Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers playable frame rates in Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p, but the combination falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested settings. The data indicates a clear performance ceiling at 3840x2160, where even the Low preset averages only 54 FPS, while 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 both offer multiple preset options that maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded is 54 FPS at Low settings, followed by 42 FPS at Medium, 38 FPS at High, and 24 FPS at Ultra. Since the playableThresholdFps is 60, the verdict data confirms no playable settings exist for this resolution. Users targeting 4K would need to accept frame rates well below the standard, with the Low preset providing the least demanding experience but still missing the target by 6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, delivering an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, and Low averages 90 FPS, both also clearing the threshold, but High offers the best visual fidelity among playable options. Ultra falls short at 41 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the High preset again emerges as the best playable setting, with an average of 92 FPS. Medium averages 102 FPS, and Low averages 130 FPS, all comfortably exceeding 60 FPS. Ultra averages 59 FPS, just one frame below the threshold, meaning it is technically not playable per the verdict data, though the margin is razor-thin. For users prioritizing visual quality over the absolute highest frame rates, High is the recommended choice at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals how the Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B570 divide responsibilities in Greedfall. The data shows a pronounced GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 92 FPS to 64 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30%. Further scaling to 3840x2160 at High yields 38 FPS, another drop of about 41% from the 1440p figure. This steep decline with increasing pixel count indicates that the Arc B570's rendering throughput is the limiting factor as resolution rises.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The transition from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows frame rates ranging from 130 FPS down to 59 FPS, with the High preset at 92 FPS. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, along with its 25 MB of shared L3 cache, are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low and Medium settings. The single-thread performance, reflected in a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1850.5, supports the game's likely single-threaded engine components without creating a visible bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The Medium preset shows a 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS, while High drops to 64 FPS. The consistency of the Medium preset's frame time data suggests the GPU is still managing the workload, but the CPU is not the primary constraint. At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the limiting factor, as even Low settings produce only 54 FPS, indicating that the Arc B570 cannot keep pace with the pixel throughput demanded at 4K regardless of CPU capability.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 1080p with High settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 92 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms High is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 provide an average of 64 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Medium and Low also work, averaging 71 FPS and 90 FPS respectively, but High offers superior visuals.

Q: Does the Arc B570 handle 4K in this game?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 54 FPS at Low settings, and the verdict data lists no playable settings for this resolution. Ultra averages only 24 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Medium 42 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% below the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also sits 0.4% above the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and 0.5% below the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

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

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305, a delta of -0.1%.

Q: Is the 1080p Ultra preset playable?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 59 FPS, which is one frame below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data does not list it as playable, so it is technically not recommended, though the margin is minimal.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p with solid performance, but it cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system clears the playable threshold with High, Medium, and Low presets, averaging 92, 102, and 130 FPS respectively. High is the recommended setting for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all stay above 60 FPS, with averages of 64, 71, and 90 FPS. High again offers the best experience. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS; Low averages 54 FPS, Medium 42 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 4K is not playable with this combination, so users should stick to 1440p or below for smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the nearest rivals in synthetic CPU benchmarks are all within a narrow margin. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305 on average, a delta of -0.1% compared to the i7-12700K's 35287. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, also -0.2% relative, and the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, at -0.4%. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Greedfall, as the differences are well under one percent.

For the Intel Arc B570, the closest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534, a 0.1% delta above the B570's 20556. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a -0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 at 0.4%. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, -0.5% relative. In gaming scenarios, these GPUs would behave comparably, though the desktop versus mobile distinction for the RTX 3070 Mobile should be noted as a potential factor in sustained performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2979 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the overall distribution, around the 20th percentile of tested systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K, where the combo falls short of the playable threshold. However, the rank is not a measure of failure at all settings, as the data clearly shows strong performance at 1080p and 1440p. The relatively low rank likely stems from the many other combos in the database that include higher-tier GPUs capable of 4K gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured frame rates for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 38 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 54 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 42 | 36 | 48 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 24 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 64 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 90 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 71 | 60 | 81 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 41 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 92 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 130 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 102 | 87 | 117 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 59 | — | — |

The Medium presets at each resolution include min and max frame data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 2560x1440 Medium, the 60 FPS minimum matches the playable threshold exactly, while the 81 FPS maximum shows some headroom. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum of 87 FPS ensures a consistently smooth experience, with a maximum of 117 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the 36 FPS minimum and 48 FPS maximum highlight the GPU's struggle at 4K, with frame rates dipping well below acceptable levels. The absence of min/max data for other presets leaves their frame consistency unmeasured, but the averages alone are sufficient to draw clear conclusions about playability.