Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, with benchmark results showing a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. The measured frame rates demonstrate that the combo ranks in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, placing it in a solid mid-to-upper tier for this Action RPG.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall ranking for Greedfall?*

A: The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper half of all configurations.

Q: How does the i7-12700K compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 35287, which is virtually identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-13600T, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-12700KF, and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-13700T.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a high refresh rate 1080p experience?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides an average of 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS, offering a smooth experience. The High preset achieves 136 FPS, while Ultra drops to 87 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields an average of 56 FPS, and the Medium preset yields 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 36 FPS, which is less playable.

Q: How does the RX 7700 GPU perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 15852. It performs 1.1% better than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, and is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X. It is 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: What resolution scaling efficiency does the data show from 1080p to 4K?

A: The data shows a significant performance drop as resolution increases. For example, on the Medium preset, the average FPS drops from 150 at 1080p to 104 at 1440p and further to 62 at 4K, indicating a heavy GPU workload at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, providing substantial processing power for game logic and physics. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory contribute to its overall capability. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor demonstrates strong single and multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784 and a single-core score of 1850.5.

The benchmark data for Greedfall suggests that the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at most settings. The processor's high boost clock and core count ensure that frame rates scale well up to 1440p, where the average FPS on High settings is 94. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination achieves an average of 191 FPS, a figure that highlights the CPU's ability to feed the GPU effectively when graphical load is low. However, the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases, with the performance gap between Low and High settings narrowing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-13600T, which scores 35305 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i7-12700KF with a score of 35365 (0.2% higher). These negligible differences in average benchmark scores suggest that the i7-12700K provides a level of performance that is on par with these alternatives, ensuring consistent gameplay in CPU-bound scenarios. The data indicates that the processor's 12 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Greedfall's requirements, as even the most demanding configurations at 1080p Ultra yield 87 FPS, which is still well within playable territory.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. These specifications enable high fill rates, with a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs are well-suited for modern game rendering.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The benchmark results show that the card handles 1440p High settings with an average of 94 FPS, but this drops to 56 FPS at 4K High. The GPU's memory capacity of 16 GB is ample for the game's textures, allowing for smooth performance at higher settings without memory-related stuttering. The data reveals a clear pattern: the RX 7700 provides a solid 1080p experience with average frame rates exceeding 136 FPS on High settings, making it a capable option for high refresh rate displays.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852 places it in a competitive position. It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 370X by 0.1%. Conversely, it trails the AMD Radeon RX 9060 by 1% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7%. These small deltas indicate that the GPU's performance in Greedfall is representative of its synthetic standing, offering a balanced experience across different settings without any significant anomalies.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the gaming experience with this combo. For players targeting 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 150 FPS and a minimum of 127 FPS. The High preset is also excellent, achieving 136 FPS average, but the jump to Ultra reduces the average to 87 FPS, which may not justify the visual improvement for all users. Low settings at 1080p yield 191 FPS, but this is likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors and sacrifices too much visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice, delivering an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS. The High preset provides a playable 94 FPS average, but the margin for drops is smaller. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 60 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz monitors. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the most viable option, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 53 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 56 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced exploration but may not be ideal for action sequences.

Overall, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. It consistently provides the highest minimum frame rates among the playable options, ensuring a stable experience. For users with high refresh rate 1080p monitors, the High preset is a strong alternative that maintains frame rates above 136 FPS, while those with 4K displays should stick to Medium to avoid the sub-40 FPS performance seen at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the setup in the 55th percentile of all configurations, indicating that it outperforms more than half of the tested systems while being surpassed by a significant portion of high-end builds. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other, though the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The combo's position is supported by the individual component rankings. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 84, meaning it is in the top 16% of processors, while the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 58, placing it in the top 42%. This disparity suggests that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU, and the overall combo rank is constrained by the graphics card's performance. In practical terms, this means that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant improvement in Greedfall than upgrading the CPU, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.

The measured frame rates confirm this analysis. At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates above 136 FPS on High settings, which is a strong result. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 36 FPS, highlighting the GPU's limitations. The rank of 1307 out of 2938 indicates that while this setup is capable, it is not at the forefront of performance for Greedfall. Users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to consider a more powerful GPU, while those satisfied with 1080p or 1440p gaming will find this combo to be a reliable performer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a comprehensive view of its performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings average 191 FPS, Medium settings average 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS, High settings average 136 FPS, and Ultra settings average 87 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each step up in settings reduces performance by approximately 20-30 FPS, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases notably. Low settings average 132 FPS, Medium settings average 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, High settings average 94 FPS, and Ultra settings average 60 FPS. The relative performance gaps between settings widen at this resolution, with the difference between Low and Ultra being 72 FPS, compared to 104 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to become a more significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are substantial. Low settings average 79 FPS, Medium settings average 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, High settings average 56 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, rendering it largely unplayable for most users. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a reduction in settings to maintain acceptable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the system's performance degrades as pixel count increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS on High settings drops from 136 to 94, a 30.9% reduction. The same resolution step on Medium settings shows a drop from 150 to 104 FPS, a 30.7% decrease. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the workload increases proportionally with the pixel count.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 results in even larger drops. On High settings, the average FPS falls from 94 to 56, a 40.4% reduction. On Medium settings, the drop is from 104 to 62 FPS, a 40.4% decrease as well. This steeper decline indicates that the GPU is struggling to maintain performance at 4K, likely due to the increased memory bandwidth and shading requirements of the higher resolution.

The data on Low settings highlights the CPU's role in this scaling. At 1080p Low, the average is 191 FPS, which drops to 132 FPS at 1440p (a 30.9% decrease) and then to 79 FPS at 4K (a 40.2% decrease). The fact that even Low settings show a significant drop at 4K confirms that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU would be capable of higher frame rates if the graphics card could render them. Overall, the resolution scaling analysis demonstrates that this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p play, with 4K performance being acceptable only on Medium settings or lower.