Greedfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across most settings and resolutions. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 868th out of 3703 tested CPU-GPU pairings for this title, placing it in the upper quartile of configurations. The pairing leverages a quad-core Alder Lake processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU, and the results indicate that even at 4K, the system maintains fluid gameplay on High settings, while lower resolutions push well beyond 100 FPS. The data suggests a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high even at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 245.9 FPS, which is an extraordinarily high figure for an action RPG, indicating the GPU is barely taxed at this resolution. Medium settings reduce the average to 196.8 FPS, still far above what any display can show. High settings produce an average of 177.4 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 114.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of about 53.6%, but every preset remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is clearly limited by the CPU’s ability to feed the RTX 4070, as the frame rates across Low, Medium, and High are all within a 68.5 FPS range, while the jump to Ultra is more pronounced.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts slightly. Low settings yield an average of 174.2 FPS, which is still incredibly fast. Medium settings produce 133.5 FPS, and High settings come in at 126.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most visually demanding option, still manages an average of 79.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 95.1 FPS, a larger gap than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor. However, all presets remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with Ultra showing a 31.8% margin over that limit.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits but still delivers playable performance in most scenarios. Low settings produce an average of 102.8 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming. Medium settings drop to 81 FPS, and High settings come in at 73.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playability threshold with an average of 46.4 FPS. This represents a 56.4 FPS drop from Low to Ultra, a significant scaling that clearly demonstrates the GPU’s workload at 4K. The data shows that the RTX 4070 can handle Greedfall at 4K with High settings, but Ultra is too demanding for this combination.

The measured FPS data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, only averages. This means the analysis relies on average performance, which is sufficient for determining playability but does not capture frame time spikes or stutter. The data is measured, not estimated, adding confidence to the results.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, delivering an average of 114.1 FPS. This is well above the threshold, so users can enable every visual enhancement without worrying about performance. The data shows that the system has significant headroom at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings leave a 54.1 FPS margin over the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best setting, with an average of 79.1 FPS. This is 19.1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with all settings maxed out. The performance at this resolution is strong enough that there is no need to compromise on visual quality. The gap between Ultra and High is 53 FPS, but both are playable, making Ultra the recommended choice for those with 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging just 46.4 FPS. The best settings at this resolution are High, which produces an average of 73.3 FPS. This is 13.3 FPS above the threshold, offering a playable experience with reduced but still substantial visual fidelity. Medium settings also work, at 81 FPS, but High provides a better balance of performance and image quality. The data indicates that 4K gamers should avoid Ultra and stick with High or Medium for the smoothest experience.

The verdict by resolution confirms these choices: 1920x1080 lists Ultra as the best setting, 2560x1440 lists Ultra, and 3840x2160 lists High. All three resolutions have multiple playable settings, with 1080p and 1440p offering the full range from Low to Ultra, while 4K only supports Low, Medium, and High.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates performance in Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with Low hitting 245.9 FPS. This suggests that the Intel Core i3-12100F is the primary limiting factor, as the RTX 4070 is capable of far higher frame rates but is constrained by the CPU’s four cores and eight threads. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as measured by a 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674, is strong for a budget processor, but it still cannot fully saturate the RTX 4070 at lower resolutions.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The frame rates drop from 245.9 FPS at 1080p Low to 174.2 FPS at 1440p Low, a 29.2% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is now doing more work per frame, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates high. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 79.1 FPS, is 35 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra score of 114.1 FPS, showing a clear GPU scaling trend.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 becomes the dominant bottleneck. The Low preset drops to 102.8 FPS, which is 42.1% lower than at 1080p Low. The Ultra preset falls to 46.4 FPS, below the playability threshold. This dramatic scaling of 56.4 FPS from Low to Ultra at 4K demonstrates that the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS is substantial, but 4K Ultra is simply too demanding for this card in Greedfall.

The CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the difference between Low and High settings is only 68.5 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 63.3 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that the CPU can handle the lower presets easily, but the Ultra preset introduces more draw calls and physics calculations that stress the processor. The i3-12100F’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 4981 and Passmark multithread score of 14015 indicate moderate parallel processing capability, which is adequate for this game but not exceptional.

In summary, at 1080p, the system is CPU-bound, with the RTX 4070 having excess capacity. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, but both components contribute. At 4K, the GPU is entirely responsible for performance, and the CPU’s limitations are masked by the GPU’s workload.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Greedfall? The data unequivocally says yes, with caveats at the highest settings and resolution. At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 114.1 FPS. This is a flawless experience for 1080p gamers. At 2560x1440, the same applies, with Ultra averaging 79.1 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience on 1440p displays. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on High settings, with an average of 73.3 FPS, but Ultra drops to 46.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p and 1440p support all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable. At 4K, only Low, Medium, and High are playable, with High being the best setting. The system’s overall rank of 868 out of 3703 combinations places it in the top 23.4% of configurations for this game, indicating that it performs better than most. The CPU’s percentile of 68 among all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile of 81 among all GPUs further contextualize the hardware’s capabilities.

For users with a 60 Hz display, this system will max out Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p without issue. For 4K users, High settings are the safe choice, delivering 73.3 FPS, which is smooth on most displays. Those seeking 4K Ultra will need more powerful hardware, as the RTX 4070 falls short. Overall, this is a strong pairing for a game from 2019, and the data shows no major performance issues outside of 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would deliver similar results. The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, and its closest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355, with an average score of 13492 and a delta of 0%. This means the Core 3 N355 would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-9500, with a score of 13452 and a delta of 0.3%, is also a close match, being only 0.3% slower. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7% faster, while the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% slower. These rivals would produce similar frame rates in Greedfall, particularly at 1080p where the CPU is the bottleneck.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, with a score of 37628 and a delta of 0.1%, meaning the Tesla P4 is virtually indistinguishable in performance. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% slower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% faster. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% slower. These alternatives would provide similar GPU-bound performance at 1440p and 4K, though the Tesla P4 and PRO W6400 are professional cards with different feature sets.

In practice, swapping the i3-12100F for a Core 5 120UL would yield a slight performance increase, while moving to a Core i7-1250U would result in a small drop. On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 Mobile would offer a modest boost, while the RX Vega 56 would be slightly slower. The data shows that the system’s performance is well-balanced, with no single component being a clear outlier.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 114.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 73.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and listed as playable.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best setting, delivering an average of 79.1 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, while its closest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 with a 0% delta, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: No, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 46.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the total number of benchmark combinations this system ranks in for Greedfall?

A: The system ranks 868th out of 3703 tested CPU-GPU combinations for this game, placing it in the upper quartile of configurations.