Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a broadly playable experience in Greedfall, but the margins shrink considerably as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold across all four tested presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 67.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the system maintains 60+ FPS through High settings, but the Ultra preset drops to 48.6 FPS, failing the playability bar. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears 60 FPS, averaging 61.3 FPS, while High and Medium hover at 41.3 and 44.5 FPS respectively, and Ultra falls to 29.1 FPS. The data indicates a system with a clear performance ceiling: it is a solid 1080p and capable 1440p machine, but 4K requires significant settings compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 144.1 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combination. Medium reduces the average to 114.8 FPS, a drop of roughly 20% from Low. High settings yield 107.2 FPS, slightly below Medium, while Ultra averages 67.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 76.2 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load but still remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the same preset progression shows tighter absolute numbers but a similar relative pattern. Low averages 99.8 FPS, a 44.3 FPS reduction compared to the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 80.5 FPS, High averages 71.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 51.2 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p, but the Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Notably, the 1440p High result of 71.6 FPS is only 3.7 FPS above the 1080p Ultra result of 67.9 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiter when moving up in resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades significantly. Low averages 61.3 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 44.5 FPS, High averages 41.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 29.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 32.2 FPS, and every preset above Low fails to reach 60 FPS. The 4K Low result is 37.8 FPS lower than the 1440p Low result, and the 4K Ultra result is 19.5 FPS lower than the 1440p Ultra result. This scaling suggests that the Arc B580’s 12 GB memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s assets, but the raw compute throughput (13.67 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies exclusively on average frame rates. The absence of min/max data means that stutter or frame-time spikes cannot be assessed from this pack. However, the average figures are consistent enough to infer that the system does not experience catastrophic drops, as even the lowest average (4K Ultra at 29.1 FPS) is a stable, if unplayable, number.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12600KF sits at the 79th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,799. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are closely matched. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27,872, which is 0.3% higher, meaning the i5-12600KF is effectively within statistical noise of that older flagship. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712, 0.3% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896, also 0.3% higher. These deltas are all sub-1%, so any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall when paired with the same GPU. The i5-12600KF’s 10 cores and 16 threads are evidently sufficient to avoid CPU bottlenecks in this title, as the rival chips with different core counts (e.g., the 8-core 5800X3D) perform within the same margin.

For the Intel Arc B580, the GPU percentile is 68, with an average benchmark score of 23,021. Its nearest rivals are a mix of older and newer cards. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23,061, 0.2% higher, suggesting that the Arc B580 delivers performance roughly equivalent to a heavily cut-down version of a 2017 GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22,895, 0.6% lower, meaning the Arc B580 is slightly faster than that 2018 flagship in synthetic tests. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23,172, 0.7% higher, so the Arc B580 trails a high-end 2020 card by a small margin. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23,249, 1% higher. In practical terms for Greedfall, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the Arc B580 at the same settings and resolution. A user upgrading from an RTX 2080 or RX 580 2048SP would see negligible difference, while an RTX 3080 owner would gain only a marginal edge.

The combination of the i5-12600KF and Arc B580 ranks 2,822 out of 3,703 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower half of all systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-pack standing more than the CPU’s, as the CPU is near the top of its class. The data suggests that swapping the Arc B580 for an RTX 3080 would likely improve the combo rank substantially, while swapping the i5-12600KF for a Ryzen 7 5800X3D would have minimal impact.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates Greedfall’s performance. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (144.1 FPS) and Ultra (67.9 FPS) is 76.2 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded by the Ultra preset’s effects, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data to maintain high frame rates at lower presets. The 1080p Low result of 144.1 FPS suggests that the i5-12600KF can push well beyond 144 FPS in this game when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 99.8 FPS, which is 44.3 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. This drop is directly attributable to the GPU, as the CPU workload does not change with resolution. The 1440p High result of 71.6 FPS is 35.6 FPS lower than the 1080p High result of 107.2 FPS, again pointing to GPU-bound scaling. The 1440p Ultra result of 48.6 FPS is 19.3 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 67.9 FPS. The consistent reduction across all presets when moving from 1080p to 1440p shows that the Arc B580’s fill rate and shading capacity are the limiting factors.

At 3840x2160, the CPU’s role diminishes further. The 4K Low result of 61.3 FPS is 38.5 FPS lower than the 1440p Low result, and the 4K Ultra result of 29.1 FPS is 19.5 FPS lower than the 1440p Ultra result. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than from 1080p to 1440p for every preset, confirming that the GPU is overwhelmed at 4K. The i5-12600KF’s single-thread score of 1,016 in 3DMark and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,302 are far above what Greedfall requires, so the CPU never becomes the primary constraint. In contrast, the Arc B580’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3,068 and its Passmark G3D score of 15,748 indicate a mid-range GPU that struggles with 4K.

The preset scaling at each resolution also shows that the Arc B580’s memory bandwidth (456.0 GB/s) is not a limiting factor at lower presets, but the shader count (2,560) and RT cores (20) are inadequate for Ultra settings at 1440p and above. The data indicates that users should treat the i5-12600KF as a fixed, capable platform and focus tuning on the GPU settings.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data. At 1920x1080, the system runs Greedfall at 60+ FPS on all four presets: Low (144.1 FPS), Medium (114.8 FPS), High (107.2 FPS), and Ultra (67.9 FPS). This is a fully playable experience at any settings level, with Ultra providing the best visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS bar by 7.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High (71.6 FPS), Low (99.8 FPS), and Medium (80.5 FPS). The Ultra preset fails at 48.6 FPS, which is 11.4 FPS below the threshold. Users with 1440p monitors can run the game at High settings with confidence, but should avoid Ultra unless they accept sub-60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 61.3 FPS. Medium (44.5 FPS), High (41.3 FPS), and Ultra (29.1 FPS) all fall short. The 4K Low result is a marginal pass, just 1.3 FPS above the threshold, so any demanding scene could push it below 60 FPS. For 4K gaming, this system is only viable with significant settings reductions.

The data shows that the system is a reliable 1080p Ultra machine, a good 1440p High machine, and a 4K Low machine with no headroom. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met or exceeded in 10 out of 12 tested combinations, with the two failures being 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra, plus 4K High and 4K Medium also failing.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 67.9 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p users who want maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The 7.9 FPS margin above the threshold is modest but acceptable.

For 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 71.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable 11.6 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold. Medium (80.5 FPS) and Low (99.8 FPS) are also playable, but High offers the best balance of image quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 48.6 FPS is not recommended, as it falls 11.4 FPS short.

For 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 61.3 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K users, though the 1.3 FPS margin is thin. Users seeking more visual detail at 4K would need to consider a more powerful GPU, as Medium (44.5 FPS) and High (41.3 FPS) are both well below the threshold.

The data indicates that the optimal experience is at 1080p Ultra, where the system delivers high frame rates and full visual features. At 1440p, High settings are the sweet spot. At 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even that is borderline.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2,822 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the system in the 24th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly three-quarters of tested systems perform better. The rank reflects the Arc B580’s mid-range standing (68th percentile among GPUs) rather than the CPU’s high standing (79th percentile among CPUs). The CPU’s nearest rivals (i9-10900K, Ryzen 7 5800X3D) all score within 0.3% of it, so the CPU is not the differentiator here.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the RTX 2080 (0.6% slower) and RTX 3080 (0.7% faster). If the system had been paired with an RTX 3080, the combo rank would likely be significantly higher, as that GPU’s higher synthetic scores would translate to better frame rates in Greedfall. Conversely, pairing the i5-12600KF with an RX 580 2048SP would yield nearly identical performance to the current setup, given the 0.2% score difference. The rank of 2,822 out of 3,703 indicates that this combo is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, but it is not a high-performance outlier.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS for Ultra at 1920x1080 is 67.9, which is 7.9 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: High settings, which average 71.6 FPS. Medium (80.5 FPS) and Low (99.8 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra averages 48.6 FPS and falls below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 61.3 FPS. Medium (44.5 FPS), High (41.3 FPS), and Ultra (29.1 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to an RTX 2080 in this game?

A: The Arc B580’s average benchmark score is 23,021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22,895. The delta is 0.6% in favor of the Arc B580, so performance in Greedfall would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The i5-12600KF has a single-thread score of 1,016 in 3DMark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,302. The frame rate scaling between resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU workload does not change with resolution.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems?

A: It ranks 2,822 out of 3,703 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all systems tested for Greedfall.