Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, with benchmark results showing the combination ranking 196th out of 1705 tested configurations. The data indicates that this setup is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU shows its limits only at 1080p with the lowest settings. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth, provides ample headroom for the game's textures, though the Ultra preset's demands cause significant performance drops across all resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: How does this CPU-GPU combo rank in Greedfall?*

A: The combination ranks 196th out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the top 12% of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

*Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER strong enough for 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings the average FPS is 87.2, which is playable. However, the Ultra preset drops to 52.7 FPS, indicating that the game's most demanding settings are too heavy for smooth 4K play.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The average FPS drops from 204.1 on Low to 91.1 on Ultra at 2560x1440, representing a 55% reduction in frame rate. This shows a massive performance cost for the highest visual fidelity.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 295.3. This is the only scenario where the CPU (with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz) likely becomes the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of far higher frame rates.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 48704, which is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (47915) and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (47743). It trails the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7%.

Q: What is the best way to play at 4K?

A: The data shows that High settings at 3840x2160 provides 87.2 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance for 4K. Ultra settings at this resolution are not recommended due to the 52.7 FPS average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Greedfall at most settings. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus provide a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the game's assets. The GPU's 8448 shading units and 96 ROPs handle the rendering pipeline effectively, as evidenced by its strong scores in synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark Steel Nomad (5569) and Passmark G3D (31811).

The GPU's clock speeds are consistent with its class: a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. These frequencies, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture's efficiency on a 5 nm process, allow the card to sustain high frame rates without thermal throttling. The data shows that at 1440p, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as frame rates scale almost linearly with settings changes. For example, moving from Low to High at 2560x1440 only reduces FPS from 204.1 to 144.0, a 29% drop, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the graphics card's compute power is the limiting factor.

The GPU's performance percentile of 86% versus all GPUs indicates it is a high-end part, and its average benchmark score of 48704 places it in the same tier as professional workstation cards like the RTX A2000. In Greedfall, this translates to playable frame rates at all tested settings up to 1440p, with the Ultra preset at that resolution still delivering 91.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 52.7 FPS is the only data point that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the card's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is not quite enough for the combined load of high resolution and maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of how resolution scaling affects performance. At 1080p, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, ranging from 295.3 FPS on Low to 136.9 FPS on Ultra. This suggests that at 1080p, the system is not fully stressed, and the CPU (with a max thread score of 5652 in 3DMark) may be limiting the absolute maximum output. The jump from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant but expected drop: the High preset goes from 207.4 FPS to 144.0 FPS, a 30% decrease, while the Low preset drops from 295.3 to 204.1, a 31% decrease. This consistent scaling indicates the GPU is handling the increased pixel count linearly.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is more punishing. The High preset falls from 144.0 FPS to 87.2 FPS, a 39% drop, and the Ultra preset plummets from 91.1 FPS to 52.7 FPS, a 42% drop. This steeper decline at 4K highlights that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is being pushed to its limits, as the pixel count doubles from 1440p. The data shows that the GPU's fillrate and shading capabilities are the deciding factors here; the pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s are being saturated by the game's rendering demands at 3840x2160.

The scaling behavior confirms that this is a GPU-bound system for most configurations. The only exception is at 1080p Low, where the 295.3 FPS result suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 868) is preventing even higher frame rates. For the majority of users, this combination offers a strong 1440p experience, but those targeting 4K will need to consider using High settings instead of Ultra to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers outstanding performance. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 136.9 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings improve this to 207.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 230.9 FPS. The Low preset is the outlier at 295.3 FPS, likely representing a CPU-limited scenario given the i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads.

At 2560x1440, the results are still excellent. The Low preset averages 204.1 FPS, while Medium and High are 160.5 FPS and 144.0 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset drops to 91.1 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The difference between Medium and High is only 16.5 FPS, suggesting that the visual improvements from High settings are a worthwhile trade-off in this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. The Low preset averages 121.7 FPS, which is playable but a significant drop from the 204.1 FPS seen at 1440p. Medium settings reduce performance to 96.6 FPS, and High settings to 87.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only unplayable result, at 52.7 FPS. The performance delta between High and Ultra at 4K is 34.5 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are disproportionately expensive at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. For 1080p, the High preset at 207.4 FPS is recommended, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (230.9 FPS) with only a 23.5 FPS loss. Ultra at 136.9 FPS is also viable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 70.5 FPS, which is a steep price for marginal visual gains.

For 1440p, the High preset at 144.0 FPS is the sweet spot. It delivers excellent smoothness and is only 16.5 FPS slower than Medium (160.5 FPS). The Ultra preset at 91.1 FPS is still playable, but the 52.9 FPS difference between High and Ultra makes High the more sensible choice for consistent frame times. The Low preset at 204.1 FPS is unnecessary for competitive play in an Action RPG.

For 4K, the High preset at 87.2 FPS is the clear recommendation. It is the only preset that balances visual fidelity with performance above 60 FPS. Medium at 96.6 FPS is also acceptable, but the 9.4 FPS gain over High does not justify the reduced visual quality. Ultra at 52.7 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the playability threshold. The data suggests that users with 4K displays should stick to High settings to leverage the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's capabilities without sacrificing smoothness.