Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER places 322nd out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall, putting it in the top 19% of all configurations. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings suggest a pairing that leans heavily on the GPU's capabilities, with the CPU providing steady support without becoming a bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 322 out of 1,705 tested configurations places this system firmly in the upper quartile of all tested hardware pairings for Greedfall. This ranking reflects a balanced partnership where the RTX 4070 SUPER's raw graphics throughput is the primary driver of performance, while the Core i5-12400 ensures that the GPU is fed with enough data to avoid significant frame pacing issues. The data indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, though it sits below the top-tier configurations that likely pair higher-end CPUs with the same or more powerful GPUs. The percentile ranking of the CPU at 77 and the GPU at 84 individually suggest that both components are above average, but the GPU's higher percentile contributes more directly to the game's visual output. When compared to other combos in the database, this pairing demonstrates that a mid-range 12th-gen Intel processor can adequately support a high-end 40-series graphics card in an Action RPG like Greedfall, where the graphical load often outpaces the computational demands on the processor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, shows strong synthetic benchmark results that contextualize its gaming performance. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 15,935 in multi-core and 2,249 in single-core tests, while 3DMark results show a single-thread score of 910 and a maximum-thread score of 5,890. These figures indicate that the processor has solid single-thread performance, which is often critical for game logic and physics in titles like Greedfall. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19,850 places it nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-9700 (19,831, a 0.1% difference) and Intel Core i7-8700 (19,894, a -0.2% difference), showing that this newer 12th-gen chip matches older i7 parts in general processing power. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the RTX 4070 SUPER. In Greedfall, where the game's world simulation and AI routines can stress the processor, the i5-12400's 12 threads handle background tasks efficiently, allowing the GPU to focus on rendering. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,692 and 4-thread score of 3,012 suggest that even lightly threaded workloads are handled competently, which is relevant for a game that may not fully utilize all available cores.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, the GPU contains 7,168 shading units and operates at a base clock of 1,980 MHz with a boost clock of 2,475 MHz. Its passmark G3D score of 29,995 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 reflect strong raw performance capabilities. The GPU's average benchmark score of 42,576 places it just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653) and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), while being 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991). These rival comparisons show that the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in a competitive performance tier, slightly below some workstation-class cards but above others. In Greedfall, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures and effects at 4K Ultra settings, where the measured average frame rate of 52.3 FPS indicates that the card is working hard but not exceeding memory limits. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for any ray-traced effects or DLSS features the game might support, though the measured data does not specify whether these features were enabled during testing. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its high-end positioning.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the Low preset yields an average of 273.7 FPS, Medium produces 216.9 FPS, High drops to 198.7 FPS, and Ultra manages 124.7 FPS. These numbers show that even at the most demanding 1080p settings, the system delivers well over 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates decrease proportionally: Low hits 189.9 FPS, Medium reaches 150.1 FPS, High achieves 140 FPS, and Ultra falls to 85.1 FPS. The step from Ultra at 1080p to Ultra at 1440p represents a 31.7% reduction, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases. At 4K (3840x2160), the performance drops more significantly: Low averages 114.5 FPS, Medium 90.7 FPS, High 81.9 FPS, and Ultra 52.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, making it potentially problematic for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays. The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial—at 1080p, the difference is 149 FPS, while at 4K, it narrows to 62.2 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's workload scaling is more pronounced at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable pattern that reveals the system's limiting component. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 273.7 FPS at 1080p to 114.5 FPS at 4K, a 58.2% reduction. At Medium settings, the decline is from 216.9 FPS to 90.7 FPS, a 58.2% drop. High settings see a reduction from 198.7 FPS to 81.9 FPS, a 58.8% decrease. Ultra settings experience the steepest relative decline, going from 124.7 FPS to 52.3 FPS, a 58.1% reduction. The consistency of this ~58% performance loss across all settings when moving from 1080p to 4K strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, but the frame rate does not quarter; instead, it drops to roughly 42% of the original value. This suggests that while the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K, the CPU still contributes meaningfully to frame generation, preventing a more catastrophic collapse. The fact that even at 1080p Low settings, the system only reaches 273.7 FPS (rather than pushing toward 400+ FPS) hints that the CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by the 3DMark single-thread score of 910, may start to limit frame rates in less GPU-demanding scenarios. However, the 1440p results, which remain above 85 FPS even at Ultra, demonstrate that this combo offers a wide usable range across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 52.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. However, at 4K High settings, it achieves 81.9 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it reaches 90.7 FPS, providing smooth gameplay for most displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19,850, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700 (19,831) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K (19,771). It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by 0.4% (19,928) and the Intel Core i7-8700 by 0.2% (19,894).

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rates?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers 273.7 FPS, which is the highest measured average. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High at 140 FPS provides excellent smoothness while maintaining decent graphical fidelity.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: Across all settings, the average frame rate drops by approximately 58% when transitioning from 1080p to 4K. For example, at High settings, the system goes from 198.7 FPS at 1080p to 81.9 FPS at 4K.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42,576 is 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653 is actually higher, meaning the 4070 SUPER is 0.2% behind), 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), and 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991).

Q: What settings should be avoided for smooth gameplay?

A: The 4K Ultra preset, which averages 52.3 FPS, should be avoided on 60 Hz displays or when frame pacing consistency is critical. The 1440p Ultra setting at 85.1 FPS is also worth monitoring, as it exceeds 60 FPS but may show dips during intense scenes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance priorities. For 1080p displays with high refresh rates (144 Hz or above), the Ultra preset at 124.7 FPS delivers the best visual experience while still exceeding typical refresh rate thresholds. Those seeking maximum competitive performance can utilize the Low preset at 273.7 FPS, though this sacrifices graphical detail. At 1440p, the High preset at 140 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, with the Medium preset at 150.1 FPS providing a slight performance buffer. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 81.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains playable frame rates while preserving most visual enhancements. The Medium preset at 90.7 FPS offers additional headroom for users with 4K displays that support variable refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 52.3 FPS average, is only suitable for users with displays that support low frame rate compensation or for those who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate. Across all resolutions, the data indicates that the High preset consistently provides the best experience relative to the performance cost, with the GPU's 12 GB VRAM ensuring that texture quality remains high without causing memory-related stuttering.