Greedfall

Greedfall, when driven by the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, delivers a playable experience that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset. The measured data shows a clear performance hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU keeps pace effectively at 1080p. The combination ranks in the 73rd percentile of all tested combos for this game, indicating a solidly above-average pairing, but its behavior across different settings reveals specific strengths and limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, confirming that Greedfall's rendering load scales aggressively with pixel count. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 107.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 76.7 FPS at 2560x1440, a 28.6% reduction, and then to 44.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 42.5% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti’s compute and memory bandwidth are being saturated as resolution increases, making the GPU the definitive limiting component at 4K.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the frame rate collapses from 71.1 FPS at 1080p to 48.5 FPS at 1440p and finally to 29.6 FPS at 4K. The total loss from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 58.4%, which is substantial and pushes the experience into unplayable territory. Conversely, at Low settings, the drop is from 150.5 FPS to 104.5 FPS to 61.7 FPS, a total reduction of 59.0%, showing that even when the visual load is minimized, the GPU still struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

These results reveal that the RTX 3060 Ti is the clear bottleneck at 4K, regardless of preset. At 1080p, however, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU’s role becomes more relevant, though the data does not show any signs of CPU limitation even at the lowest settings. The scaling suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, users must accept Low settings, while 1440p offers a more balanced trade-off between visual fidelity and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Core i3-12100F and RTX 3060 Ti achieves a rank of 1238 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the upper portion of the field, but not near the top, indicating that while it is a capable pairing, many other systems outperform it in this specific title. The ranking reflects the combined strengths of the CPU and GPU, with the GPU’s 69th percentile performance among all GPUs being a primary driver, alongside the CPU’s 72nd percentile ranking.

Relative to other combos, this result is above average but not exceptional. The data suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, but it falls behind in 4K scenarios where more powerful GPUs would maintain higher averages. The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows strong performance at lower resolutions and a significant drop-off at 4K. This indicates that the combo is optimized for mainstream resolutions rather than high-end 4K gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. In Greedfall, this memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but it becomes stressed at 4K Ultra, where the 29.6 FPS average suggests either memory capacity or bandwidth limitations.

Clock speeds are also a factor, with the base clock at 1410 MHz and boost at 1665 MHz. These clocks, combined with 4864 shading units and 80 ROPs, deliver a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s. The data shows that these resources are ample for High settings at 1440p (76.7 FPS), but insufficient for maintaining 60 FPS at 4K High (44.1 FPS). The GPU’s 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a strong indicator of its compute capability, yet the scaling results show it is not enough for 4K Ultra in this title.

The GPU’s benchmark scores further contextualize its role. With a Passmark G3D score of 20349 and an average benchmark score of 25120, it sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180) and RX 6600 (25235), are within 0.5% of its average score, indicating a tightly contested performance tier. In Greedfall, this translates to consistent frame rates that are respectable but not class-leading.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is achieved at 1440p with High settings, which yields an average of 76.7 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while retaining a high level of detail. At 1080p, High settings deliver 107.4 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, and even Ultra at 1080p (71.1 FPS) is playable, though with a noticeable drop in smoothness.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low settings offer the highest average at 150.5 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or maximizing responsiveness. At 1440p, Low settings still provide 104.5 FPS, making it a viable option for those who want higher resolution without sacrificing performance. At 4K, only Low settings achieve a playable average of 61.7 FPS, while Medium (47.3 FPS) and High (44.1 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra (29.6 FPS) is unplayable.

The data strongly suggests avoiding Ultra settings at any resolution above 1080p, as the performance cost is disproportionate to the visual gains. Medium settings provide a modest improvement over Low while maintaining playable frame rates at 1440p (83.6 FPS) and 1080p (121.7 FPS), making it a reasonable middle ground for users with 60 Hz displays.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High as the best balance, with an average of 76.7 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while maintaining high visual fidelity.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where the average is 61.7 FPS. Medium (47.3 FPS) and High (44.1 FPS) are below 60 FPS, and Ultra (29.6 FPS) is not playable.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate CPU limitation at 1080p. High settings achieve 107.4 FPS and Low settings 150.5 FPS, suggesting the GPU is still the primary driver of performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to others in Greedfall?

A: It ranks 1238 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all pairings tested for this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 107.4 FPS at 1080p to 44.1 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 58.9%.

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

A: The data does not show CPU limitation, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings. The Core i3-12100F’s 8 threads appear sufficient for this title.

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. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide ample bandwidth for gaming workloads. In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the measured data suggests it performs this task adequately.

The CPU’s benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2224. This is crucial for Greedfall, which is an Action RPG that likely relies on a few heavily threaded tasks. The multi-threaded scores, such as Cinebench R23 multicore at 11912 and Passmark multithread at 14015, show that the 4-core design can handle parallel workloads, though it is not a high-core-count processor.

The CPU’s 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516, places it near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and Intel Core i7-7700K (13280). This indicates that its performance is comparable to much higher-end parts in synthetic tests, which translates to solid gaming performance. In Greedfall, the CPU does not appear to bottleneck the RTX 3060 Ti, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p and the consistent scaling pattern across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings average 150.5 FPS, Medium 121.7 FPS, High 107.4 FPS, and Ultra 71.1 FPS. These figures show that the RTX 3060 Ti has ample headroom at this resolution, even at Ultra, where the frame rate remains above 70 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 79.4 FPS, indicating that settings have a significant impact on performance, but even the most demanding preset is playable.

At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains respectable. Low settings average 104.5 FPS, Medium 83.6 FPS, High 76.7 FPS, and Ultra 48.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable, but High and Medium provide smooth experiences. The drop from 1080p High to 1440p High is 30.7 FPS, showing a clear cost of higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings average 61.7 FPS, which is just above 60 FPS, but Medium (47.3 FPS) and High (44.1 FPS) are noticeably lower, and Ultra (29.6 FPS) is unplayable. The difference between 1440p Low (104.5 FPS) and 4K Low (61.7 FPS) is 42.8 FPS, highlighting the significant performance penalty of 4K. Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 3060 Ti is a strong 1080p and 1440p card, but 4K requires significant settings reductions to maintain playable frame rates.