Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a combo rank of 1240 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places the setup in the 66.5th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the hardware configurations evaluated in this game. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, though the data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at higher settings.

Relative to the broader hardware landscape, the CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks at the 51st percentile among all tested graphics cards. This disparity indicates that the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own competitive set. The combination leverages a high-tier CPU to extract near-maximum performance from a mid-range GPU, which is a sensible pairing for a game like Greedfall that responds well to strong single-threaded performance.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1295 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz. Memory runs at 2438 MHz, translating to 19.5 Gbps effective.

In Greedfall, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for all tested resolutions, including 4K, where the game's High preset averages 66 FPS. The 16 GB frame buffer provides ample headroom for texture-heavy scenes, and the 624.1 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data transfer does not become a limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p. The GPU's 60 ray accelerators and 96 ROPs contribute to its rendering throughput, though Greedfall's implementation does not heavily stress ray tracing capabilities.

The RX 7800 XT's compute performance, rated at 37.32 TFLOPS FP32, is directly relevant to Greedfall's shader workload. The pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s indicate the card can handle the game's fill-rate demands at 1440p Ultra, where it maintains 71 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 42 FPS, suggesting the GPU's raw compute and fill-rate limits are reached under maximum settings at that resolution.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling across resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 160 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p, then further to 66 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario where the RX 7800 XT's rendering throughput determines performance.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 224 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is 58% lower than the 1080p Low result, indicating that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain the same frame rates at higher resolutions. This is expected, as pixel count directly impacts the GPU's fill-rate workload regardless of settings.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 176 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. Notably, the 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 62 and maximum of 84, showing some frame-time variability at this resolution. The Ultra preset exhibits the steepest drop, from 102 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p and 42 FPS at 4K, a total reduction of 59% across the resolution range.

The data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor even at 1080p Low, where 224 FPS is achieved. The i7-12700KF's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071, is sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates. The bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU as resolution increases, which is typical for a modern title with a high-performance processor.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 7800 XT delivers 224 FPS on Low settings, 176 FPS on Medium, 160 FPS on High, and 102 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a min-to-max range of 150 to 203 FPS, indicating stable frame delivery with some variance under load. The Low setting's 224 FPS demonstrates the GPU's ability to push well beyond typical 60 Hz displays, making this combination highly capable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong: 156 FPS on Low, 122 FPS on Medium, 111 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's range spans 104 to 141 FPS, showing that even with headroom, frame times can vary by roughly 35% in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p maintains a playable 71 FPS average, which is suitable for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent: 93 FPS on Low, 73 FPS on Medium, 66 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a min of 62 FPS and max of 84 FPS, meaning the average sits near the lower bound of what is typically considered smooth. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for many players, suggesting that maximum settings at this resolution are not ideal for this hardware combination.

The progression across settings shows diminishing returns: from Low to Medium, the average FPS drops by 48 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. From High to Ultra, the drops are 58 FPS, 40 FPS, and 24 FPS, respectively. These reductions indicate that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding than High, with the largest performance penalty occurring at lower resolutions where the CPU could otherwise keep pace.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions and to ensure consistent minimum frame delivery. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, which helps with the game's background simulation and AI workloads. The single-thread score of 1043 in 3DMark and 4071 in Cinebench R23 demonstrates excellent per-core performance, which is critical for a game's main game loop and physics calculations.

The processor's 20 threads provide ample parallelism for Greedfall's engine, which can utilize multiple cores for rendering tasks, streaming, and game logic. However, the FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in any tested configuration. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed and 224 FPS is achieved, the CPU maintains pace. This is consistent with the i7-12700KF's high Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1709 and multi-core score of 12111, which place it well above the thresholds needed for 1080p high-refresh gaming.

The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate this is a performance-oriented desktop part, capable of sustained boosts under load. The PassMark multithread score of 34092 and single-thread score of 3984 further confirm its capability. In Greedfall, the CPU's 12 cores are more than sufficient, and the game's performance is dictated by the GPU at all resolutions and settings tested.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 160 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of common gaming monitors. The Ultra preset at 102 FPS still provides excellent smoothness and adds graphical fidelity, making it a viable choice for players seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset at 111 FPS is the recommended balance, offering a substantial improvement over the Medium preset's 122 FPS while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, and the Medium preset's 122 FPS is also a strong option for players who prefer higher frame rates.

At 4K, the High preset at 66 FPS is the most balanced choice, providing smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 73 FPS offers a slight edge in performance but at a noticeable visual cost. The Ultra preset at 42 FPS is not recommended for this resolution, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in a less fluid experience. The Low preset at 93 FPS is viable for players prioritizing frame rate over visual quality, but the graphical compromises are significant.

For players with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 122 FPS is the best option, as it approaches 120 Hz while retaining acceptable visual fidelity. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the clear recommendation, as it maintains 66 FPS with fewer visual compromises than Medium and far better performance than Ultra.

# FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF sufficient for Greedfall at 1080p?

A: Yes, the processor is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low settings, the combination achieves 224 FPS, and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071 indicate it can easily handle the game's demands at this resolution.

Q: Can the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: The GPU can run 4K at playable frame rates on Medium (73 FPS) and High (66 FPS) settings, but Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, though the GPU's compute limits are reached at maximum settings.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144 Hz 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset at 122 FPS is the best option, as it is the only 1440p preset that approaches 120 FPS while maintaining visual quality. The High preset at 111 FPS is also viable but leaves less headroom.

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

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35365 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.2% delta). It slightly outperforms the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, +0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, +0.2% delta).

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between High and Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset is substantially more demanding. At 1080p, High averages 160 FPS while Ultra drops to 102 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 111 FPS to 71 FPS, and at 4K, from 66 FPS to 42 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RX 7800 XT ranks at the 51st percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 11627. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (11680, -0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (11842, -1.8% delta).