Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 reveal a classic resolution-scaling pattern that shifts the bottleneck as pixel count rises. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 204 FPS average, which drops to 141 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 84 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and another 40% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, but the steepness of the 4K drop indicates the GPU is being pushed hard at that resolution.

Looking at High settings, the pattern holds: 146 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold that many displays target, meaning this combo can deliver a playable experience but with no headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset tells a similar story, with 160 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. Interestingly, the 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 56 and a maximum of 76, showing that frame pacing can dip below the average in busy moments.

The Ultra preset is where the scaling becomes punishing. At 1080p, the combo still manages 93 FPS average, which is respectable. At 1440p, that falls to 64 FPS, and at 4K, it craters to 38 FPS. A 38 FPS average at 4K Ultra is below the smoothness threshold for most action RPGs, and the data suggests this configuration is not viable for maximum settings at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46 FPS, while at 1080p the same gap is 111 FPS, which indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the limiting factor rather than the CPU's ability to feed frames.

The overall pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom regardless of settings, with even Ultra producing nearly triple-digit frame rates. At 1440p, the combo remains strong, with all presets except Ultra staying above 100 FPS. At 4K, the user must make a choice: High settings for exactly 60 FPS, Medium for 66 FPS with some variance, or Low for 84 FPS. The 38 FPS Ultra result at 4K is a clear outlier and signals that the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus are strained at that resolution with maximum quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a chip size of 392 mm² and 17,400 million transistors. Its base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and it carries 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly influence the measured results in Greedfall.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a key factor at 4K resolution. Greedfall is an Action RPG with detailed environments and character models, and at 4K Ultra, the 38 FPS average suggests the GPU is both memory-constrained and compute-bound. The 66 FPS at 4K Medium with a 56 FPS minimum indicates that even moderate settings require significant memory bandwidth. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial, but 4K textures and effects can saturate it. At 1080p, the VRAM pressure is much lower, which explains why the combo reaches 204 FPS at Low settings and 93 FPS at Ultra.

The clock speeds also play a role. The boost clock of 1725 MHz is modest by modern standards, but the FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS gives the GPU enough compute power for high frame rates at lower resolutions. The texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s are well-matched to 1080p and 1440p workloads. The ray tracing cores (46) and tensor cores (184) are present but not heavily utilized in Greedfall, which is primarily a rasterization-focused title.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 61 among all GPUs places it in the upper midrange, and its average benchmark score of 17208 is close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083 with a deltaPct of 0.7. This proximity in raw compute benchmarks translates to similar real-world performance in Greedfall at 1440p, where the combo delivers 101 FPS at High settings. At 4K, the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory becomes a limiting factor compared to GPUs with larger pools, but the data shows it still manages 60 FPS at High, which is playable for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a combo rank of 1584 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 43% of configurations perform better in this specific game. The rank is not exceptional, but it is solid for a mid-range CPU paired with an upper-midrange GPU. The combo's position reflects the balance between the i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads and the RTX 3070's 20.31 TFLOPS of compute.

The rank is heavily influenced by the 4K results, where the combo falls to 38 FPS at Ultra. Many higher-ranked combos likely feature GPUs with more VRAM or higher memory bandwidth, which would mitigate the 4K Ultra penalty. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo's performance would rank much higher, as the frame rates are competitive with more expensive hardware. The i5-12400F's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039, is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, deltaPct -0.1). This means the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking is slightly lower than the CPU's, suggesting that the RTX 3070 is the more limiting component in this pairing for Greedfall. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, has an average score of 17083 with a deltaPct of 0.7, indicating the RTX 3070 is about 0.7% faster in aggregate benchmarks. In Greedfall specifically, this translates to the observed frame rates, which are respectable but not top-tier. The combo rank of 1584 out of 3703 means there is a substantial number of configurations that outperform it, but also a large number that fall short, making this a balanced mid-range option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

• Low: 204 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, 136 FPS minimum, 184 FPS maximum
• High: 146 FPS average
• Ultra: 93 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The 204 FPS Low result is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, and even Ultra at 93 FPS provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset shows a 48 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating some scene-dependent variance but no serious stuttering. The gap between Low and Ultra is 111 FPS, which is substantial but expected given the quality difference.

2560x1440

• Low: 141 FPS average
• Medium: 111 FPS average, 94 FPS minimum, 128 FPS maximum
• High: 101 FPS average
• Ultra: 64 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo remains highly capable. Low settings yield 141 FPS, which is still above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many 1440p monitors offer. Medium at 111 FPS and High at 101 FPS are both smooth, with the Medium minimum of 94 FPS ensuring no major drops. Ultra at 64 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom, and the 30 FPS difference between High and Ultra shows the cost of maximum quality at this resolution.

3840x2160

• Low: 84 FPS average
• Medium: 66 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum, 76 FPS maximum
• High: 60 FPS average
• Ultra: 38 FPS average

At 4K, the combo's limitations become apparent. Low settings at 84 FPS are acceptable, and Medium at 66 FPS is decent, though the 56 FPS minimum suggests occasional dips below 60. High at exactly 60 FPS is the threshold for smooth play, but any demanding scene could push it lower. Ultra at 38 FPS is not playable for most users, and the 28 FPS gap between High and Ultra highlights the extreme cost of max settings at 4K. The Medium preset's 20 FPS spread between minimum and maximum (56 to 76) also indicates variable performance in different game areas.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on lower settings. The measured data shows 84 FPS at Low, 66 FPS at Medium, and 60 FPS at High for 4K resolution. Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS, which is not smooth enough for most players.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo delivers 101 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 64 FPS. At 1080p, all settings exceed 93 FPS, but the extra pixel density of 1440p is a better use of the RTX 3070's capabilities.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K in this game?

A: At High settings, the drop is from 146 FPS at 1080p to 60 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 86 FPS. At Medium, the drop is from 160 FPS to 66 FPS, a reduction of 94 FPS. The scaling is steepest at Ultra, where 93 FPS at 1080p falls to 38 FPS at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo for Greedfall?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter, especially at higher resolutions. The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039 with a 73rd percentile ranking, while the RTX 3070 has a 61st percentile ranking. At 4K Ultra, the 38 FPS result strongly indicates GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does this combo compare to alternatives in the same performance class?

A: The CPU is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct 0) and Intel Core 3 201E (deltaPct -0.1). The GPU is 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT in aggregate benchmarkscars, but in Greedfall, the 8 GB VRAM is a constraint at 4K.

Q: What settings should a user choose for a locked 60 FPS experience?

A: At 4K, High settings produce exactly 60 FPS average, but Medium with a 66 FPS average and a 56 FPS minimum offers more headroom. At 1440p, High at 101 FPS or Ultra at 64 FPS both work well. At 1080p, any setting except Ultra provides well over 100 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The processor is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm².

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is less prominent than the GPU's, as indicated by the performance scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 204 FPS, which shows the CPU can feed frames at very high rates. The single-thread performance is solid, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680. Multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9472. These figures suggest the CPU can handle the game's AI, physics, and world-streaming tasks without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions.

However, the 4K results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops from 204 FPS at 1080p Low to 84 FPS at 4K Low, a reduction that is almost entirely attributable to GPU load. The CPU's percentile ranking of 73 places it above the GPU's 61, reinforcing that the RTX 3070 is the weaker link in this pairing for Greedfall. The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a deltaPct of 0 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and -0.1 against the Intel Core 3 201E, confirming that this CPU is well-positioned in its class.

The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for Greedfall, which is not a heavily threaded title. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides strong single-thread performance, which is often more important in Action RPGs than raw core counts. The 18 MB of L3 cache helps with data locality, and the dual-channel memory support ensures adequate bandwidth for the GPU. In summary, the CPU provides a stable foundation, but the measured data shows that users should focus on GPU settings and resolution when optimizing this combo for Greedfall.