Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data showing that the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's 8 GB VRAM are sufficient to maintain high frame rates across most settings. The measured results indicate that this combo ranks in the 57th percentile (974th of 1705 tested combinations), placing it solidly above average for this title. At 4K, however, the RTX 4060 becomes the clear limiting factor, with average frame rates falling below the 60 FPS threshold at anything above Low settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows 1080p as the strongest resolution, where even Ultra settings average 84.8 FPS, while High settings reach 128.1 FPS and Low settings hit 180.8 FPS. At 1440p, High settings still deliver a smooth 88.5 FPS, but 4K High drops to 52.7 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM cause issues at higher resolutions?

A: The measured data indicates a significant performance cliff at 4K Ultra, which averages only 36.2 FPS. While VRAM capacity is not directly referenced in the FPS results, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is paired with a 128-bit bus, which correlates with the substantial frame rate drops observed at 4K Ultra.

*Q: How does the i7-12700K's core configuration influence Greedfall performance?*

A: With 12 cores and 20 threads, the processor's parallel capabilities are robust, but the game's results suggest single-thread performance matters more. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128 indicate strong per-core performance, which aligns with High settings producing 128.1 FPS at 1080p without GPU bottlenecking.

Q: What is the ideal settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: High settings at 1440p average 88.5 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 95.8 FPS, while Low reaches 123.2 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS at this resolution, averaging 57.8 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations in Greedfall?*

A: The combo ranks 974th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU's 89th percentile rating (vs all CPUs) complements the GPU's 66th percentile rating (vs all GPUs), though the GPU is more likely to be the performance ceiling.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 strong enough for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data shows 4K is only viable at Low settings, which averages 76.6 FPS. Medium settings drop to 59.0 FPS, High falls to 52.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 36.2 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, players would need to significantly reduce visual quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 operates with a boost clock of 2460 MHz and a base clock of 1830 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Greedfall but becomes strained at 4K Ultra.

In this game's measured results, the GPU's performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings is steep. At 1080p, Low averages 180.8 FPS, Medium 139.8 FPS, High 128.1 FPS, and Ultra 84.8 FPS. This 96 FPS spread between Low and Ultra demonstrates that the RTX 4060 has ample headroom at lower settings but is progressively taxed as visual effects increase. At 4K, the same settings spread shows a tighter range: Low 76.6 FPS, Medium 59.0 FPS, High 52.7 FPS, and Ultra 36.2 FPS, indicating the GPU's compute resources and memory bandwidth are saturated at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places it near the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, -0.6% delta) and Intel Arc B580 (23021, +0.7% delta). This competitive positioning explains why the card handles 1440p High settings well (88.5 FPS) but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K High, where the 52.7 FPS average falls short of smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target, the measured data suggests different presets depending on resolution. At 1080p, all four settings presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 84.8 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. High settings at 1080p provide 128.1 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1440p, High settings (88.5 FPS) offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, as Medium (95.8 FPS) provides only a modest gain while Low (123.2 FPS) sacrifices too much visual detail. Ultra at 1440p averages 57.8 FPS, barely missing the 60 FPS threshold, so it is only recommended for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency.

For 4K gaming, the data indicates Low settings (76.6 FPS) are the only viable option for a smooth experience. Medium (59.0 FPS) is borderline, while High (52.7 FPS) and Ultra (36.2 FPS) fall below acceptable levels for action RPG gameplay. Players seeking 4K High or Ultra would need a more powerful GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i7-12700K plus RTX 4060 pairing ranks 974th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations. This mid-tier ranking reflects the GPU's relative weakness compared to the CPU's strength, as the i7-12700K's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs (average benchmark score 35684) is significantly higher than the RTX 4060's 66th percentile GPU ranking (average score 23181).

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802, -0.3% delta) and Intel Core i7-13700T (35468, +0.6% delta), showing that the i7-12700K is competitively positioned in its class. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, -0.6% delta) and Intel Arc B580 (23021, +0.7% delta), indicating that the RTX 4060's performance is closely matched by alternatives in its tier.

The combination's rank suggests that while the CPU provides ample processing power for Greedfall, the GPU limits overall performance, particularly at higher resolutions. This is consistent with the measured FPS data showing strong 1080p results that diminish more sharply at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor's single-thread performance is highlighted by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2561.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 180.8 FPS, which suggests the processor can feed the GPU with sufficient frames even at high frame rates. The multi-core capabilities, shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and Geekbench multi-core score of 13892, provide headroom for background tasks and game logic.

The CPU's 12-core/20-thread configuration is more than adequate for this 2019 release, as the game's demands do not appear to stress the processor at any tested setting. The data indicates that at 1440p High, where the GPU is more heavily loaded, the CPU still delivers 88.5 FPS, confirming that the i7-12700K is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the measured average frame rates are: Low 180.8 FPS, Medium 139.8 FPS, High 128.1 FPS, and Ultra 84.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium represents a 22.7% drop, while Medium to High is a smaller 8.4% decrease, and High to Ultra is a more substantial 33.8% reduction, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant additional load on the GPU.

At 1440p, the results are: Low 123.2 FPS, Medium 95.8 FPS, High 88.5 FPS, and Ultra 57.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 22.2%, Medium to High is 7.6%, and High to Ultra is 34.7%, showing a similar pattern to 1080p but with absolute frame rates that are roughly 30% lower across all settings.

At 4K, the measured averages are: Low 76.6 FPS, Medium 59.0 FPS, High 52.7 FPS, and Ultra 36.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is 23.0%, Medium to High is 10.7%, and High to Ultra is 31.3%. The 4K results show that even Low settings require significant GPU resources, with the 76.6 FPS average being the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 31.9% at Low settings (180.8 to 123.2 FPS), 31.5% at Medium (139.8 to 95.8 FPS), 30.9% at High (128.1 to 88.5 FPS), and 31.8% at Ultra (84.8 to 57.8 FPS). This consistent ~31% reduction across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the resolution increase proportionally increases pixel count.

Moving from 1440p to 4K shows a more dramatic drop: 37.8% at Low (123.2 to 76.6 FPS), 38.4% at Medium (95.8 to 59.0 FPS), 40.5% at High (88.5 to 52.7 FPS), and 37.4% at Ultra (57.8 to 36.2 FPS). The larger percentage drops at higher resolutions confirm that the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth and compute resources are increasingly saturated.

The scaling pattern reveals that the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p, the i7-12700K's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1043) allows the GPU to reach 180.8 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the same settings yield only 76.6 FPS, with the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus acting as the primary constraint. This data suggests that for Greedfall, the RTX 4060 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while the i7-12700K provides ample processing power for any resolution.