Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 sits at rank 1672 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the configuration in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 57% of combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this Action RPG. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position that is neither dominant nor disappointing, but the specific distribution of results reveals a system with clear strengths at lower resolutions and settings.

Benchmark results indicate the combo's overall standing is shaped more by the GPU's capabilities than the CPU's raw throughput. The RX 9060's percentileVsAllGpus score of 59 outranks the i3-12100F's percentileVsAllCpus of 68, though both sit comfortably above the median. This near-parity between components suggests a balanced pairing where neither part consistently bottlenecks the other across the measured scenarios. The combo's rank is pulled down primarily by the GPU's performance ceiling at higher settings, while the CPU's strong single-threaded results help maintain playable frame rates in CPU-bound scenes.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clock speeds are aggressive for the segment: a base of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost reaching 2990 MHz. The 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines provide the raw throughput that Greedfall's rendering demands. With 28 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, the GPU is architecturally prepared for modern effects, though the game itself predates widespread RT adoption.

In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute translates into measurable performance differences across settings. The measured data shows the RX 9060 handling 1080p High at 119 FPS average, which indicates the card is not heavily taxed at this resolution. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 compared to the RX 9060's 16014 average benchmark score — a delta of -0.7%. This proximity to a well-known mid-range card contextualizes the RX 9060's Greedfall results: it performs like a solid 1080p and 1440p card, with 4K being a stretch at higher presets.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall's textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 31. The memory bus width of 128 bit, while modest, does not appear to cause catastrophic bandwidth issues at lower settings — the 4K Low result of 69 FPS demonstrates the card can still deliver playable frame rates when texture memory demands are reduced.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide solid single-threaded performance, which is critical for Greedfall's game logic and physics calculations. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core offer adequate data locality for the game's asset streaming.

Benchmark scores highlight the CPU's strengths: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 and multi-core score of 11860. The Geekbench single-core result of 1932 and multi-core of 7252 reinforce the picture of a processor that excels in lightly threaded workloads but falls behind modern 6- and 8-core parts in heavily threaded scenarios. The PassMark single-thread score of 3444 is particularly relevant for Greedfall, which is not known for scaling across many cores.

The CPU's 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (avg score 13452, delta 0.3%) and slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120UL (avg score 13594, delta -0.7%). The i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13494 shows it trading blows with these older mid-range parts, meaning the CPU is not a significant bottleneck in most Greedfall scenarios. The 4-core design does mean that the 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS could be partly influenced by CPU limitations in draw call processing, but the GPU is more likely the primary constraint at that resolution.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS, Medium reaches 131 FPS (with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 151), High holds at 119 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91 FPS, representing a 54% performance reduction from the lowest to highest preset. The 1080p Medium result's minimum of 112 FPS indicates the system maintains smooth frame delivery even during demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium drops to 91 FPS (minimum 77, maximum 105), High reaches 83 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 63 FPS, a 54% reduction that mirrors the 1080p scaling. The 1440p Medium minimum of 77 FPS suggests the system can hold near-60 FPS even in complex combat encounters.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the GPU's limitations. Low settings average 69 FPS, Medium drops to 54 FPS (minimum 46, maximum 62), High falls to 49 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31 FPS. The 4K Low result is notable because it remains above 60 FPS, but every other preset dips below that threshold. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is barely playable and indicates the system should not be pushed to maximum settings at this resolution.

# Resolution Scaling

The data shows a consistent pattern of frame rate reduction as resolution increases, but the rate of decline varies by settings preset. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 51 FPS (167 to 116, a 31% drop), while 1440p to 4K costs another 47 FPS (116 to 69, a 41% drop). At High settings, 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 119 to 83 (a 30% drop), and 1440p to 4K reduces it from 83 to 49 (a 41% drop).

The steeper percentage decline from 1440p to 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p indicates the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance can keep up with the GPU's output, but as pixel count rises, the RX 9060's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM become constraints. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p Ultra result of 76 FPS, suggests a super-linear scaling penalty that points to VRAM capacity or memory bandwidth saturation.

Interestingly, the 1080p to 1440p scaling at Ultra settings shows a 30% reduction (76 to 53 FPS), which is milder than the Low preset's 31% reduction. This indicates that at Ultra settings, both resolutions are already pushing the GPU hard enough that the additional pixel count has diminishing proportional impact. The system's limiting component shifts from CPU-bound at low settings and low resolutions to GPU-bound at high settings and high resolutions.

# Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 119 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The jump from High to Ultra costs 43 FPS (119 to 76, a 36% reduction) for what the data suggests is a marginal visual improvement in Greedfall's rendering. Players with high refresh rate monitors could consider Medium at 131 FPS (minimum 112), which provides a comfortable cushion above 100 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset at 83 FPS is the recommended choice for most players, as it remains above 60 FPS while offering better visual fidelity than Medium's 91 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 77 FPS makes it a safer option for those who prioritize frame consistency over visual detail. Ultra at 53 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests it should only be used by players who accept sub-60 FPS gameplay.

For 4K displays, the Low preset at 69 FPS is the only option that maintains playable frame rates. Medium at 54 FPS (minimum 46) is acceptable for players who prefer visual quality over smoothness, but the High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are not recommended. The 4K Low result demonstrates that the RX 9060 can handle 4K gaming if settings are appropriately scaled back, but this combo is not suited for high-fidelity 4K play.

# FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F bottlenecking the AMD Radeon RX 9060 in Greedfall?

A: The data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck at most settings. The i3-12100F's single-thread score of 3444 in PassMark and its 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it can feed the GPU adequately at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K Ultra, the 31 FPS result is more likely GPU-limited due to the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth constraints.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129. This represents a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RX 9060 is essentially on par with the RTX 3060 Ti in aggregate synthetic performance. The RX 9060's PassMark G3D score of 17631 further confirms its mid-range positioning.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for a locked 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1440p High, the combo averages 83 FPS, which provides headroom above 60 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. At 4K, only the Low preset (69 FPS average) achieves above 60 FPS, making 1440p the recommended resolution for a locked 60 FPS experience.

Q: Why does the 4K Ultra preset perform so poorly compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is less than half the 1080p Ultra result of 76 FPS. This super-linear scaling penalty is attributable to the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit memory bus, which become saturated at 4K with maximum texture quality. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain the data throughput required at that resolution and preset.

Q: Does the CPU's 4-core design limit performance in Greedfall?

A: Greedfall is not a heavily multi-threaded title, and the i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient based on the measured results. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and single-core score of 1674 indicate strong per-thread performance. The 1080p Low result of 167 FPS shows the CPU can drive high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming at any settings?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 69 FPS. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is playable but with dips to 46 FPS minimum. High and Ultra presets at 4K produce 49 FPS and 31 FPS respectively, which are below the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The data suggests 4K gaming is possible with this combo if visual settings are kept to Low or Medium.