Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a specific performance envelope for Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019. Measured data for this combination shows that the system is highly capable at standard resolutions but hits a clear wall at 4K. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, component roles, and comparative standing of this combo within the benchmark database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with the most complete data available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: The average FPS is 130.
• Medium: The average FPS is 102, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117.
• High: The average FPS drops to 92.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 59, which sits just below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: The average FPS is 90.
• Medium: The average FPS is 71, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81. This ensures the frame rate never dips below the playable threshold.
• High: The average FPS is 64.
• Ultra: The average FPS falls to 41.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: The average FPS is 54.
• Medium: The average FPS is 42, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 48.
• High: The average FPS is 38.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 24, the lowest recorded value for this combo.

The data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern. At 1080p, the combo provides a significant performance cushion, with even the Ultra preset averaging 59 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the Ultra preset becomes unplayable, but High remains viable. At 4K, every preset fails to reach the 60 FPS average threshold, indicating that this resolution is beyond the capabilities of this configuration for Greedfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets indicates a shift in the bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU as the workload increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 130 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with a high number of frames. The Core i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, has the processing headroom to handle the game's logic at this level.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The average FPS drops precipitously with each step up in resolution, a behavior characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. For instance, moving from 1080p High (92 FPS) to 1440p High (64 FPS) results in a 30% reduction in frame rate. This pattern is consistent across all presets, reinforcing that the Intel Arc B570's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The impact of the CPU is more evident when observing the scaling between presets at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (130 FPS) and Ultra (59 FPS) is stark, showing that while the CPU can push high frame rates, the GPU's workload at higher settings quickly diminishes the output. At 4K, the difference between Low (54 FPS) and Ultra (24 FPS) is less dramatic in absolute terms but represents a 55% drop, further confirming the GPU's dominance as the bottleneck in this high-resolution scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 2979 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 80th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 80% of the configurations in the database for this specific game.

This ranking reflects a system that is far from top-tier but is positioned above the majority of tested hardware. The CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF, has a high average benchmark score of 35365 and sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, the Intel Arc B570, has an average benchmark score of 20556 and sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a high-performing CPU with a mid-range GPU yields a system that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming but lacks the raw graphics power to compete at 4K with higher-end combos.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a reference point for what other hardware would deliver similar performance in this combo.

For the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the closest alternatives are:

• Intel Core i7-13700T: Has an average score that is 0.1% lower.
• Intel Core i5-13600T: Has an average score that is 0.2% higher.
• Intel Core 5 213PE: Has an average score that is 0.2% lower.
• Intel Core i7-12700K: Has an average score that is 0.2% higher.

These CPUs are all within a 0.2% performance delta of each other, meaning a system using any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall when paired with the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B570, the closest alternatives are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile: Has an average score that is 0.1% higher.
• Intel Arc A750: Has an average score that is 0.1% lower.
• NVIDIA Quadro M4000M: Has an average score that is 0.4% higher.
• AMD Radeon R9 M390X: Has an average score that is 0.5% lower.

The performance deltas here are also minimal. A system with the Intel Arc A750 or a mobile RTX 3070 would be expected to perform almost identically to the Arc B570 in this game. It is important to note that the RTX 3070 Mobile and Quadro M4000M are mobile parts, which may have different thermal and power characteristics in practice.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best settings" are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

• 1920x1080: The best settings are High, which delivers an average of 92 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, which is just below the threshold.
• 2560x1440: The best settings are High, delivering an average of 64 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset also works at 71 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while staying playable.
• 3840x2160: There are no playable settings at this resolution. The highest average FPS achieved is 54 on Low, which is below the 60 FPS target.

The data indicates that the Intel Arc B570 has enough performance to handle high settings at both 1080p and 1440p. At 1440p, the High preset's 64 FPS average shows that the GPU is being utilized effectively without becoming a bottleneck that causes the frame rate to collapse.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Greedfall? Yes, but with clear limitations at higher resolutions.

• 1920x1080: This system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, all of which clear the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset provides the best visual experience at an average of 92 FPS.
• 2560x1440: This system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 64 FPS.
• 3840x2160: This system is not playable at any setting. All presets fail to reach the 60 FPS average threshold, with the highest average being 54 FPS on Low.

The verdict is straightforward. For a 1080p or 1440p gaming monitor, this combo offers a smooth and enjoyable experience at high fidelity. For a 4K display, users would need to lower expectations significantly or consider a different GPU, as the Arc B570 cannot maintain playable frame rates in Greedfall at that resolution.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Greedfall?*

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 130 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 38, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 64.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average FPS of 102, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that as resolution increases, the average FPS drops significantly, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700KF compare to the Intel Core i7-12700K in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score that is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700K, making their performance nearly identical.