Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Greedfall that is heavily dictated by graphical settings rather than resolution. The measured data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K presenting a more demanding scenario. This combination ranks 244th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations for this title, a strong result that underscores its balance of CPU and GPU capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 207.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 142.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 31%. The jump to 3840x2160 yields 86 FPS, which is another 40% decrease from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, with the CPU's headroom at lower resolutions becoming less relevant.

The Low preset illustrates this dynamic even more starkly. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 288.4 FPS, which is extraordinarily high and suggests the CPU is working near its limits to feed the GPU. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 202.6 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 122.3 FPS. The fact that 4K Low still manages over 120 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 4070 Ti has substantial raw throughput, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K (a 40% reduction) shows that even at low settings, the pixel count significantly impacts performance.

The Ultra preset provides the clearest view of GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 136.1 FPS, which drops to 90.6 FPS at 1440p and 55.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is less than half of the 1080p figure, and the gap between Ultra and High at 4K (55.3 vs 86 FPS) is much larger than at 1080p (136.1 vs 207.1). This indicates that the graphical complexity of Ultra settings has a multiplicative effect with resolution, pushing the GPU into a state where each additional pixel and effect causes a disproportionate performance penalty.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this configuration for Greedfall, and its memory subsystem plays a critical role. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at 4K, as evidenced by the playable 86 FPS average at High settings. The 12 GB capacity is not a limiting factor in this title, since even at Ultra settings the game does not appear to exceed the available VRAM, given that the 4K Ultra result of 55.3 FPS is more likely constrained by compute throughput than memory capacity.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant to the observed results. With a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, the RTX 4070 Ti operates at high frequencies that translate directly to the frame rates seen in the data. The memory clock of 1313 MHz, which yields 21 Gbps effective, provides the bandwidth necessary to sustain these high frame rates across all resolutions. The 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is the primary driver behind the 4K performance, and the fact that the GPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all GPUs supports the notion that it is a high-end part capable of handling demanding titles.

The comparison with the GPU's nearest rivals is informative. The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44900, which is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 but 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. This close grouping suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is positioned at a performance tier where small architectural differences matter. In Greedfall, the measured FPS results align with these synthetic benchmarks, showing that the GPU’s strengths in raw compute and memory bandwidth are well-utilized by the game engine.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an excellent balance, with an average of 142.6 FPS. This is more than sufficient for high refresh rate displays, and the 40% drop to 4K High (86 FPS) suggests that 4K is only suitable if a 60 FPS target is acceptable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is from 207.1 FPS to 136.1 FPS, a reduction of about 34%. At 4K, the same settings change results in a drop from 86 FPS to 55.3 FPS, which is a 36% decrease. The relative penalty is consistent across resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 288.4 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low is significantly higher than at 1080p High suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU is capable of supporting very high frame rates without becoming a severe constraint.

*Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM limit performance in Greedfall?*

A: No. The measured results show consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K without any sudden drops that would indicate VRAM capacity issues. At 4K Ultra, the 55.3 FPS average is likely due to compute limitations rather than memory exhaustion.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 244th out of 1705 tested combinations, which places it in the 86th percentile of all systems tested for Greedfall. This is a strong showing, indicating that the CPU and GPU work well together for this title.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Medium presets at 4K?

A: At 4K, Low produces 122.3 FPS while Medium produces 93 FPS, a difference of about 24%. This suggests that Medium adds significant visual effects that are moderately demanding on the GPU, but the system still maintains a comfortable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset leads with 288.4 FPS, followed by Medium at 229.4 FPS and High at 207.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 136.1 FPS, which is still very high and suitable for competitive play. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 53% reduction in frame rate, which is a substantial cost for the highest visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low produces 202.6 FPS, Medium drops to 157.2 FPS, and High is close behind at 142.6 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 90.6 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS mark but still smooth on most displays. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is only 9%, indicating that the High preset is a reasonable upgrade over Medium without a major performance hit.

At 3840x2160, the performance characteristics change significantly. Low still achieves 122.3 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium drops to 93 FPS, and High is slightly lower at 86 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 55.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 55%, which is the largest relative difference across all resolutions, highlighting the intense pressure on the GPU at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 244th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 86th percentile. This is a strong result that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 35684 puts it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and it is closely matched with its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is only 0.3% behind, while the Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.6% ahead. This tight grouping indicates that the i7-12700K is not a bottleneck in this system.

The GPU’s ranking is similarly impressive. With an average benchmark score of 44900, the RTX 4070 Ti sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, is 0.6% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580 is 1.6% slower. The close margins between these GPUs suggest that the RTX 4070 Ti is well-positioned in the performance hierarchy, and its measured FPS in Greedfall aligns with its synthetic benchmark performance.

The rank of 244 out of 1705 is particularly notable because it shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested. The data indicates that the i7-12700K’s 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with the RTX 4070 Ti’s 7680 shading units, deliver a balanced experience across all resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 55.3 FPS is the only instance where the combo falls below 60 FPS, which is expected given the extreme demands of that configuration. Overall, this combo is a high-tier option for Greedfall, offering playable frame rates at 4K and exceptional performance at lower resolutions.