Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG that responds strongly to both CPU and GPU, and the pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT shows a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings change. The data for this combo is measured, not estimated, and it reveals a configuration that is highly capable at 1080p, solid at 1440p, but one that begins to struggle when pushed to 4K with maximum settings. The following analysis breaks down exactly how this hardware handles the game, based strictly on the benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of decline is not uniform across all settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 158.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 108.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 31%. Jumping to 4K Low yields 62.8 FPS, which is another 42% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that at lower settings, the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count, which is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs.

The scaling story changes when we look at higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 74.4. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 51.0 FPS, a 31% drop. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 31.4 FPS, which is a 38% further reduction. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low (158.3 FPS) and Ultra (74.4 FPS) is a massive 83.9 FPS, or about 53% lower performance. This suggests that even at 1080p, the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset, which engages effects that the CPU cannot fully compensate for.

The most critical observation for a builder is the 4K Ultra result of 31.4 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target that most gamers consider playable, and it indicates that the RX 6650 XT is simply overmatched by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings in Greedfall. Conversely, the 1080p Low result of 158.3 FPS shows there is plenty of headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors when settings are moderated. The data suggests that for smooth 4K play, users would need to drop to Medium settings (50.6 FPS) or lower, and even then, the frame rate hovers near the edge of playability.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall ranking for Greedfall, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1086 out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, meaning that while it is not a weak performer, there are many other configurations that yield higher frame rates in this specific game. It is important to note that this ranking is based on the combination’s performance in Greedfall only, not on synthetic benchmarks.

The rank of 1086 out of 1705 indicates that roughly 36% of tested combos perform worse, while about 64% perform better. This is a significant finding because it suggests that while the individual components are competent, their pairing is not optimal for maximizing Greedfall’s frame rates. The bottleneck analysis from the resolution scaling section supports this: the GPU is likely holding back the CPU at higher resolutions, while at lower resolutions, the CPU may not be pushing the GPU hard enough to reach the top tier of results. This is a mid-pack result that prioritizes consistency over peak performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its clocks are notably high for the segment: a base of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. These clock speeds are aggressive and help the card maintain competitive frame rates in less demanding titles.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The 4K results show a dramatic drop from Low (62.8 FPS) to Ultra (31.4 FPS), a reduction of 31.4 FPS or exactly 50%. This halving of performance from the lowest to highest settings at 4K is a strong indicator that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are being saturated. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra textures and effects, the card appears to run out of headroom, causing the frame rate to collapse. The ROP count of 64, combined with a pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s, is not enough to sustain high FPS at 4K Ultra in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 77.7. This is a solid result that suggests smooth gameplay for most users on a 1440p monitor.

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

A: Only with significant compromises. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 31.4, which is not smooth. At 4K Low, it reaches 62.8 FPS, but this requires turning down nearly all graphical features.

Q: How much performance is lost by enabling Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the drop from Low (158.3 FPS) to Ultra (74.4 FPS) is a reduction of 83.9 FPS. This is a 53% decrease in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: The data shows 158.3 FPS at 1080p Low. This high frame rate suggests the GPU is not fully saturated, leaving the CPU as the more likely limiting factor at this specific resolution and settings combination.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: At 1440p High, the average is 77.7 FPS, while at Ultra it drops to 51.0 FPS. For a strict 60 FPS target, High settings are suitable, and Medium (88.9 FPS) offers even more headroom.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all other tested combos?

A: It ranks 1086 out of 1705 combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier for Greedfall specifically.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are strong across the board: Low averages 158.3 FPS, Medium 125.2 FPS, High 112.1 FPS, and Ultra 74.4 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 83.9 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but begins to show strain. Low averages 108.6 FPS, Medium 88.9 FPS, High 77.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51.0 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 26.7 FPS, which is a substantial penalty for the highest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low averages 62.8 FPS, Medium 50.6 FPS, High 46.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one in the entire dataset that falls below 40 FPS, confirming that this is the weakest configuration point for the combo. For a builder, these numbers show that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots, with 4K reserved for users willing to sacrifice settings for playability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This is a powerful mid-range CPU that ranks in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, indicating strong overall processing capability.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 158.3 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. However, the ranking of 1086 out of 1705 combos suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios; the GPU is. The single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1016, is strong, which is beneficial for a game like Greedfall that likely relies on a few primary threads for game logic. The multi-threaded capabilities, shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23444, ensure that background tasks and complex AI do not cause frame hitches. The data shows that the CPU provides a solid foundation, but the RX 6650 XT is the component that dictates the frame rate ceiling in this title, particularly at 1440p and above.