Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released in September 2019, exhibits a clear performance hierarchy when paired with the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. The measured data reveals that this combination is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced for the game's engine, though the most demanding settings at 4K will test its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a distinct pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 165 FPS at 1080p to 114 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 51 FPS, and then further down to 68 FPS at 4K. This scaling suggests that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component as pixel count rises, which is typical for a game like Greedfall that relies heavily on rasterization.

Looking at the Low preset, the system achieves 231 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, with the 4K result representing only about 41.5% of the 1080p performance. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the resolution increase places a significant load on the Radeon RX 6800 XT, whose 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized by the higher pixel counts.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 181 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 75 FPS at 4K. Notably, the 4K Medium result has a measured minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS, showing some frame pacing variance. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 105 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, and just 43 FPS at 4K. This 4K Ultra figure represents a 59% drop from the 1080p Ultra result, clearly indicating that the combination of Ultra settings and 4K resolution overwhelms the GPU's capabilities.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the Intel Core i5-12600KF with its 10 cores and 16 threads is able to keep pace with the GPU, as the frame rates remain high enough to suggest a GPU-bound scenario. However, at 4K, the scaling confirms that the RX 6800 XT is the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance headroom becomes less relevant when the GPU is struggling to fill the extra pixels.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 165 FPS, which is a very smooth experience for most displays.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset yields an average of only 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 160 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 73 FPS, making Low more than twice as fast.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Greedfall?

A: This specific combo ranks 1177 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all tested systems.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum FPS values in the data?

A: Yes, the Medium preset has recorded minimum FPS values: 154 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K.

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

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 181 at 1080p to 75 at 4K, a reduction of 106 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz can boost up to 4.90 GHz, and it features a 20 MB shared L3 cache. In the context of Greedfall, a game that was released in 2019, this processor provides substantial headroom for the game's CPU demands, which are generally modest by modern standards.

Benchmark data for the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields a score of 7956, while the max-thread test shows 7952, indicating that the processor scales well across its available threads. This suggests that the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck in Greedfall, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are high.

The CPU's percentile rank against all CPUs is 79, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K with a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE with a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with a delta of -0.3%. This positioning shows that the i5-12600KF performs almost identically to these higher-tier or newer processors in synthetic benchmarks, meaning the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU.

In practical terms, the measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 231 FPS, which is a frame rate where CPU limitations could become apparent. However, the fact that the frame rate scales down smoothly with resolution increases suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately, even at these high frame rates. The data does not show any signs of CPU bottlenecking, as the performance drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 165 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers 181 FPS, which is slightly higher but comes with the trade-off of reduced visual quality. For most users, the High preset at 1080p provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the jump from High to Medium only yields a 16 FPS improvement.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 114 FPS, which is still very playable for most gaming scenarios. The Medium preset at 126 FPS offers a smoother experience if needed, but the visual difference is often less noticeable at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 73 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz displays but may be acceptable for those prioritizing image quality over frame rate. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, providing a high frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The High preset yields 68 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 75 FPS is slightly better, but the Low preset at 96 FPS is the only option that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Therefore, for 4K gaming, the Low or Medium preset is the most sensible choice, depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate is prioritized.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 1177 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 68th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the combinations tested. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but given that the game is GPU-intensive at higher resolutions, the RX 6800 XT's performance is likely the dominant factor.

The GPU itself ranks in the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48477. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile with a delta of 1.5%, the Intel Arc A550M with a delta of -2.5%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with a delta of -3%. This indicates that the RX 6800 XT is a high-performing GPU, though it is not at the very top of the hierarchy.

The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rivals are closely matched, with deltas of less than 0.5% compared to the i9-10900K, Ryzen 5 8500GE, and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. This suggests that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking; rather, the GPU's performance at higher resolutions is what determines the overall position.

The rank of 1177 out of 3703 suggests that while this is a capable system, there are many other combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Greedfall. This is likely due to the fact that the game is not particularly demanding on modern hardware, and even mid-range GPUs can achieve high frame rates at 1080p. The combo's ranking is solid but not exceptional, reflecting its balanced yet not top-tier performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves the highest average at 231 FPS, followed by Medium at 181 FPS, High at 165 FPS, and Ultra at 105 FPS. The Medium preset records a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS, indicating some variance but overall smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 160 FPS average, Medium at 126 FPS (with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 145 FPS), High at 114 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent reduction in frame rate, with Ultra being less than half of Low's performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 96 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS (with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS), High at 68 FPS, and Ultra at 43 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, highlighting the significant performance cost of combining the highest settings with the highest resolution.

The data reveals that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, suggesting that the game's engine has more variable frame times at this settings level. The difference between 1080p and 4K at the same settings is substantial: for High settings, the drop is from 165 to 68 FPS; for Medium, from 181 to 75 FPS; for Low, from 231 to 96 FPS; and for Ultra, from 105 to 43 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and the Navi 21 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, with a base clock of 1825 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is critical, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where even the Low preset only achieves 96 FPS. The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689 and a Passmark G3D score of 24980. Its percentile rank of 85 among all GPUs confirms that it is a high-end part.

The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (delta of 1.5%), Intel Arc A550M (delta of -2.5%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (delta of -3%). This positioning shows that the RX 6800 XT is competitive with newer and more expensive GPUs, though it does trail the RTX 5070 Ti by a small margin. In Greedfall, this translates to the GPU being able to handle 1440p High settings with ease, but struggling at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's memory configuration is also relevant. With 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the card has ample memory for Greedfall's textures, even at 4K Ultra. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the memory can be fed quickly, which is important for maintaining frame rates in scenes with heavy texture streaming. The data suggests that the GPU's compute capabilities, rather than its memory capacity, are what limit performance at 4K, as the frame rates drop significantly at Ultra settings despite the available VRAM.