Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER sits at rank 315 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 18.5% of all configurations. This is a strong showing for a 2021 CPU paired with a 2024 GPU, suggesting the pairing remains competitive for this Action RPG. The CPU itself holds an 89th percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 84th percentile against all graphics cards — both components are above-average, but the combo rank being notably higher than either individual percentile hints at effective synergy rather than one component carrying the other.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows an incredibly tight cluster. The Core i7-12700KF averages a benchmark score of 35355, which is just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 at 35336, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H at 35416. The Intel Core i9-12900HX trails by a mere 0.2% at 35289, while the Intel Core i5-13600T sits 0.3% behind at 35256. These sub-1% deltas indicate that CPU performance is not a differentiating factor at this performance tier — the measured frame rates in Greedfall will be dictated almost entirely by GPU capabilities and settings choices.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER averages 42576 across all benchmark tests. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, putting the 4070 SUPER 0.2% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% ahead at 42723, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X trails by 1.4% at 41991 and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 sits 1.6% behind at 41897. This positioning confirms the 4070 SUPER is a solid mid-to-upper tier performer, though not a class leader.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game released in 2019, this memory configuration is more than sufficient — Greedfall's world assets and textures at 4K Ultra will strain the GPU, but the measured data shows even the heaviest preset remains playable. The GPU's base clock runs at 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, while memory operates at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These clocks are respectable for the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die.

The architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant since Greedfall can leverage modern rendering features. The shading units number 7168, with 224 texture mapping units and 80 raster output pipelines. The 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores provide headroom for any enhanced lighting or upscaling features, though the benchmark data here reflects standard rasterization performance. The GPU's pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s indicate substantial fill-rate capabilities that directly benefit Greedfall's dense environments.

Looking at the measured results, the GPU demonstrates clear scaling across settings. At 4K, dropping from Ultra to High yields a 52.9% improvement in average FPS (from 55.1 to 84.3), while High to Medium costs only 5.4% (84.3 to 88.8). The jump from Medium to Low at 4K provides another 27.9% gain (88.8 to 113.6). These diminishing returns at higher presets suggest the Ultra setting imposes particularly heavy shading or post-processing loads that the 4070 SUPER handles less efficiently.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 276.4 FPS average — a figure so high that CPU limitations almost certainly cap further gains. The i7-12700KF's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 12 cores (20 threads) provide ample headroom, but even this processor cannot push beyond that ceiling in Greedfall's engine.

Moving to 1440p, the Low preset drops to 189 FPS, a 31.6% decrease from 1080p. At 4K Low, the average falls to 113.6 FPS, another 39.9% reduction. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions — the rendering load increases dramatically while CPU demands remain relatively static. The gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than between 1080p and 1440p, confirming that pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint.

For the Ultra preset, the scaling tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 126.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra drops to 87.6 FPS (−30.7%), and 4K Ultra falls to 55.1 FPS (−37.1%). The consistent percentage drops across Ultra settings suggest the GPU is uniformly stressed by the highest-quality assets at every resolution. Conversely, the Low preset shows a steeper 4K penalty (from 189 at 1440p to 113.6 at 4K, a 39.9% drop), indicating that at low settings, the GPU's raw fill-rate becomes the limiting factor rather than shader complexity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER and i7-12700KF combination delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 276.4 FPS average, Medium drops to 215.4 FPS, High achieves 196.9 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 126.4 FPS. Every preset exceeds 120 FPS, making 1080p gaming buttery smooth regardless of quality preferences. The delta between Low and Ultra is 54.3%, showing the GPU has significant headroom even at maximum settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong but show expected scaling. Low averages 189 FPS, Medium 150.1 FPS, High 138.2 FPS, and Ultra 87.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first configuration to dip below 100 FPS, suggesting that high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors (165 Hz or higher) would require dropping to High to fully saturate the display. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is 36.6%, a substantial penalty for the visual upgrade.

At 3840x2160, 4K gaming becomes more demanding. Ultra averages 55.1 FPS — playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. High recovers to 84.3 FPS, Medium to 88.8 FPS, and Low to 113.6 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is just 5.1%, making High the sweet spot for visual fidelity without sacrificing much performance. The Low preset at 4K outperforms Ultra at the same resolution by 106%, highlighting the massive cost of max settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p users, Ultra is the clear recommendation — 126.4 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and even supports 120 Hz displays. There is no practical reason to reduce settings at this resolution unless targeting extremely high refresh rates (240 Hz+), where dropping to High (196.9 FPS) or Medium (215.4 FPS) would be necessary.

At 1440p, High settings at 138.2 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. Medium at 150.1 FPS provides only an 8.6% gain over High, while Ultra at 87.6 FPS costs 36.6% performance for marginal visual improvements. For users with 144 Hz monitors, High is the optimal choice; for 60 Hz displays, Ultra remains viable at 87.6 FPS.

For 4K, High settings at 84.3 FPS represent the best experience per the measured rows. Ultra at 55.1 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, while Medium at 88.8 FPS offers only a 5.3% improvement over High with noticeable visual downgrades. Low at 113.6 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual sacrifice is substantial. The data indicates that High at 4K is the recommended preset for this combo.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF strong enough for Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes. At 4K High, the combo averages 84.3 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, ensure it does not bottleneck the GPU at any tested resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 42576 on average, sitting 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723). It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: High settings at 1440p yield 138.2 FPS, offering the best balance. Ultra drops to 87.6 FPS, a 36.6% penalty, while Medium only improves to 150.1 FPS — an 8.6% gain that comes with reduced visual quality.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but barely. The 4K Ultra preset averages 55.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Dropping to High improves performance by 52.9% to 84.3 FPS, making High the recommended 4K preset.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i7-12700KF averages 35355, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416). It also leads the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.2% and the Intel Core i5-13600T by 0.3%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low averages 276.4 FPS while Ultra averages 126.4 FPS — a 54.3% reduction. Both are well above 60 FPS, so the choice depends on whether visual fidelity or maximum frame rate is preferred.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF provides the computational backbone for this combo, featuring 12 cores and 20 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture. Built on Intel's 10 nm process, this processor has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications are more than adequate for Greedfall's engine, which primarily relies on single-threaded performance for game logic and physics.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 28979 in multi-core and 4091 in single-core tests. Geekbench results show 13596 in multi-core and 2526 in single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34092 and single-thread score of 3984 further validate its strong per-core performance. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1043 in single-thread to 9983 in max-threads, indicating efficient multi-threading that benefits from the 20 threads.

At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 276.4 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit in Greedfall. The fact that GPU-bound resolutions (1440p and 4K) show consistent scaling while 1080p Low plateaus suggests the i7-12700KF is the limiting factor only at extremely high frame rates. For standard gaming scenarios at 60-144 Hz, this CPU provides ample headroom. Its 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs, combined with the tight 0.3% delta to its nearest rivals, indicates that upgrading the processor would yield negligible gains in this title. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 versus max-threads of 9983 shows only 7.5% scaling beyond 16 threads, suggesting Greedfall's engine does not heavily utilize the full 20-thread capacity.