Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released on 2019-09-09, has been benchmarked with an Intel Core i3-12100F and an AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT. The measured data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of how this combination scales. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $97, and the GPU a launch MSRP of 399 USD. The results show a system that is capable at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K unless settings are dropped to Low.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep across every preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 156.4 at 1080p to 107.5 at 2560x1440, then to 67.2 at 4K. The High preset follows a similar curve: 112.8 at 1080p, 75.6 at 1440p, and 49.3 at 4K. Medium goes from 126.3 to 85 to 51.3, while Ultra drops from 74 to 48.6 to 31.7. The pattern is consistent: each step up in resolution costs a substantial portion of performance, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly large.

This scaling behavior points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Radeon RX 6650 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 280.3 GB/s bandwidth, and its FP32 throughput is 10.79 TFLOPS. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up—the Core i3-12100F's 3dmark single-thread score of 893 and 4-thread score of 2859 are sufficient to feed the GPU. But as pixel count rises, the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth become the bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 31.7 fps is less than half the 1080p Ultra figure of 74, a clear sign that the graphics card is saturated.

The CPU's own benchmark scores reinforce this interpretation. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11912 and single-core score of 1681 are respectable for a quad-core part, but they are not the constraint here. The data shows that resolution scaling is driven almost entirely by the GPU, which is typical for a mid-range card paired with a capable budget processor.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU+GPU combinations in Greedfall, this pairing ranks 1097th out of 1705, placing it in the upper-middle tier. That rank is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU also sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The combo's position suggests it outperforms roughly 64% of tested systems, but it is not near the top.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 13516. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (avg score 13534, deltaPct -0.1), meaning the i3-12100F is 0.1% behind that high-end workstation chip. It is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430), and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280). These deltas are small, indicating that the i3-12100F delivers performance comparable to much more expensive or older parts in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 29024. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (29011, deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Arc A370M (29175, deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29197, deltaPct -0.6). The RX 6650 XT is essentially tied with the RX 6800M, 0.1% ahead of the RX 470, and 0.5% and 0.6% behind the Arc A370M and RX Vega M GH respectively. These are all within a fraction of a percent, so the GPU's standing is tightly clustered with a set of very different products.

The combo's rank of 1097 out of 1705 reflects a balanced pairing. Neither component is a standout, but together they deliver a solid 1080p and 1440p experience. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads, with a 3.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clock, are enough for this 2019 title, and the GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rendering load without being a severe weak point.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests different optimal presets depending on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable averages: Low 156.4, Medium 126.3, High 112.8, and Ultra 74. Even the most demanding Ultra preset stays well above the 60 fps threshold, so users with a 1080p display can safely max out settings. The gap between High and Ultra is 38.8 fps, but Ultra still provides a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low averages 107.5, Medium 85, and High 75.6, all of which are comfortable. Ultra, however, drops to 48.6, which is noticeably lower and may introduce stutter on high-refresh monitors. For 1440p, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with Medium as a fallback if extra headroom is needed. Ultra is not recommended unless the user accepts a sub-60 average.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset maintains a playable average: 67.2 fps. Medium falls to 51.3, High to 49.3, and Ultra to 31.7. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then the margin above 60 is slim. Users who prioritize visual fidelity at 4K will need to consider a more powerful GPU, as this combination cannot sustain high or ultra settings at that resolution.

The data indicates that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. Both deliver frame rates in the 70-115 range, which is smooth for most gameplay. The 4K Low preset is technically playable, but the visual compromise is significant. For a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG with moderate system demands, the recommended settings are 1080p Ultra for maximum quality or 1440p High for a balance of resolution and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 49.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 67.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 51.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 31.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 75.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 107.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 85 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 112.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 156.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 126.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 74 |

The table shows a clear hierarchy: at every resolution, Low is the fastest preset, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra the slowest. The relative ordering is consistent, but the absolute differences vary. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 82.4 fps, while at 4K it is 35.5 fps. This suggests that the GPU's performance headroom shrinks as resolution increases, making the choice of preset more critical at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 74 fps.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages above 60 fps (67.2). Medium, High, and Ultra fall to 51.3, 49.3, and 31.7 respectively, so 4K is only playable with significant visual compromises.

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

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105, and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 29024. It is tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 470, 0.5% behind the Intel Arc A370M, and 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Greedfall?

A: It ranks 1097th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier.

Q: Which settings are recommended for 2560x1440?

A: The High preset averages 75.6 fps, and Medium averages 85 fps. Ultra drops to 48.6, so High or Medium are the best choices for a smooth 1440p experience.