Greedfall

Greedfall on the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable experience that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data indicates that this pairing ranks in the 1196th position out of 1705 tested combos for this title, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured frames per second reveal a system that is clearly capable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p with adjustments, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K on higher presets. The following analysis breaks down the role of each component, how they interact across resolutions, and where the optimal settings lie based strictly on the measured data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

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. It sits in the 89th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 35355. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14400 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13800H (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i9-12900HX (0.2% ahead). This tight grouping suggests that, from a pure processing standpoint, the 12700KF is competitive with modern mid-range and high-end laptop parts, but it is not an outlier in performance.

In the context of Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU’s multi-threaded headroom is largely sufficient. Single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4091, is strong for the game’s era. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 151.7 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. This high frame rate at a low resolution suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck when graphical load is minimal. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (151.7 FPS vs 68.7 FPS) is significant, indicating that as the GPU becomes more stressed, the frame rate drops, which implies the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. The CPU’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the GPU, but the benchmark results do not show any scenario where the processor alone caps performance below 60 FPS. The processor’s 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 mounting are standard for its class, and its 89th percentile ranking confirms it is a capable partner for this GPU in this specific title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the more constrained component in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU sits in the 63rd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% ahead), the RTX 2070 (0.5% behind), and the Quadro K5200 (0.8% behind). This places the 2060 SUPER slightly below the RTX 2070, which is an important reference point for expectation setting.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it is the primary reason for the steep performance drop at 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo only manages 29.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. At 4K High, the frame rate rises to 46.5 FPS, still not ideal but workable. The 2060 SUPER’s FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and its 2176 shading units are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results reflect that. The transition from Low to Medium at 1080p (151.7 FPS to 118.4 FPS) shows a 33.3 FPS drop, while the jump from Medium to High (118.4 FPS to 109.3 FPS) is a smaller 9.1 FPS drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU handles the initial increase in load well, but the Ultra preset, which likely introduces more demanding effects, causes a disproportionate hit, driving the frame rate down to 68.7 FPS at 1080p and 47.2 FPS at 1440p. The 2060 SUPER is a capable 1080p card, but the data clearly shows its limits when pushed to higher resolutions and maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions. Starting at 1080p High, the combo achieves 109.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 75.9 FPS, a decrease of 33.4 FPS (or roughly 30%). At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 46.5 FPS, a further drop of 29.4 FPS from 1440p. This linear degradation suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not being exhausted at these settings.

For Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 151.7 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 108 FPS, a 43.7 FPS reduction. At 4K Low, it manages 62.9 FPS, another 45.1 FPS drop. The fact that the frame rate at 4K Low (62.9 FPS) is still higher than at 4K Ultra (29.9 FPS) highlights how much the GPU struggles with the highest preset at high pixel counts. The data shows that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistently around 40-45 FPS for lower settings, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is larger, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated at 4K. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the texture and shading demands exceed what the 2060 SUPER can deliver at acceptable frame rates. This scaling confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the bottleneck in this system, particularly at 4K, while the i7-12700KF has ample headroom to spare.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal setting for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1080p, the High preset at 109.3 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 68.7 FPS is still playable, but the 40.6 FPS drop from High is not justified by the marginal visual gains, especially for a game that is not graphically intensive by current standards. The Medium preset at 118.4 FPS offers a slight FPS boost over High but sacrifices noticeable visual fidelity. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience with good detail, High is the recommended choice.

At 1440p, the High preset at 75.9 FPS is the sweet spot. It stays above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a solid visual experience. The Medium preset at 81.3 FPS is also viable if the user prefers a higher frame rate, but the difference is only 5.4 FPS, making High the superior option. The Ultra preset at 47.2 FPS is not recommended, as it dips below the playable threshold for most users. The Low preset at 108 FPS is excessive for this resolution and should be avoided for quality reasons.

At 4K, the data shows that only the Low preset at 62.9 FPS is consistently playable. The Medium preset at 51.3 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 46.5 FPS is below the ideal range. The Ultra preset at 29.9 FPS is not recommended under any circumstances. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the user should be prepared for occasional dips in demanding scenes. Overall, the High preset at 1080p or 1440p provides the best experience per the measured rows, offering a balance of frame rate and visual quality that aligns with the hardware’s capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1196th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 70th percentile of all combinations in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 70% of the tested systems but is trailing behind the top 30%. This ranking is consistent with the hardware’s individual performance: the CPU is in the 89th percentile, but the GPU is only in the 63rd percentile, dragging the overall combo down. The data shows that this is not a high-end pairing for this game, but it is far from the bottom.

In practical terms, this rank means that users with higher-tier GPUs, such as the RTX 2070 (which is only 0.5% ahead in GPU benchmarks), would see marginally better results, but the difference is small. The ranking also indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as many combos with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would likely rank higher. For a user with this specific combination, the expectation should be a mid-range experience: capable at 1080p and 1440p with settings adjusted, but not a top-tier performer. The 1196th rank out of 1705 is a realistic reflection of the 2060 SUPER’s age and the 12700KF’s strength, and it suggests that any upgrade path should focus on the GPU first to improve this ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 151.7 FPS
• Medium: 118.4 FPS
• High: 109.3 FPS
• Ultra: 68.7 FPS

The spread from Low to Ultra is 83 FPS, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra (40.6 FPS). This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces a significant load that the GPU struggles with, even at the lowest resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 108 FPS
• Medium: 81.3 FPS
• High: 75.9 FPS
• Ultra: 47.2 FPS

The drop from Low to Ultra is 60.8 FPS. At this resolution, the Ultra preset falls below 50 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the 2060 SUPER is overextended. The Medium and High presets remain above 75 FPS, which is acceptable for most users.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 62.9 FPS
• Medium: 51.3 FPS
• High: 46.5 FPS
• Ultra: 29.9 FPS

Only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS. The Medium preset is borderline, and both High and Ultra are below the playable threshold. The 33 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K highlights the GPU’s inability to handle maximum settings at this resolution.

The data consistently shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the performance ceiling. The i7-12700KF’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores do not translate into higher frame rates once the GPU is saturated. For users targeting 60 FPS, the recommended configurations are 1080p High, 1440p High, or 4K Low. For those willing to accept lower frame rates, 1440p Medium and 4K Medium are viable, but the Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions above 1080p.