Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 318 FPS, which drops to 220 FPS at 1440p and further to 131 FPS at 4K. This represents a 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The Medium settings row tells a similar story. At 1080p Medium, the average is 249 FPS, falling to 173 FPS at 1440p and 103 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 59%, nearly identical to the Low settings scaling. This consistency suggests that the game's rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count when the settings are not pushing extreme effects.

High settings show a steeper decline. At 1080p High, the system delivers 226 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 157 FPS, and at 4K it reaches 94 FPS. The 4K result is 58% lower than the 1080p figure, which is in line with the other presets. However, the absolute values here are telling: even at 4K High, the frame rate remains above 90 FPS, which is comfortably playable for most users.

Ultra settings present the most dramatic scaling. The 1080p Ultra average is 145 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 100 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 60 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 59%, but the absolute 4K number is notable because it sits right at the threshold where some users might consider enabling upscaling to maintain higher refresh rates. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS is exactly half of the 1080p Ultra result, reinforcing that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor at this resolution.

The scaling pattern across all four presets points to one conclusion: the RTX 4080 is the dominant constraint at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's capabilities become more relevant. The i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, appears sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 318 FPS Low result at 1080p. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should stick with High settings to stay well above 90 FPS, while those at 1440p can comfortably use High or Medium without concern.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this CPU and GPU combo for Greedfall?

A: The data indicates that 1440p High delivers 157 FPS average, which is far above the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the average is 94 FPS, still very playable. For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low produces 318 FPS, but this sacrifices visual quality unnecessarily given the hardware.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which places it 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher. These differences are minimal in real-world terms.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution in Greedfall?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 318 FPS, which suggests the GPU is not fully saturated at this resolution. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 3701 in Passmark, helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as frame rates drop to 60-131 FPS depending on settings.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 212 FPS and maximum is 287 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 147-199 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 88-119 FPS. These ranges suggest stable performance with no significant stuttering.

Q: How much performance is lost by switching from Low to Ultra at the same resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra produces 145 FPS compared to 318 FPS on Low, a 54% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 220 FPS to 100 FPS, a 55% reduction. At 4K, Ultra yields 60 FPS versus 131 FPS on Low, a 54% reduction. The consistent percentage loss indicates that settings scaling affects frame rates uniformly across resolutions.

Q: Should I enable ray tracing or DLSS with this setup?

A: The FACT PACK does not include ray tracing or DLSS data for Greedfall. The RTX 4080 has 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, indicating hardware support for both features, but no measured results are available to quantify their impact. Users should test these features manually.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3701 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where the system achieves 318 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate suggests that the i5-14400F can keep up with the RTX 4080 at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom. The processor's multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645, provide ample headroom for background tasks while gaming.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it outperforms roughly 83% of processors in the benchmark database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores nearly identically with a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 is also a close match at 0.2% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS trails by 0.2% and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% behind.

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's performance appears sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p and 1440p. The fact that 1080p Low hits 318 FPS suggests that the game is not heavily CPU-bound at this resolution. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, so the CPU's performance is less critical.

The i5-14400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives builders flexibility in platform choice. Its 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a practical choice for mid-range builds. The processor does not have integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required, which is already accounted for in this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 318 FPS, while Medium drops to 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 FPS and maximum of 287 FPS. High settings yield 226 FPS, and Ultra reduces performance to 145 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 173 FPS, demonstrating the substantial impact of graphical presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline. Low settings average 220 FPS, Medium averages 173 FPS with a range of 147-199 FPS, High averages 157 FPS, and Ultra averages 100 FPS. The 1440p results are all above 100 FPS except for Ultra, which still maintains a solid 100 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 131 FPS, Medium averages 103 FPS with a range of 88-119 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement that falls below 60 FPS, making it the most demanding configuration in this dataset.

The Medium settings row is unique because it includes minimum and maximum FPS values for all resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between min and max is 75 FPS, at 1440p it is 52 FPS, and at 4K it is 31 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that GPU-bound scenarios produce more consistent frame times.

For users with high refresh rate displays, 1080p Low and Medium provide frame rates well above 240 Hz, which is ideal for competitive play. At 1440p, the High preset at 157 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz monitors. For 4K displays, the High preset at 94 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, while Ultra should be reserved for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is based on the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's clock speeds are 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). Its FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, and it has a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The RTX 4080 carries a 320 W TDP and requires a 700 W power supply.

In Greedfall, the RTX 4080 demonstrates its capability across all resolutions. At 4K High, it maintains 94 FPS, which is a strong result for a demanding resolution. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above most graphics cards in the benchmark database. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores nearly identically with a delta of 0.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% higher in average score.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Greedfall, which likely does not exceed 8 GB even at Ultra settings given the game's 2019 release. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not constrained by memory throughput.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 reflects its DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Greedfall's rendering requirements. The Passmark G3D score of 34457 further confirms its strong rasterization capabilities. The RTX 4080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs.

The RTX 4080 is marked as end-of-life production status, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. Its launch MSRP was $1,199, which positions it in the high-end segment. The GPU's triple-slot design and 310 mm length require a spacious case, and its 16-pin power connector is a consideration for PSU compatibility.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 145 FPS is the best choice for those with high refresh rate monitors, as it provides excellent visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above 100 FPS. The High preset at 226 FPS is preferable for competitive play or for users with 240 Hz displays. The Low preset at 318 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates, as the visual sacrifice is significant.

At 1440p, the High preset at 157 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 173 FPS is also viable and provides a slightly higher frame rate with a minimum of 147 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 100 FPS is suitable for users who prioritize visual fidelity and have 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays, while the Low preset at 220 FPS is overkill for most scenarios.

For 4K, the High preset at 94 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers a smooth experience on 4K displays, which typically have refresh rates of 60 Hz or 120 Hz. The Medium preset at 103 FPS is also acceptable and provides a slightly higher average frame rate, though the difference is marginal. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is only recommended for users who insist on maximum settings and are comfortable with a 60 Hz experience.

The data shows that the Medium preset at any resolution provides the most consistent frame times, as it is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 88 FPS ensures that even the most demanding scenes stay above 60 FPS, making it a safe choice for users who prioritize frame rate stability.

Overall, the RTX 4080 paired with the i5-14400F is capable of running Greedfall at high frame rates across all resolutions. The recommended settings balance visual quality and performance, with 1080p High, 1440p High, and 4K High being the standout presets for their respective resolutions. Users with G-Sync or FreeSync displays can safely enable Ultra at 1440p or 4K and still benefit from adaptive sync technology to smooth out frame rate fluctuations.