Greedfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a decidedly mixed bag in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The data shows a combination capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but one that struggles to maintain playable fluidity at 4K with maximum settings. This pairing ranks 2342nd out of 3703 tested combos in this specific title, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, a position driven by the CPU's modest core count and the GPU's performance profile at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and steep performance degradation as resolution increases, a pattern characteristic of GPU-limited scenarios at the high end. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 114 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, that figure drops to 79 FPS, a reduction of roughly 30%. The most dramatic fall occurs when stepping up to 4K, where the High preset yields just 47 FPS, a 40% decline from the 1440p result. This scaling curve indicates that the Radeon RX 7600 XT's memory bandwidth and compute resources become the primary bottleneck as pixel count grows, overwhelming the GPU's 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 159 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result, while playable, represents only 41% of the 1080p Low performance. Medium settings follow suit: 125 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, with averages of 73 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and a marginal 30 FPS at 4K. The consistent ~50% performance hit between 1440p and 4K across all settings strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the relatively smaller drop between 1080p and 1440p hints that the CPU still has headroom to feed the GPU at lower pixel counts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, is the dominant factor in this combo's performance ceiling. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a figure that proves insufficient for 4K gaming in this title. The 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs scale well at 1080p but cannot maintain frame rates at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz deliver solid raw compute, with FP32 performance rated at 22.57 TFLOPS, yet the 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS indicates that raw throughput alone does not overcome memory bandwidth constraints.

The GPU's 60th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the middle of the pack, with an average benchmark score of 17083. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which scores 17208 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (0.3% lower). This close grouping suggests the RX 7600 XT delivers performance comparable to a previous-generation high-end card. The 32 ray accelerators and DirectX 12 Ultimate support do little to help in Greedfall, which predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The 190 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector indicate a power-efficient design, but efficiency does not translate to 4K capability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, presents a mixed picture for Greedfall. The Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, provides strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1932. This single-thread strength is crucial for older titles like Greedfall, which often rely heavily on one or two cores. The 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock ensure responsive gameplay in CPU-light scenes.

However, the multi-threaded results tell a different story. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4051 reveal the limitations of a quad-core design. Greedfall's open-world environments and NPC populations can stress multiple threads, and the 4-core/8-thread configuration may cause frame-time spikes in crowded areas. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help mitigate some latency, but the CPU's 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494, suggests it is a mid-tier performer. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% higher) and the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% difference), indicating performance parity with older mainstream chips.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p, where the GPU has less work to do. The 159 FPS Low result at 1080p suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly, but the 73 FPS Ultra result at the same resolution points to a balance shift. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes, as the GPU's bandwidth constraints dominate. The DDR4/DDR5 memory support and dual-channel bus provide adequate bandwidth for the CPU, but the 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) offer no tangible benefit for this GPU, which uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's capabilities across twelve configurations. At 1920x1080, the results range from a playable 73 FPS at Ultra to a very smooth 159 FPS at Low. The Medium preset delivers 125 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings at 1080p produce 114 FPS, a sweet spot for 60 Hz displays with headroom for 100 Hz monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but manageable. Ultra settings yield 50 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High settings produce 79 FPS, while Medium averages 87 FPS with a range of 74 to 100 FPS. Low settings at 1440p reach 111 FPS, demonstrating that the combo can handle esports-level frame rates in this title if visual fidelity is sacrificed.

At 3840x2160, the picture is less rosy. Ultra settings plunge to 30 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. High settings manage 47 FPS, still short of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings reach 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS, showing the system can occasionally hit 60 FPS but not consistently. Low settings at 4K produce 66 FPS, the only 4K configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: 86 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K, illustrating how settings scaling becomes less effective at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2342nd out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the 37th percentile of all configurations in the database. This position reflects a system that is competent but not exceptional for this title. The rank is likely dragged down by the 4K Ultra performance of 30 FPS, which is among the lowest results for modern GPUs at that resolution. However, the 1080p results are competitive, suggesting the combo would rank higher if only mainstream resolutions were considered.

Relative to its component peers, the GPU's 60th percentile ranking and the CPU's 68th percentile ranking suggest the system is balanced, but neither component excels. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3070, outperforms it by 0.7% in average benchmark score, and this gap likely translates to similar or slightly better FPS in Greedfall. The CPU's nearest rival, the Core i5-9500, is 0.3% slower, indicating the i3-12100F holds its own against older six-core parts. The combo's rank of 2342 suggests that many systems with higher-end GPUs or CPUs will outperform it, but it also indicates that budget-conscious builders can achieve playable performance at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p High settings produce 114 FPS, which is excellent for smooth gameplay. For a 60 FPS target, 1440p Medium at 87 FPS or 1440p High at 79 FPS are strong choices. 4K is only viable at Low settings, which yield 66 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. Low settings at 4K produce 66 FPS, while Medium settings average 52 FPS. High settings drop to 47 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 30 FPS. The 4K experience is playable only at Low or Medium settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiter, as evidenced by the 86 FPS difference between Low (159 FPS) and Ultra (73 FPS) settings. The CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration provides adequate single-thread performance, but the GPU's bandwidth constraints cap maximum frame rates.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its nearest GPU rival in this context?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, a 0.7% difference. This close margin suggests the two GPUs perform nearly identically in most titles, including Greedfall.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance like for this game?

A: The i3-12100F scores 11860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4051 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. These scores indicate adequate multi-threaded performance for Greedfall, though the 4-core design may cause occasional frame drops in CPU-intensive scenes.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM help at 4K in this title?

A: The 16 GB frame buffer is more than sufficient for Greedfall's memory requirements, but the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 128-bit bus is the limiting factor. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS shows that memory capacity does not compensate for bandwidth constraints.