Greedfall

Greedfall’s performance with the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER shows a system with substantial headroom. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a pairing where the GPU is the dominant force, but the CPU’s capabilities set the ceiling for the highest possible output. This analysis breaks down the data to understand the role each component plays in this 2019 Action RPG.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration, combined with an 18 MB shared L3 cache, provides a solid foundation for gaming. The processor’s benchmark scores suggest it is a capable performer; its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and single-core score of 2332 indicate robust threading and strong single-thread performance, which is often critical for game logic and frame pacing.

In the context of this system, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the data shows frame rates exceeding 290 FPS on Low settings. This very high number suggests the CPU is capable of processing the game’s instructions fast enough to not bottleneck the GPU at that level. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699 and 4-thread score of 3067 show that this processor scales well with the limited thread counts often used by older titles like Greedfall. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19221 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, is only 0.1% ahead. This indicates the i5-12400F is performing right at the expected level for its class, providing a stable platform for the high-end GPU to operate without introducing a performance deficit.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the clear workhorse in this pairing. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2610 MHz. This substantial memory allocation and bandwidth are crucial for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes at 4K, where the data shows the GPU is still able to produce playable frame rates on High settings.

The GPU’s raw compute power is evident in its benchmark results. Its Passmark G3D score of 31811 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 223091 place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. While its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the NVIDIA CMP 50HX and Intel Arc A550M, which are within 2.1% of its score, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s performance in Greedfall is what matters here. The data indicates that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with settings and resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is a drop of 158.8 FPS, which is a 54% reduction in performance. This shows that the GPU is being tasked heavily by the ultra-preset's effects, but it still maintains a very high 132.8 FPS average, demonstrating its strength. The sheer volume of work the GPU can handle is the primary driver of the high frame rates seen in this data.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, frame rates decrease. This is expected, but the magnitude of the drop reveals the system's balance. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 207.3 at 1080p to 143.1 at 1440p, and further down to 86.2 at 4K. This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as the pixel count increases, which is typical for a system with a high-end graphics card.

However, the scaling is not linear. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a 64.2 FPS drop, while going from 1440p to 4K results in a 56.9 FPS drop. The 1080p High result of 207.3 FPS is far above the 144Hz refresh rate that many monitors have, which suggests that at 1080p, the CPU might be starting to limit the maximum frame rate. If the GPU were the only constraint, the performance gain from 1440p to 1080p would likely be larger. Instead, the relatively smaller jump between these resolutions suggests the i5-12400F is nearing its limit in feeding the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The data shows a system that is GPU-bound at 4K and increasingly CPU-bound as resolution drops to 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a rank of 231 out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 13.5% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing. This rank signifies that, while it is not the absolute top-tier combination, it outperforms the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings in this specific game.

The rank reflects a balanced system that is capable of delivering high performance. The fact that it sits at 231 suggests there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates, likely those with even more powerful CPUs that can push frame rates higher at 1080p, or those with top-tier GPUs that dominate at 4K. This combo’s position implies it is a high-performance solution that is not being held back by a weak link, but it also isn't at the absolute high-end where every last frame is extracted. The data indicates this is a very capable pairing that will deliver excellent gaming experiences in Greedfall.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 291.6 FPS on Low, 230.3 FPS on Medium, 207.3 FPS on High, and 132.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even at the most demanding preset, the system is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The system produces 203.3 FPS on Low, 157.7 FPS on Medium, 143.1 FPS on High, and drops to 92 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p High result is still exceptionally smooth, and even the Ultra preset is playable. Moving to 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The average FPS is 124.1 on Low, 93.4 on Medium, 86.2 on High, and drops to 55.8 on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result shows a significant performance cost, indicating that this preset is quite demanding on the GPU. The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance where each step up in resolution and quality has a measurable impact on the average FPS, with a substantial 236 FPS difference between the best and worst-case scenarios.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p and 1440p displays with high refresh rates, the High preset is the best choice. At 1080p, it delivers 207.3 FPS and at 1440p it delivers 143.1 FPS. Both are far above the 60 FPS standard and well-suited for 144Hz monitors. While the Ultra preset offers higher visual fidelity, the performance cost is steep; the 92 FPS at 1440p is still good, but the jump from High to Ultra yields a 51.1 FPS drop, which is a significant sacrifice for the visual improvement.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the most balanced. It achieves 86.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 93.4 FPS offers a small performance boost but might have a noticeable visual downgrade. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 55.8 FPS average, is just below the 60 FPS mark and would not provide the smoothest experience. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for this combo, providing a strong visual experience and high performance across all resolutions. For users with a 60Hz 4K display, High is the clear choice.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo in Greedfall at 1440p on High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at 2560x1440 on High settings is 143.1 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 3840x2160 on High settings, it achieves an average of 86.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for smooth play.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 132.8 at 1920x1080 to 55.8 at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings, a decrease of 77 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: According to the data, the High preset is ideal, as it delivers 143.1 FPS, which is close to the 144Hz refresh rate. The Ultra preset, at 92 FPS, would not fully utilize a 144Hz monitor.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, has an average score of 19210, putting the i5-12400F just 0.1% ahead.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 291.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution on Low settings.