Greedfall

This combo, pairing the Intel Core i5-12400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, demonstrates a strong capacity for high-refresh-rate gameplay in Greedfall, though the data reveals specific bottlenecks at higher resolutions and settings. The benchmark results show a system that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p combat but struggles to maintain fluid motion at 4K Ultra. Analysis of the measured frames indicates that the RTX 5070’s raw power is often the primary driver of performance, yet CPU limitations emerge clearly when graphical loads are lowered.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing holds the rank of 368 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. This places it comfortably in the top quarter of all tested systems, indicating a configuration that is more than capable of handling the game’s demands. The percentile standing reflects a synergy where the components complement each other effectively, avoiding major imbalances that would drag the overall score down. The GPU’s individual percentile of 83 versus all GPUs is consistently ahead of the CPU’s percentile of 77 versus all CPUs, suggesting that the graphics card is the stronger of the two partners in this context. This delta implies that while the i5-12400F is not a limiting factor in most scenarios, the headroom for performance is dictated by the RTX 5070. Consequently, the combo’s rank reflects the GPU’s ability to push frames, even when paired with a capable but not top-tier processor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear workhorse in this configuration, primarily due to its substantial memory subsystem and high clock speeds. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and assets in Greedfall. This memory configuration ensures that data can flow quickly to the processing cores, preventing stutter and maintaining frame pacing. The GPU’s base clock of 2325 MHz and boost clock of 2512 MHz allow for sustained high throughput. This is evident in the benchmark scores, where the card achieves a Passmark G3D score of 29137 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077. These synthetic results translate directly to in-game performance, where the GPU’s architecture shines. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 with a delta of 0.6%, showing that the 5070 is trading blows with a previous generation’s flagship. The data suggests that in Greedfall, the RTX 5070’s role is to provide a massive graphical buffer, ensuring that even at higher resolutions, the rendering pipeline is not starved for data.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a classic pattern of GPU and CPU interplay. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, which is common for an Action RPG where game logic and AI calculations are frequent. The average FPS at High settings jumps from 131.8 at 1440p to 189.3 at 1080p, a significant increase that shows the CPU can feed frames quickly. However, the jump from 4K to 1440p is more modest, from 82 to 131.8 at High settings. This indicates that as resolution increases, the load shifts to the GPU. The RTX 5070’s pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s are taxed more heavily at 4K, reducing the overall frame output. The most telling data point is the Low settings comparison. At 1080p Low, the system produces 269.8 FPS, a figure that is likely limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance. In contrast, at 4K Low, the average drops to 108.2 FPS, which shows the GPU’s rendering limits. This scaling behavior confirms that while the RTX 5070 is powerful, the Intel Core i5-12400F will be the limiting factor in esports-style, low-detail scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Ultra preset yields an average of 122.9 FPS, which is highly playable. Medium and High settings push frame rates to 213.3 and 189.3 FPS respectively, offering a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset reaches an impressive 269.8 FPS, showcasing the CPU’s ability to handle high frame rates. Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong. The High preset averages 131.8 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p panel. Medium settings produce 145.5 FPS, and Low settings climb to 184.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 86.2 FPS, which is still above the standard 60 FPS threshold but indicates a significant performance hit from the highest graphical features. At 3840x2160, the system’s limits become apparent. The High preset maintains an average of 82 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings yield 85.6 FPS, and Low settings produce 108.2 FPS, showing that even at 4K, reducing detail can unlock headroom. However, the Ultra preset at 4K falls to 49.2 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness target. This 4K Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, highlighting the extreme demand of that specific configuration.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a 60 FPS experience at 3840x2160, the data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset should be avoided. The 49.2 FPS average is too low for consistent fluidity, especially in a game with dynamic combat. The High preset at 82 FPS is the optimal choice for 4K, providing a solid frame rate while retaining visual fidelity. If a higher refresh rate is desired at 4K, dropping to Medium (85.6 FPS) or Low (108.2 FPS) yields diminishing returns in visual quality for a modest FPS gain. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset’s 86.2 FPS is acceptable, but the High preset at 131.8 FPS offers a much smoother experience. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it balances the GPU load to deliver frame rates that can saturate a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor. For competitive play or maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 184.5 FPS is available. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the Ultra preset’s 122.9 FPS is a strong recommendation for visual quality. The Medium preset at 213.3 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming, ensuring that the monitor’s refresh rate is the only limiting factor. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is to prioritize the High preset at 1440p for a balanced experience, or High at 1080p for high visual fidelity with abundant frame rates.