Greedfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall across most resolution and preset combinations. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 1584th out of 3703 tested configurations, placing it in the upper half of all systems evaluated. The measured frame rates indicate a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at 1080p and 1440p with headroom for maximum settings, while 4K requires a moderate preset to maintain smooth performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 204 FPS, while Medium averages 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS. High settings average 146 FPS, and Ultra settings still deliver a strong 93 FPS average. These figures demonstrate that at 1080p, the RTX 3070 is never the limiting factor — even the most demanding preset remains nearly 55% above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates scale down predictably but remain robust. Low settings average 141 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS and maximum of 128 FPS, and High averages 101 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 64 FPS, which is just above the playability threshold. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium (94 FPS) indicates that even transient drops stay well within playable territory.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling becomes visible. Low settings average 84 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS (minimum 56 FPS, maximum 76 FPS), and High averages 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS, which falls below the playability threshold. The data shows a clear breakpoint at 4K: High is the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS, while Medium offers more headroom with a 66 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the RTX 3070 becomes the dominant factor as pixel count rises. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 111 FPS (204 FPS versus 93 FPS), indicating that the GPU has ample headroom and the Core i3-12100F is likely the constraining component at lower presets. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at these settings, but the frame rate ceiling at Low (204 FPS) suggests CPU-bound behavior.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 77 FPS (141 FPS versus 64 FPS). This indicates a gradual shift toward GPU limitation, though the Ultra preset still delivers 64 FPS, suggesting the CPU continues to hold up well. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes more relevant here, as higher resolutions demand more memory throughput.

At 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 46 FPS (84 FPS versus 38 FPS), and the GPU is clearly the primary bottleneck. The RTX 3070's 5888 shading units and 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance are strained at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings that likely increase draw calls and texture detail. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution; the i3-12100F's single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core are adequate, but the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at Ultra regardless of CPU headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core 3 N355 (avg score 13492, delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-9500 (avg score 13452, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core 5 120UL (avg score 13594, delta -0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-1250U (avg score 13351, delta 1.1%). These processors deliver nearly identical multithreaded performance — within 1.1% of the i3-12100F's average score of 13494. In Greedfall, any of these CPUs would produce similar frame rates when paired with the RTX 3070, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU dominates.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (avg score 17083, delta 0.7%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (avg score 17037, delta 1%), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (avg score 17019, delta 1.1%), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c (avg score 17468, delta -1.5%). The RTX 3070's average score of 17208 places it slightly above the RX 7600 XT and GTX 690, and slightly below the Tesla K40c. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 3070 for an RX 7600 XT would yield nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall — the 0.7% delta translates to roughly 1 FPS difference at most settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the measured average FPS is exactly 60, which meets the playability threshold. However, the minimum FPS is not recorded for this preset, so transient drops may occasionally fall below 60.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 64 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset at that resolution. Medium settings provide more headroom with a 111 FPS average and a 94 FPS minimum.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested combos in Greedfall?

A: It ranks 1584th out of 3703 tested configurations, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all systems evaluated. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier result, indicating the combo handles the game well relative to the broader benchmark database.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor at lower presets. The difference between Low and Medium settings is 44 FPS (204 versus 160), but the jump from High to Ultra is only 53 FPS (146 versus 93), suggesting the GPU becomes more relevant as settings increase.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 average exactly 60 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at the playability threshold. Medium settings offer a safer margin at 66 FPS, while Ultra drops to 38 FPS and should be avoided.

Q: Does the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory limit performance at any resolution?

A: The data does not show a memory-related failure point. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 38, but this is more consistent with the GPU's raw compute limits (20.31 TFLOPS) than a memory capacity issue, as the game's settings scale performance smoothly across all resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which averages 93 FPS. This provides a 33 FPS margin above the playability threshold and represents the highest visual quality available while maintaining smooth performance. The next step down, High, averages 146 FPS, offering nearly double the headroom for those who prefer higher refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, averaging 64 FPS. This sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, so players seeking more consistency might prefer High at 101 FPS or Medium at 111 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (94 FPS) suggests that Medium is the safest choice for maintaining frame times without dips.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is High, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at the playability threshold. Medium averages 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS, which means Medium is the recommended choice for players who want to avoid occasional drops below 60 FPS. Low averages 84 FPS but sacrifices significant visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1584th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the system in the 57th percentile of all configurations in the database — a respectable position for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects the balance between the i3-12100F's 4-core/8-thread architecture and the RTX 3070's substantial graphics throughput.

The CPU alone holds a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 13494. This indicates the processor performs above the median in synthetic tests, though its nearest rivals (Core 3 N355, Core i5-9500, Core 5 120UL, Core i7-1250U) all score within 1.1% — a tight cluster that suggests the i3-12100F is not a standout in multithreaded workloads. The GPU holds a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average score of 17208, placing it slightly above the RX 7600 XT and GTX 690.

The combo's overall rank of 1584 suggests that in Greedfall specifically, the system performs better than its synthetic scores might predict. The game's 2019 release date likely means it is not heavily multithreaded, favoring the i3-12100F's strong single-core performance (893 in 3DMark single-thread, 3444 in PassMark single-thread) over higher core counts.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall effectively at all tested resolutions, but with important caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, including Ultra with a 93 FPS average — this is a fully playable configuration with substantial headroom. At 2560x1440, all presets including Ultra remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS and the safer Medium preset at 111 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playability threshold, but Medium is the more reliable choice with a 66 FPS average and a 56 FPS minimum. Ultra settings at 4K are not playable, averaging only 38 FPS. The data indicates that the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra — the GPU's 20.31 TFLOPS and 8 GB memory are insufficient for that combination of resolution and preset.

For players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this system provides a strong Greedfall experience with maximum settings available. For 4K, the recommendation is to use High or Medium settings, accepting that Ultra is beyond this hardware's capability. The i3-12100F proves sufficient across all resolutions, never becoming the primary bottleneck in the measured scenarios.