Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a highly playable Greedfall experience across most settings, but the data reveals a clear ceiling: 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, hitting an average of 31 FPS. This combination ranks 2,150th out of 3,703 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 42nd percentile—a solid mid-pack result that prioritizes high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p over 4K fidelity. The measured FPS shows a consistent pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance keeps frame rates high at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, running on a 10 nm process with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 23,391 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,302 in single-core, while PassMark multi-thread shows 27,575 and single-thread 3,925. These numbers place it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,799.

Looking at nearest rivals, the i5-12600KF is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (score 27,872) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (score 27,896), while being 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (score 27,712). For an action RPG like Greedfall, which relies heavily on consistent frame pacing for combat, the single-thread performance is critical. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,016 and Cinebench R20 single-core of 1,386 indicate the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 167 FPS average, showing that the CPU is not a limiting factor—the GPU is able to stretch its legs fully.

The 10-core/16-thread configuration with a 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier (part number SRL4U) suggests headroom for overclocking, though the measured data does not include overclocked results. The L3 cache of 20 MB shared is modest by modern standards, but for a 2019 title like Greedfall, it proves sufficient. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus means the platform can adapt, though the measured FPS does not specify which memory type was used. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 31, but this is almost entirely a GPU limitation—the CPU is likely still delivering frames well above that, as indicated by the 69 FPS at 4K Low, which still shows strong CPU-driven performance.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this hardware for a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: The measured data shows that 1440p High achieves 83 FPS average, and 1080p High hits 119 FPS. For a locked 60+ FPS experience, 1440p High is the highest resolution that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, while 4K High only reaches 49 FPS and 4K Medium averages 54 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799, placing it essentially neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i9-10900K (27,872, -0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27,896, -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27,887, -0.3%). It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27,712).

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this GPU in Greedfall?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 31, which is below playable thresholds. Dropping to 4K High improves this to 49 FPS, and 4K Medium shows 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS. Only 4K Low, at 69 FPS average, provides a smooth experience, but it sacrifices visual quality significantly.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, 1080p averages 119 FPS, while 4K averages 49 FPS. This represents a 59% drop in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER rank against its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20,282, placing it behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, -1%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, -1.2%), Intel Arc B570 (20,556, -1.3%), and Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -1.5%). It sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution in this game?

A: The data shows no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 167 FPS, and at 4K Low it still hits 69 FPS. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at the lowest settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 167 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p (a 31% drop) and then to 69 at 4K (a 59% total drop from 1080p). This progression shows that as pixel count increases, the GPU's workload scales almost linearly, while the CPU maintains its frame delivery. At High settings, the drop is steeper: 1080p hits 119 FPS, 1440p drops to 83 FPS, and 4K falls to 49 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High is 59%, matching the Low setting's drop, which confirms the GPU is the sole limiting factor.

The Medium settings tell the same story with slightly different numbers: 1080p averages 131 FPS, 1440p drops to 91 FPS, and 4K reaches 54 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium scales from 112 at 1080p to 77 at 1440p and 46 at 4K, showing that even the frame-time consistency degrades with resolution. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 1080p at 76 FPS, 1440p at 53 FPS, and 4K at 31 FPS—a 59% drop from 1080p to 4K once again.

This consistent 59% reduction across all settings proves that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the determining factors. The CPU's 3DMark max threads score of 7,952 and PassMark multi-thread of 27,575 ensure it is never starved, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is pushed to 167 FPS. The resolution scaling indicates that players seeking higher frame rates should prioritize resolution reduction over settings reduction, as the GPU's pixel throughput is the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers its best results. Low settings average 167 FPS, representing the maximum frame rate this combo can produce. Medium settings average 131 FPS with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 151, ensuring smooth gameplay even in combat-heavy scenes. High settings average 119 FPS, still well above any refresh rate threshold. Ultra settings drop to 76 FPS average, which remains playable but shows a significant 54% reduction from Low settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings average 116 FPS, which is 30% lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings average 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105, providing a solid 60+ FPS experience. High settings average 83 FPS, and Ultra drops to 53 FPS—the first setting at this resolution that falls below 60 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 53 FPS suggests players should avoid Ultra unless they can tolerate frame rates in the low 50s.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overextended. Low settings average 69 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings average 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, meaning frame times will fluctuate noticeably. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31 FPS—an unplayable experience for an action RPG that requires responsive controls. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy: Low is the only viable option for smooth 4K, while Medium is borderline and High/Ultra are not recommended.

The data reveals that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p High, which delivers 83 FPS average with no minimum FPS recorded below 60. For those with 1080p displays, Ultra at 76 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K, players must choose between Low settings at 69 FPS or Medium at 54 FPS, with the latter providing better visuals at the cost of occasional frame drops below 50 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the TU104 chip using a 12 nm process from TSMC, with 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282.

In Greedfall, the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient even at 4K Ultra, as the game's 2019 release date means it does not require the larger memory pools of newer titles. However, the GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are what limit 4K performance. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for this non-ray-traced title, but the 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs handle the game's texture and pixel workload. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (31 FPS) directly reflects the GPU's pixel throughput limitations, while the 167 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the GPU can push frames quickly when pixel count is low.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER trails the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1% (20,480 vs 20,282), the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2% (20,534), the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3% (20,556), and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5% (20,582). This places it in a competitive mid-range tier, though its 2019 architecture shows its age in modern titles. For Greedfall specifically, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than adequate, as evidenced by the fact that 4K Low still achieves 69 FPS—the game does not appear to be memory-constrained, but rather compute-bound at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For players with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 76 FPS average is the recommended choice. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS, which is ideal for an action RPG with real-time combat. If a higher refresh rate monitor (144Hz or above) is available, dropping to High settings at 119 FPS will provide a smoother experience without a massive visual downgrade. Medium at 131 FPS is only necessary for competitive play, which is not relevant for a single-player RPG.

At 1440p resolution, the High preset at 83 FPS average is the clear winner. It delivers excellent visual fidelity with frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum FPS is not recorded below 60, ensuring consistent performance. Medium at 91 FPS is a viable alternative for those who want extra headroom, but the visual improvement from Medium to High is worth the 8 FPS cost. The Ultra preset at 53 FPS is not recommended, as frame rates below 60 FPS can cause noticeable stutter in a game that requires precise dodging and parrying.

For 4K displays, the options are more limited. Low settings at 69 FPS provide a smooth experience but sacrifice most visual effects, which undermines the point of 4K resolution. Medium settings at 54 FPS offer a better visual experience but with minimum FPS dropping to 46, which will be noticeable in busy scenes. High at 49 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are both below playable thresholds. The recommendation is to play at 4K Low for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, or 4K Medium if the player can tolerate occasional frame drops below 50 FPS. Given that this is a story-driven RPG, the frame rate consistency of Low settings at 69 FPS may be preferable to the visual gains of Medium at 54 FPS.

Overall, the best experience across all resolutions is 1440p High, which balances visual quality, frame rate consistency, and the GPU's capabilities. For 1080p users, Ultra at 76 FPS is the ideal preset. The measured data shows no scenario where this combo should be pushed to 4K Ultra, as the 31 FPS result is far too low for a playable action RPG experience.