Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB lands at rank 1551 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this pairing in the lower 9% of all combinations in the database, which is a clear signal that this is not a high-end setup for this Action RPG. The rank reflects a system that can run the game, but it will require careful settings management to stay smooth, particularly at higher resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo's position is driven primarily by the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and the CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration. While the CPU holds its own in synthetic tests — its average benchmark score of 13516 sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs — the GPU's modest specs cap the overall experience. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p play, where it can achieve playable framerates, but it struggles to maintain consistency as resolution and settings increase.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. Measured FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings shows an average of 75.6 FPS. That is comfortably above the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13516 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534, deltaPct -0.1%) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462, deltaPct 0.4%). It also edges out the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430, deltaPct 0.6%) and the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280, deltaPct 1.8%).

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

A: 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At Low settings it averages 108.9 FPS, at Medium 81.9 FPS, and at High 75.6 FPS. Even Ultra hits 49.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this setup?

A: No, not really. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 42.4 at Low settings. High drops to 31 FPS, Medium to 36.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 17.5 FPS. The 4 GB VRAM is clearly a limiting factor here.

Q: How does the GPU's VRAM affect performance?

A: The 4 GB GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a steep drop-off from 1440p to 4K, particularly at Ultra where the average FPS halves from 34.6 to 17.5.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads can keep up with the GPU, as evidenced by the strong framerates. However, the CPU's synthetic scores — such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11912 and a single-core score of 1681 — suggest it is not a high-end part, and it may limit performance in CPU-heavy scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 75.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High, the average drops to 53.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly 29%. At 3840x2160 at High, the average falls to 31 FPS — a further 42% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component as resolution increases.

The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 49.6 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 34.6 FPS (a 30% drop), and at 4K Ultra, it crashes to 17.5 FPS (a 49% drop from 1440p). The 4 GB VRAM is almost certainly being saturated at 4K Ultra, causing the severe performance hit. In contrast, at Low settings, the scaling is gentler: 108.9 FPS at 1080p, 76.4 FPS at 1440p, and 42.4 FPS at 4K — suggesting that reducing settings alleviates some of the GPU pressure.

The data implies that this combo is heavily GPU-bound at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p the CPU is more capable of keeping up. If you want to play at 1440p, you will need to stick to Low or Medium settings to stay above 55 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings produce only 42.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for most gamers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 108.9, which is exceptionally smooth for an Action RPG. Medium settings yield 81.9 FPS, and High settings produce 75.6 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 49.6 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU struggling with the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 76.4 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium settings drop to 58.5 FPS, and High settings fall to 53.7 FPS. Ultra settings average 34.6 FPS, which is borderline unplayable for a game that requires active combat and exploration.

At 3840x2160, the combo is out of its depth. Low settings average 42.4 FPS, Medium settings drop to 36.9 FPS, and High settings fall to 31 FPS. Ultra settings plummet to 17.5 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable at that preset. The data suggests that 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the framerate is not consistently smooth.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is the dominant factor in this combo's performance. With a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz, the GPU has a solid clock speed for its class, but its 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus is a significant limitation. The memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s is adequate for 1080p, but it becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU's 2048 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs provide enough compute power for 1080p gaming, but the 4 GB VRAM is the weak link. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 17.5 suggests that the GPU is running out of memory, causing severe frame drops. The data shows that reducing settings from Ultra to Low at 4K improves the average FPS from 17.5 to 42.4, a 142% increase, which is a clear sign that VRAM capacity is the primary constraint.

The GPU's 90 W TDP and 250 W suggested PSU are modest, but the card's end-of-life production status and 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate it is a mid-range part. For Greedfall, the GPU's role is to provide playable framerates at 1080p and moderate settings at 1440p, but it is not designed for high-refresh or 4K gaming.

CPU Role

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, it offers strong single-threaded performance for its class. Its synthetic benchmarks confirm this: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2224 are respectable, while the multi-core scores of 11912 (Cinebench R23) and 7413 (Geekbench) show that it can handle multi-threaded workloads reasonably well.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain smooth framerates. At 1080p, the CPU appears to be sufficient, as the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings. The 4-core/8-thread configuration is adequate for this game, which is a 2019 title that does not heavily utilize many cores. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help with game data access, but the overall package is more than enough for the GPU to keep up.

The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 13516 place it close to much more expensive processors like the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280). This means the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, the CPU is likely still capable of feeding frames — the problem lies entirely with the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth.