Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti lands at rank 441 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. That placement puts this combo in the top 25.9% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects a balanced pairing of high-end components. The data suggests this configuration is well above the median experience, but the rank also indicates that a significant number of other combos—likely featuring newer or more specialized hardware—deliver higher frame rates in this specific Action RPG.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 441 out of 1705 is a clear signal that this pairing is competitive but not at the absolute top tier. It sits within the upper quartile, which is an impressive result for a CPU from the Core 12th Gen family and a GPU from the GeForce 30-series. The benchmark results show this system can handle Greedfall with authority, but the presence of 440 faster combos suggests that the game can scale even higher with more recent hardware. The 89th percentile for the CPU and 83rd percentile for the GPU against all other components further corroborate this, showing both parts are well above average performers in their respective categories. This rank is not a fluke; it is the product of a CPU that scores near its nearest rivals and a GPU that holds its own within a fraction of a percent of much newer cards.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the primary driver of visual performance in this combo. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. This high memory bandwidth is critical for a game like Greedfall, which features dense environments and detailed textures. The GPU's boost clock reaches 1665 MHz, and it houses 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The data shows this GPU is a powerhouse, with a PassMark G3D score of 26896 and a percentile rank of 83 against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, scores only 0.5% higher, which puts the 3080 Ti in elite company. The measured FPS numbers reflect this capability, as the GPU maintains high frame rates even at demanding 4K resolutions, indicating that the 12 GB frame buffer is not a limiting factor in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but steep drop as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 177.9 FPS, which drops to 124.2 FPS at 1440p and further to 72.5 FPS at 4K. This pattern shows a 30.2% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and another 41.6% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel count increases dramatically. However, the CPU still plays a role at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo hits 246.8 FPS, a number so high that it suggests the CPU is capable of pushing the GPU to its limits. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 133 FPS, while at 4K that gap narrows to 53.9 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution rises, while the CPU's influence wanes.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that the High preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 4K High, the combo achieves 72.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Stepping up to Ultra drops the 4K frame rate to 49.3 FPS, which may be too low for some players seeking fluid motion. At 1440p, High delivers 124.2 FPS, while Ultra yields 79.2 FPS; both are playable, but High provides a much larger headroom for demanding scenes. For 1080p users, High at 177.9 FPS is excellent, but Medium at 192.7 FPS offers a slight edge in performance with a likely minimal visual penalty. The Low preset is not recommended, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for frame rates that exceed what most displays can show, particularly at 1080p where it hits 246.8 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 246.8 FPS on Low, 192.7 FPS on Medium, 177.9 FPS on High, and 113.8 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers drop to 171.6 FPS on Low, 137.6 FPS on Medium, 124.2 FPS on High, and 79.2 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the performance is 103.2 FPS on Low, 81 FPS on Medium, 72.5 FPS on High, and 49.3 FPS on Ultra. This data shows that the combo is capable of hitting 4K 60 FPS on Medium settings, but High is a safer bet for a consistently smooth experience. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 8.5 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 23.2 FPS, making Ultra a significant performance hit for diminishing returns.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF serves as the foundation of this combo, providing 12 cores and 20 threads with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This Alder Lake processor is a strong performer, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and a single-core score of 4091. The CPU's single-thread performance is particularly important for Greedfall, which is an Action RPG that often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic. The data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing, as it ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14400, scores within 0.1% of the 12700KF, indicating that the performance difference between these two is negligible. The high frame rates at 1080p Low (246.8 FPS) suggest the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, and its 25 MB of shared L3 cache helps with rapid data access during gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Greedfall?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 246.8, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K 60 FPS gameplay?

A: Yes, the data shows the combo achieves 72.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival in terms of benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has a benchmark score of 41224, which is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090's score of 41441.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo delivers 177.9 FPS, while at 4K High it delivers 72.5 FPS, representing a 59.3% decrease in frame rate.

Q: Does the CPU show any signs of bottlenecking at lower resolutions?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck, as the combo reaches 246.8 FPS at 1080p Low, suggesting the CPU can handle the game's demands.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 124.2 FPS, which offers a strong balance between visual quality and high frame rates, leaving room for demanding scenes.