Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a remarkably consistent 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data showing that the Ultra preset is the only setting where the combination struggles to maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, with the Ultra preset dropping to an average of 44.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. For the majority of users, the High preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, hitting an average of 116.2 FPS, while those with 1080p displays can comfortably enable Ultra and still see an average of 110.4 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Greedfall?

A: The data indicates that 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 116.2 FPS. For 1080p users, Ultra is viable at 110.4 FPS, while 4K users should stick to High or Medium to stay above 70 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU perform in synthetic benchmarks relative to its peers?

A: The Core i5-13400F scores 21,279 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,004 in single-core. Its average benchmark score of 25,236 places it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3080 sits in the 80th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,787. This places it 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck performance at 1080p?

A: The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter. The RTX 3080's performance headroom is evident as frame rates drop by only 29.2% from 1080p High to 1440p High, while dropping a further 39.2% to 4K High.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset achieves an average of 163.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 74.3 FPS. This represents a 54.6% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: This specific combination of the Core i5-13400F and RTX 3080 ranks 533rd out of 1,705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 31.3% of all configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,279 and a Geekbench multicore score of 10,971. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 are important for feeding the GPU in a game like Greedfall, which is an open-world Action RPG.

The data reveals that the CPU's role in this configuration becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS only drops from 241.1 on Low to 110.4 on Ultra, a 54.2% reduction. This relatively modest scaling across settings, compared to the 54.6% drop at 1440p and the 53.8% drop at 4K, indicates that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's demands at 1080p. The processor's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,634, is sufficient to avoid becoming a significant bottleneck at these frame rates.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25,236, positions it as a capable mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores nearly identically at 25,201, showing that the i5-13400F provides comparable processing power to a higher-tier mobile chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is only 0.5% faster on average, suggesting that the i5-13400F is well-matched against its direct competition in synthetic workloads, which translates to solid frame pacing in Greedfall.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, featuring 8,704 shading units and 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus. The memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s is a critical specification for Greedfall, as the game's detailed environments and textures demand high data throughput. The GPU's boost clock of 1710 MHz and its 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance place it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,787.

The RTX 3080's role as the primary performance limiter is most evident at 4K resolution. The data shows that at 4K, the average FPS drops from 97.0 on Low to 44.8 on Ultra, a 53.8% reduction. More tellingly, the jump from 1440p High (116.2 FPS) to 4K High (70.7 FPS) represents a 39.2% performance loss, which is a direct result of the GPU being pushed to its limits by the increased pixel count. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Greedfall's High presets at 4K, but the Ultra preset's average of 44.8 FPS suggests that the added visual effects are too demanding for the card at this resolution.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 3080 is 0.9% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE in average benchmark score but 1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile and 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon 880M. This places the card in a competitive position for 1440p gaming, where the measured data shows it can deliver 128.8 FPS on Medium and 116.2 FPS on High, both of which are excellent results for a demanding Action RPG.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Greedfall experience with this hardware. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 110.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 171.0 FPS offers a significant frame rate advantage for competitive play, but the visual quality difference between High and Ultra is not worth the 35.4% performance drop for most users.

For 1440p, the High preset is the clear winner. At 116.2 FPS, it provides a smooth and visually impressive experience. The Medium preset at 128.8 FPS is a viable alternative for those seeking higher frame rates, but the data shows that High is the best balance of image quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 74.3 FPS is playable but dips into a range where frame pacing issues can become noticeable in fast-paced combat scenarios.

At 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. The High preset at 70.7 FPS is the best option, providing a console-like experience with higher fidelity. The Medium preset at 75.1 FPS is nearly identical in performance and could be used if the user prefers more stable frame times. The Low preset at 97.0 FPS is surprisingly strong, suggesting that the game scales well at lower settings, but the visual compromises are too severe for a game that relies on atmospheric environments. The Ultra preset at 44.8 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and demonstrates that the RTX 3080 cannot handle the maximum settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 533rd out of 1,705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 31.3% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 82nd percentile performance and the GPU's 80th percentile performance. The data suggests that this combo outperforms a significant majority of systems, but it is not at the very top tier, which is reserved for configurations with more powerful GPUs.

The ranking reflects the fact that the RTX 3080, while a high-end card, is not the fastest option available, and the i5-13400F is a mid-range processor. However, the synergy between the two components is excellent, as evidenced by the strong frame rates at 1440p High. The combo's position in the 31.3rd percentile of all tested configurations means that users with this setup will have a better experience than roughly two-thirds of other players, making it a solid choice for Greedfall.

The nearest rival CPUs, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, offer nearly identical synthetic performance, which means that the combo's ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's capabilities. The RTX 3080's performance against its rivals, particularly its 1% advantage over the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, indicates that this desktop card is well-suited for the game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 241.1 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 190.9 FPS, a 20.8% reduction from Low. The High preset averages 171.0 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 110.4 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra represents a 35.4% performance drop, which is the largest single-step reduction at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. The Low preset averages 163.5 FPS, a 32.2% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset at 128.8 FPS and the High preset at 116.2 FPS show similar reductions of 32.5% and 32.0%, respectively. The Ultra preset at 74.3 FPS represents a 32.7% drop from 1080p Ultra, indicating that the GPU is being taxed more heavily as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance degradation becomes more severe. The Low preset at 97.0 FPS is a 40.7% drop from 1440p Low, while the Medium preset at 75.1 FPS drops 41.7% from 1440p Medium. The High preset at 70.7 FPS drops 39.2% from 1440p High, and the Ultra preset at 44.8 FPS drops 39.7% from 1440p Ultra. These consistent 40% drops across all settings at 4K confirm that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern in how performance scales with resolution. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 32%. From 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops by an additional 40%. This means that moving from 1080p to 4K results in a total performance reduction of approximately 59%, which is consistent with the increased pixel count from 2.07 million to 8.29 million.

The scaling behavior indicates that the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter, as evidenced by the fact that the RTX 3080 is capable of producing 241.1 FPS on Low settings, which is near the CPU's maximum throughput. As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a factor, and at 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck. This is shown by the fact that the 4K High preset (70.7 FPS) is 39.2% slower than the 1440p High preset (116.2 FPS), while the 1440p High preset is only 32.0% slower than the 1080p High preset (171.0 FPS).

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the CPU will limit the maximum achievable frame rate, but the i5-13400F's strong single-thread performance ensures that the experience remains smooth. For 4K users, the RTX 3080's 10 GB of VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for High settings, but the Ultra preset is not recommended. The data suggests that the optimal experience for this combo is at 1440p, where neither component is severely bottlenecked and the frame rates are high enough to take advantage of most gaming monitors.