Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Alder Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and its 20 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable resource for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability, scoring 23,391 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,824 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, while its single-thread performance is equally robust with a Cinebench R23 score of 3,302. These figures place the CPU in the 79th percentile of all tested processors, indicating it sits comfortably above the median. The data shows that the chip’s 16 threads provide substantial headroom for modern game engines that can utilize multiple cores, but for Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the relationship between core count and frame rate is nuanced. The game’s performance at lower resolutions, where the CPU’s role is more pronounced, suggests that the i5-12600KF is more than capable of feeding the GPU. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 167 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 4K Low result of 69 FPS. This disparity indicates that at 1080p, the processor is not the bottleneck; the frame rate is high enough to expose the GPU as the limiting factor. In multi-threaded synthetic tests, the i5-12600KF averages a benchmark score of 27,799, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, with a delta of only -0.3%. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is only 0.3% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U trails by 0.3%. This grouping shows that the i5-12600KF’s core and clock configuration delivers performance on par with high-end processors from previous generations, meaning its 10 cores are sufficient to avoid limiting Greedfall’s frame rates, even when the GPU is tasked with lighter loads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Greedfall provides a clear picture of how the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination performs across different quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 167 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This indicates that for players seeking maximum fluidity, the Low preset offers a substantial performance buffer. However, the Medium preset at 1080p still delivers an excellent 131 FPS average, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS, showing that the transition from Low to Medium costs roughly 22% of the frame rate while likely improving visual fidelity. The High preset at 1080p drops to 119 FPS, which remains very playable, but the Ultra preset sees a more significant reduction to 76 FPS. This pattern suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU, as the gap between High and Ultra is 43 FPS, or about 36%. At 2560x1440, the same trend continues: Low produces 116 FPS, Medium 91 FPS, High 83 FPS, and Ultra 53 FPS. The 1440p Medium result of 91 FPS is particularly notable, as it maintains a high refresh rate experience while offering more visual detail than Low. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding, with Low at 69 FPS, Medium at 54 FPS, High at 49 FPS, and Ultra at 31 FPS. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance between frame rate and visual quality, as it stays above 90 FPS while the High preset at the same resolution only reaches 83 FPS. For a smoother experience at 1080p, the High preset at 119 FPS is preferable to Ultra’s 76 FPS, as the visual jump does not justify the 36% performance penalty. The measured rows indicate that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, and even then, it barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. Consequently, the recommended preset is Medium at 1440p for a high-refresh-rate experience, or High at 1080p for a more visually rich presentation without sacrificing fluidity.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 119, which climbs to 167 FPS at Low settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset averages 83 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 49 FPS. This represents a drop of 30% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% from 1440p to 4K at High settings. The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance is relatively constant across resolutions. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 167 FPS drops to 116 FPS at 1440p (a 31% reduction) and then to 69 FPS at 4K (a 41% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across different resolution steps suggest that the AMD Radeon RX 9060’s rendering throughput is the main constraint, rather than the CPU’s processing power. The i5-12600KF’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3,302 Cinebench R23 single-core score, ensures that it can keep up with the GPU’s demands even at lower resolutions where the CPU load is proportionally higher. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system is likely GPU-bound, as the frame rate of 167 FPS is high enough to saturate the GPU’s capabilities. At 4K Ultra, the 31 FPS average highlights the GPU’s struggle with the increased pixel count and graphical fidelity. The scaling behavior is typical for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU; the frame rate is primarily determined by the GPU’s fill rate and compute performance. The measured FPS values confirm that the limiting component is the Radeon RX 9060, as the CPU’s core configuration and clock speeds are sufficient to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, with the GPU’s workload increasing disproportionately as resolution rises.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 119 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 1440p compare to the Medium preset at the same resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 53 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 91 FPS. The Medium preset offers a 72% higher frame rate, making it the better choice for maintaining fluidity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 167 FPS, and as resolution increases to 4K, the frame rate drops to 69 FPS at Low settings, showing that the GPU’s rendering capacity is the primary constraint, not the CPU’s processing power.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 46 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, while the average for that configuration is 54 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking distribution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 69 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. This represents a 55% reduction in frame rate when switching from Low to Ultra.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and uses the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines, along with 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates over a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 17,631 in Passmark G3D and 88,183 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16,129, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060’s average of 16,014. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is 1% slower, and the Radeon R9 370X is 1% faster, showing that the RX 9060 sits in a competitive mid-range segment. For Greedfall, the GPU’s role is critical, as the measured FPS data shows a clear dependency on graphical settings and resolution. At 1080p High, the GPU produces 119 FPS, but this drops to 76 FPS at Ultra, highlighting the impact of the GPU’s compute capabilities on higher-quality presets. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and processing power are strained at higher resolutions. The RX 9060’s boost clock of 2990 MHz provides the raw speed needed for the game’s rendering, but the 128-bit memory bus limits bandwidth, which is evident in the substantial FPS drop from 1440p to 4K. The GPU’s performance in Greedfall is consistent with its synthetic benchmark scores, positioning it as a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but not a 4K powerhouse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9060 provides a detailed view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 167 FPS, the highest result in the dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 131 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS, showing a stable performance window. The High preset at 1080p averages 119 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is a 31% decrease from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. The High preset at 1440p averages 83 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 53 FPS. The drop from Medium to Ultra at 1440p is 42%, which is less severe than the 42% drop from High to Ultra at 1080p, indicating a more consistent scaling pattern. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 69 FPS, which is a 41% reduction from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured value, showing a 55% reduction from the 4K Low result. The data shows a consistent pattern where each increase in resolution results in a significant FPS drop, with the 4K Ultra configuration being the most demanding. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, with 112 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p, and 46 FPS at 4K, indicating that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded frame time variance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested setups. This ranking is based on the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo is capable of delivering playable frame rates at most settings, but it is not among the top performers. The CPU’s synthetic benchmark average of 27,799 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average of 16,014 places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it struggles at 4K, particularly with higher settings. The ranking of 1672 reflects this balance, as many combos with more powerful GPUs achieve higher frame rates, especially at 4K. However, the i5-12600KF’s strong single-thread performance ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions, allowing the RX 9060 to reach its full potential. The data shows that the combo is 0.3% slower than the Intel Core i9-10900K in CPU benchmarks, but the GPU’s performance is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is 0.7% faster. This suggests that the combo’s ranking is primarily determined by the GPU’s capabilities, as the CPU is more than sufficient for Greedfall’s requirements. The 1672 rank indicates that there are 1,266 tested combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or more balanced CPU-GPU pairs. Conversely, the combo outperforms 1,266 other combos, showing that it is a competent mid-range option for this game.