Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake generation, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its L3 cache is 18 MB shared across the cores. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 909 and a max-thread score of 5912 in 3DMark, while Cinebench R23 results show 2332 for single-core and 16518 for multi-core. The processor’s percentile ranking against all CPUs is 77, placing it above the median. Its closest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-1335U (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (0.7% lower). For a game like Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed a modern GPU. The data suggests that at lower resolutions, this CPU can push very high frame rates, but its role becomes less critical as resolution increases and the GPU takes over the rendering load. The core count and thread count provide a solid foundation for maintaining consistent frame pacing, particularly in scenes with many NPCs or complex scripting, which are common in the genre. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded game logic is handled efficiently, though the measured FPS in this combo indicates that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, based on the Navi 32 chip and RDNA 3.0 architecture, brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz. The GPU features 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 24176 in Passmark G3D and 139381 in Geekbench OpenCL. The GPU’s percentile ranking against all GPUs is 76, with its nearest rival being the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, which is 0.2% higher in average score. For Greedfall, the 16 GB VRAM is a significant asset, as the game’s high-resolution textures and open-world environments can be memory-intensive. At 4K Ultra settings, the measured FPS drops to 44.2, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the combination of high resolution and maximum detail. The RDNA 3.0 architecture handles the game’s DirectX 12 rendering pipeline efficiently, but the data shows that Ultra settings at 4K require more computational throughput than this GPU can comfortably deliver for a smooth 60 FPS experience. The GPU’s role shifts from being the primary performance driver at 1080p, where it can exceed 200 FPS on Low settings, to becoming the definitive limiter at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 222.1 FPS on Low settings, 176 FPS on Medium, 162.1 FPS on High, and 99.7 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these numbers drop to 153.6 FPS (Low), 124.5 FPS (Medium), 111.5 FPS (High), and 69.2 FPS (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the performance falls further to 90.4 FPS (Low), 71.2 FPS (Medium), 64.7 FPS (High), and 44.2 FPS (Ultra). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial: Low settings decrease by approximately 59%, Medium by 60%, High by 60%, and Ultra by 56%. This consistent drop of roughly 60% across settings indicates that the GPU is the dominant limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU’s performance headroom at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low, suggests it is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU’s raw compute and memory bandwidth become the deciding factors. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K falls below 45 FPS, while Low at the same resolution maintains over 90 FPS, shows that the game’s ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU’s shading units and ROPs. This scaling behavior is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 7800 XT’s 624.1 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for lower presets but strained by the texture filtering and draw calls of Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 643 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms more than half of the combinations but is not among the top performers. The rank of 643 suggests that while the GPU is capable, the CPU choice may be holding back the full potential of the RX 7800 XT in certain scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more impactful. The data does not provide direct comparison to other combos’ FPS, but the percentile rankings of the individual components — 77 for the CPU and 76 for the GPU — indicate they are well-matched in overall capability. The combo’s rank relative to its position (643 of 1705) means approximately 38% of tested combos perform better. This could be attributed to systems with higher-end CPUs that better feed the GPU at 1080p, or GPUs with higher raw throughput for 4K Ultra. The measured FPS at 1440p High (111.5 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (99.7 FPS) are strong results, but the 4K Ultra figure of 44.2 FPS is a weak point that likely pulls the rank down compared to combos with more powerful GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 222.1 FPS, which is indicative of a CPU-bound scenario where the i5-12400F’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz can fully utilize the GPU. Medium settings yield 176 FPS, High settings 162.1 FPS, and Ultra settings 99.7 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 62.4 FPS, a 38% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset introduces effects that significantly tax the GPU. At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 153.6 FPS, Medium 124.5 FPS, High 111.5 FPS, and Ultra 69.2 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 31% at Low, 29% at Medium, 31% at High, and 31% at Ultra, indicating a consistent scaling factor. At 3840x2160, Low settings maintain 90.4 FPS, Medium 71.2 FPS, High 64.7 FPS, and Ultra 44.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that the combo is capable of 60+ FPS at all settings up to 1440p High, and even at 4K High it achieves 64.7 FPS, which is playable but close to the edge. The 4K Ultra figure of 44.2 FPS is a 31% drop from High, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional shading and texture demands exceed the GPU’s comfortable operating range at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience balances frame rate and visual fidelity. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 162.1 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience while maintaining solid visual quality. Ultra at 1080p (99.7 FPS) is still playable but offers diminishing returns for a 38% performance hit. For 1440p, the High preset at 111.5 FPS is the sweet spot, offering excellent frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold with good visual detail. Medium at 1440p (124.5 FPS) is also viable for competitive play, but High provides a better visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. At 4K, the High preset at 64.7 FPS is the highest setting that remains above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a playable experience at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 4K (44.2 FPS) should be avoided unless frame rate is not a priority, as the 31% drop from High is substantial. The Low preset at 4K (90.4 FPS) is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes maximum frame rate over visual quality. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers a balanced fallback, but the data indicates that High provides the best ratio of visual fidelity to performance, consistently delivering frame rates that are either above 60 FPS or close to it. For users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, 1080p High or 1440p High will fully utilize the display’s capabilities, while 4K users should stick to High to maintain a stable 60 FPS experience.