Greedfall

# Greedfall: Intel Core i7-12700KF + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT — Benchmark Analysis

The combination of Intel's Core i7-12700KF and AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a robust Greedfall experience across all tested resolutions, with the data indicating that this pairing ranks in the 80th percentile of all 3,703 tested combos for this title. The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance keeps minimum frame rates stable.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 743rd out of 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 268 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The same resolution with Ultra settings still yields 122 average FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7900 XT's average benchmark score of 13,745 is 1.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (13,543) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon 660M (13,812).

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its closest competitor?

A: The i7-12700KF scores 35,365 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403).

Q: At which resolution does the combo first show GPU limitation?

A: The data suggests a significant frame rate drop at 3840x2160 Ultra (50 avg FPS) compared to 2560x1440 Ultra (84 avg FPS), indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K with maximum settings.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate monitors at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 132 FPS, and with Medium settings it averages 146 FPS, both comfortably exceeding 120 Hz refresh rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, provides 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 1387 MHz boosts up to 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz. Memory operates at 2500 MHz, translating to 20 Gbps effective speed. These specifications translate directly into Greedfall's performance scaling, particularly at high resolutions where the 20 GB frame buffer prevents any capacity-related stuttering.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's compute resources — 5,376 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 192 ROPs — drive the rendering pipeline with a pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 51.48 TFLOPS indicates substantial raw compute headroom, yet the 4K Ultra average of 50 FPS shows that Greedfall's heaviest settings tax even this high-end card. The measured 4K Medium average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS demonstrates that dropping from Ultra to Medium recovers significant performance, suggesting the Ultra preset includes effects that heavily stress the GPU's shading units.

The GPU's 84 RT cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate, though Greedfall's implementation appears to leverage conventional rasterization primarily. The Vulkan score of 71,068 from Geekbench indicates strong API overhead management, which likely contributes to the consistent frame delivery observed in the data. The GPU's end-of-life production status and predecessor/successor lineage (Navi II to Navi IV) position it as a mature product with well-optimized drivers, which the measured FPS stability supports.

The RX 7900 XT's 300 W TDP and dual-slot cooler with two 8-pin power connectors suggest it requires robust power delivery, though the data does not include thermal throttling metrics. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for the 20 GB frame buffer at all tested resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF, a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake-S processor, operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. Its hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores, though the fact pack does not specify the exact core distribution. The 25 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide substantial on-die storage for game data, which is critical for maintaining high average frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rate deltas between resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 268 average FPS, while at 3840x2160 Low it drops to 111 average FPS — a 58.6% reduction. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to saturate its capabilities, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates. The 3DMark multi-threaded score of 9,983 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,838 reflect strong parallel processing, which helps maintain minimum frame rates in scenes with numerous NPCs or physics calculations.

The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 4,071 in Cinebench R23 and 1,043 in 3DMark single-thread, is adequate for Greedfall's game logic and draw call processing. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,984 corroborates this. The 125 W TDP with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz suggests the processor can sustain high clocks under gaming loads, though sustained all-core workloads may pull more power. The DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, combined with dual-channel memory bus, provides flexibility for system builders, though the fact pack does not specify which memory type was used in testing.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,365, places it just ahead of the i7-12700K (35,287) and slightly behind the i7-13700T (35,403). This positioning confirms that the 12700KF is not a bottleneck for the RX 7900 XT in Greedfall, as the frame rate scaling across resolutions follows GPU-bound expectations rather than CPU limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 743rd out of 3,703 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the 80th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the balance between the i7-12700KF's strong CPU performance and the RX 7900 XT's high-end GPU capabilities. The rank suggests that while there are 742 faster combos, this pairing outperforms 2,960 others, putting it firmly in the enthusiast tier.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 55th among all GPUs is notably lower than the CPU's 85th percentile, indicating that the RX 7900 XT, despite its high specifications, faces stiff competition from newer or more specialized cards. However, in Greedfall specifically, the combo's 80th percentile rank demonstrates that game-specific performance can diverge from synthetic benchmark averages. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (1.5% higher score) and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (0.5% higher score), though these comparisons are based on average benchmark scores rather than game-specific data.

The CPU's nearest rivals show tight clustering: the i7-13700T is 0.1% higher, the Core 5 213PE is 0.2% higher, and the i5-13600T is 0.2% lower. This narrow spread indicates that the 12700KF sits at a performance plateau where small architectural differences yield minimal gains. For Greedfall, this means the combo's ranking is largely determined by GPU performance, which the data confirms through the steep FPS drops at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings:

• Low: 268 average FPS
• Medium: 210 average FPS (minimum 179, maximum 242)
• High: 191 average FPS
• Ultra: 122 average FPS

The 1080p results show that even Ultra settings maintain triple-digit frame rates, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The gap between Medium and High (19 FPS) is smaller than between High and Ultra (69 FPS), suggesting the Ultra preset introduces disproportionately heavy effects.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong:

• Low: 186 average FPS
• Medium: 146 average FPS (minimum 124, maximum 168)
• High: 132 average FPS
• Ultra: 84 average FPS

The 1440p results show a linear scaling pattern from Low to High, but Ultra drops significantly below the 100 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 124 FPS indicates that this setting provides a stable experience for 120 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor:

• Low: 111 average FPS
• Medium: 87 average FPS (minimum 74, maximum 100)
• High: 79 average FPS
• Ultra: 50 average FPS

The 4K results demonstrate that the RX 7900 XT can handle 4K gaming, but only at lower settings for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset's 50 FPS average is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat, while Medium's 87 FPS with a 74 FPS minimum offers a better balance.

Settings Recommendations

For 3840x2160 displays, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 87 FPS and a minimum of 74 FPS ensuring consistent frame delivery. Ultra at 50 FPS is borderline for action RPG combat, and the 37 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra suggests diminishing returns on visual fidelity. High at 79 FPS is viable but offers only 8 FPS more than Medium while likely increasing visual demands.

For 2560x1440 displays, the High preset at 132 average FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality. Medium at 146 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz monitors, but the 14 FPS gain over High may not justify the visual reduction. Ultra at 84 FPS is playable but drops below the 90 FPS threshold that many gamers prefer for responsive controls.

For 1920x1080 displays, Ultra at 122 average FPS is the obvious choice, as it provides the best visual quality while still exceeding 120 FPS. High at 191 FPS is overkill for most displays and offers no practical benefit unless using a 240 Hz monitor. Medium at 210 FPS may be preferable for competitive play, but the visual compromise is unnecessary given Ultra's performance.

In summary, the data indicates that this combo handles Greedfall exceptionally well up to 1440p, with 4K requiring settings adjustments. The Medium preset at 4K and High at 1440p deliver the most balanced experiences, while 1080p users can max out settings without concern.