Greedfall

Greedfall places the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT in a familiar position for a 2019 action RPG: the combination delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution, but the margin between settings tiers narrows as pixel count climbs. At 1080p, the pairing shows clear headroom in the CPU, while at 4K the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become the decisive factors. The measured results place this combo at rank 2624 out of 3703 tested combinations, a mid-pack standing that reflects balanced but not exceptional performance in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a steep and consistent frame rate decline across all settings presets, confirming that Greedfall scales with render resolution in a predictable manner. At High settings, average FPS drops from 108 at 1080p to 75 at 1440p, then to 45 at 4K. That represents a 30.6% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40.0% reduction moving from 1440p to 4K, for a total decline of 58.3% from the lowest to the highest resolution tested.

The Low preset shows a similar pattern, starting at 152 FPS at 1080p, falling to 105 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 63 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are slightly less severe in relative terms — 30.9% to 1440p and 40.0% to 4K — but the absolute delta of 89 FPS between the 1080p and 4K results is the largest of any settings tier. Medium settings follow the same trajectory: 119 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K, with the 1440p result representing a 30.3% reduction and the 4K result a 41.0% drop from 1440p.

Ultra settings produce the lowest absolute figures but the most consistent scaling pattern. The 69 FPS average at 1080p falls to 48 FPS at 1440p, a 30.4% reduction, and then to 29 FPS at 4K, a 39.6% drop from 1440p. The uniformity of these percentage declines — all hovering near 30% for the first step and 40% for the second — indicates that the rendering pipeline is not hitting a hard bottleneck at any single resolution. Instead, the workload appears to scale smoothly with the number of pixels, which points to the GPU as the primary limiting component across the entire resolution range.

The fact that the 1080p Low preset reaches 152 FPS while the 4K Ultra preset manages only 29 FPS underscores the wide performance envelope this combo offers. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured figure that dips below 30 FPS, suggesting that this configuration is better suited to high-refresh 1080p or solid 1440p gameplay rather than maxed-out 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT achieves rank 2624 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution. This position reflects a pairing where neither component is the strongest in its class, but together they produce acceptable results for the game's demands.

The CPU's individual standing offers context for this rank. The Core i3-12100F sits at the 68th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rivals in aggregate CPU performance are the Intel Core 3 N355 (avgScore 13492, deltaPct 0), the Intel Core i5-9500 (avgScore 13452, deltaPct 0.3), the Intel Core 5 120UL (avgScore 13594, deltaPct -0.7), and the Intel Core i7-1250U (avgScore 13351, deltaPct 1.1). These deltas are all within 1.1% of the i3-12100F, indicating that this processor performs essentially on par with a broad cluster of mid-range and mobile chips.

The GPU's percentile ranking is similar. The RX 6600 XT sits at the 70th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (avgScore 24277, deltaPct 0.7), the Intel Arc A350M (avgScore 24647, deltaPct -0.8), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (avgScore 24236, deltaPct 0.8), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (avgScore 24170, deltaPct 1.1). Again, the deltas are tight, with all four rivals within 1.1% of the RX 6600 XT's aggregate score.

That both components cluster tightly with their respective rivals, yet the combo still lands at rank 2624, suggests that Greedfall's specific workload does not fully reward the strengths of this pairing. The game's demands appear to be more balanced than lopsided — neither the CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration nor the GPU's 2048 shading units become a dominant factor that would push the combo higher in the rankings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F brings a 4-core, 8-thread configuration based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 163 mm² die size. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide the single-thread headroom that Greedfall, as an action RPG with traditional game logic and physics, can utilize. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache is modest by modern standards but sufficient for this title's working set.

Benchmark data shows the processor's multi-threaded performance is its stronger suit relative to single-thread results. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4051 both indicate that the CPU can handle parallel workloads effectively. The single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 1674 and 3DMark single-thread score of 893 are respectable but not class-leading. The PassMark multi-thread score of 14015, compared to a single-thread score of 3444, reinforces the pattern of strong scaling across all four cores.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work per frame, the 152 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames well beyond what most displays require. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1659 and 8-thread score of 4026 — nearly identical to the 16-thread result of 4051 — indicate that the processor's performance ceiling is reached with just a few active threads, which is typical for a 4-core part in a game that does not heavily multithread.

The fact that the combo ranks 2624 out of 3703 suggests that while the CPU is not the bottleneck, it also does not boost the experience beyond what the GPU can deliver. The 4.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain frame pacing in scenes with draw call overhead, but the overall package is more about adequacy than abundance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 6600 XT paired with the i3-12100F delivers a wide spread of results depending on the graphics preset. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo at any resolution or settings level. Medium settings average 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. High settings average 108 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS. The range from 152 FPS at Low to 69 FPS at Ultra represents a 54.6% reduction, showing that the preset choice has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the same settings hierarchy holds but with compressed absolute values. Low averages 105 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum, High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 57 FPS, a 54.3% reduction that closely mirrors the 1080p pattern. All presets except Ultra remain above 60 FPS, making 1440p a viable resolution for this combo with most settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low averages 63 FPS, Medium averages 49 FPS with a 42 FPS minimum and 57 FPS maximum, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. Only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K, and even Medium dips below it. The Ultra result of 29 FPS is the only measured figure that falls below 30 FPS, indicating that maxing out this game at 4K is not recommended with this hardware.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of quality and smoothness, with the 1440p Medium average of 83 FPS and the 1080p Medium average of 119 FPS both providing comfortable margins above playable thresholds. The 1080p Medium minimum of 101 FPS ensures no noticeable stutter, while the 1440p Medium minimum of 70 FPS still holds a solid 10 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS mark.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a defining constraint for 4K performance in Greedfall. The GPU's 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines give it a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The clock speeds are notably high: a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These aggressive frequencies contribute to the GPU's 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance and its texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s. The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s is sufficient for the resolutions tested, but the memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

Benchmark results for the GPU show a clear strength in DirectX 11 workloads, with a PassMark DirectX 11 score of 163, compared to 109 for DirectX 10, 61 for DirectX 12, and 194 for DirectX 9. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 80503 and Vulkan score of 72417 indicate strong compute and API-level performance. The PassMark G3D score of 16461 and GPU compute score of 7520 round out a profile that favors traditional rasterization over ray tracing, which aligns with Greedfall's 2019 release era.

In Greedfall, the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS suggests that texture memory and bandwidth pressure mount at higher resolutions. The 4K Low result of 63 FPS shows that reducing the settings load can alleviate this pressure, but the GPU still cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K with the most demanding presets. The 70th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper-middle tier, consistent with its measured in-game performance.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience with the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT in Greedfall, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the strongest combination of visual fidelity and frame rate stability. The 83 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum ensures smooth gameplay without the risk of drops below the 60 FPS threshold. The 1080p Medium preset is also excellent, delivering 119 FPS average with a 101 FPS minimum, making it the choice for players who prioritize maximum smoothness over resolution.

At 4K, the only preset that maintains a playable frame rate is Low, with an average of 63 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 49 FPS with a 42 FPS minimum is borderline, and the 4K High and Ultra results of 45 FPS and 29 FPS respectively are not recommended for consistent gameplay. Players who insist on 4K should accept Low settings, while those who value visual quality should step down to 1440p Medium or High.

The 1440p High preset, averaging 75 FPS, provides a visually richer experience than Medium with only an 8 FPS penalty, making it a viable alternative for players with displays that support the resolution. The 1080p Ultra preset, at 69 FPS, offers the highest visual quality at the lowest resolution but sacrifices the frame rate headroom that the Medium and High presets provide. Overall, the data supports 1440p Medium as the sweet spot, with 1080p Medium as the fallback for maximum fluidity and 4K Low as the only acceptable option for 4K display owners.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Greedfall?

A: The 1440p Medium preset delivers an 83 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum, offering the best balance of quality and smoothness. The 1080p Medium preset provides 119 FPS average with a 101 FPS minimum for maximum fluidity.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset maintains a playable average of 63 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS, so 4K gaming is limited to Low settings for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, sitting at the 68th percentile. Its closest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 with a 0% delta, while the Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 with a 0.3% delta, placing all within 1.1% of each other.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, placing it at the 70th percentile. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 scores 24277 with a 0.7% delta, the Intel Arc A350M scores 24647 with a -0.8% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170 with a 1.1% delta.

Q: What is the performance difference between the lowest and highest settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 152 FPS while the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, a reduction of 54.6%. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS and High averages 108 FPS, showing that the step from Medium to High costs only 11 FPS while the step from High to Ultra costs 39 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Greedfall?

A: The resolution scaling patterns indicate the GPU is the primary limiting component. Frame rates drop by roughly 30% from 1080p to 1440p and another 40% from 1440p to 4K across all settings, which is consistent with GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's 4-core configuration with a 4.30 GHz boost clock provides sufficient throughput, as evidenced by the 152 FPS result at 1080p Low.