Greedfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, placing in the 603rd position out of 1,705 tested combinations. This places the combo in the upper third of all systems, a strong result for a processor with only 4 cores and 8 threads. The CPU’s percentile ranking against all processors is 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of the field, while the GPU sits in the 87th percentile, indicating the graphics card is the dominant component in this pairing. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for this Action RPG, with the GPU’s high compute capabilities compensating for the CPU’s modest core count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 603 out of 1,705 tested combinations reflects a system that handles Greedfall with considerable headroom. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 13,516 places it nearly even with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13,534, a difference of only -0.1%. This is a notable data point, as the Threadripper is a workstation-class processor, yet the i3-12100F matches its average score in general benchmarks. Conversely, the i3-12100F holds a 1.8% advantage over the Intel Core i7-7700K, which scores 13,280, showing that the newer architecture provides a tangible edge over older flagship parts.

The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 49,982, sits close to the NVIDIA RTX A1000, which scores 50,826, a 1.7% deficit. It also outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6%, with the latter scoring 48,704. These rival comparisons are crucial for context: the RX 6800 XT is not a middling part but a high-end GPU that consistently delivers frame rates well above playable thresholds. In Greedfall specifically, this ranking translates to smooth performance even at demanding settings, with the CPU never becoming the primary limiter.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 105.9 FPS, which is fully playable on standard 60Hz displays and sufficient for most high-refresh monitors. However, dropping to High raises the average to 164.7 FPS, a 55% improvement that makes it the recommended setting for competitive or high-refresh gaming. The Low preset at 230.9 FPS offers diminishing returns for visual quality, so High is the sweet spot for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 115.5 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors, while Medium sits at 127.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 72 FPS is still playable but requires a 60Hz panel to avoid screen tearing. For 3840x2160, the High preset provides 67.6 FPS, which is border-line for 60Hz displays; the Medium preset at 74.1 FPS is a better choice if you can tolerate slight visual cuts. The Low preset at 94.2 FPS is the only option that guarantees a stable 60 FPS with room to spare, but the visual penalty is significant. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, while 4K users should accept Medium or High with V-Sync enabled.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RX 6800 XT in Greedfall?

A: The benchmark results indicate no severe bottleneck. The combo ranks 603 out of 1,705, and the CPU’s 72nd percentile ranking is sufficient to feed the GPU, which is in the 87th percentile. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 230.9 FPS, showing the CPU can push high frame rates without limiting the GPU.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i3-12100F scores 13,516 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-1250U (13,462) and 1.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-7700K (13,280). It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by only 0.1%, making it a surprisingly competitive part for its core count.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings yields 115.5 FPS, which is the most balanced for visual quality and smoothness. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 105.9 FPS, but the higher resolution provides a better image for the same performance class.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 67.6 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 74.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 43.5 FPS, which is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM matter for Greedfall?

A: The game is not VRAM-heavy, as even the Low preset at 4K achieves 94.2 FPS. The 16 GB GDDR6 memory provides ample headroom, but the performance differences are driven more by the GPU’s compute power than memory capacity.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 6800 XT scores 49,982, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel Arc A550M (49,737) and 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48,704). It trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%, making it a strong performer in its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 230.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium drops to 180.3 FPS, High to 164.7 FPS, and Ultra to 105.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the Ultra preset is costly but still playable.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 158.2 FPS, a 31% drop from the 1080p Low result, which is expected given the increased pixel count. Medium achieves 127.6 FPS, High reaches 115.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 72 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 37.7%, making High the recommended choice for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades further. Low yields 94.2 FPS, Medium drops to 74.1 FPS, High to 67.6 FPS, and Ultra to 43.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, confirming that 4K gaming requires reduced settings. The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution increase costs roughly 30% of the previous frame rate, and each preset step up costs an additional 15-20% performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of these results, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock of 1825 MHz and boost clock of 2250 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz, ensures sustained performance under load. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz, or 16 Gbps effective, which is more than sufficient for Greedfall’s texture streaming needs.

The GPU’s 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to a FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS, which is the key metric for rasterization-heavy games like Greedfall. The 72 ray tracing cores are present, but the game does not rely on them, so the raw compute power is what drives the high frame rates.

The GPU’s 87th percentile ranking versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,982, places it ahead of many contemporary cards. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A1000, scores 50,826, a 1.7% lead, but the RX 6800 XT outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6%. This performance headroom means that even at 4K High settings, the GPU maintains 67.6 FPS, showing that the card is not the limiting factor in this combo. The CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU up to 230.9 FPS at 1080p Low, proving that the pairing is well-matched for Greedfall’s engine.