Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT places at rank 1177 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, a position that puts it firmly in the upper third of all systems cataloged. This ranking reflects a combination that is balanced enough to handle the game’s demands without being near the top of the leaderboard, where more exotic or newer hardware sits. The percentile data for both components reinforces this: the CPU and GPU each land in the 85th percentile against their respective peers, suggesting that while neither part is a class leader, both are well above average and complement each other effectively for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1177 out of 3703 tested configurations indicates that roughly two-thirds of all recorded systems outperform this pairing in Greedfall. That might sound like a middling result, but context matters: the database includes every conceivable combination of CPUs and GPUs, from entry-level office parts to flagship enthusiast builds. Within that broad field, this Intel and AMD pairing sits in the top 32% of all possible combos, which is a solid showing for a mid-to-high-range desktop setup.

What is more revealing is how the individual components stack up against their direct rivals. The Core i7-12700KF’s average benchmark score is 35365, which places it within a hair’s breadth of the Intel Core i7-13700T (score 35403, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core 5 213PE (score 35428, delta -0.2%). It is also effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-13600T (score 35305, delta 0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-12700K (score 35287, delta 0.2%). In practical terms, these deltas are noise—the 12700KF is statistically identical to its nearest rivals in raw compute, which means any performance differences in Greedfall will come down to the GPU and how the game scales with thread counts.

On the GPU side, the RX 6800 XT’s average benchmark score is 48477, sitting between the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (score 47743, delta 1.5%) and the Intel Arc A550M (score 49737, delta -2.5%). The gap to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (score 49957, delta -3%) is slightly larger, but these deltas are all within a narrow band. The takeaway is that the graphics card is competitive with a specific tier of GPUs, and its performance in Greedfall will be dictated by how well the game utilizes its architecture rather than by any fundamental deficiency relative to those rivals.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, this memory configuration is more than sufficient; the game’s textures and assets do not appear to stress the frame buffer at any resolution in the measured data. The GPU’s boost clock is 2250 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a base clock of 1825 MHz, and these frequencies allow the card to push high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The data shows the GPU is the dominant factor at 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 231 FPS, which is likely near the point where the CPU begins to impose a ceiling. However, at Medium and High settings, the averages drop to 181 FPS and 165 FPS respectively, indicating that the GPU is still doing most of the heavy lifting. The RX 6800 XT’s 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs are well suited to this workload, and the 72 ray accelerators are irrelevant here since Greedfall does not appear to use ray tracing based on the settings tested. The card’s pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s are high enough to handle the game’s visual effects without becoming a bottleneck until 4K Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. The average FPS at High settings is 68, which is playable, but at Ultra it drops to 43 FPS, a figure that would be considered borderline for smooth gameplay. This is not a memory issue—16 GB is ample—but rather a raw compute limitation at higher pixel counts. The card’s FP32 throughput of 20.74 TFLOPS is respectable, but Greedfall’s Ultra preset clearly demands more than this GPU can deliver at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo is extremely fast: Low settings yield 231 FPS, Medium 181 FPS, High 165 FPS, and Ultra 105 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, those numbers drop to 160 FPS (Low), 126 FPS (Medium), 114 FPS (High), and 73 FPS (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the averages fall further to 96 FPS (Low), 75 FPS (Medium), 68 FPS (High), and 43 FPS (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a drop of roughly 30% across all settings, which is consistent with a GPU that is being pushed harder by more pixels. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is steeper: Low settings go from 160 FPS to 96 FPS (a 40% reduction), while Ultra goes from 73 FPS to 43 FPS (a 41% reduction). This consistent scaling indicates that the RX 6800 XT is the limiting component at all resolutions above 1080p. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain flat as resolution increases, but the data shows a steady decline that tracks pixel count closely.

The fact that 1080p Low produces 231 FPS while 4K Low produces 96 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, but the GPU cannot maintain them as the pixel workload grows. The 12700KF’s strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1043, passmark_single_thread score of 3984) ensures that it is not holding back the system at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s rendering throughput becomes the decisive factor at 1440p and beyond.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At High settings, the combo averages 114 FPS, which is smooth, while 1920x1080 at High hits 165 FPS but does not take full advantage of the GPU’s capabilities.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average is 96 FPS, and at Medium it is 75 FPS. High settings drop to 68 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS, which is below the preferred threshold for fast-paced action.

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

A: The Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, -0.1%) and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.2%), and it is 0.2% ahead of both the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305) and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for Greedfall?

A: Yes. The game does not appear to exceed the 16 GB frame buffer at any resolution tested, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K without any sudden drops that would indicate memory swapping.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking relative to all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1177 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 32% of all systems in the database for Greedfall performance.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The RX 6800 XT’s average FPS drops from 73 at 1440p Ultra to 43 at 4K Ultra, a 41% reduction, while the CPU’s performance headroom remains sufficient based on its benchmark scores.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF 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. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3. These specifications provide substantial compute headroom for Greedfall, which is an Action RPG that likely benefits from high single-thread performance for game logic and AI, while the multi-threaded capabilities help with background tasks and asset streaming.

The CPU’s benchmark results show a strong balance between single and multi-threaded performance. Its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1043 and passmark_single_thread score of 3984 indicate excellent per-core performance, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in game scenarios where the main thread is often the limiting factor. Its multi-threaded scores are also robust: cinebench_r23_multicore reaches 28838, and passmark_multithread hits 34092. These numbers suggest the CPU can handle any demands Greedfall places on it without becoming a bottleneck.

In the context of this game, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 231 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU is likely nearing its limit, but at 1440p and above, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. The 12700KF’s nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its average score, meaning that swapping to a similar Intel chip would produce virtually identical results in Greedfall. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory give it flexibility, but these factors do not directly impact the measured FPS in this dataset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of how this combo performs across different presets and resolutions, and the data suggests that the optimal settings depend heavily on the target display resolution.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. The combo averages 105 FPS at Ultra, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual upgrade from High (165 FPS) is substantial. There is no reason to sacrifice quality at this resolution, as even Ultra leaves enough headroom for minor dips during intense combat scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best experience. The average of 114 FPS is smooth and responsive, while Ultra drops to 73 FPS—a significant reduction that may not justify the visual gains, especially in a game where action sequences require consistent frame times. Medium at 126 FPS is also viable, but High provides a better balance of fidelity and performance for most players.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. It yields an average of 75 FPS, which is playable, while High drops to 68 FPS and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. Low at 96 FPS is smooth but compromises the game’s visual presentation significantly. For 4K, Medium appears to be the sweet spot, offering a playable frame rate without the severe visual degradation of Low. Players who prioritize frame rate over fidelity could use Low, and those who accept lower FPS for maximum quality could try High, but the data indicates that Medium is the most balanced option for this resolution.