Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1032nd out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning a majority of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking reflects a pairing where the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings increase, preventing the combo from climbing higher in the standings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1032 out of 1705 places it below the median tested configuration. Benchmark results indicate the system is not a top-tier performer for Greedfall, but it is far from the bottom of the list. The data shows a clear pattern: the combo’s standing is dragged down by its performance at 4K and at Ultra settings, where the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 167.3 FPS, which would likely place it much higher if the ranking were based solely on that scenario, but the aggregate rank accounts for all measured resolutions and presets.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 89 versus all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile rank of 65 versus all GPUs suggest a mismatch. The processor is a strong component, but the graphics card is only mid-range relative to the entire GPU pool. This imbalance means the combo’s overall rank is constrained by the GPU’s performance ceiling. In practical terms, the system will feel responsive in less demanding scenes but will struggle to push high frame rates when the game’s visual load increases, which is consistent with its mid-pack ranking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22206, placing it in the 65th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, a delta of -0.5%, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is essentially tied with that card. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670, which is 2.5% lower, so the RTX 2070 SUPER holds a slight edge over that competitor.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is decisive at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 34.9 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K High, the average is 48.1 FPS, a playable but not ideal frame rate. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s textures at most settings, but the GPU’s raw compute power, measured at 9.062 TFLOPS FP32, appears to be the bottleneck at 4K. The data shows that moving from 4K Low (68.1 FPS) to 4K High (48.1 FPS) costs 20 FPS, indicating the GPU struggles as shading and lighting effects increase. The GPU’s 65th percentile rank supports this interpretation: it is a capable mid-range card, but it is not built for maxed-out 4K gaming in a demanding title like Greedfall.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It has 25 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its average benchmark score is 35684, placing it in the 89th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35802, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the i7-12700K is statistically tied with that chip. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35468, which is 0.6% lower, so the i7-12700K is slightly ahead.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where it can push frame rates high enough to expose the GPU’s limits. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 167.3 FPS, and at 1080p High, it maintains 120.1 FPS. These numbers suggest the CPU is not a bottleneck at these settings; the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p, as evidenced by the fact that lowering settings from High to Low increases FPS by 47.2. The CPU’s high core count and boost clock are more than sufficient for the game’s logic and physics, which is reflected in the fact that the FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is only 35.3 FPS (from 120.1 to 84.8). This indicates the CPU can handle the extra pixel load without significant frame loss, but the GPU cannot fully compensate. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, shown by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128, ensures that the game’s main thread runs efficiently, but this does not translate into higher frame rates once the GPU is saturated.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average is 167.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 34.9, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 167.3 FPS, but at 4K Low, it falls to 68.1 FPS, showing that the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates as resolution increases.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, while the RTX A400 scores 22307, a delta of -0.5%, meaning the two are essentially equal in performance.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average is 120.1 FPS, while at 2560x1440 High, it drops to 84.8 FPS, a reduction of 35.3 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU’s high core count benefit Greedfall specifically?

A: The CPU has 12 cores and 20 threads, but the FPS data shows that lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p at High settings increases FPS by 35.3, suggesting the GPU is the primary bottleneck rather than the CPU’s core count.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average is 120.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 84.8 FPS, a decrease of 35.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 48.1 FPS, a total drop of 72 FPS from 1080p. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For example, at Low settings, the combo achieves 167.3 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 68.1 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 29.5% at High settings, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is about 43.3%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions suggests the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated. The CPU’s strong performance, as evidenced by its 89th percentile rank, does not prevent the frame rate from halving between 1080p and 4K. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings only yield 68.1 FPS, which is below the 72 FPS achieved at 1080p Ultra. This confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck, as the CPU cannot compensate for the GPU’s inability to render at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate is achieved at 1920x1080 with High settings, which produces an average of 120.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. Dropping to Medium settings at 1080p increases FPS to 129.6, a gain of 9.5 FPS, but the visual difference may not justify the loss in detail. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 84.8 FPS, which is still playable, but the Ultra preset at 56.2 FPS dips below 60, making it less ideal for fast-paced combat.

For users with a 4K display, the data recommends using Low settings, which yields 68.1 FPS. Medium settings at 4K drop to 57.1 FPS, and High falls to 48.1 FPS, both of which are below the ideal 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 34.9 FPS average would result in noticeable stuttering. The best experience per the measured rows is to play at 1080p High, as it offers a high frame rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. At 1440p, High is the best compromise, while 4K users should stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain acceptable performance.