Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a distinctly GPU-bound experience in Greedfall, with performance scaling that clearly prioritizes resolution over settings. Across the measured spectrum, the combination exhibits a predictable pattern: frame rates are exceptionally high at 1080p, remain very playable at 1440p, and only begin to strain at 4K with the most demanding presets. The data indicates a system where the CPU has ample headroom, allowing the graphics card to become the primary determinant of final output.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a steep performance curve that is characteristic of GPU-limited rendering. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 147 FPS at 1080p to 104.1 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 29%, and then further down to 57.9 FPS at 4K, which is a 44% decline from the 1440p figure. This progressive degradation strongly suggests that the RTX 3070’s rendering pipeline is the limiting factor; the CPU is not imposing a bottleneck.

This conclusion is reinforced by examining the Low settings data. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 202.5 FPS, a figure that heavily taxes the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU. However, the same Low preset at 1440p yields 142.9 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 82.7 FPS. The massive frame rate gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings (a 59% decrease) confirms that the GPU’s workload scales directly with pixel count, while the CPU’s contribution remains relatively constant.

The scaling pattern from Medium to Ultra settings further illustrates this dynamic. At 1440p, Medium produces 110.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 63 FPS, a 43% penalty for maximum visual fidelity. This is a larger relative drop than the one seen from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings, indicating that the combination of higher resolution and higher preset complexity quickly overwhelms the GPU’s capabilities. The data shows that for 4K gaming, users must compromise heavily on settings, as even Medium at 4K (66.8 FPS) is only marginally smoother than Ultra at 1440p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is the central component governing these results. Its boost clock of 1725 MHz and 5888 shading units provide the raw compute power necessary for the frame rates observed. The GPU’s performance percentile of 72 versus all other GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238, places it in a solid mid-to-high tier, but Greedfall’s demanding nature at higher resolutions exposes the limitations of its memory capacity and bandwidth.

The 8 GB frame buffer is a critical factor at 4K. The drop from 57.9 FPS at High to 41.5 FPS at Ultra at 3840x2160 suggests that the memory subsystem is being saturated, as the visual complexity of Ultra settings likely increases texture and geometry data beyond the comfortable capacity of the VRAM. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT with a deltaPct of 0.9, show that the RTX 3070 is closely matched in raw compute, but the data from Greedfall indicates that the specific combination of memory bandwidth and capacity is what determines playability at 4K.

The GPU’s role is also evident in the scaling between Low and Medium settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low (202.5 FPS) to Medium (160.5 FPS) is a 21% performance hit, while at 4K, the same settings change results in a 19% drop (from 82.7 to 66.8 FPS). This consistency suggests that the GPU is handling the increased shader complexity efficiently, but the absolute frame rates at 4K remain constrained by the overall pixel throughput. The 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU are consistent with a card that requires substantial power to maintain these clocks under load.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average is 202.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: Performance drops from 147 FPS at 1920x1080 to 104.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and further down to 57.9 FPS at 3840x2160, indicating a significant GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with Medium settings, it averages 66.8 FPS, which is playable. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 41.5 FPS, which is below the typically desired 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, scores 27829, a deltaPct of 0, indicating they are statistically tied in performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 142.9 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 63 FPS. This represents a 56% reduction in average frame rate when moving to the highest preset.

Q: What is the GPU's performance ranking compared to all other tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080:

• Low: The average frame rate is 202.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration.
• Medium: Performance remains high at 160.5 FPS, showing a moderate impact from increased settings.
• High: The average drops to 147 FPS, still excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors.
• Ultra: The most demanding preset yields 92.9 FPS, a substantial but manageable reduction.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: The system delivers 142.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still not the limiting factor at this resolution with minimal settings.
• Medium: Frame rates fall to 110.5 FPS, a solid result for 1440p gaming.
• High: The average is 104.1 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay.
• Ultra: Performance takes a significant hit, dropping to 63 FPS, which is right at the boundary of playability for many users.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: The average is 82.7 FPS, which is still respectable for 4K, but the gap from 1440p shows the GPU’s workload increasing.
• Medium: Performance drops to 66.8 FPS, which is playable but requires some settings compromises.
• High: The average is 57.9 FPS, placing it just below the 60 FPS target.
• Ultra: The lowest measured result is 41.5 FPS, indicating that this preset is not suitable for smooth 4K play.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 791st out of 1705 total combinations. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27827, demonstrates that the processor is not a weak link in this setup.

The ranking indicates that while this combo is not top-tier, it offers a balanced performance profile that excels in most scenarios. The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-13700H with a deltaPct of 0.4, show that the i5-12600KF is positioned competitively. Similarly, the GPU’s rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT with a deltaPct of 0.9, highlight that the RTX 3070 is a capable performer in its class. The data confirms that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the primary caveat being the need to lower settings for a stable 4K experience.