Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, though the data reveals a system that is firmly balanced around 1080p and 1440p gaming. Benchmark results show a clear delineation between resolutions, with the combo's performance collapsing at 4K Ultra settings, indicating a GPU-centric bottleneck that becomes more pronounced as pixel count rises. The measured FPS across all settings and resolutions paints a picture of a capable mid-range pairing that excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at maximum fidelity in 4K.

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

The scaling pattern across resolutions is the most telling aspect of this dataset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 148 FPS at 1920x1080 to 103 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 30.4%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields 61 FPS, which is another 40.8% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; if the Intel Core i5-12600KF were the primary constraint, the frame rate would remain relatively static as resolution increases, since the CPU workload per frame changes little with pixel count.

The High preset tells a similar story, with 106 FPS at 1080p falling to 73 FPS at 1440p and then to 44 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 31.1% and 39.7% respectively, showing a consistent pattern of degradation. This consistency suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor, as its rendering throughput scales inversely with the number of pixels being processed. The data indicates that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions, particularly when texture quality and shading complexity increase.

At Medium settings, the only rows with min/max FPS data provided, the spread between minimum and maximum frame rates narrows as resolution drops. At 4K Medium, the range is 41 to 55 FPS, a delta of 14 FPS. At 1440p Medium, this expands to 69 to 93 FPS, a 24 FPS spread, and at 1080p Medium, the range is 99 to 134 FPS, a 35 FPS spread. This widening variance at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster, but the GPU cannot keep up at higher resolutions, capping the maximum FPS and compressing the variance.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling penalty for this combo. The average FPS plummets from 68 at 1080p to 47 at 1440p and finally to 28 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 30 FPS threshold often considered the bare minimum for playability, suggesting that this configuration is not suited for maximum fidelity at that resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 30.9% drop, and from 1440p to 4K is a 40.4% drop, mirroring the patterns seen in other presets and reinforcing that the GPU's compute resources are the decisive factor in this game's performance.

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

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is built on the Alder Lake-S architecture with 10 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor achieves a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and a 3DMark max-thread score of 7952, indicating robust multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 further underscores its capability in heavily threaded workloads, which is relevant for Greedfall as an Action RPG that may utilize multiple cores for game logic and AI.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 79 against all CPUs places it in the upper tier of desktop processors, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, has an average score only 0.3% higher in the aggregate benchmark data. This suggests that the i5-12600KF is not a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. The single-thread performance, measured at 1016 in 3DMark single-thread and 3302 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is adequate for handling game engine tasks that are not well-parallelized.

Evidence for the CPU's sufficiency lies in the FPS behavior at 1080p Low, where the average frame rate reaches 148 FPS. Such high frame rates indicate that the processor can issue draw calls and process game state updates faster than the GPU can render frames, even at Low settings where GPU load is minimal. If the CPU were weak, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS around a lower value regardless of resolution or settings, but the data shows no such plateau, with FPS varying significantly based on GPU load.

The L3 cache of 20 MB (shared) and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide ample bandwidth for feeding data to the GPU. The memory bus is dual-channel, which is standard for this class of processor, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes allows for high-bandwidth communication with the RX 5700 XT, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. The combination of high boost clocks and a capable cache hierarchy suggests that the CPU is well-matched to the GPU, but the resolution scaling data clearly shows that the GPU becomes the limiting component as pixel count increases.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2754 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the 74.4th percentile of all combos tested, meaning that roughly a quarter of all configurations deliver higher average FPS in this game. This ranking is modest, reflecting the fact that the RX 5700 XT, while competent, is not a top-tier GPU, even though the CPU is quite strong.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 59 against all GPUs is notably lower than the CPU's 79th percentile ranking. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with scores within 0.3% of the i5-12600KF, indicating that the processor's performance is competitive with older flagship models. However, the GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, have average scores within 0.3% of the RX 5700 XT, showing that the GPU is also in a tightly contested performance band.

The combo's rank of 2754 suggests that while the system is capable of running Greedfall well at lower resolutions, there are many other pairings that offer better performance, particularly at higher resolutions or with more demanding settings. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's lower rank underscores that the GPU is the primary factor holding this configuration back in this specific game. Benchmark results indicate that to improve the combo's ranking, a GPU upgrade would yield more significant gains than a CPU upgrade, given the current balance of components.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 148 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth. Medium settings reduce the average to 117 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS, indicating stable performance with minimal stuttering. High settings yield 106 FPS on average, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop the average to 68 FPS, which is playable but shows a significant cost for the highest fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the impact of increased pixel count is evident. Low settings average 103 FPS, which is still excellent, but the drop from 1080p is noticeable. Medium settings average 81 FPS, with a range of 69 to 93 FPS, suggesting some frame time variance but generally smooth performance. High settings average 73 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. Ultra settings fall to 47 FPS, which is below the ideal for fast-paced action but still within the bounds of playability for a single-player RPG.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings average 61 FPS, which is just at the edge of playability. Medium settings average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, indicating that frame rates can dip into uncomfortable territory during demanding scenes. High settings average 44 FPS, which is marginal. Ultra settings average only 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for acceptable smoothness and would likely result in a poor experience. The data shows a clear progression: 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is playable with adjusted settings, and 4K is only viable at Low settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is based on the Navi 10 chip and RDNA 1.0 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 1905 MHz and a game clock of 1755 MHz. Its FP32 performance is rated at 9.754 TFLOPS, which is a key metric for understanding its raw compute capability.

The GPU's benchmark performance is middling, with a percentile rank of 59 against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 16361 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, which scores 16351. In Greedfall, the GPU's role is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutionsybear. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p textures, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s may become a constraint, especially with Ultra settings that likely load high-resolution textures.

The clock speeds of 1605 MHz base and 1905 MHz boost are reasonable for this class of GPU, but the architecture's efficiency at higher resolutions is limited. The pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are indicative of its fill rate capabilities, which directly impact performance at higher resolutions. The FPS data shows that the GPU's performance degrades significantly as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS being a stark indicator of its limits. The GPU's TDP of 225 W and suggested PSU of 550 W are consistent with its performance class, but the data suggests that it is not designed for 4K gaming at maximum settings.

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

For 1080p gaming, the High preset offers an excellent balance, with an average of 106 FPS that provides smooth gameplay without the performance cost of Ultra settings. Medium settings at 117 FPS are also viable, but High delivers a better visual experience with a minimal FPS penalty. Ultra settings at 68 FPS are playable, but the drop from High is significant, and the visual improvement may not justify the 38 FPS lossheb. For players seeking maximum frame rates, Low settings at 148 FPS are overkill, but they demonstrate the CPU's capability.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, with an average of 73 FPS that is smooth and responsive. Medium settings at 81 FPS offer a slight performance boost but with reduced visual fidelity. Low settings at 103 FPS are excellent for competitive play, but they sacrifice too much visual quality for an RPG. Ultra settings at 47 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended, as the frame rate dips could hamper gameplay. The data supports High as the optimal preset for 1440p.

For 4K, the options are limited. Low settings at 61 FPS are the only preset that achieves a playable frame rate, and even this is borderline. Medium settings at 48 FPS are playable but with noticeable stuttering, as indicated by the 41 FPS minimum. High settings at 44 FPS are marginal, and Ultra settings at 28 FPS are not recommended. The data clearly indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming, and players should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept Low settings at 4K. The measured FPS rows suggest that the best experience across all resolutions is achieved by prioritizing the High preset at 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU can maintain frame rates above 70 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate is 106 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, providing smooth gameplay for this Action RPG.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo averages 61 FPS on Low settings and 44 FPS on High settings. Ultra settings yield only 28 FPS, indicating that 4K is only viable at Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, showing it is tightly clustered with these processors.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks in the 59th percentile against all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 69, with a maximum of 93 and an average of 81 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in Greedfall?

A: This combo ranks 2754 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the 74.4th percentile of all configurations tested in the game.