Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F pairing with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 in Greedfall represents a study in contrasting generations. The CPU is a modern 10 nm Alder Lake-S part, built on a 6-core, 12-thread design with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory indicate a processor designed for contemporary workloads. In contrast, the GPU is a Pascal-era part from 2016, built on a 16 nm process with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The data suggests this is a system where the GPU is the primary constraint, but the CPU’s headroom is what allows the combo to remain viable at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s benchmark profile reinforces its position as a strong mid-range contender. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and single-core score of 2332 place it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. This is a significant advantage in a game like Greedfall, which relies on consistent frame pacing. The data shows the i5-12400F is essentially neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i7-8700K, with a deltaPct of only 0.1, and it leads the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3 percent. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and max-thread score of 5912 are nearly identical, suggesting that its six physical cores with Hyper-Threading are efficiently utilized. For an Action RPG with dense environments, this processor provides ample logical cores to handle game logic and AI without becoming a bottleneck, even when the GPU is maxed out.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the older component in this pairing, and its role is defined by its memory subsystem and clock speeds. With a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, the card’s 1920 shading units are working at a pace that was competitive in its era but is now showing its age. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) is a crucial factor; Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings likely exceeds the comfortable capacity or bandwidth of this card, as indicated by the steep performance cliff. The GPU’s pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s are the raw throughput figures that dictate how well it can handle the game’s art style.

The benchmark results show the GTX 1070 is a middling performer, sitting in the 51st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7 percent slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (1.4 percent faster). This places it in a crowded field where small percentage differences translate to a few frames per second. In Greedfall, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows a dramatic drop from 1080p to 4K, which points directly to the GPU’s inability to sustain high fill rates and memory bandwidth at 3840x2160. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 13498 and DirectX 12 score of 48 suggest that while it supports modern APIs, its raw compute power is insufficient for the demands of Ultra settings at high resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1448 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This position, in the bottom 15 percent of all possible pairings, is a direct consequence of the GPU’s age relative to the CPU. The data indicates that while the i5-12400F is a capable processor, it is being held back by the GTX 1070’s performance ceiling. The rank is not catastrophic, but it clearly signals that this is not a high-performance gaming rig for modern titles at high settings. The percentile of the CPU (77th) versus the GPU (51st) illustrates the imbalance; the system would likely perform significantly better if paired with a more modern graphics card.

The combo’s rank is a holistic measure that accounts for the interaction between the two components. In this case, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2221) cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations. The data suggests that for a game like Greedfall, which has a mix of indoor and outdoor environments, the GPU’s memory bandwidth becomes a critical constraint. The 256.3 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for 4K Ultra, but at 1080p Low, the system can achieve playable frame rates. The rank of 1448 reflects a system that can handle 1080p gaming comfortably but struggles at 1440p and is nearly unplayable at 4K with high settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the combo performs admirably: Low settings achieve 124.3 FPS, Medium hits 96.4 FPS, and High reaches 89.8 FPS. These numbers are all well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, Ultra settings at 1080p drop the average to 56.2 FPS, which is a noticeable decline. At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably: Low yields 87.4 FPS, Medium 66.4 FPS, and High 59.4 FPS. Ultra at this resolution falls to 38.3 FPS, making it less desirable for competitive play.

The 4K results are where the system’s limitations become stark. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 51.7 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium drops to 43.1 FPS, High to 34.5 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 20.4 FPS. The gap between 1080p Low (124.3 FPS) and 4K Ultra (20.4 FPS) is a 83.6 percent reduction in frame rate. This data strongly suggests that the GTX 1070’s 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are not sufficient for the pixel count and texture complexity of 4K gaming. The scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K is particularly punishing, with a drop from 43.1 FPS to 20.4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces effects that the GPU cannot handle.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that 1080p High achieves 89.8 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, High settings drop to 59.4 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. For a guaranteed 60 FPS, 1080p Medium (96.4 FPS) or 1080p High (89.8 FPS) are the safest choices.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 89.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 59.4 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 33.9 percent reduction. This indicates the GPU is becoming a bottleneck at the higher resolution.

Q: Is the Ultra preset viable for this system?

A: The data suggests it is not viable at higher resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 56.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 38.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 20.4 FPS, which is unplayable.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K’s score of 19210, a delta of only 0.1 percent. It is also slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3 percent.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, indicating it performs better than roughly half of the GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 12331.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 51.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves only 20.4 FPS. This is a difference of 31.3 FPS, showing the massive cost of Ultra settings at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal preset for this system is High at 1080p. This setting yields 89.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (96.4 FPS) with only a 6.6 FPS penalty. For users with a 1440p monitor, High settings are still viable at 59.4 FPS, but the system is right on the edge of the 60 FPS threshold. If a consistent 60 FPS is critical, Medium at 1440p (66.4 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it offers a 7 FPS buffer over High.

The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely. At 1080p, it drops to 56.2 FPS, which is below the smoothness target. At 1440p, it falls to 38.3 FPS, and at 4K, it becomes a slideshow at 20.4 FPS. The data suggests that the visual fidelity gains from Ultra are not worth the frame rate sacrifice. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1080p is the clear winner. At 1440p, users should choose between High (59.4 FPS) for maximum quality or Medium (66.4 FPS) for a smoother experience. The Low preset is only recommended for users prioritizing frame rate above all else, as it provides 124.3 FPS at 1080p but sacrifices significant visual detail.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the frame rate drops from 89.8 FPS to 59.4 FPS, a 33.9 percent reduction. This is a substantial decline, but it is less severe than the drop from 1440p to 4K. At 4K High, the system produces 34.5 FPS, which is a 41.9 percent reduction from the 1440p result. This accelerating decline is a clear indicator that the GTX 1070’s memory bandwidth (256.3 GB/s) and pixel fill rate (107.7 GPixel/s) are being overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this scaling. The i5-12400F’s strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3481) ensures that it can feed the GPU with data, but the GPU cannot render fast enough at higher resolutions. The 4K Low preset (51.7 FPS) versus 4K Ultra (20.4 FPS) is a 60.5 percent drop, indicating that the GPU’s compute units are saturated by the Ultra preset’s effects. This suggests that the 8 GB VRAM is not necessarily a capacity issue at 4K, but rather the memory bus width and clock speeds are insufficient to move data quickly enough. The system’s optimal sweet spot is 1080p, where the GPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates, but even there, the Ultra preset shows the GPU’s age. The scaling data unequivocally points to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 as the bottleneck that prevents this combo from achieving high performance at resolutions beyond 1440p.