Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 912th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the top quartile of all tested systems, firmly in the upper echelon for this Action RPG. The data shows a combination that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but with enough CPU headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p.

The RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (delta 0.4%), while it trails the RTX 4080 Mobile by 1.3%. This indicates the GPU is a solid mid-to-high-end performer, though not a flagship. On the CPU side, the i5-13400F holds the 77th percentile with an average score of 25,292, placing it right next to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (delta 0%) and the Intel Core 5 120 (delta -0.3%).

The ranking in Greedfall specifically—912th out of 3,703—is better than the individual percentiles might suggest. This is because Greedfall, being a 2019 title, is not exceptionally demanding on modern hardware. The combination of a 10-core CPU and a 12 GB GPU delivers a performance profile that comfortably exceeds the requirements of this game at most settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 in Greedfall?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 248 FPS, which indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 47 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality presets.

Q: How does this combo compare to its closest CPU rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 25,292 for the i5-13400F versus 25,284 for the Ryzen 9 6900HS, a delta of 0%. In practice, the i5-13400F offers comparable multi-threaded performance, but its desktop architecture with 10 cores and 16 threads provides strong single-thread capability for Greedfall.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this hardware?

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 123 FPS average, which is a strong balance of visual quality and fluidity. At 1080p High, the average jumps to 177 FPS, while 4K High still manages a playable 73 FPS. For maximum smoothness, 1080p is clearly the target, but 1440p offers the best trade-off.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra drops the average from 177 FPS to 113 FPS, a reduction of 64 FPS (approximately 36%). At 1440p, the drop is from 123 FPS to 78 FPS, a 45 FPS reduction (about 37%). At 4K, the drop is from 73 FPS to 47 FPS, a 26 FPS reduction (about 36%).

Q: Does the RTX 4070 outperform the RTX 4080 Mobile in this game?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 4070 has a delta of -1.3% compared to the RTX 4080 Mobile in synthetic tests, meaning the laptop part is slightly faster on average. However, in Greedfall, the desktop RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and full power envelope provide consistent frame rates across all tested settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only min FPS values recorded are at Medium settings: 69 FPS at 4K, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 166 FPS at 1080p. For other settings, only average FPS was measured, so the worst-case dips are unknown but the Medium preset data suggests stability.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU scaling across resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the average frame rates drop consistently, but the rate of decline is not uniform across all settings. At High settings, the progression is 177 FPS (1080p), 123 FPS (1440p), and 73 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 54 FPS (30.5%), and from 1440p to 4K is 50 FPS (40.7%). This steeper decline at 4K indicates the GPU is reaching its limits as pixel count increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 248 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 76 FPS (30.6%), while 1440p to 4K is 69 FPS (40.1%). The fact that even at Low settings the 4K result is just 103 FPS, compared to 248 FPS at 1080p, shows that the RTX 4070's raw pixel throughput is the dominant factor. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, can push well over 200 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU cannot sustain that at higher resolutions.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU at 1440p and above. At 1080p, the CPU still has headroom, as evidenced by the 248 FPS Low result. However, the data also shows that at 4K Ultra, the average drops to just 47 FPS, which is a demanding scenario. The RTX 4070, with 5,888 shading units and 46 RT cores, handles this game well but is not overkill for 4K Ultra. The scaling pattern suggests that for optimal 4K play, High settings (73 FPS) are the practical ceiling, while 1440p and 1080p allow for higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the i5-13400F and RTX 4070 deliver exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 248 FPS, Medium produces 195 FPS (min 166, max 224), High reaches 177 FPS, and Ultra still manages a very smooth 113 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 135 FPS, indicating that the GPU is well within its comfort zone at this resolution. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, stays well above the 100 FPS threshold, making 1080p a highly viable option for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium drops to 135 FPS (min 115, max 155), High achieves 123 FPS, and Ultra falls to 78 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 94 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 115 is notably high, indicating stable frame pacing. Ultra at 78 FPS is still playable, but the drop from High to Ultra is significant at 45 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces a heavy load on the RTX 4070.

At 3840x2160, the resolution scaling becomes apparent. Low settings average 103 FPS, Medium produces 81 FPS (min 69, max 93), High reaches 73 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 69 is the lowest recorded for this combo in any configuration, showing that 4K can push the GPU to its limits. High at 73 FPS is the best balance for 4K, while Ultra at 47 FPS may be too demanding for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data points to 1440p High as the optimal configuration. This preset delivers 123 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and close to the 144 Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors. The jump to Ultra at 1440p costs 45 FPS (down to 78), which is a significant loss for marginal visual gains in a 2019 title. High settings at 1440p provide a substantial improvement over Medium (135 FPS) in visual quality while still maintaining a high frame rate.

At 1080p, the recommendation is High or Ultra. High at 177 FPS is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays, but Ultra at 113 FPS is still very smooth and offers the best visual fidelity. Given that the RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM and 5,888 shading units, it can handle Ultra at 1080p without issue)Skip to Medium (195 FPS) is unnecessary unless targeting extreme refresh rates above 165 Hz.

For 4K, the only sensible choice is High at 73 FPS. Medium at 81 FPS is slightly faster but the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable in Greedfall's environments. Ultra at 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and not recommended for consistent gameplay. The data suggests that 4K High is the sweet spot for this GPU, offering a playable experience without sacrificing too much visual quality. Low settings at 4K (103 FPS) are viable but undermine the purpose of 4K resolution.

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. This Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, provides 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its capability: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 22,604, while single-core hits 3,191. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data shows it does this effectively.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 248 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays and indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,314 and max-thread score of 7,307 show strong multi-threading, which is relevant for Greedfall's open-world environments that may use multiple threads for AI and physics. The PassMark multithread score of 25,032 further confirms this.

However, the CPU's limits become apparent when examining the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings. The 76 FPS drop (from 248 to 172) is primarily due to increased GPU load, not CPU limitations. The i5-13400F's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core: 3,191, Geekbench single-core: 1,996) is sufficient for Greedfall's game logic. The CPU's 65W TDP and 16 threads ensure it can handle background tasks while gaming.

The comparison to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (delta -0.3%) and Intel Core 5 120 (delta -0.3%) shows that the i5-13400F is competitive with other mid-range CPUs. In Greedfall, the CPU is never the limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck (47 FPS at Ultra). At 1080p, the CPU allows for frame rates above 200 FPS, but the GPU's pixel processing capability caps the maximum at 248 FPS. The data indicates that the i5-13400F provides ample headroom for this game, making the RTX 4070 the primary determinant of performance across all tested resolutions and settings.