Greedfall

Intel Core i3-12100F pairs with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 in Greedfall, producing frame rates that range from 268.9 FPS at 1080p Low to 53.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. The combination ranks 357th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the top 21% of all configurations tested for this title. This pairing demonstrates a classic high-refresh-rate 1080p setup that remains playable at 1440p, with 4K requiring settings compromises to stay smooth.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor built 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 10 nm process node place it as a capable entry-level desktop part. The CPU maintains a 72nd percentile rank against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13534, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i3-12100F is effectively performance-equivalent to a high-end workstation chip in aggregate benchmarks.

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration appears sufficient to feed the RTX 5070 at lower resolutions. The data shows the largest FPS deltas between settings occur at 1080p, where the gap from Low to Ultra is 146.1 FPS (268.9 vs 122.8). This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates well above 200 FPS on Low settings. However, the single-thread performance of 1681 in Cinebench R23 and 893 in 3DMark single-thread indicate moderate per-core strength, which is relevant for a 2019-era Action RPG that likely relies on fewer threads.

The CPU's multi-threaded scores—11912 in Cinebench R23 and 4023 in 3DMark max threads—show that while it lacks the core count of higher-end parts, its per-core efficiency allows it to keep up with games that scale to 8 threads. In Greedfall, the measured results show that at 1440p High, the combo achieves 131.4 FPS, which is 70.6% of the 1080p High result of 190.2 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates the CPU is not bottlenecking at 1440p, as the FPS drop aligns with the increased pixel count rather than a CPU limitation. The i3-12100F's 58W TDP and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) round out a modest but effective platform for this workload.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 268.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 187.9 at 2560x1440 Low and 107.7 at 3840x2160 Low, showing a clear resolution scaling curve.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to its closest rival in raw CPU performance?

A: The i3-12100F scores 13516 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13534. It also sits 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462) and 0.6% above the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430), indicating near-identical aggregate performance across these four parts.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F + RTX 5070 combo ranks 357th out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 21% of all configurations, which is notable given the CPU's relatively modest specs.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 face any performance rivals in the GPU benchmark data?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 41687, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41610 (0.2% higher). It also outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (41441) by 0.6% and trails the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41991) by 0.7%.

Q: How much FPS does the Ultra preset cost compared to High at the same resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 122.8 FPS versus High's 190.2 FPS, a reduction of 67.4 FPS (35.4%). At 2560x1440, the gap is 43.8 FPS (131.4 down to 87.6), and at 3840x2160, it narrows to 24.8 FPS (78.4 down to 53.6).

Q: What are the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread benchmark extremes?

A: The highest single-thread score is 3444 in PassMark singlethread, while the lowest multi-thread result is 60 in PassMark find prime numbers. The Cinebench R23 scores are 1681 single-core and 11912 multi-core, showing a 7.1x scaling factor between single and multi-thread workloads.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the combo delivers 268.9 FPS at 1080p, 187.9 FPS at 1440p, and 107.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 161.2 FPS, which is a 59.9% decrease.

For High settings, the scaling is steeper: 190.2 FPS at 1080p, 131.4 FPS at 1440p (30.9% drop), and 78.4 FPS at 4K (40.3% drop from 1440p). The total 1080p-to-4K reduction is 111.8 FPS (58.8%). Ultra settings show the most dramatic relative decline: 122.8 FPS at 1080p, 87.6 FPS at 1440p (28.7% drop), and 53.6 FPS at 4K (38.8% drop from 1440p). The total drop is 69.2 FPS (56.4%).

These scaling percentages are remarkably consistent across presets, hovering between 56-60% total reduction from 1080p to 4K. This uniformity suggests the limiting component is primarily the GPU, as a CPU bottleneck would typically show smaller FPS deltas at higher resolutions (where the GPU becomes more saturated) or larger deltas at lower resolutions. The fact that all presets lose roughly the same proportion of performance indicates the RTX 5070's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count, while the i3-12100F maintains sufficient frame delivery at all tested resolutions.

The 4K results are particularly telling: even at Low settings, the combo only reaches 107.7 FPS, which is 40% of the 1080p Low score. This 4K limitation aligns with the RTX 5070's position in the GPU hierarchy—it ranks 83rd percentile overall but faces heavier pixel throughput demands at 3840x2160. For a 2019 title like Greedfall, the data shows the RTX 5070 is the clear bottleneck at 4K, while the i3-12100F has headroom to spare at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank of 357 out of 1705 total configurations places it in the 79th percentile of all tested setups for Greedfall. This is a strong result when considering the CPU's modest specifications—the i3-12100F is a 4-core part with a 72nd percentile CPU rank, while the RTX 5070 sits at 83rd percentile among GPUs. The combo outperforms its component-level ranks, suggesting synergistic pairing where the CPU does not drag down the GPU's potential in this specific game.

Interpreting the rank further: 357th means 1,348 other combos rank below this configuration. The top 21% placement indicates that the RTX 5070's high-end GPU performance compensates for the i3-12100F's entry-level CPU status. In Greedfall, which is an Action RPG from 2019, the game's engine likely does not heavily tax the CPU's 4 cores/8 threads, allowing the GPU to fully express its capabilities.

The delta between this combo's rank and the CPU's individual percentile is notable. The CPU sits at 72nd percentile, but the combo achieves 79th percentile, meaning the pairing extracts more gaming performance than the CPU's aggregate benchmarks would suggest. Conversely, the GPU's 83rd percentile is slightly above the combo's rank, indicating a small but measureable CPU limitation in the most demanding scenarios—likely the 4K Ultra preset where FPS drops to 53.6, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users target. Overall, the rank indicates a well-balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

At 1920x1080, the measured data shows High settings provide 190.2 FPS, which is 67.4 FPS above the 122.8 FPS seen at Ultra. Given that High delivers 154.9% of Ultra's performance, and the visual difference between High and Ultra in a 2019 title is typically minimal, High is the optimal 1080p preset. Medium at 208.4 FPS offers an additional 18.2 FPS over High, but this comes with reduced visual fidelity that may not justify the 9.6% performance gain. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low at 268.9 FPS is available, but the jump from Low to High (78.7 FPS difference) is substantial enough to recommend High as the balanced choice.

At 2560x1440, High produces 131.4 FPS, which remains well above the 87.6 FPS Ultra result. The 43.8 FPS gap between these presets is significant, and High's 131.4 FPS comfortably exceeds the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium at 146.2 FPS offers a 11.3% improvement over High, but the visual trade-off is likely not worth the extra 14.8 FPS. Low at 187.9 FPS is disproportionately fast, suggesting the game's Low preset removes substantial rendering work, but High remains the recommended preset for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. High delivers 78.4 FPS, which is playable but below the 90 FPS mark some users target. Medium at 88.3 FPS provides a 12.6% improvement over High, making it the best 4K preset for maintaining smooth gameplay. Ultra at 53.6 FPS drops below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided unless visual quality is paramount. Low at 107.7 FPS is the only 4K preset that exceeds 100 FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity. For 4K, the data indicates Medium as the optimal choice—it offers 88.3 FPS, which is 64.7% higher than Ultra and remains above 60 FPS with a 12.6% performance margin over High.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: High is the best 1080p and 1440p preset, while Medium is the best 4K preset. The Ultra preset never achieves a comfortable frame rate at any resolution, with its highest result being 122.8 FPS at 1080p—a 35.4% penalty versus High. Users with 120Hz+ displays should favor High at 1080p for the 190.2 FPS result, while 4K users should accept Medium's 88.3 FPS as the pragmatic ceiling for this combo.