Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 lands at rank 780 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. That places this pairing in the upper-middle tier of the database, with a significant chunk of the tested combos falling behind it. The rank suggests a balanced setup that is neither a top-tier enthusiast monster nor a struggling entry-level machine—it sits comfortably in the territory where most mainstream gamers will find their sweet spot.

Looking at the component-level data, the CPU holds an 82nd percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 72nd percentile against all graphics cards. The CPU is comparatively stronger in the broader benchmark landscape, which hints that the RTX 3070 might be the more limiting factor in this pairing. However, the Greedfall-specific frame rates tell a more nuanced story, as the game's demands shift dramatically depending on resolution and quality settings.

The combo's position at roughly the 45.7% mark of all tested configurations (780 out of 1705) means there is substantial headroom above it, but also a large crowd below. For a 2019 action RPG, this hardware is more than adequate for high-refresh-rate play at lower resolutions, though the 4K Ultra results reveal where the ceiling sits. The data indicates this is a pairing that rewards users who tailor their settings to the resolution rather than expecting max-everything performance across the board.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 96 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that the combination handles the game's maximum quality at the most common resolution without breaking a sweat.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 206.6, but at 4K Low, it drops to 81.6. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and its 82nd percentile ranking indicate it has ample headroom, while the GPU's 72nd percentile places it closer to the performance ceiling.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 104.2 FPS, which balances visual quality with high refresh rates. This is the highest resolution where the average FPS remains above 100 with quality settings intact, making it the sweet spot for this pairing.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 28238, which is 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti. It trails the AMD FirePro S7150 by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X by 1.1%.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High, the average FPS is 58.3, which is playable but close to the edge. Dropping to 4K Medium yields 68.4 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls to 41.2 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for most players.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The i5-13400F's average benchmark score is 25236, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% ahead of both the AMD EPYC 9474F and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5%.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern, but with some interesting nuances. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 206.6 at 1080p to 141.2 at 1440p (a 31.7% reduction), and then to 81.6 at 4K (a 42.2% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 3070 is the primary constraint when graphical load increases, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

At High settings, the scaling is even more telling. The average FPS goes from 145 at 1080p to 104.2 at 1440p (a 28.1% drop) and then to 58.3 at 4K (a 44.1% drop from 1440p). The 4K High result is particularly revealing—it sits just above the 60 FPS mark, suggesting that the GPU is working at near its limit. The jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings costs more than half the frame rate, which is a strong indicator of memory bandwidth and pixel throughput constraints on the 8 GB GDDR6 memory.

The Ultra settings scaling shows the most dramatic drop-off. At 1080p, the average is 96 FPS; at 1440p, it falls to 64.6 (a 32.7% reduction); and at 4K, it plummets to 41.2 (a 36.2% reduction from 1440p). This pattern suggests that the game's Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU's compute resources, particularly at higher resolutions where the pixel count multiplies the cost of each effect.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 206.6 FPS, which drops to 161.2 at Medium and 145 at High. The Ultra preset still manages 96 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The gap between Low and Ultra is 110.6 FPS, showing that the CPU can push extremely high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed.

At 2560x1440, the numbers tighten considerably. Low settings average 141.2 FPS, Medium hits 110, and High achieves 104.2. The Ultra preset falls to 64.6 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a 54.3% drop from Low. The difference between Medium and High at this resolution is minimal (5.8 FPS), suggesting that the High preset may offer diminishing returns over Medium in visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 81.6 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh territory. Medium drops to 68.4, High falls to 58.3, and Ultra bottoms out at 41.2. The spread from Low to Ultra is 40.4 FPS, and the Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay without additional compromises.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and Raptor Lake architecture provide strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 indicate excellent per-core performance, which is critical for Greedfall's game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 10971 place it in the upper echelon of desktop processors. In Greedfall, this translates to headroom even at 1080p Low, where the average FPS of 206.6 suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor—the GPU reaches its output ceiling first.

The data shows that the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and its average benchmark score of 25236 place it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9474F. This means the i5-13400F is not just adequate for this game; it is positioned to handle more demanding titles without becoming a bottleneck. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides the kind of parallel processing headroom that modern action RPGs increasingly utilize for AI, particle effects, and open-world streaming.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 2560x1440 stands out as the optimal choice. The average FPS of 104.2 is well above the 60 FPS smoothness threshold, and the visual uplift from Medium (110 FPS) is likely worth the small performance cost. At 1080p, High settings at 145 FPS offer an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra at 96 FPS is still viable for those prioritizing image quality.

For 4K users, the data suggests that Medium settings at 68.4 FPS provide the best playable experience. High at 58.3 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 41.2 FPS falls below the smoothness threshold for most players. The drop from Medium to High at 4K costs 10.1 FPS, which may not justify the visual improvements in a fast-paced action RPG.

If frame rate is the absolute priority, Low settings at 1440p (141.2 FPS) or 1080p (206.6 FPS) deliver exceptional responsiveness. However, the gap between Low and High at 1440p is 37 FPS, and the visual fidelity loss is substantial. The measured data indicates that High at 1440p is the "best experience" compromise—it maintains high frame rates while preserving enough graphical detail to appreciate the game's art direction.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 1725 MHz and 5888 shading units provide substantial compute throughput, as evidenced by its 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores offer additional capabilities, though Greedfall's 2019 release date means these features are not heavily utilized.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 28238 places it at the 72nd percentile, and its nearest rivals show a tight cluster. It edges out the RX 6600 XT by 0.9% and the GTX 980 Ti by 1%, while trailing the FirePro S7150 by 0.6%. This positioning suggests the RTX 3070 is a solid mid-range performer, but the 4K Ultra result of 41.2 FPS reveals its limitations when pushed to the extreme.

The 8 GB VRAM is a critical constraint at 4K Ultra, where the game's texture and geometry demands likely exceed the available memory. The steep performance drop from High (58.3 FPS) to Ultra (41.2 FPS) at 4K—a 29.3% reduction—suggests that the Ultra preset may be spilling into memory swapping or exceeding the GPU's capacity. At 1080p and 1440p, the 8 GB is sufficient, as evidenced by the strong frame rates, but 4K users will need to carefully manage settings to stay within the memory envelope.