Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that, on this hardware, shows remarkably consistent scaling across resolutions and settings. The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers frame rates that range from playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally high at 1080p Low, making it a versatile pairing for this title. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s six performance cores proving more than adequate to feed the graphics card even at lower settings where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: Benchmark results show that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 155 FPS. For even higher refresh rates, 1920x1080 on High yields an average of 226.7 FPS, while 1920x1080 on Medium produces 248.2 FPS.

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 91.6 FPS on High settings and 105.3 FPS on Medium. However, enabling Ultra settings at 4K drops the average to 57.3 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably less smooth.

Q: How much of a performance hit does the Ultra preset take compared to High?

A: The penalty is substantial. At 1920x1080, moving from High (226.7 FPS) to Ultra (141.6 FPS) represents a drop of approximately 37.5%. At 2560x1440, the drop from High (155 FPS) to Ultra (102.5 FPS) is a 33.9% reduction, and at 4K it falls from 91.6 FPS to 57.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Core i5-12400F has a PassMark multithread score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481. At 1080p Low, the system hits 313.8 FPS, a frame rate where CPU limits often appear, but the GPU remains the defining component for visual settings.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its direct rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221. This puts it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It is 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364).

Q: What kind of performance can I expect from the GPU in standard graphics tests?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a PassMark G3D score of 34245 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 19822. Its average benchmark score is 53610, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant force in this pairing, and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides ample bandwidth for Greedfall’s textures. The card’s memory bandwidth is rated at 736.3 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the game’s demands across all tested configurations. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. This high clock speed is a key factor in the card’s ability to push frame rates well beyond the 100 FPS mark at 1440p.

The GPU’s raw compute power, measured at 52.22 TFLOPS for FP32, directly translates to the high frame rates observed in the measured data. The scaling from Low to Ultra settings reveals the GPU’s performance envelope. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low (313.8 FPS) to Medium (248.2 FPS) is a 20.9% reduction, and then to High (226.7 FPS) is another 8.7% reduction. The most significant hit comes from enabling Ultra, which drops the average to 141.6 FPS. This pattern is consistent at higher resolutions, indicating that Ultra settings introduce effects that are disproportionately expensive on the GPU, likely related to shadow quality and draw distances that stress the 112 ROPs. With a percentile rank of 88 against all GPUs, the 4080 SUPER is positioned well above the median, ensuring that Greedfall is never starved for graphics processing power.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience at 3840x2160, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 91.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at this resolution offers a higher average of 105.3 FPS, which is beneficial for those with 4K displays that support higher refresh rates. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 57.3 FPS average dips below the 60 FPS standard for fluid gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the sweet spot, producing an average of 155 FPS. This is ideal for 144Hz monitors and provides a high level of visual fidelity. The Medium preset achieves 172.3 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play or for those who prioritize frame rate above all else. The Ultra preset at this resolution, at 102.5 FPS, is still very playable and offers the best image quality for those with high-refresh-rate 1440p panels. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 226.7 FPS is the recommended balance, as it leverages the high refresh rate potential of the hardware while maintaining superior visuals. The Ultra preset at 141.6 FPS is also viable for esports-level responsiveness, but the visual gain over High does not justify the significant performance cost.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance based on resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, the system produces an average of 131.4 FPS on Low, 105.3 FPS on Medium, 91.6 FPS on High, and 57.3 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decrease in performance, with the most substantial drop occurring between High and Ultra, a 34.3 FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 220.5 FPS on Low, 172.3 FPS on Medium, 155 FPS on High, and 102.5 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is 17.3 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 52.5 FPS, highlighting the steep cost of the highest preset. At 1920x1080, the averages are 313.8 FPS on Low, 248.2 FPS on Medium, 226.7 FPS on High, and 141.6 FPS on Ultra. The scaling here is linear, with each preset step down representing a significant performance cost, particularly the 85.1 FPS difference between High and Ultra.

This data demonstrates that the combo is capable of exceeding 300 FPS only at the lowest settings and resolution, but it maintains playable frame rates across every configuration tested. The performance difference between 1080p and 1440p is notable, with the 1440p High preset at 155 FPS being 46.2% slower than the 1080p High preset at 226.7 FPS. The move to 4K further halves performance, showing the GPU’s workload scales as expected with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds a rank of 128 out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 7.5% of all configurations, a strong showing that confirms its high-end status. The ranking reflects the aggregate performance across all settings and resolutions, demonstrating that this combo is not only capable at a single setting but provides a consistently high level of performance throughout the entire test matrix.

The GPU’s strong standing is a major contributor to this rank. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 53610 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086). This GPU performance, combined with a CPU that ranks in the 77th percentile of all processors, creates a balanced system that is well-suited for Greedfall’s demands. The combination’s rank of 128 indicates that while there are more powerful setups, this configuration offers near-top-tier performance without being the absolute fastest.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F plays a supporting but crucial role in this system. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, its processing power is substantial. The CPU’s base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz allow it to handle the game’s logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 16518 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2332 points in the single-core test, demonstrating robust multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Greedfall. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 313.8 FPS, a frame rate that would stress most processors. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3481 and its 3DMark single-thread score of 909 suggest it has the per-core strength to drive high frame rates. The difference between the 1080p Low (313.8 FPS) and 1440p Low (220.5 FPS) scores is entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload, as the CPU’s task remains similar. This shows that the i5-12400F, with its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 12 threads, is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 4080 SUPER, ensuring that the graphics card is always the primary determinant of frame rate in this game.