Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals distinct performance ceilings that shift dramatically depending on resolution. At 1080p, the combination is exceptionally powerful, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor, pulling average frame rates down to levels that challenge smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across the three resolutions show a classic scaling curve that transitions from a CPU-bound state at lower resolutions to a heavily GPU-bound state at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combination produces an average of 216.2 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 155.2 FPS on High and 100.3 FPS on Ultra. This 53% decrease from Low to Ultra at 1080p suggests that even at the highest fidelity settings, the CPU maintains enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, though the gap between High and Ultra remains substantial.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages compress significantly. The Low preset yields 147.2 FPS, High delivers 108.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67.5 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is roughly 30% (from 155.2 to 108.7 FPS), which indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is beginning to feel the strain of additional pixel throughput. The scaling from 1440p to 2160p is even more pronounced. At 4K, High settings produce 62.9 FPS, while Low reaches 88.4 FPS and Ultra drops to a playable-but-tight 42.4 FPS.

The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling: it sits 58% below the 1080p Ultra figure (100.3 to 42.4 FPS). This heavy drop illustrates that the 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and the GA104 chip’s compute resources are saturated at 3840x2160, leaving the i7-12700K’s 20 threads largely idle. Conversely, the 1080p Low result of 216.2 FPS hints that the CPU can push far beyond what the GPU can render, meaning the 3070 Ti is the bottleneck in almost every scenario above 1080p. Benchmark results indicate that for a 60 FPS target at 4K, users must stay within High settings, as Ultra falls below that threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Core i7-12700K and the RTX 3070 Ti holds a combo rank of 670 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the top 39% of all system configurations, which is a solid mid-to-upper tier standing given the game’s age and the raw power of both components.

When isolating the CPU’s contribution, the i7-12700K posts an average benchmark score of 35684 across all tests, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 (a 0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i5-14500HX at 35940 (a 0.7% delta). The fact that the 12700K trails these chips by less than one percent in aggregate benchmarks suggests that its 12 cores and 20 threads are well-matched for modern titles, though it is not a class leader. The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4013, ensures strong responsiveness in Greedfall’s dialogue-heavy scenes.

The GPU, meanwhile, holds a 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30849. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (0.8% faster) and the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (0.9% slower), which indicates that the 3070 Ti sits in a competitive performance band. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-tier GPU explains the overall combo rank: the system is never truly starved for processing power, but the graphics card limits absolute frame rates at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a 60 FPS baseline, the measured data offers clear guidance. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds that target comfortably, with Ultra delivering 100.3 FPS and Medium achieving 170.8 FPS. Even the most demanding 1080p setting does not challenge this pairing, so the recommendation is to run Ultra unless the user prioritizes refresh rates above 100 Hz, in which case High at 155.2 FPS is a better balance.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. Ultra averages 67.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. High settings, at 108.7 FPS, provide a much smoother experience and are the optimal choice for 1440p, offering a 61% improvement over Ultra while retaining high visual fidelity. Low and Medium are unnecessary at this resolution unless the user seeks frame rates near 147 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that Ultra is not viable for consistent gameplay, averaging only 42.4 FPS. High settings, at 62.9 FPS, barely clear the 60 FPS mark and represent the maximum playable preset. For a more stable 4K experience, Medium at 68.4 FPS offers a small boost, but the jump to Low at 88.4 FPS is substantial and may be preferable for users who value smoothness over detail. The analysis suggests that High at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware combination, balancing visual quality with a 37% performance buffer over the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution?

A: High settings, which average 62.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 42.4 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i5-14500HX, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows that Ultra at 1440p yields 67.5 FPS while Low reaches 147.2 FPS, a 118% spread that indicates the RTX 3070 Ti is saturated before the CPU becomes a constraint.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 670th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the top 39% of all configurations.

Q: Does the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 42.4 FPS suggests that memory bandwidth and capacity are strained, as the GPU’s 608.3 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity are exceeded by the highest settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 100+ FPS experience?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets except Ultra exceed 155 FPS, with Low hitting 216.2 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium break 117 FPS, so 1080p is recommended for high-refresh displays.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti plays a decisive role in shaping Greedfall’s performance profile, particularly as resolution increases. The card is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip, fabricated on Samsung’s 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. Its memory subsystem comprises 8 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The base clock runs at 1575 MHz with a boost of 1770 MHz, while the memory operates at an effective 19 Gbps.

In practical terms, the GPU’s raw compute capabilities—21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s—are sufficient to handle Greedfall’s environments at 1080p and 1440p with ease. However, the 4K Ultra result of 42.4 FPS highlights a notable limitation. The 8 GB frame buffer, while standard for this class, appears to be a bottleneck when combined with the highest texture and shadow settings at 3840x2160. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s is also taxed at this resolution, explaining why High settings (62.9 FPS) provide a 48% improvement over Ultra.

The GPU’s benchmark standing reinforces this analysis. Its Passmark G3D score of 23356 and 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 3478 place it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (0.8% higher average score) showing that it is not a top-tier card. The 3070 Ti’s end-of-life production status and 599 USD launch MSRP suggest that it remains a capable mid-range option, but the data confirms that it is the component that dictates frame rates in Greedfall beyond 1080p. Users pairing this GPU with a high-core-count CPU like the i7-12700K will find that the processor’s 89th percentile standing is rarely the limiting factor; instead, the graphics card’s memory and compute resources define the ceiling.