Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination in Greedfall presents a clear picture of a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the processor provides ample headroom at 1080p. The measured data shows a predictable and steep performance curve as resolution increases, with the gap between settings presets widening significantly at 4K. This is a pairing that can handle the game smoothly at 1440p with high settings, but demands careful settings management for 4K play.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is drastic and reveals the GPU’s limitations. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 108 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces that to 77.6 FPS, a 28% decline. The jump to 4K High is far more punishing, dropping to 43.7 FPS—a 60% reduction from the 1080p result. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the 1080p average of 156 FPS falls to 108.6 FPS at 1440p and then to 65.4 FPS at 4K. At Ultra, the frame rate plummets from 68.1 FPS at 1080p to 48.4 FPS at 1440p and finally to a barely playable 28.8 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the RX 7600’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, is a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU’s pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s is simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at that resolution with heavy settings.

Interestingly, the relative performance gap between Low and Ultra settings grows with resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is 56% slower than Low (68.1 vs 156 FPS). At 4K, Ultra is 56% slower than Low (28.8 vs 65.4 FPS). While the percentage remains similar, the absolute frame rate loss is more impactful at 4K, where the Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the raw pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target, the data shows that the High preset is the best choice for 1440p, delivering 77.6 FPS with a comfortable margin above the target. This provides a good balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is viable, averaging 68.1 FPS, though players prioritizing smoothness over maximum visual detail might prefer High at 108 FPS for a much higher refresh rate experience.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a playable 65.4 FPS. The Medium preset at 52.9 FPS is borderline, and High at 43.7 FPS is not ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 28.8 FPS is effectively unplayable. Therefore, for 4K, the recommendation is to use Low settings if a stable 60 FPS is required, or accept a lower frame rate with Medium settings for better visuals. The data strongly suggests that this GPU is not designed for 4K gaming in Greedfall.

The most balanced experience across the board is the High preset at 1440p. It offers a significant visual improvement over Low, while maintaining a frame rate that is 14% higher than the 1440p Medium result (77.6 vs 81.4 FPS). This is the "sweet spot" for this hardware combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate it is a very capable gaming CPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and single-core score of 4091 are strong. The Passmark multithread score of 34092 and single-thread score of 3984 further confirm its high performance.

In Greedfall, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor at any resolution tested. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 156 FPS. This high frame rate, even with a low graphics load, suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data. The performance drop from 1080p Low (156 FPS) to 4K Low (65.4 FPS) is entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload, not the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across resolutions at the same settings, which is not the case.

The CPU’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s logic and AI. The data shows that the processor is not struggling. Its percentile ranking of 89 against all CPUs, and being within 0.3% of rivals like the Intel Core i5-14400 and Core i9-12900HX in average benchmark score, places it firmly in high-performance territory. For this game, the i7-12700KF is a robust partner that will not hold back the RX 7600.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Core i7-12700KF and RX 7600 ranks 1145 out of 1705 combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested systems. This rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning more than the CPU’s strength. The RX 7600’s percentile of 63 against all GPUs is significantly lower than the CPU’s 89, confirming that the graphics card is the weaker component in this pairing.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 20258 is notably close to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.6% faster) and the Intel Arc B570 (1.5% faster). This indicates that the RX 7600 is a competitive entry in its class. However, the 1145th rank out of 1705 combos shows that many other systems in the database feature faster graphics cards, which is why the overall combo rank is not higher. The CPU’s performance is effectively neutralized at higher resolutions where the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K with High settings?*

A: The data shows an average of 43.7 FPS at 4K High, which is below a smooth 60 FPS target. It is playable but not ideal. For a more consistent experience at 4K, the Low preset (65.4 FPS) or Medium preset (52.9 FPS) are better options.

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

A: The best balance of visual quality and performance is at 2560x1440 with High settings, which achieves 77.6 FPS. This provides a high frame rate with solid graphical fidelity, making it the recommended target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at 1440p and 4K. The CPU’s high benchmark scores and the significant FPS drops with increased resolution indicate the RX 7600 is the limiting component.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest competitor in this test?

A: The RX 7600’s average benchmark score is 20258. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 20146, which is 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, which is 1.3% higher.

Q: What settings should I use for a 1080p monitor with a high refresh rate?

A: For high refresh rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers 156 FPS, while the High preset delivers 108 FPS. The Ultra preset at 68.1 FPS is still smooth for most players, but if you have a 144Hz or higher monitor, High is the better choice to keep frame rates high.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700KF a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes. It ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 35355 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336), which is only 0.1% faster, and it is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416 is the rival's score, with a -0.2% delta meaning the i7-12700KF is slower).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS results from the measured data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7600.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 65.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 52.9 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 43.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 28.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 108.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 77.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 156.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 120.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 108.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 68.1 |