Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti produces a highly capable system for Greedfall, with benchmark data showing performance that scales predictably across resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS figures to identify where the bottleneck lies and what settings deliver the smoothest experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves 208 FPS, while the same settings at 2560x1440 drop to 144 FPS, and at 3840x2160 they fall further to 86 FPS. This represents a 58.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings, which is a substantial scaling curve.

The Low preset shows an even more dramatic scaling pattern. At 1920x1080 Low, the system produces 291 FPS, dropping to 202 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 120 FPS at 3840x2160. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 58.8%, nearly identical to the High preset scaling. This consistency suggests that the performance scaling is primarily driven by pixel count rather than settings complexity.

Medium settings follow the same trajectory: 229 FPS at 1080p, 159 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K here is 58.5%, again matching the pattern. Ultra settings show the steepest absolute drop, going from 133 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p and 55 FPS at 4K, a 58.6% reduction overall.

The uniformity of these scaling percentages—all hovering around 58-59% from 1080p to 4K—indicates that the limiting component is the GPU's pixel throughput rather than CPU capability. The RTX 4070 Ti's pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s becomes the constraining factor as resolution climbs, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant across resolutions. Benchmark results indicate the system is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the 55 FPS average suggests the GPU is nearing its maximum output for this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and a cinebench r23 single-core score of 2257. These figures position the CPU well above average, with a percentile ranking of 72 among all tested CPUs.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU's single-threaded strength is particularly relevant. The game's engine likely relies on fewer threads for core game logic, and the i5-12400's 3dmark 2-thread score of 1692 and 4-thread score of 3012 indicate solid performance in lightly threaded workloads. The multicore scores—3dmark max threads at 5890 and cinebench r23 multicore at 15989—show the CPU can handle additional background tasks without compromising game performance.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 18683 places it within 0.1% of the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697) and 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730). It actually outperforms the Intel Core i3-14100F by 0.9% (18519). These comparisons suggest the i5-12400 is a mid-pack performer among its nearest rivals, but crucially, the measured FPS data shows it does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti in Greedfall.

Evidence for CPU headroom comes from the resolution scaling analysis. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar FPS across all resolutions at a given setting. Instead, the clear FPS drops from 1080p to 4K demonstrate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 291 FPS average indicates the CPU can feed the GPU faster than the GPU can render frames, even at this high frame rate. The i5-12400's boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides ample single-threaded speed for this title's logic, and its 18 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain smooth frame delivery.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Greedfall. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock reaches 2610 MHz, and the memory runs at 21 Gbps effective. The GPU's compute capabilities include 7680 shading units and 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is decisive across all settings and resolutions. The measured FPS data shows the RTX 4070 Ti handles 1080p with remarkable ease, exceeding 200 FPS at every preset except Ultra (133 FPS). Even at 4K, the GPU maintains playable frame rates at Low (120 FPS), Medium (95 FPS), and High (86 FPS), with only Ultra dropping to 55 FPS.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 84 among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795, places it in the upper tier. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45152, 0.8% faster), AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384, 1.3% faster), and Intel Arc A730M (45592, 1.7% faster). The RTX A6000 (44075) trails by 1.6%. These comparisons show the RTX 4070 Ti is competitive with high-end mobile and workstation parts, though its desktop positioning is what drives the Greedfall results.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for Greedfall's 2019-era graphics demands. Even at 4K Ultra, the game likely uses well under 12 GB, meaning the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading throughput are the key factors. The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s directly explain the scaling pattern observed: as resolution increases, the pixel workload grows, and the GPU's fill rate becomes the limiting factor. The 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides ample compute for the game's effects, but the fill rate constraints at 4K Ultra are evident in the 55 FPS result.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-12400 bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti in Greedfall?

A: No. The measured FPS data shows clear scaling across resolutions, from 291 FPS at 1080p Low to 120 FPS at 4K Low, indicating the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance (3dmark single-thread score of 910) is sufficient to keep the GPU fed even at high frame rates.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: At 2560x1440, the system delivers 144 FPS on High settings and 159 FPS on Medium, providing an excellent balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 3840x2160, frame rates remain playable at 86 FPS on High but drop to 55 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti's average benchmark score of 44795 is 0.8% lower than the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152), 1.3% lower than the Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384), and 1.7% lower than the Arc A730M (45592). It outperforms the RTX A6000 (44075) by 1.6%.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes. The game's 2019 release date means its texture and geometry demands are well within 12 GB capacity, even at Ultra settings. The GPU's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 192-bit memory bus provide sufficient throughput for 4K rendering.

Q: What frame rate can this system achieve at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 208 at 1920x1080 with High settings. This drops from 291 FPS at Low settings and 229 FPS at Medium, while Ultra produces 133 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-12400's multicore performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 is 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697), 0.3% below the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730), and 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811). It is 0.9% above the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 523rd out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 14.1% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance observed in the measured FPS data, where the system exceeds 60 FPS at 4K on High settings and maintains very high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The rank of 523 out of 3703 indicates that while this combo is well above average, there are 522 combinations that produce higher frame rates in Greedfall. These would include systems with more powerful GPUs, such as those with higher pixel rates or more shading units. However, the i5-12400 + RTX 4070 Ti combo's performance is substantial, particularly considering the CPU's mid-range positioning (percentile 72 among CPUs) and the GPU's upper-tier positioning (percentile 84 among GPUs).

The ranking also reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The CPU does not bottleneck the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent resolution scaling, and the GPU is powerful enough to deliver excellent results at all tested settings. The 523rd rank out of 3703 puts this combo in the 86th percentile of tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 86% of all combinations tested in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 291 FPS, Medium settings 229 FPS (with minimum 194 and maximum 263), High settings 208 FPS, and Ultra settings 133 FPS. These figures are all well above 60 FPS, making 1080p a resolution where the system has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 202 FPS, Medium 159 FPS (minimum 135, maximum 182), High 144 FPS, and Ultra 92 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p still exceeds 90 FPS, indicating the GPU can handle this resolution with maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, performance remains playable but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 120 FPS, Medium 95 FPS (minimum 80, maximum 109), High 86 FPS, and Ultra 55 FPS. The Ultra setting drops below 60 FPS, suggesting that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested. The Medium setting at 4K provides the best balance, with a 95 FPS average and a minimum of 80 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery.

The data shows a clear progression: Low settings always produce the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra producing the lowest. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at every resolution—158 FPS at 1080p, 110 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K—demonstrating the significant performance cost of Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, all settings produce excellent results, but High settings at 208 FPS offer the best visual quality without sacrificing frame rate. Ultra at 133 FPS is also viable, though the visual gains over High may not justify the 36% performance drop.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings provide 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS, making it the safest choice for consistent high-refresh-rate gameplay. High settings at 144 FPS are equally viable, offering better visuals with a still-excellent average. Ultra at 92 FPS is playable but may exhibit frame drops below 90 FPS in demanding scenes.

For 3840x2160, the recommended setting is High with an average of 86 FPS. This provides good visual quality while maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS. Medium at 95 FPS offers even more headroom and is the better choice for players who prioritize smoothness. Low at 120 FPS is the best option for maximum frame rate, though the reduced visual fidelity may detract from the game's atmosphere. Ultra at 55 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as the average dips below the 60 FPS threshold, and the frame pacing may suffer.

The measured minimum FPS values provide additional guidance. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 80 FPS ensures no significant drops below 60 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the 135 FPS minimum guarantees a smooth experience on 144 Hz displays. The absence of minimum FPS data for other settings means they carry more uncertainty, but the average values suggest consistent performance overall. For the best experience, the data recommends Medium settings at 4K (95 FPS average, 80 FPS minimum), High at 1440p (144 FPS), and High at 1080p (208 FPS).