Greedfall

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i3-12100F sits in a tight cluster of desktop and mobile processors based on aggregate benchmark scores. The database shows the nearest comparable CPU is the Intel Core 3 N355, with an average score of 13492 against the i3-12100F's 13494, a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by a 0.3% margin with a 13452 average, meaning the two are effectively interchangeable for general compute workloads. On the other side, the Intel Core 5 120UL posts a 13594 average, which is 0.7% higher, while the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% lower. For gaming purposes, any of these four processors would deliver a similar level of CPU-driven performance, though the i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads with a 4.30 GHz boost clock distinguish it from the lower-power mobile parts in the group.

The GPU side is far more constrained. The Intel Arc B390, an integrated graphics solution built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with 1536 shading units, produces a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% lower), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% lower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% lower), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% lower). The B390 leads this group, but the margins are slim, and these rivals represent a very old tier of graphics hardware. The 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs places the B390 below the vast majority of discrete graphics cards, so while it outperforms those four aging chips, it should not be mistaken for a high-end part. The B390's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are the raw figures behind that score, but the integrated nature of the chip, with system-shared memory and a 300 MHz base clock boosting to 2500 MHz, means real-world gaming will depend heavily on the rest of the platform.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for Greedfall reveals a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B390 is the dominant bottleneck at every resolution, and the i3-12100F has ample headroom for this title. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 84 FPS, which is 40% higher than the High preset's 60 FPS. The jump from Medium (66 FPS) to High (60 FPS) is a modest 9% drop, while Ultra collapses to 38 FPS, a 42% reduction from High. Those swings are far larger than what a CPU-limited scenario would produce. The i3-12100F's single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core are strong for a quad-core part, and its 4 threads at peak boost are unlikely to constrain a 2019 Action RPG at these frame rates.

Resolution scaling reinforces the GPU-bound conclusion. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings drops the average from 60 FPS to 42 FPS, a 30% loss. Going further to 3840x2160 at High yields 25 FPS, another 40% decline. The same pattern holds across Medium: 66 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. If the CPU were the limiting factor, these resolution changes would produce much smaller frame rate differences, since the i3-12100F's compute load does not scale with pixel count. Instead, the B390's fillrate and memory bandwidth constraints become more severe as the resolution climbs. The 48 TMUs and 24 ROPs, paired with system-shared memory, are simply not enough to feed a 3840x2160 framebuffer at high settings.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU are better balanced. The Low preset's 84 FPS suggests the B390 can handle the geometry and shading work at that resolution, while the i3-12100F's 8 threads keep frame pacing smooth. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4026 and max-thread score of 4023 indicate the CPU is not leaving performance on the table. At 2560x1440 and above, however, the GPU alone determines the outcome. The verdict data confirms this: no settings are playable at 1440p or 4K, while three presets clear the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p. For Greedfall specifically, the Arc B390 is the component to upgrade first; the i3-12100F would pair with a far stronger discrete GPU without becoming the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best measured average is 35 FPS on Low settings, followed by 27 FPS on Medium, 25 FPS on High, and 16 FPS on Ultra. Even the lowest preset falls 25 FPS short of the target, so there is no recommended setting for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similarly unplayable. Low settings produce 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS below the threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 27 FPS. The closest option, Low at 58 FPS, is tantalizingly near 60 but still fails the requirement. No settings list is marked playable for this resolution in the database.

At 1920x1080, the user has three viable options. Low settings average 84 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS, and High averages exactly 60 FPS. The best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers a 60 FPS average. Medium offers a 10% higher frame rate at 66 FPS, but High provides the most demanding visual quality while still meeting the threshold. Ultra is not playable at 38 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate headroom, Medium at 66 FPS is a safer choice, but High is the maximum preset that clears the bar.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but only at 1920x1080 and only up to High settings. The database records a playable settings list for 1080p that includes High, Low, and Medium, with High as the best playable preset at exactly 60 FPS average. The 2560x1440 resolution fails entirely: Low settings hit 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and all other presets are further behind. At 3840x2160, even Low settings at 35 FPS are far from playable. The overall combo rank of 3291 out of 3703 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 11% of all CPU-GPU pairings for Greedfall, which aligns with the GPU's 9th percentile standing.

For a game released in 2019, this is a marginal result. The i3-12100F is not the problem; its benchmark scores place it in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11860 is respectable for a quad-core. The Arc B390's integrated graphics, however, are the limiting factor. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 and the 9th percentile GPU ranking tell the story: this is entry-level graphics performance. Users with a 1080p monitor and a tolerance for High settings can play Greedfall at exactly 60 FPS, but there is no headroom for higher resolutions or Ultra presets. The data indicates the system meets the minimum playable standard, but just barely.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 35 FPS average
• Medium: 27 FPS average, 23 FPS minimum, 32 FPS maximum
• High: 25 FPS average
• Ultra: 16 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only 4K configuration with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a tight band between 23 and 32 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 19 FPS, a 54% drop from the best 4K preset to the worst.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 58 FPS average
• Medium: 46 FPS average, 39 FPS minimum, 53 FPS maximum
• High: 42 FPS average
• Ultra: 27 FPS average

Low settings nearly hit the playable threshold, missing by just 2 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 39 FPS indicates frame drops below the average, which would be noticeable during combat or crowded scenes. High and Ultra are firmly in unplayable territory.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 84 FPS average
• Medium: 66 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum, 76 FPS maximum
• High: 60 FPS average
• Ultra: 38 FPS average

At 1080p, the system shows its best behavior. Low settings deliver 84 FPS, which is 40% above the playable threshold. Medium maintains 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS, meaning occasional dips below 60 are possible but rare. High sits exactly at the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset's 38 FPS average is a 37% drop from High, indicating that the B390's 24 ROPs cannot handle the additional shading and post-processing effects.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS, and Low averages 84 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best result is Low at 58 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset comes close, with Low at 35 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: High settings at 1920x1080 is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with a recorded average of 60 FPS. Medium runs faster at 66 FPS but offers lower visual quality. Ultra drops to 38 FPS and is not recommended.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F or the Intel Arc B390 the bottleneck?

A: The Arc B390 is the bottleneck. The i3-12100F ranks in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among GPUs. Resolution scaling shows large frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, which indicates GPU limits. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for this title.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443). It leads this small group but remains in the 9th percentile overall.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 58 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS (with a 39 FPS minimum), High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS playable threshold, so 1440p is not a viable resolution for this system in Greedfall.

Q: Is the Core i3-12100F comparable to any other processors?

A: The database lists four nearest rivals. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492, essentially identical to the i3-12100F's 13494. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351 (1.1% lower). All four are within a 1.1% band of the i3-12100F.