Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a combination that lands in the bottom percentile of tested configurations for Greedfall, ranking 1605th out of 1705 combos. This placement is a direct consequence of the GTX 1650’s position in the GPU hierarchy, where its average benchmark score of 8713 places it in the 43rd percentile of all graphics cards. The data indicates that this setup is fundamentally limited by graphics processing power, making it suitable primarily for 1080p gaming at lower settings, while 4K Ultra performance falls to an unplayable 14.6 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1605th out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 6% of all hardware pairings for this title.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 3050 A Mobile?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 3050 A Mobile’s score of 8746. This makes the performance difference negligible in practical terms.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 72.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU scores in the 84th percentile, but the GPU sits in the 43rd percentile, and FPS drops sharply as resolution increases, a classic sign of GPU saturation.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, average FPS ranges from 14.6 on Ultra to 29.1 on Low, all of which fall below the generally accepted threshold for smooth, playable performance.

Q: How does the i5-12600KF perform relative to the i9-10900K?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827, which is virtually identical to the i9-10900K’s score of 27829, showing a 0% delta. They are effectively tied in synthetic testing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s, which is a severe constraint for a game like Greedfall at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1485 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz are paired with 896 shading units, but the architecture’s modest 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance limits its raw throughput. The data shows that this GPU, which sits in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, struggles to maintain frame rates as the render load increases. Its average benchmark score of 8713 is only 0.4% lower than the RTX 3050 A Mobile, but the gap in gaming results is clear from the measured FPS.

The GTX 1650’s 4 GB VRAM is a particular liability at 4K. The benchmark results show a dramatic drop in performance at 3840x2160, where even Low settings only yield 29.1 FPS. This suggests that memory capacity and bandwidth are exhausted, forcing the GPU to operate beyond its optimal envelope. The GPU’s 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors indicate it is designed for efficiency, not sustained high-end gaming, and the measured results confirm that its role in this combo is to provide entry-level 1080p performance, not to drive high-fidelity or high-resolution experiences.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1605 out of 1705 places it in the bottom 5.9% of all tested configurations for Greedfall. This poor standing is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a high-performing processor, sitting in the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27827. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, scores 27829, a 0% delta, indicating the CPU is not the source of this system’s poor gaming performance. The bottleneck is unambiguously the GPU, which is in the 43rd percentile.

When comparing to other combos, this pairing is not competitive for high-end play. The data suggests that the CPU’s potential is largely wasted in this configuration, as the GTX 1650 cannot translate the processor’s strong multi-threaded scores (e.g., 23444 in Cinebench R23 multicore) into high frame rates. The rank reflects a fundamental imbalance, where a top-tier CPU is paired with an entry-level GPU, resulting in overall performance that is near the bottom of the database. This is a system built for basic 1080p gaming, not for pushing Greedfall’s graphical limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings achieve an average of 72.1 FPS, which is the only playable high-refresh experience. Medium settings drop to 59.6 FPS, and High settings fall to 49.7 FPS. Ultra settings are the worst at 1080p, yielding only 34.4 FPS, which is a significant 52% decrease from Low settings. These numbers show that the GTX 1650 has enough headroom for smooth gameplay only when visual fidelity is minimized.

Moving to 2560x1440 reveals the GPU’s limitations. Low settings produce 49.1 FPS, which is still playable for some, but High and Medium settings drop to 39.0 and 40.5 FPS respectively. Ultra settings collapse to 24.4 FPS, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive. The step from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 32% performance loss on Low settings, indicating that the GPU is already struggling to fill the additional pixels.

At 3840x2160, the combo is effectively non-functional for gaming. Low settings yield 29.1 FPS, Medium produces 26.8 FPS, and High drops to 23.3 FPS. Ultra settings are a slideshow at 14.6 FPS. None of these averages reach the 30 FPS minimum that many consider the floor for playability, confirming that 4K is completely out of reach for this hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, which is diagnostic of a GPU-bound system. On Low settings, average FPS falls from 72.1 at 1080p to 49.1 at 1440p, a 31.9% decrease, and then to 29.1 at 4K, a 59.6% decrease from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern shows that the GTX 1650’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor, not the CPU. The i5-12600KF, with its high boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 10 cores, is more than capable of feeding frames at any resolution, but the GPU simply cannot render them fast enough.

The data also shows that the gap between settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 37.7 FPS. At 4K, that difference shrinks to 14.5 FPS. This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings cannot substantially improve performance, as the fundamental rendering cost is too high. The limiting component is clearly the graphics card, as its 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a severe bottleneck when pushing high pixel counts.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 72.1 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth frame rate above the 60 FPS standard. For players who prioritize visual quality over raw speed, Medium settings at 1080p offer a playable 59.6 FPS, which is a reasonable compromise. High settings at 1080p are borderline at 49.7 FPS, acceptable for slower-paced RPG gameplay but not ideal for action sequences.

At 1440p, the data suggests that only Low settings (49.1 FPS) are viable for a playable experience. Medium and High settings dip into the 39-40 FPS range, which may cause noticeable stutter. Ultra settings at any resolution above 1080p should be avoided, as they produce frame rates below 35 FPS. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the data points to the 1080p Medium preset, as it maintains a frame rate close to 60 FPS while offering a significant improvement over Low settings. The 4K resolution should be entirely avoided, as all settings fail to reach 30 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF plays a supporting role that is largely underutilized in this configuration. With 10 cores and 16 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture, this CPU has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores are impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23444 and a Passmark multithread score of 27575. These results place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, showing that it is a high-end processor capable of handling demanding multi-threaded workloads.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU’s performance is not the deciding factor. The measured FPS shows a clear GPU bottleneck, as resolution increases have a dramatic impact on frame rates, while the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance (3309 in Cinebench R23 singlecore) is more than sufficient for the game’s logic. The CPU’s nearest rival, the i9-10900K, has a nearly identical average score, confirming that the i5-12600KF is not holding the system back. Instead, the GTX 1650’s 43rd percentile ranking is the sole reason for the combo’s low 1605th place finish. The CPU is a high-performance component waiting for a more capable GPU to unlock its potential in gaming scenarios.