Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

This combo delivers strong performance in Greedfall, with the RTX 3080 Ti clearly dominating the workload across most resolutions. The measured frame rates show a system that can handle the game at high settings even at 4K, though the Ultra preset reveals the GPU's limits. The data suggests a well-balanced pairing where the Core i5-12400 provides sufficient headroom, but the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and Ampere architecture define the overall experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario in Greedfall. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 179.3 at 1920x1080 to 126 at 2560x1440, representing a 29.7% decline. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields 70.8 FPS, which is 60.5% lower than the 1080p result. This steep drop-off pattern indicates the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary limiting component as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior at Low settings tells a slightly different story. The 1080p result of 245.5 FPS drops to 172.2 at 1440p and 99.4 at 4K. The percentage decreases are 29.8% and 42.3% respectively, showing that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU remains the bottleneck. The Core i5-12400 with its 6 cores and 12 threads appears capable of feeding the GPU adequately, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling curve. From 115.2 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate falls to 80.9 at 1440p (29.8% drop) and then to 49.9 at 4K (38.3% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 49.9 FPS is notable because it falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the combination of 4K resolution and Ultra preset exceeds what this GPU can sustain smoothly. The data implies that players targeting 4K should consider the High preset, which maintains 70.8 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can this combo achieve at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 126, providing a smooth experience well above typical 60 FPS targets.

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

A: The data shows 49.9 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stuttering during demanding scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41224, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 3090's score of 41441, indicating near-parity in synthetic performance.

Q: Does the Core i5-12400 bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The 245.5 FPS result at 1080p Low settings suggests minimal CPU limitation, as the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.40 GHz boost clock keeps up with the GPU's output.

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

A: The gap is substantial: 99.4 FPS at Low versus 49.9 FPS at Ultra, representing a 49.8% reduction in average frame rate for the highest preset.

Q: How does this CPU rank among all tested processors?

A: The Core i5-12400 sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850 that is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-9700's 19831 (0.1% difference).

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing achieves rank 415 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. That places it in the top 24.3% of all tested systems, which is a respectable position given the game's demands. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Core i5-12400 and RTX 3080 Ti, with the GPU's benchmark percentile of 83 versus the CPU's 77 suggesting that the graphics card contributes more to this strong showing.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when considering the individual component standings. The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score of 41224 places it just 0.5% behind the RTX 3090, meaning this combo leverages near-flagship GPU performance. The CPU, while not in the top tier, sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-11600K's score of 19771, confirming it provides adequate compute power for this title. The measured FPS data supports the rank: at 1440p High, the 126 FPS average indicates headroom above standard display refresh rates, while the 4K High result of 70.8 FPS remains playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows this combo's capability. Low settings produce 245.5 FPS, Medium reaches 196.7 FPS, High achieves 179.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 115.2 FPS. These figures demonstrate that even the most demanding preset at 1080p exceeds 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected scaling. Low settings deliver 172.2 FPS, Medium hits 136.4 FPS, High maintains 126 FPS, and Ultra falls to 80.9 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is still above 60 FPS, providing a viable option for gamers prioritizing visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings achieve 99.4 FPS, Medium reaches 81.1 FPS, High produces 70.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 49.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 49.8% performance reduction, with the Ultra preset failing to hit 60 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is feasible but requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Greedfall at all tested resolutions. The 4K High result of 70.8 FPS suggests that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor, as the game's textures and geometry fit comfortably within the 12 GB allocation. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and 10240 shading units deliver the raw compute power needed for the frame rates observed.

The Ampere architecture's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this title, as Greedfall's rendering relies primarily on traditional rasterization. The GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides ample headroom for the game's effects, as evidenced by the 4K Medium result of 81.1 FPS. The benchmark data places this GPU in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with its average score of 41224 coming within 1.6% of the Tesla M40's 41897, highlighting its position near the top of the performance hierarchy.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the High preset at 3840x2160 offers the best balance, delivering 70.8 FPS average. This stays above the 60 FPS threshold while providing enhanced visual quality over Medium's 81.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at this resolution due to the 49.9 FPS result, which falls short of smooth gameplay standards.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset becomes viable with 80.9 FPS, making it the recommended choice for gamers with 1440p monitors. The High preset's 126 FPS is attractive for high-refresh displays, but Ultra's visual gains come at a moderate 35.8% performance cost. For 1080p users, even Ultra achieves 115.2 FPS, so the highest preset is the clear recommendation unless targeting extremely high refresh rates above 144 Hz, in which case High at 179.3 FPS provides additional headroom.

The Medium preset serves as a fallback for 4K users who want higher frame rates, with 81.1 FPS at 3840x2160. However, the visual difference between Medium and High at 4K is noticeable in a game like Greedfall, and the 10.3 FPS gain may not justify the reduction in quality. Low settings are only advisable for competitive play or severely underpowered systems, as this combo has no difficulty exceeding 60 FPS even at 4K Medium.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the RTX 3080 Ti. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935 and single-core score of 2249, indicate solid performance that does not bottleneck the GPU in Greedfall.

The evidence for this lack of bottlenecking comes from the scaling patterns. At 1080p Low, the 245.5 FPS result shows the CPU can drive frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 115.2 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU maintains sufficient instruction throughput. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 and max-thread score of 5890 show consistent multi-threaded performance, which matters for a game that utilizes multiple cores for physics and AI.

The CPU's nearest rival comparison reinforces its capability. With an average benchmark score of 19850, it sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-8700's 19894 and 0.1% of the Core i7-9700's 19831. This places the i5-12400 in a performance tier that comfortably supports modern gaming workloads. The 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 83rd percentile, suggests a well-matched pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other in Greedfall.