance drops to 117.4 FPS (Low), 95.8 FPS (Medium), 86.4 FPS (High), and 53.4 FPS (Ultra). The delta between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution: at 1080p, Ultra is 51.9% slower than Low; at 1440p, the gap is 55.7%; and at 4K, Ultra is 54.5% slower than Low. This consistency suggests that the settings scale uniformly, with the GPU handling the increased load from higher presets. Notably, the jump from Medium to High at 4K only costs 9.4 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 33 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset includes particularly demanding effects. The data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 4K on High settings (86.4 FPS), making it a viable 4K gaming option, while 1080p users can achieve well over 200 FPS on Medium and High presets.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo for a 60 FPS target?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo achieves 86.4 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. Even at 4K Ultra, the 53.4 FPS result is close to 60 FPS, so users can choose between High for headroom or Ultra for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 282 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 117.4 FPS. The 58.4% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, whereas the CPU’s 2.90 GHz base clock likely limits frame rates at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: The measured results at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings show an average of 53.4 FPS, indicating that the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game’s demands at 4K, though the Ultra preset does push the frame rate below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 160.5 FPS, while High settings yield 145.6 FPS. The difference of 14.9 FPS (9.3%) is modest, suggesting that High settings offer a better visual experience without a significant frame rate penalty.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 243 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14.3% of all tested pairings. This rank is driven by the RTX 4070 Ti’s 85th percentile GPU ranking, while the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking is a secondary factor.

Q: Can the combo maintain 144 FPS at 1440p with high settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 145.6 FPS, which is just above the 144 FPS threshold. However, at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 89.7 FPS, so users must choose between High settings for smooth high-refresh-rate play or Ultra for more demanding visuals.

For the best experience in Greedfall, the data suggests that High settings strike the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 210.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display, while Medium settings at 233 FPS offer a marginal improvement at the cost of visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, High settings provide 145.6 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, and the 9.3% drop from Medium to High is a worthwhile trade-off for improved graphics. At 3840x2160, High settings achieve 86.4 FPS, keeping the experience well above 60 FPS, whereas Ultra drops to 53.4 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but is not ideal for combat. Low settings, while offering the highest frame rates (282 FPS at 1080p, 202.3 FPS at 1440p, 117.4 FPS at 4K), likely degrade the visual experience significantly. Therefore, High is the recommended preset for most users, with Ultra reserved for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate smoothness.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured performance in Greedfall. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game’s textures and effects at 4K. Its boost clock of 2610 MHz and 7680 shading units provide substantial compute throughput, with an FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores support the game’s DirectX 12 Ultimate features, though Greedfall’s age (released in 2019) means these technologies are not heavily utilized. The GPU’s 85th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 44900 place it well above the CPU in relative strength, and its nearest rivals—the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% faster) and Intel Arc A730M (1.5% faster)—show it is competitive with newer mobile parts. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU’s limitations become evident only at 1080p with low settings. The 285 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry part, but the performance it delivers in Greedfall justifies the power draw for users seeking high frame rates at 4K.