Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a compelling 1440p and 4K experience in Greedfall, though the data reveals a distinct shift in system behavior as resolution climbs. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a classic transition from CPU-bound to GPU-bound performance as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo produces an average of 292 FPS on Low settings, a figure that suggests the processor is doing the heavy lifting. Scaling to 1440p drops that to 205.9 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 122.8 FPS. This pattern—a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and another 40% drop to 4K—indicates the GPU is increasingly the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the spread from Low (292 FPS) to Ultra (136.6 FPS) is 155.4 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 114.3 FPS (205.9 vs 91.6). At 4K, the difference shrinks further to 70.3 FPS (122.8 vs 52.5). This compression suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is fully saturated, leaving less headroom for settings-based performance variation.

The High preset tells a similar story. The combo hits 212.3 FPS at 1080p, 142.9 FPS at 1440p, and 84.6 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop of 69.4 FPS is nearly identical to the 1440p-to-4K drop of 58.3 FPS, indicating a steady, predictable scaling curve. However, the 4K High result of 84.6 FPS sits well above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the combo remains playable at the highest resolution with quality settings intact.

The data points to a system that is balanced for 1440p gaming, where the CPU can still feed the GPU effectively. At 1080p, the GPU is often underutilized, as evidenced by the massive frame rates on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, but the performance remains respectable even on High settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is directly relevant to Greedfall's behavior at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 52.5. The game's asset streaming at high resolutions appears to tax the memory subsystem, but the 16 GB capacity prevents any hard stutters or crashes that would occur with a smaller frame buffer.

The GPU's clock speeds—a base of 2340 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz—contribute to its raw compute throughput. The FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s support the high frame rates seen at 1440p. At 1080p High, the combo produces 212.3 FPS, which is likely limited by the CPU's ability to issue draw calls, not the GPU's shading capabilities.

The 4K Low result of 122.8 FPS is notable, as it shows the GPU can push significant frame rates when the visual load is reduced. The 4K Medium result of 94.2 FPS sits between Low and High, suggesting a steep scaling curve for the game's settings. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 9.6 FPS, while High to Ultra costs a massive 32.1 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset includes particularly demanding effects.

The GPU's performance percentile of 86 places it above most other graphics cards, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 0.7% higher in synthetic benchmarks. This close margin suggests the 4070 Ti SUPER is competitive at its price point, though the real-world game data shows it handles Greedfall's demands capably.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 142.9 FPS, which is 51.2 FPS above the Medium result of 161.7 FPS and 51.3 FPS below the Low result of 205.9 FPS. The High preset strikes the best balance between visual quality and performance, offering frame rates well above any refresh rate target while maintaining fidelity.

At 4K, the choice is more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 52.5 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, which may be noticeable in fast-paced combat. The High preset at 84.6 FPS provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 94.2 FPS offers additional headroom but sacrifices some visual polish.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 136.6 FPS is still well above 60 FPS, so players with high-refresh monitors can safely use it. The Medium preset at 231.7 FPS and High at 212.3 FPS are both excellent options for 240Hz displays, though the differences between these presets are less impactful at this resolution.

The data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions. It provides a consistent experience—212.3 FPS at 1080p, 142.9 FPS at 1440p, and 84.6 FPS at 4K—with predictable scaling and no major performance cliffs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 195 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the top 11.6% of all systems tested. This is a strong showing, though not a top-tier result, indicating that while the hardware is capable, there are faster combos available for this specific game.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores provide context for this ranking. The i5-13400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004. Its percentile rank against all CPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of processors. This places it in the upper tier of desktop CPUs, though its nearest rivals show it is closely matched with several other options.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 48704 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071, a 0.7% difference. The RTX A2000 trails by 1.6%, while the RTX A1000 Mobile is 2% behind. These margins are small, indicating the 4070 Ti SUPER is well-positioned among its peers.

The combination of a top-20% CPU and a top-15% GPU results in a top-12% game-specific ranking. This suggests the pairing is well-balanced, with neither component dragging down the overall performance in Greedfall.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High settings?

A: The combo produces an average of 142.9 FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 52.5, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For a smoother 4K experience, the High preset at 84.6 FPS is recommended.

Q: How does the CPU's synthetic performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103), but 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365).

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings yield 292 FPS, while Ultra yields 136.6 FPS, a difference of 155.4 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems in Greedfall?

A: This pairing ranks 195 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the top 11.6% of all configurations tested.