Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 lands at rank 368 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the top 10% of all systems tested, a strong result for a combination that pairs a mid-range 2020 CPU with a high-end 2022 GPU. The rank reflects how well this pairing handles the game’s specific workload, and the data shows it sits comfortably ahead of the vast majority of alternatives.

Breaking down the percentile positioning, the CPU itself holds the 68th percentile against all processors in the database, while the GPU sits in the 86th percentile against all graphics cards. This gap suggests the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the measured frame rates confirm that the RTX 4080 is doing the heavy lifting. The combo’s overall rank of 368 out of 3703 indicates that while the CPU is not a bottleneck at most settings, there are scenarios where the i5-10400F holds back the full potential of the RTX 4080.

The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark rankings show how tightly clustered the i5-10400F is with other processors. It sits just 0.2% above the Intel Xeon 6756E, 0.3% below the Intel Core 7 160UL, 0.5% above the AMD EPYC 7552, and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. These tiny deltas mean the CPU is performing exactly where its synthetic averages suggest, with no anomalous behavior in this pairing.

# GPU Role

The RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this combo, and its specifications explain why. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. In Greedfall, a game from 2019 with relatively modest texture demands, this memory configuration provides ample headroom even at 4K Ultra settings. The 16 GB capacity ensures that texture streaming and asset loading never become a limiting factor.

Clock speeds for the RTX 4080 are set at a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz. The boost clock is particularly relevant for sustained gaming loads, as the card can maintain high frequencies under the thermal envelope of its 320 W TDP. The memory runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective, which pairs well with the card’s 9728 shading units to produce a measured pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the RTX 4080 scores an average of 54247, placing it just 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER, 1.1% below the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, 2.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and 2.7% below the AMD Radeon 8060S. These small deltas confirm that the card is performing as expected, with no driver or thermal throttling issues affecting its output. The 86th percentile against all GPUs reflects a card that sits near the top of the stack, and Greedfall’s engine clearly benefits from its raw compute power.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions, with CPU limitations becoming visible only at 1080p. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 60 FPS average, while dropping to 4K High raises that to 94 FPS, 4K Medium to 103 FPS, and 4K Low to 131 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K represents a 118% increase in frame rate, which indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates jump significantly. Ultra settings produce 100 FPS, High produces 157 FPS, Medium produces 173 FPS, and Low produces 220 FPS. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 67%, showing that resolution reduction provides substantial gains. However, the scaling between 1440p High and 1440p Low is less dramatic than at 4K, suggesting the CPU begins to play a larger role.

At 1080p, the pattern shifts noticeably. Low settings produce 282 FPS, Medium produces 249 FPS, High produces 226 FPS, and Ultra produces 145 FPS. The gap between 1080p Low and 1080p High is only 24%, compared to the 39% gap at 1440p and the 39% gap at 4K. This compression indicates that the i5-10400F’s six cores and twelve threads become a limiting factor at lower resolutions, where the GPU could otherwise push even higher frame rates. The CPU’s 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, along with its 12 MB of shared L3 cache, provide enough throughput for high refresh rates, but the 282 FPS ceiling in Low settings suggests the CPU is nearing its practical limit.

# FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1440p or 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: The data shows the combo delivers 157 FPS at 1440p High and 94 FPS at 4K High. For high-refresh-rate monitors, 1440p is the better choice, while 4K remains playable at High settings with a solid 94 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.7%.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate with this CPU-GPU pair?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 282 FPS, but the CPU limits scaling at this resolution. The 1440p Low result of 220 FPS shows a more balanced workload, making 1440p the sweet spot for both frame rate and visual quality.

Q: Does the i5-10400F bottleneck the RTX 4080 in Greedfall?

A: Benchmark results indicate bottlenecking appears at 1080p, where frame rates compress between settings. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as frame rates scale proportionally with settings changes.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: The 1440p High average of 157 FPS drops to 94 FPS at 4K High, representing a 40% reduction in frame rate. This is a typical penalty for the increased pixel count.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-10400F’s average benchmark score of 14185 places it 0.2% above the Intel Xeon 6756E and 0.5% above the AMD EPYC 7552, while sitting 0.3% below the Intel Core 7 160UL and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for settings choices across all three resolutions. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers only 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for dips. The High preset at 94 FPS offers a much better balance, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining good visual quality. The Medium preset at 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS is also viable, but High appears to be the optimal choice for 4K given the modest 9 FPS gain from dropping to Medium.

At 1440p, the High preset at 157 FPS is the standout recommendation. It clears the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, and the Ultra preset at 100 FPS is also acceptable for those prioritizing visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS offers the best competitive performance, but High provides the best balance of image quality and speed.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 145 FPS is the only setting that keeps frame rates below 200, making it the best choice for visual quality on 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 226 FPS exceeds what most monitors can display, so the extra performance from Medium or Low provides no tangible benefit unless using a 240 Hz or higher refresh rate panel. The Low preset at 282 FPS shows the CPU’s limits, but this setting is only recommended for extreme competitive play where every frame matters.

Overall, the High preset at 1440p offers the best experience per the measured rows, delivering 157 FPS with strong visuals and minimal risk of frame drops. For 4K users, the High preset at 94 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains a solid frame rate without the visual compromises of Medium or Low.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this combo, but its specifications are worth examining to understand the measured results. The CPU features 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, built on Intel’s 14 nm process, provides a 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidthchen bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-10400F shows strong multi-threaded performance relative to its class. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 indicate a balanced design that handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads competently. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 and max-thread score of 4735 confirm that the CPU scales well with additional threads, though the 12-thread count limits its absolute performance compared to higher-core-count rivals.

The CPU’s 68th percentile against all processors reflects its position as a solid mid-range option. Its average benchmark score of 14185 places it within 0.6% of its nearest rivals in either direction, showing consistent performance across synthetic tests. In Greedfall specifically, the CPU’s role becomes apparent at 1080p, where the frame rate ceiling of 282 FPS at Low settings suggests the six cores are fully utilized. The 4.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain single-threaded performance, which is critical for the game’s AI and physics calculations.

The memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s and PCIe Gen 3 x16 interface are adequate for the RTX 4080, though the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 support means the CPU does limit potential bandwidth in theory. In practice, the measured frame rates show this has minimal impact on Greedfall’s performance. The CPU’s 65 W TDP also means it generates less heat than the GPU, allowing for more thermal headroom in the system overallcars.