Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a strong performance profile in Greedfall, placing at rank 788 out of 3703 tested combos, which puts it in the top percentile of systems for this Action RPG. The data shows a well-balanced pairing where the GPU's Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the CPU's Alder Lake hybrid design complement each other effectively across the measured resolution and settings matrix.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 788th out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it roughly in the 79th percentile of all systems evaluated for Greedfall. This positioning indicates that while the pairing is not at the absolute top tier of performance, it sits comfortably above the median and offers a substantial performance envelope for most gaming scenarios. The rank reflects the cumulative effect of both components' capabilities—the RTX 5070's 82nd percentile standing among all GPUs and the i5-12600KF's 79th percentile among CPUs—which together create a synergistic balance in this title.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU's average benchmark score of 27799 places it nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, -0.3% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896, -0.3% delta), meaning the i5-12600KF trades blows with much more expensive processors in synthetic workloads. The GPU's average score of 40377 sits within 2% of several professional-oriented cards, including the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318, +0.1% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, +0.8% delta), though those comparisons reflect compute-oriented benchmarks rather than gaming-specific performance.

The rank of 788 from 3703 combos suggests that approximately 21% of tested systems outperform this pairing in Greedfall, likely those equipped with higher-tier CPUs or GPUs. However, the measured frame rates demonstrate that this combo still delivers excellent playability across all tested configurations, making the rank a reflection of raw performance ceiling rather than a limitation in practical gaming scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is particularly relevant for Greedfall's open-world environments, where texture streaming and asset loading can benefit from both capacity and bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and boosts to 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective), providing 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

The 5 nm TSMC fabrication process with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die allows the RTX 5070 to maintain high clock speeds while managing power draw within its 250 W TDP specification. The GPU's 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units drive the pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s, which are substantial figures for a mid-range enthusiast card.

In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average drops to 50 FPS, while at 1080p Low settings, it reaches 265 FPS—a 5.3x spread that clearly indicates the GPU is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions and quality presets. The RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient for even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration tested, with no indication of memory-related stuttering or texture pop-in in the measured results.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 cores and 16 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This hybrid design combines performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core distribution. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB provide ample on-die storage for game assets, while the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support offers flexibility for system builders.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks reveal its capabilities: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and single-core score of 3302, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 12137 and single-core score of 2157. These figures place the i5-12600KF within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D in average benchmark scores, demonstrating that it can hold its own against higher-tier processors in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

For Greedfall, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 265 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck even at high frame rates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and single-thread score of 1016 indicate balanced performance across both lightly and heavily threaded workloads, which is beneficial for a game that may not fully utilize all 16 threads but still benefits from strong single-core performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the RTX 5070 and i5-12600KF combination delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 265 FPS, Medium settings yield 208 FPS (with a minimum of 177 and maximum of 240), High settings reach 189 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain 121 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors even at maximum quality, with the Ultra preset providing a comfortable 121 FPS average that exceeds the 120 Hz threshold common in modern displays.

Moving to 1440p, the performance scales predictably but remains impressively high. Low settings average 184 FPS, Medium settings deliver 144 FPS (with a minimum of 123 and maximum of 166), High settings achieve 131 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 84 FPS. The 1440p Medium configuration offers a particularly compelling balance, with the 123 FPS minimum ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense combat sequences or dense environmental scenes.

At 4K, the GPU begins to show its limits at higher quality settings. Low settings still produce a playable 110 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 86 FPS (with a minimum of 73 and maximum of 99), and High settings yield 78 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to 50 FPS average, which, while playable on many displays, falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth action RPG gameplay. The 4K Medium setting at 86 FPS represents the sweet spot for 4K gaming, providing a 73 FPS minimum that maintains playability during demanding scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 208 at 1080p to 144 at 1440p (a 30.8% reduction) and then to 86 at 4K (a 40.3% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count increases, with the 4K resolution approximately quadrupling the pixel workload compared to 1080p.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 265 FPS at 1080p drops to 184 FPS at 1440p (30.6% reduction) and then to 110 FPS at 4K (40.2% reduction from 1440p). Interestingly, the percentage drops are similar between Low and Medium settings, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor even at lower quality presets where CPU overhead might be expected to play a larger role.

The High and Ultra settings show slightly different scaling characteristics. High settings scale from 189 FPS at 1080p to 131 FPS at 1440p (30.7% reduction) and 78 FPS at 4K (40.5% reduction from 1440p). Ultra settings demonstrate the steepest drop: 121 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p (30.6% reduction), and 50 FPS at 4K (40.5% reduction). The consistent ~30% and ~40% reduction percentages across all settings strongly indicate that the GPU is the primary performance limiter across the entire resolution spectrum, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best experience-to-performance ratio across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 208 FPS average with a 177 FPS minimum, providing a substantial buffer above any display refresh rate while maintaining visual fidelity. At 1440p Medium, the 144 FPS average and 123 FPS minimum ensure smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate QHD monitors. At 4K Medium, the 86 FPS average and 73 FPS minimum offer a playable experience that balances visual quality with performance.

For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the High preset at 1080p (189 FPS) or 1440p (131 FPS) provides excellent performance, while 4K High at 78 FPS remains playable but approaches the threshold where some players may notice frame pacing issues. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, only achieves 121 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K—the latter being below the 60 FPS target that many action RPG players prefer.

The Low preset delivers exceptional performance (265 FPS at 1080p, 184 FPS at 1440p, 110 FPS at 4K) but sacrifices visual quality that may be important for appreciating Greedfall's environmental design. Given that the Medium preset provides at least 73 FPS minimum in all resolutions while offering better visual fidelity than Low, it represents the most balanced recommendation for this combo. Players with 120 Hz or higher refresh rate displays should consider Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p, while 4K display owners will find Medium to be the optimal compromise.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that Medium settings at 1440p (144 FPS average, 123 FPS minimum) or Medium at 4K (86 FPS average, 73 FPS minimum) provide the best balance. For maximum refresh rate utilization, 1080p Medium at 208 FPS is optimal.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, at 4K Medium the combo achieves 86 FPS average with a 73 FPS minimum, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, performance drops to 50 FPS average, which may be acceptable for some players but falls below the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 40377 is within 2% of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318, +0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, +0.8%), and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, -1.2%), showing close performance parity with these professional GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 265 FPS average, and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and 16-thread score of 7956 suggest it can feed the GPU adequately across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 265 FPS average while Ultra settings produce 121 FPS, representing a 144 FPS difference (54.3% reduction from Low to Ultra). The Medium setting at 208 FPS sits between these extremes.

Q: How does the CPU rank among its peers?

A: The i5-12600KF's average benchmark score of 27799 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896, -0.3%), while being 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712, +0.3%), indicating strong performance parity with high-end rivals.