Greedfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a top-tier experience in Greedfall, ranking 254th out of 3,703 tested combos for this title. This places the combination in the top 7% of all tested systems, a strong result driven primarily by the GPU's raw power. The data shows that every resolution and preset tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the most demanding setting at 4K still averaging exactly 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a combo rank of 254 out of 3,703 tested configurations for Greedfall. This percentile placement indicates that the pairing performs in the upper echelon of systems, outperforming the vast majority of tested hardware combinations. The ranking is particularly strong given the CPU's modest position in the overall processor hierarchy; the i3-12100F sits at the 68th percentile against all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 ranks at the 86th percentile against all GPUs.

The gap between the CPU and GPU percentile rankings suggests that the graphics card is carrying most of the performance load in this game. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for Greedfall's demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all settings. However, the benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4080's substantial compute resources, including 9,728 shading units and 76 RT cores, are the primary driver of the exceptional frame rates observed.

At 1080p, the system averages 145 FPS on Ultra settings, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The performance scales predictably with resolution, with average frame rates of 100 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. This progression shows a consistent ~40% performance drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another ~40% drop from 1440p to 4K, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that Greedfall is heavily GPU-bound with this hardware combination, particularly at higher resolutions. Evidence for this comes from the scaling between resolutions: at 1080p Ultra, the system produces 145 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 60 FPS. This 59% reduction in performance across a 4x increase in pixel count indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 318 FPS, which approaches the practical limits of what the i3-12100F can feed. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by its 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,674, is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 at this resolution. However, the 4-core, 8-thread configuration means that the CPU is closer to its limits at 1080p Low than at higher resolutions.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms the GPU-bound nature. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 318 to 145, a 54% drop. At 1440p, the same settings change reduces FPS from 220 to 100, a 55% drop. At 4K, the reduction is from 131 to 60, a 54% drop. The consistency of these percentages across resolutions suggests that the GPU's workload scales uniformly with graphics settings, while the CPU maintains a relatively constant level of performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i3-12100F are the Intel Core 3 N355, Intel Core i5-9500, Intel Core 5 120UL, and Intel Core i7-1250U. The Core 3 N355 matches the i3-12100F with an average benchmark score of 13,492 against 13,494, a 0% difference. The Core i5-9500 scores 13,452, which is 0.3% lower. The Core 5 120UL scores 13,594, 0.7% higher, while the Core i7-1250U scores 13,351, 1.1% lower.

These CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Greedfall when paired with the RTX 4080. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at most settings, so swapping the i3-12100F for any of these alternatives would result in frame rate differences of less than 2%. Gamers with any of these processors could expect the same playable experience at all resolutions and presets tested.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 4080 are the RTX 4080 SUPER, AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and AMD Radeon 8060S. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 in average benchmarks, 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54,247. The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, 1.1% higher. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.6% higher, and the Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.7% higher.

These GPU alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Greedfall. The RTX 4080 SUPER would be virtually indistinguishable, while the AMD options would provide a marginal performance increase of up to 2.7%. All of these cards would comfortably maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings, based on the RTX 4080's measured performance of exactly 60 FPS at that configuration.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Greedfall at playable frame rates. The verdict data shows that all four tested settings at all three resolutions clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K, the system achieves 60 FPS on Ultra, 94 FPS on High, 103 FPS on Medium, and 131 FPS on Low. At 1440p, frame rates range from 100 FPS on Ultra to 220 FPS on Low. At 1080p, the range extends from 145 FPS on Ultra to 318 FPS on Low.

The best settings at each resolution are as follows: at 4K, Ultra settings produce an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. At 1440p, Ultra settings produce 100 FPS, well above the threshold. At 1080p, Ultra settings produce 145 FPS, more than double the required minimum. The system is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings at any resolution, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra sits precisely at the 60 FPS line, leaving little headroom for demanding scenes.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 100 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 145 FPS at 1920x1080 to 60 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 59%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data indicates a GPU-bound scenario, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, while the CPU maintains sufficient performance at all tested configurations.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all settings?

A: Yes, every resolution and preset tested achieves at least 60 FPS on average, including the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p Low settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 318 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the dataset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average frame rate of exactly 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available and it meets the playable threshold precisely.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve an average of 100 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This allows for maximum visual quality while maintaining high performance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 145 FPS, offering more than double the required frame rate. This configuration provides the best visual experience with substantial performance headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system achieves the following results: High settings average 94 FPS, Low settings average 131 FPS, Medium settings average 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS, and Ultra settings average 60 FPS. The Medium setting is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a range of 31 FPS between the lowest and highest observed frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the results are: High settings average 157 FPS, Low settings average 220 FPS, Medium settings average 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, and Ultra settings average 100 FPS. The Medium setting shows a range of 52 FPS, indicating some variance in demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the results are: High settings average 226 FPS, Low settings average 318 FPS, Medium settings average 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 FPS and a maximum of 287 FPS, and Ultra settings average 145 FPS. The Medium setting at this resolution exhibits a 75 FPS range, the largest variance observed across all tested configurations.

The consistency of performance across all resolutions and settings confirms that this combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is exceptionally well-suited for Greedfall. The system delivers playable frame rates at every configuration tested, with the GPU providing the overwhelming majority of performance needed for this Action RPG.