Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents an interesting test for the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing. The measured data shows a configuration that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limits when pushed to 4K with maximum settings. The benchmark results indicate a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, though the CPU's four-core architecture provides a solid foundation for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 826 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems benchmarked for this game. This indicates a competitive, mid-to-high-tier setup for Greedfall's requirements.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 30109 puts it nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which scores 30097 with a 0% delta. It is also statistically tied with the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, -0.2% delta) and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29969, 0.5% delta) and RTX 5070 Mobile (29928, 0.6% delta).

Q: What is the best performance target for this system in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the system achieves 96.3 FPS, which is a significant jump from the 53.6 FPS at 4K. This resolution provides a high-refresh-rate experience without the steep performance penalty of 4K.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance relative to others (72nd percentile) and its multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 11912) are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the large FPS gains when lowering resolution from 4K to 1080p.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate falls from 134.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 53.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 60% reduction in performance, highlighting the extreme demand that 4K resolution places on the GPU.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 134.7 on Low to 62.7 on Ultra. This 72 FPS difference demonstrates that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding, while the Low preset leaves substantial performance headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the dominant component in this pairing for Greedfall. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and assets in this 2019 title. The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and boosts up to 2497 MHz. This clock speed, combined with 3840 shading units, translates to a FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS.

These specifications are directly reflected in the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the GPU is able to render frames at a rate exceeding 130 FPS on High settings, indicating that it is not being fully utilized. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the pixel throughput demand grows, and the GPU's performance scales accordingly. The drop from 134.2 FPS at 1080p High to 96.3 FPS at 1440p High, and then to 53.6 FPS at 4K High, demonstrates the GPU's workload increasing with resolution. The GPU's percentile ranking (73rd) and its synthetic scores, such as the Passmark G3D score of 20891, confirm it is a capable mid-range part that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern tied to resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly GPU-bound at higher settings, but the CPU's performance is sufficient to push very high frame rates. For instance, on Low settings, the system achieves 189.2 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can handle a significant number of frames per second. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with an average drop of roughly 28-29% across all settings. This is a typical penalty for moving to a higher pixel count.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is where the GPU's limitations become stark. At High settings, the frame rate plummets from 96.3 FPS to 53.6 FPS, a 44% reduction. This steep drop indicates that the RTX 5060's 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit memory bus are being saturated by the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160. The data points to the GPU being the definitive limiting component at 4K. The CPU, with its strong single-thread score (Cinebench R23 singlecore of 1681), is not the primary constraint here, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Low, the system still manages 76.9 FPS, which is a playable frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent experience with an average of 134.2 FPS. This is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay and leaves headroom for more demanding scenes. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, drops the frame rate to 88.9 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices the high refresh rate advantage.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 96.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset, at 105.7 FPS, offers a slight performance boost with minimal visual difference, but High provides the best balance of image quality and speed. The Ultra preset at 1440p (62.7 FPS) is a significant step down and is not recommended for competitive play, though it is acceptable for slower-paced exploration.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that the High preset is the most viable option, yielding an average of 53.6 FPS. While not a locked 60 FPS, it is a playable experience. The Medium preset (62.5 FPS) provides a more consistent frame rate and is the safer choice for 4K. The Low preset (76.9 FPS) is recommended for those prioritizing frame rate stability over visual quality, as it offers the best performance at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for Greedfall with the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 189.2 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset, indicating a CPU/GPU combination that is not stressed at this resolution and settings level.
• Medium: 149.2 FPS average. A substantial drop from Low, but still an excellent frame rate for high-refresh-rate displays.
• High: 134.2 FPS average. This is the recommended setting for 1080p, providing a great balance of quality and speed.
• Ultra: 88.9 FPS average. The most demanding preset at 1080p, but still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

2560x1440:

• Low: 134.7 FPS average. Performance remains very high, showcasing the GPU's strength at this resolution.
• Medium: 105.7 FPS average. A solid performance level that is still comfortable for high refresh rates.
• High: 96.3 FPS average. The recommended preset for 1440p, offering a near-100 FPS experience.
• Ultra: 62.7 FPS average. The jump from High to Ultra is severe, costing over 30 FPS and making this preset less desirable.

3840x2160:

• Low: 76.9 FPS average. Surprisingly high for 4K, indicating that the game's low preset is not very demanding on the GPU.
• Medium: 62.5 FPS average. A playable and stable frame rate for 4K, making this a viable option.
• High: 53.6 FPS average. This hovers near the 60 FPS target, but may dip below in busy scenes.
• Ultra: 36.4 FPS average. This is the only measured result below 60 FPS that is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data shows that 4K Ultra is too demanding for this GPU in Greedfall.