Greedfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall across most conventional resolutions, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra. Benchmark results indicate that this combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K requires a careful selection of graphical presets to maintain smooth performance. This analysis breaks down the measured average frame rates, the balance between CPU and GPU load, optimal settings, and how this specific configuration ranks against other tested hardware combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination shows exceptional performance across all presets. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 179.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Moving to Medium settings yields 140.3 FPS, while High settings produce 127.7 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the average frame rate remains impressively high at 84.5 FPS. All 1080p results represent a significant margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor at this resolution.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected scaling impact. Low settings deliver an average of 124.9 FPS, and Medium settings maintain 97.1 FPS. High settings still offer a comfortable 89.3 FPS average, which is well above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, sees a more substantial drop to 58.3 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS target. This suggests that at 1440p, the jump from High to Ultra introduces a significant rendering cost that this hardware cannot fully absorb.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings produce 73.5 FPS, which remains playable, and Medium settings hold on at 61.9 FPS, just clearing the threshold. High settings drop to 52.7 FPS, and Ultra settings fall further to 33.7 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable on lower presets, with the gap between Medium and High representing a 14.8% performance reduction, and the gap between High and Ultra representing a 36.1% reduction.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 95.4 FPS (from 179.9 to 84.5), which indicates that the GPU is heavily engaged in processing the increased graphical load. The fact that even Ultra settings at 1080p maintain an average above 80 FPS suggests the CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is sufficient to feed the RTX 4060 without creating a significant bottleneck at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rate spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 66.6 FPS (from 124.9 to 58.3). This narrowing indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor, as the pixel count increases and the shading workload grows. The CPU's role diminishes slightly, but the 58.3 FPS result at Ultra shows that the GPU cannot maintain the 60 FPS target when pushed to its limits at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Ultra is 39.8 FPS (from 73.5 to 33.7), and the overall frame rates are much lower across the board. The CPU's 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock provide enough single-thread performance to avoid stalling the GPU, but the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are simply overwhelmed by the 4K pixel throughput. The data suggests that at 4K, the GPU is nearly always at full utilization, while the CPU has ample headroom to spare.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 84.5 FPS. This is the optimal choice for players seeking maximum visual fidelity, as the hardware comfortably exceeds the playable threshold while delivering the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which produces an average of 89.3 FPS. This preset offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, staying well above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 58.3 FPS falls just below the threshold, so High is the recommended ceiling for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, with an average frame rate of 61.9 FPS. This narrowly clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only preset above Low that maintains playability. High settings at 52.7 FPS would introduce visible stutter, so Medium is the highest viable option for 4K gaming with this combo.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Greedfall, but the playable range depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all four presets, including Ultra, making it fully capable of delivering a high-refresh experience. At 2560x1440, the system runs High settings at 89.3 FPS, which is excellent, but Ultra falls short at 58.3 FPS, so players must accept High as the maximum preset for a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low (73.5 FPS) and Medium (61.9 FPS) settings. Both High (52.7 FPS) and Ultra (33.7 FPS) fail to meet the 60 FPS target, meaning that 4K gaming is possible but requires significant visual compromises. Overall, this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K as a secondary option for players willing to reduce settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it in the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13492, a negligible 0% difference in performance. The Intel Core i5-9500 is also closely matched, scoring 13452, which is 0.3% lower than the i3-12100F. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, coming in 0.7% higher, while the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, which is 1.1% lower. These alternatives would exhibit nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Greedfall, with no meaningful difference in frame pacing or average FPS.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, which is 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, which is 0.7% lower. These GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Greedfall, meaning users with any of these alternatives should expect similar FPS results at each resolution and preset combination.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 84.5, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The highest playable preset at 2560x1440 is High, with an average FPS of 89.3. The Ultra preset falls short at 58.3 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: 4K is viable only on Low (73.5 FPS) and Medium (61.9 FPS) settings. High (52.7 FPS) and Ultra (33.7 FPS) do not meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average, which is only 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), indicating near-identical performance in Greedfall.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F is in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494.

Q: Does the 1080p Ultra average FPS exceed the 1440p High average FPS?

A: Yes, the 1080p Ultra average is 84.5 FPS, while the 1440p High average is 89.3 FPS. The 1440p result is actually higher, despite the increased resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1991 out of 3703 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it performs better than roughly half of all recorded hardware pairings but lags behind the top performers. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 68th percentile standing and the GPU's 61st percentile standing, resulting in a mid-pack overall position for this game. The data confirms that while this combo is not a top-tier performer for Greedfall, it offers solid playability across most common gaming scenarios, with the primary limitation appearing at 4K Ultra settings.