Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 131st out of 3,703 tested combos for Greedfall. That places this configuration in the top 3.5% of all tested systems, which is an exceptional result for a CPU that sits at only the 68th percentile among all processors. The GPU, meanwhile, ranks at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, and together they deliver frame rates that are competitive with far more balanced high-end builds.

What makes this ranking particularly notable is the asymmetry: the i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake-S part with a 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, while the RTX 4090 is the flagship Ada Lovelace GPU with 16,384 shading units and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. This is a lopsided pairing on paper, yet the benchmark data shows it performs admirably in Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019 that does not appear to stress the CPU as heavily as modern titles might.

The combo's rank of 131 suggests that only 130 other CPU-GPU combinations in the database deliver higher average frame rates in this game. Given that the RTX 4090 is an end-of-life product with a successor already released, and the i3-12100F is an active budget-oriented desktop chip, this pairing demonstrates that extreme GPU horsepower can compensate for a modest CPU in this particular title. The data indicates that Greedfall is far more GPU-bound than CPU-bound at higher resolutions, which explains why this mismatched combo still cracks the top 150.

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 4K (3840x2160), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 65.6 FPS. This is a slim margin—just 5.6 frames above the playable threshold—but it clears the bar. The High preset runs at 106.6 FPS, Medium at 115.2 FPS, and Low at 145.3 FPS, so there is ample headroom if you prefer smoother motion over maximum visual fidelity. However, the data confirms that even the highest preset stays above 60 FPS, making Ultra the recommended choice for 4K.

At 1440p (2560x1440), the story is even more comfortable. Ultra runs at an average of 112 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. High delivers 171.8 FPS, Medium hits 194.3 FPS, and Low reaches 242.9 FPS. Every preset clears 60 FPS with enormous margin, so the recommendation is straightforward: use Ultra for the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the RTX 4090 is barely challenged. Ultra averages 159.9 FPS, High runs at 251.4 FPS, Medium at 275.4 FPS, and Low at 354.3 FPS. Even the most demanding preset is running at more than 2.5 times the playable threshold. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant—the i3-12100F's single-thread performance (3,444 in PassMark single-thread) is sufficient to feed the GPU, but the frame rates are so high that any CPU bottleneck would likely appear only in extreme scenarios.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the i3-12100F and the RTX 4090 in Greedfall. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 3840x2160 shows a drop from 145.3 FPS to 65.6 FPS—a 54.8% reduction in frame rate as settings increase. This is classic GPU-bound behavior: the RTX 4090's compute resources (82.58 TFLOPS FP32, 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate) are being fully utilized, while the CPU merely feeds frames.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts slightly. Low runs at 242.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 112 FPS—a 53.9% reduction, similar to 4K. But the absolute numbers are much higher, indicating that the GPU is still the primary limiter, albeit with more headroom. The RTX 4090's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 384-bit bus width are likely the key factors here, as higher resolutions demand more memory throughput.

At 1080p, the picture changes subtly. Low runs at 354.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 159.9 FPS—a 54.9% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions. However, at these frame rates, the i3-12100F's multi-threaded performance (11,860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 14,015 in PassMark multi-thread) becomes a potential constraint. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are relatively modest, and while they can sustain 350+ FPS in Low settings, the data suggests that the gap between Low and Ultra is driven primarily by GPU load rather than CPU limits.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset is also telling. At Ultra, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops frame rates from 159.9 FPS to 112 FPS—a 30% reduction—and then to 65.6 FPS at 4K—another 41.4% reduction. This progressive decline with resolution is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 4090 is the limiting factor at every resolution, while the i3-12100F's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU contributes more to overall performance, but even there, the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting.

# Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components, several alternative pairings would produce similar results in Greedfall. For the CPU, the Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13,492, which is essentially identical to the i3-12100F's 13,494—a delta of 0%. This means swapping the i3-12100F for the Core 3 N355 would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this game.

The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13,452, just 0.3% lower than the i3-12100F. This older 9th-gen part would behave almost exactly the same in Greedfall, though it lacks the i3's newer architecture. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13,594, which is 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13,351, 1.1% lower. All four CPUs are within a 1.8% range of each other, so any of them paired with the RTX 4090 would produce near-identical frame rates.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60,326, matching the RTX 4090's 60,347 with a 0% delta. This is a surprising result—an Intel professional GPU matching NVIDIA's flagship in average benchmark score—but the data shows they are statistically equivalent. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, just 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, 2.9% lower. All four GPUs are within a 5.4% range of the RTX 4090's average score.

For Greedfall specifically, swapping the RTX 4090 for any of these equivalents would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured values. The key takeaway is that the i3-12100F's CPU performance is so close to its rivals that the GPU choice matters far more for this game's frame rates, which aligns with the GPU-bound nature of the title.

# FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 65.6 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it is 112 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it is 159.9 FPS. All three resolutions and presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 4K for this combo?

A: Ultra is recommended, as it averages 65.6 FPS—above the 60 FPS threshold. If you prefer higher frame rates, High runs at 106.6 FPS, Medium at 115.2 FPS, and Low at 145.3 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in Greedfall?

A: The data shows the combo ranks 131st out of 3,703 tested configurations, and frame rates scale predictably with GPU load. At 4K and 1440p, the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, but all presets still exceed 159 FPS, so no practical bottleneck exists.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an identical average score (60,326 vs. 60,347, 0% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% lower, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% lower. Any of these would produce similar Greedfall performance.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 131st out of 3,703 tested CPU-GPU combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 3.5% of all systems in the database.

Q: Does the game run better at 1080p or 1440p?

A: Frame rates are higher at 1080p, with Ultra averaging 159.9 FPS versus 112 FPS at 1440p. However, both resolutions provide a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, so the choice depends on your display's native resolution.

# The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Greedfall exceptionally well. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 65.6 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a narrow but sufficient margin. At 1440p, Ultra runs at 112 FPS, and at 1080p, Ultra hits 159.9 FPS. Every resolution and every preset tested—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—delivers above 60 FPS.

The combination of an Intel Core i3-12100F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is unusual, but the benchmark results show it is more than capable for Greedfall. The RTX 4090's massive compute resources (82.58 TFLOPS FP32, 24 GB GDDR6X, 1.01 TB/s bandwidth) dominate the performance picture, while the i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient to avoid becoming a meaningful constraint. The 131st place ranking out of 3,703 combos confirms this is a top-tier configuration for this game.

For players seeking the best visual experience, 4K Ultra is viable at 65.6 FPS. If you prefer higher refresh rates, 1440p Ultra delivers 112 FPS, and 1080p Ultra reaches 159.9 FPS—both excellent for smooth gameplay. The verdict is clear: this system plays Greedfall at high settings across all resolutions, with no preset dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The only caveat is that the RTX 4090 is an end-of-life product with a successor already released, but for this specific title, it remains an outstanding performer.