Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a commanding performance in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. Benchmark data shows this combination not only meets but far exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured frame rates suggest that this hardware pair is effectively overqualified for the game, providing a high-refresh-rate experience even at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: The best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 153.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still delivers a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo runs every settings preset above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, while High settings reach 96.9 FPS, Medium hits 111.3 FPS, and Low peaks at 138.6 FPS.

Q: Which component shows a higher performance percentile relative to its peers?

A: The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, ranks in the 87th percentile among all tested GPUs. The CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF, ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 234.4 on Low settings to 106.9 on Ultra settings. This represents a performance reduction of 127.5 FPS when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: Yes, the data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 66 FPS. Since the playable threshold is 60 FPS, this preset is comfortably playable, though it is the closest to the threshold of any tested configuration.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35403, which is a negligible 0.1% difference, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this PC can run Greedfall at the highest visual fidelity across all tested resolutions. The most demanding preset, Ultra, remains above the 60 FPS threshold in every scenario.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 153.9 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom, suggesting the game is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, allowing for maximum settings without compromising smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 106.9 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 1080p figure but still provides a very smooth experience that exceeds the 60 FPS target by a wide margin.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS. This is the only configuration where the system approaches the playable threshold, but it still clears it. For those seeking a higher refresh rate at 4K, the High preset offers a substantial boost to 96.9 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high (ranging from 153.9 FPS on Ultra to 334.6 FPS on Low), which strongly suggests the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as even the most demanding GPU settings cannot push frame rates lower without hitting a processing ceiling.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the average FPS drops significantly across all presets. For instance, the Ultra preset falls from 153.9 FPS at 1080p to 106.9 FPS at 1440p, and then to 66 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, as the rendering load increases and the CPU has more time to feed frames.

The performance delta between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 180.7 FPS (334.6 vs 153.9). At 1440p, the gap narrows to 127.5 FPS (234.4 vs 106.9). At 4K, the gap is 72.6 FPS (138.6 vs 66). This trend confirms that the GPU's workload scales more steeply than the CPU's, making the graphics card the decisive factor for 4K performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF sits at the 85th percentile with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals offer nearly identical performance, with deltas of less than 1%. The Intel Core i7-13700T (score 35403, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-13600T (score 35305, delta 0.2%) would behave almost identically in Greedfall. The Intel Core 5 213PE (score 35428, delta -0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-12700K (score 35287, delta 0.2%) are also within a negligible performance envelope.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 holds the 87th percentile with an average score of 56083. The closest alternatives are the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (score 57367, delta -2.2%) which is slightly faster, and the AMD Radeon 8060S (score 55757, delta 0.6%) which is marginally slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (score 55698, delta 0.7%) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (score 54828, delta 2.3%) also fall within a 2.3% performance range, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver a similar experience in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. All values represent average FPS, as min and max data were not recorded.

At 3840x2160, the system produces an average of 138.6 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium reduces this to 111.3 FPS. The High preset yields 96.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are substantially higher. The Low preset achieves 234.4 FPS, Medium brings 184.9 FPS, High delivers 169.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 106.9 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its peak performance. The Low preset reaches 334.6 FPS, Medium hits 266.4 FPS, High manages 242.4 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a strong 153.9 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can unequivocally run Greedfall with exceptional performance. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every tested resolution, as they all clear the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 66 FPS. This is the only scenario where the system is close to the threshold, but it still passes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 106.9 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience at maximum quality.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 153.9 FPS, offering an extremely fluid experience that would benefit from a high-refresh-rate monitor.

The data suggests that for the vast majority of users, running the game at Ultra settings is the obvious choice. Only at 4K does the system approach its limits, and even then, it succeeds in maintaining a playable frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 holds the 186th position out of 3703 tested combos. This places it in the top 5% of all configurations tested for this game, highlighting its strong performance.

The high rank is consistent with the component-level benchmark data. The CPU's 85th percentile and the GPU's 87th percentile rankings indicate that both parts are well above average, and their combined performance in this game reflects that, delivering frame rates that are playable at the highest settings across all resolutions.