Greedfall

Greedfall on the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination presents a clear picture of a system where the graphics card is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU’s capabilities set the ceiling for high-refresh-rate play. The measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets shows a consistent scaling pattern that allows for precise recommendations on how to balance visual fidelity against frame rate. This analysis walks through the role of each component, the optimal settings, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory position it as an entry-level desktop part, yet its benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread performance. In the synthetic suite, the processor achieves a single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark and 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which are respectable figures for a chip in this class. Its multi-threaded results, such as 11860 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4026 in 3dmark 8 threads, show that while it has only four physical cores, the hyper-threading provides solid scaling for games that can use more than four threads.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU’s role becomes evident when examining the FPS data at lower settings where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 152 FPS average, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. This suggests that at this resolution and setting, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain a high frame rate. However, the 4-core/8-thread configuration means that in more demanding scenes with many NPCs or complex physics, the CPU could become a limiting factor, especially when compared to processors with more physical cores. The processor’s percentile ranking of 68 among all CPUs indicates it performs better than most, but its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-9500 (0.3% faster average benchmark score) and the Intel Core 5 120UL (-0.7%), show that it sits in a tightly contested mid-range tier. The data does not include specific CPU utilization metrics for Greedfall, but the fact that FPS scales from 152 at 1080p Low to 109 at 1080p High suggests that the GPU is increasingly the bottleneck as settings rise, while the CPU still manages to deliver playable performance even in the higher preset tiers.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its memory configuration is a key factor in Greedfall’s performance, particularly at higher resolutions where the 8 GB capacity can become a constraint. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 15171 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which is only 0.2% slower in average score. This close competition indicates that the RX 7600 is a solid mid-range performer.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s impact is most visible when comparing the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 109, but at 4K High, it falls to 45 FPS, a reduction of over half. This steep decline is attributed to the GPU having to render four times the pixels, which overwhelms the 8 GB VRAM and the 128-bit memory bus. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 29, which is barely playable, while at 4K Low, it recovers to 63 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RX 7600 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where its bandwidth and VRAM are sufficient to maintain high frame rates. The GPU’s compute capabilities, as shown by its 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are not fully utilized in this title, as the game’s engine appears to be more dependent on fill rate and memory bandwidth than on raw shader throughput.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset provides an excellent balance, with an average FPS of 109, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS, which is also very smooth and provides a slight safety margin for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 152 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth it for a story-driven Action RPG. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 69 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant performance cost for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 75 FPS average, which is adequate for most players, while the Medium preset at 83 FPS (with a min of 71 and max of 95) offers a better experience with a higher minimum frame rate. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 106 FPS, which is very playable, but again sacrifices visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced combat. At 4K, the only playable options are Low (63 FPS) and Medium (50 FPS), with High at 45 FPS being borderline and Ultra at 29 FPS being too low for a smooth experience. Therefore, the data suggests that for the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p provides the highest average FPS with a respectable minimum frame rate, while High is recommended for those prioritizing visual quality over raw performance.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Greedfall?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 152, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset. This is the peak performance in the measured data, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination can handle very high frame rates when graphical settings are reduced.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 29, which is the lowest score in the dataset. This is below the playable threshold of 30 FPS for most users, and the data indicates that 4K Ultra is not a viable option for this pairing.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 71, with a maximum of 95 and an average of 83. This shows that the combo maintains a consistent frame rate above 60 FPS at this resolution and preset, making it a reliable choice.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, while its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, has a score of 15199, which is 0.2% faster. Another rival, the AMD Radeon 680M, has a score of 15270, which is 0.7% faster, showing that the RX 7600 is closely matched with its direct competitors.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it performs better than 68% of tested processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, has an identical average score of 13492 with a delta of 0%, showing that they are essentially equal in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: At which resolution does the combo drop below 60 FPS on the High preset?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS drops to 45, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 75, which is above 60, so the crossover point is between 1440p and 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario, particularly at higher settings. Starting at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 106, a reduction of 46 FPS or about 30%. At 4K Low, the FPS falls to 63, which is a further drop of 43 FPS from 1440p, representing a 59% reduction from 1080p. This pattern shows that even at Low settings, the GPU’s rendering load increases significantly with resolution, and the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The same trend is visible at High settings: 109 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 31%, and from 1440p to 4K is about 40%, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate are being saturated.

The fact that the FPS drops are proportionally similar across different settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting component in all cases, but the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 152 FPS is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame delivery capability, as the GPU is not fully stressed. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain similar across resolutions, but the data shows a consistent decline, confirming that the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are the main constraints. The jump from 1080p to 4K quadruples the pixel count, and the measured FPS at 4K High (45) is less than half of the 1080p High (109), which aligns with the expected performance hit from rendering four times the pixels. This analysis indicates that for this combo, lowering resolution is the most effective way to boost FPS, as the GPU is the clear limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 152 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 and a maximum of 138 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The High preset at 1080p drops to 109 FPS average, while the Ultra preset falls to 69 FPS average. This represents a 55% drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p, highlighting the significant cost of the highest visual quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 106 FPS average, which is still very high and suitable for most monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 83 FPS average, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 95 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 75 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 48 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is about 55%, consistent with the 1080p scaling. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 63 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 50 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57 FPS. The High preset at 4K drops to 45 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 29 FPS. The data shows that the combo can handle 4K only at Low settings for a playable experience, and even then, the frame rate is borderline. The minimum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution, showing 102 at 1080p, 71 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K, which indicates that the Medium preset offers the most stable frame pacing across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the overall ranking of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 holds the rank of 2568 out of 3703 total combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the mid-range nature of both components. The rank of 2568 means that approximately 69% of other combos perform better in this game, while about 31% perform worse. This ranking is likely influenced by the CPU’s 4-core limitation and the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM, which can be restrictive in a game that scales well with more threads and memory.

When considering the CPU’s percentile of 68 and the GPU’s percentile of 57, the combo’s overall rank of 2568 out of 3703 suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The CPU outperforms 68% of all processors, but the GPU only outperforms 57% of all GPUs, which pulls the combined score down. The nearest GPU rival, the RTX 3050 OEM, has a nearly identical average score (-0.2% delta), but the combo’s rank indicates that in Greedfall specifically, other factors such as VRAM usage and memory bandwidth play a role. The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering solid 1080p performance, but it struggles at higher resolutions, which is reflected in its mid-pack ranking. For users with this hardware, the measured FPS data suggests that sticking to 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings will yield the best experience, as the 4K performance is not competitive with higher-ranked combos.