Greedfall

The data for Greedfall, running on an Intel Core i5-12400 paired with an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, presents a clear picture of a system tuned for high-refresh-rate 1080p and smooth 1440p gameplay, with 4K remaining a viable but more demanding target. The measured FPS values across the three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a consistent scaling pattern that points to the GPU as the primary performance arbiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration proves more than adequate for this 2019 Action RPG.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers an average of 100.6 FPS. This indicates a very playable experience even at the highest quality preset, though it is the lowest average at that resolution compared to other settings.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: Across all settings, the frame rate drops when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440. For example, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 160.4 at 1080p to 112.7 at 1440p, a significant reduction that highlights the increased graphical load on the GPU.

Q: Is the RX 7800 XT capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 44.5 on Ultra to 90.3 on Low. The High preset yields 67.7 FPS, which is playable, but the Ultra preset’s 44.5 FPS average suggests that maximum settings are not ideal for a consistently smooth 4K experience.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The difference is substantial. Switching from Low to Ultra at 3840x2160 reduces the average frame rate from 90.3 FPS to 44.5 FPS, a drop of over 45%. This demonstrates the heavy impact of higher graphical fidelity settings on the GPU.

Q: How does this specific CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks 629th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the upper third of all systems tested, indicating a strong overall performance tier.

Q: What is the frame rate behavior when moving from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 175.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 74.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This shows that even at a mid-range preset, 4K resolution more than halves the performance, underscoring the GPU’s central role in resolution scaling.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the clear driver of performance in this configuration, particularly as resolution and settings increase. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and assets in Greedfall. The card’s clock speeds, with a base of 1295 MHz and a boost of 2430 MHz, define its raw processing capability, and the measured results show this headroom being used effectively.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 222.3 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to keep the GPU busy but also that the GPU is not fully saturated. However, as the resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K, the demand on the GPU’s shader units and memory bandwidth increases proportionally. The drop from 175.8 FPS at 1080p Medium to 74.3 FPS at 4K Medium is a direct result of the GPU having to render over four times as many pixels.

The RDNA 3.0 architecture, with 3840 shading units and 96 ROPs, provides the compute power necessary for this title. The data shows that the RX 7800 XT is not a bottleneck at 1080p, where the CPU can keep up, but it becomes the limiting factor at 4K, especially on the Ultra preset where the average FPS falls to 44.5. This is consistent with a GPU that is designed for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, with 4K being a secondary consideration. The GPU’s performance percentile of 76 relative to all GPUs supports its position as a high-end part that excels in this game’s most demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results for this combo reveal a predictable but steep performance penalty as resolution scales up from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate goes from 160.4 FPS at 1920x1080, down to 112.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 67.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 40% drop from 1440p to 4K, showing that the pixel count increase has a compounding effect on the rendering load.

This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The transition from 1080p to 1440p represents a 78% increase in pixel count, and the frame rate drop of 47.7 FPS at High settings reflects the GPU working harder to fill those pixels. The jump to 4K, which is 4 times the pixel count of 1080p, results in a frame rate that is less than half of the 1080p value. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to remain more constant across resolutions, as the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with resolution. Instead, the data shows a clear, resolution-dependent decline, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling is consistent across all quality presets. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 222.3 FPS at 1080p to 157 FPS at 1440p and then to 90.3 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest settings, which reduce the GPU’s workload, the 4K resolution still demands a significant performance cut. This indicates that the sheer number of pixels at 4K is a primary challenge for this GPU, regardless of the visual fidelity settings. The conclusion is that users aiming for 4K gameplay will need to compromise on settings, while 1440p and 1080p offer headroom for high refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance, catering to high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset yields an average of 100.6 FPS, which is smooth and playable. Dropping to High increases the average to 160.4 FPS, a substantial 59.8 FPS gain over Ultra. Medium settings push the average to 175.8 FPS, and Low settings deliver a very high 222.3 FPS average. This shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination has significant headroom, and even the most demanding settings remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Ultra preset averages 67.7 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 32.9 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra. High settings average 112.7 FPS, providing a comfortable experience for fast-paced action. Medium settings average 122.1 FPS, and Low settings reach 157 FPS. This resolution is arguably the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance between visual fidelity and high frame rates, with the High and Medium presets providing excellent performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed to its limits. The Ultra preset averages 44.5 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold and indicates that maximum settings are not recommended for 4K. High settings improve this to an average of 67.7 FPS, which is a playable level for most users. Medium settings average 74.3 FPS, and Low settings provide the best 4K performance at 90.3 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible, but it requires a willingness to reduce graphical fidelity, as the High preset is the highest setting that consistently delivers frame rates above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, the Intel Core i5-12400 with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT holds a rank of 629 out of 1705 total combos. This places the system in the 63rd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it performs better than a majority of setups but is not at the very top tier. This ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p but not the absolute highest scores seen in the database.

The CPU’s individual benchmark scores provide context for its contribution to this rank. The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. For instance, it is only 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i5-11600K, while being 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-8700. This suggests that the CPU’s performance is a stable, mid-to-high-end baseline that does not bottleneck the GPU. The GPU also shows a similar pattern, with an average benchmark score of 32619, placing it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 and 0.7% ahead of the AMD FirePro S10000.

The combination’s overall rank is a result of the GPU’s strong performance being paired with a capable CPU. While the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in this game, the CPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions prevents it from being a limiting factor. The rank of 629 suggests that while many systems with more powerful CPUs or GPUs exist, this particular pairing offers a well-balanced experience that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and competent 4K play at reduced settings.