Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-12600KF + AMD Radeon RX 7600

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a playable but demanding experience in Greedfall, with measured frame rates ranging from 26.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to 155.4 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks 1161st out of 1705 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 63rd percentile, suggesting a system where the graphics card is the more limiting factor for high-resolution play. The data reveals clear scaling trends across resolutions and settings that define the practical boundaries of this hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep performance decline as resolution increases, consistent with a GPU-bound workload at higher pixel counts. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 112.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 74.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 33% when moving to 1440p. The 4K result of 46 FPS represents a further 39% drop from the 1440p figure, indicating that the RX 7600's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern — where each resolution step costs roughly one-third of the remaining performance — points to a graphics-limited scenario at High preset.

The Low settings row reinforces the same conclusion with even sharper contrasts. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 155.4 FPS, which falls to 108.4 FPS at 2560x1440 and 61.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure still exceeds the 1080p Ultra result of 67.9 FPS, demonstrating that even at minimal graphical fidelity, the pixel fill rate at 4K imposes a heavy penalty. The gap between Low and High at each resolution remains relatively consistent: roughly 43 FPS at 1080p, 33.5 FPS at 1440p, and 15.9 FPS at 4K. This narrowing delta at higher resolutions suggests that while settings changes affect shading and texture work, the raw pixel throughput dominates at 4K.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling. The jump from 67.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 47.6 FPS at 1440p Ultra represents a 30% loss, and the 4K Ultra result of 26.4 FPS is a 61% reduction from the 1440p figure. These numbers indicate that Ultra preset at 4K pushes the RX 7600 beyond its comfortable operating range, yielding frame rates that fall below typical playability thresholds. The resolution scaling data collectively shows that this combo is best suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings at best.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600's specifications explain its behavior in Greedfall. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units provide the computational foundation for the measured results. Clock speeds are notable: the base clock runs at 1720 MHz, the game clock at 2250 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2655 MHz. These relatively high boost frequencies help maintain performance across the resolution range, but the 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus limit the card's ability to handle the high-resolution texture loads that Ultra settings at 4K demand.

The GPU's 32 ray accelerators and RDNA 3.0 architecture support DirectX 12 Ultimate, which Greedfall can leverage for modern rendering features. The measured performance at 4K Ultra — 26.4 FPS — suggests that the combination of memory bandwidth saturation and shader workload exceeds what this mid-range card can deliver at maximum fidelity. The 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute rating provides theoretical peak throughput, but real-world results show that the card's 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The gap between 4K Medium (52.7 FPS) and 4K High (46 FPS) — a 6.7 FPS difference — indicates that geometry and shading complexity, rather than memory capacity alone, drive the performance drop at higher presets.

The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all graphics cards places it below the RX 7600 XT (0.6% higher average score) and just above the RX 460 (0.8% lower) in synthetic benchmarks, though these nearest rivals show very small deltas. The RTX 3070 Mobile sits 1.3% higher and the Intel Arc B570 1.5% higher, suggesting the RX 7600's real-world gaming performance is tightly clustered with these competitors. In Greedfall specifically, the 8 GB frame buffer appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 26.4 FPS indicates memory pressure or bandwidth exhaustion at that extreme.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 60 FPS on High settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 High the combo achieves 112.5 FPS average, and at 2560x1440 High it reaches 74.9 FPS. Both exceed the 60 FPS threshold comfortably.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 26.4 on Ultra to 61.9 on Low. Medium settings yield 52.7 FPS and High produces 46 FPS, so only Low settings at 4K maintain a 60 FPS average.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827, which is 0% different from the Intel Core i9-10900K (27829), 0.1% higher than the i5-12600K (27851), and 0.4% higher than the Core i7-13700H (27716). Its single-thread score of 3925 on Passmark indicates strong per-core performance.

Q: Is the GPU's memory capacity a limitation in this game?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 buffer with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for 1080p and 1440p across all presets, where frame rates remain above 47 FPS even at Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 26.4 FPS suggests the memory subsystem, combined with the 128-bit bus, is insufficient for maximum settings at that resolution.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combination in the database?

A: This combo ranks 1161st out of 1705 tested configurations for Greedfall, placing it in roughly the 68th percentile of all tested combos. The CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 63rd percentile rankings indicate the graphics card drags down the overall position.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600's average benchmark score of 20258 is 0.6% higher than the RX 7600 XT (20146), 0.8% higher than the RX 460 (20088), 1.3% lower than the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc B570 (20556). These deltas are all within 2%, showing very close synthetic performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1161 out of 1705 tested combinations places it in the lower third of the database for Greedfall, despite the individual components performing reasonably in their respective benchmark pools. The Intel Core i5-12600KF achieves an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27827 that nearly matches the Core i9-10900K (27829, 0% delta) and slightly exceeds the Core i7-13700H (27716, 0.4% higher). The CPU's multi-threaded prowess is evident in Cinebench R23 results of 23444 multi-core and 3309 single-core, indicating it is far from a bottleneck in this title.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, by contrast, sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 20258. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the RX 7600 XT (20146, 0.6% slower), RX 460 (20088, 0.8% slower), RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.3% faster), and Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.5% faster). The tight clustering of these scores — all within 1.5% — suggests that Greedfall's performance with this CPU-GPU pairing is representative of a narrow performance band. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1440p High, the system hits 74.9 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional for a mid-range card.

The discrepancy between the CPU's strong percentile (84) and the GPU's middling one (63) explains why the overall combo ranks so low — the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 155.4 FPS, indicating the CPU can drive very high frame rates when the GPU has less work. However, at 4K Ultra, the 26.4 FPS result shows the GPU's limits are reached well before the CPU's potential is exhausted. This rank position suggests that users seeking higher performance in Greedfall would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU swap, given the processor's ample headroom.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 112.5 FPS, which is only 6.6 FPS lower than Medium (119.1) and 42.9 FPS lower than Low (155.4). The Ultra preset drops to 67.9 FPS, still playable but a 40% reduction from High. For 1080p, High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, with frame rates well above any competitive threshold. Users prioritizing maximum smoothness could select Low for 155.4 FPS, but the visual trade-off is substantial for only a 38% gain over High.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 74.9 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS and provides good visual fidelity. Medium yields 82.4 FPS, a 10% improvement over High, while Ultra drops to 47.6 FPS — a 36% penalty that may not justify the visual gains. Low produces 108.4 FPS, which is the only 1440p setting that approaches the 1080p High experience. For 1440p, High is the recommended preset, with Medium as a fallback for those who prefer higher frame rates without significant visual degradation. Ultra at this resolution is playable but borderline, and Low is overkill unless competitive play demands maximum FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings yield 61.9 FPS, barely crossing the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium drops to 52.7 FPS and High to 46 FPS. Ultra at 26.4 FPS is not viable for smooth gameplay. The recommendation for 4K is Low settings, which provides the only average frame rate above 60 FPS, though users accepting 50-55 FPS could consider Medium for better visuals. High and Ultra at 4K should be avoided given the sub-50 FPS results. Overall, the data indicates this combo is best experienced at 1080p High or 1440p High, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium presets.