Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows a significant drop-off at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combination achieves a comfortable 84.3 FPS on Ultra settings, while 2560x1440 allows for High settings at 88.3 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra dropping to an unplayable 31.8 FPS. The benchmark results indicate this is a strong 1080p and 1440p machine for this title, but not a 4K solution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080 resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at this resolution, delivering an average of 84.3 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this PC handle Greedfall at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. The High preset at 2560x1440 runs at 88.3 FPS on average, with Medium at 96.8 FPS and Low at 124.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 55.6 FPS.

Q: What is the most demanding setting that remains playable at 3840x2160?

A: Only the Low preset at 4K clears the 60 FPS bar, achieving an average of 71.8 FPS. Medium and High drop to 56.3 FPS and 51.8 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-12700K's score of 35287. The performance difference is essentially negligible.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon HD 7790?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the Radeon HD 7790's score of 17666. This places them in a similar performance tier.

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU+GPU combo for Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 2042 out of 3703 tested combos for this game, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested system configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom for this title. At 1920x1080, the system is likely CPU-bound at lower presets, evidenced by the massive leap from Ultra (84.3 FPS) to Low (181.2 FPS). This 96.9 FPS spread between the lowest and highest presets shows that the RTX 4060 has significant untapped potential when settings are reduced, and the Core i7-12700KF is able to feed it frames without becoming a limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shows the GPU beginning to assert its influence. The difference between Low (124.3 FPS) and Ultra (55.6 FPS) is 68.7 FPS, a smaller gap than at 1080p. The CPU's role diminishes here, as the increased pixel count places more strain on the graphics card's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The transition from High (88.3 FPS) to Ultra (55.6 FPS) is particularly steep, a 32.7 FPS drop that indicates the Ultra preset's additional effects are disproportionately expensive for the Ada Lovelace chip.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is absolute. The system's performance collapses from 71.8 FPS on Low to 31.8 FPS on Ultra, a 40 FPS penalty for maxing out settings. The fact that even Medium settings only reach 56.3 FPS shows that the 4K resolution overwhelms the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus. The CPU's role at this resolution is minimal; the i7-12700KF's 20 threads and 25 MB of L3 cache are more than sufficient to feed the GPU, which is clearly the limiting component across all presets at 4K.

The data suggests that for this game, at 1080p and 1440p, the balance between CPU and GPU is well-matched, with neither component creating a severe bottleneck. However, at 4K, the GPU's performance ceiling is the definitive constraint, and no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the graphics card's inability to process the higher pixel count.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the data shows several CPUs that would behave nearly identically in Greedfall. The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average score of 35287, which is only 0.2% lower than the i7-12700KF's 35365, making it the closest direct alternative with essentially identical gaming performance. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2% difference, while the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, just 0.1% higher than the i7-12700KF. These four processors are clustered within a 0.4% performance band, meaning any of them would produce indistinguishable frame rates in this title.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals present an interesting comparison group. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639, while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551) and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509) are 0.5% and 0.7% lower, respectively. Despite the generational and architectural gaps between these cards, the aggregate benchmark scores place them in the same performance tier. This suggests that in Greedfall, swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these alternatives would result in very similar frame rates, though the RTX 4060's modern feature set and driver optimization for newer titles may not be fully reflected in this older game's engine.

When considering a system upgrade or build, the data indicates that the CPU could be swapped among the four listed rivals without any noticeable change in Greedfall performance. Similarly, the GPU alternatives would produce nearly identical results, although the Radeon Pro 460 and Radeon Pro 560 are workstation-oriented parts that may lack the gaming-specific optimizations of the consumer RTX 4060.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Greedfall successfully across most resolution and settings combinations, but with important caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra settings delivering 84.3 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the ideal resolution for this setup, offering the full visual experience without compromise. At 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable, with High settings at 88.3 FPS being the recommended choice, though Ultra falls just short at 55.6 FPS. The 1440p High preset provides an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay.

The verdict at 3840x2160 is more restrictive. The data shows that only Low settings achieve playable performance at 71.8 FPS, while Medium (56.3 FPS) and High (51.8 FPS) both miss the 60 FPS target. Ultra at 31.8 FPS is not a viable option for gameplay. Therefore, the system can run the game at 4K only with significant graphical compromises. For users prioritizing resolution over quality, the 4K Low experience is workable, but those seeking high-fidelity visuals should stay at 1440p or below.

The overall ranking of 2042 out of 3703 combos places this system in the upper-middle tier for Greedfall performance. The data is measured, not estimated, providing confidence in these results. The i7-12700KF's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the RTX 4060's 61st percentile among all GPUs confirm that this is a balanced pairing, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU's capabilities in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 181.2 FPS, a figure that highlights the GPU's raw capability when graphical demands are minimal. Medium settings run at 143.2 FPS, while High settings deliver 127.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, which includes the most demanding effects, still manages 84.3 FPS on average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 96.9 FPS, showing that the RTX 4060 has substantial headroom even at the most demanding settings for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings produce 124.3 FPS, Medium achieves 96.8 FPS, and High runs at 88.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 55.6 FPS, falling just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of 56.9 FPS at Low settings, 46.4 FPS at Medium, 39.2 FPS at High, and 28.7 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the performance penalty for higher resolution is more pronounced at lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become apparent. Low settings yield 71.8 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 56.3 FPS, and High settings fall to 51.8 FPS. The Ultra preset manages only 31.8 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in performance drops of 52.5 FPS at Low, 40.5 FPS at Medium, 36.5 FPS at High, and 23.8 FPS at Ultra. The diminishing returns at higher presets suggest that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are increasingly strained as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving 84.3 FPS on average. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The 24.3 FPS cushion ensures that demanding scenes are unlikely to cause noticeable stuttering.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the optimal selection, delivering 88.3 FPS. While Medium runs faster at 96.8 FPS, the visual upgrade from Medium to High is substantial, and the 28.3 FPS margin over the playable threshold offers both smoothness and quality. The Ultra preset's 55.6 FPS makes it a poor trade-off, sacrificing 32.7 FPS for incremental visual gains.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is viable, running at 71.8 FPS. This provides an 11.8 FPS cushion over the 60 FPS target, but the visual compromise is significant. For players who prioritize frame rate over fidelity at 4K, this is the only setting that works; Medium and High both fall short, and Ultra is not a playable option. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this hardware requires accepting substantial graphical reductions to maintain smooth performance.