Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 234th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 14% of all pairings. This is a strong position, indicating the system is well above the median performer, though it leaves headroom compared to the absolute top-tier configurations. The ranking suggests that while this combo delivers high frame rates, it is not at the extreme performance ceiling where only the most powerful current hardware resides. The data shows a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding the other back, but the specific bottlenecks shift depending on the resolution and settings, as detailed below.

FAQ

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its closest rivals in general processing benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700KF’s average benchmark score is 35355, which is virtually identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T. It trails the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.2%. These deltas are negligible, putting all four CPUs in the same performance class.

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

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores in the 85th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 44900. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 580, but 0.6% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, 1.5% slower than the Intel Arc A730M, and 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT. The performance differences are small, indicating a tightly contested segment.

Q: What is the best performance you can expect at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is achieved with Low settings at 293.2 FPS. With Ultra settings, the average drops to 133.2 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the combo delivers well over 100 FPS, making it highly capable for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 86.8, which is playable. At Medium settings, it’s 94.5 FPS. However, enabling Ultra settings at 4K results in a significant drop to 52.6 FPS, which may feel less smooth on high-refresh-rate monitors. Low settings at 4K yield 119.1 FPS.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 2560x1440. The frame rate drops from 202.1 FPS at Low settings to 91.5 FPS at Ultra settings, a substantial 55% reduction. This scaling pattern indicates that the graphics card’s workload is the primary constraint, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed it at these resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The i7-12700KF demonstrates strong scaling. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 28979, while its single-core score is 4091, representing a 7.1x increase. Similarly, Geekbench shows a multicore score of 13596 versus a single-core score of 2526, a 5.4x difference. This indicates the 12 cores and 20 threads are effectively utilized in multi-threaded workloads.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate falls from 211 FPS to 144.8 FPS, a 31% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160 at High settings results in 86.8 FPS, a further 40% drop from the 1440p figure. This consistent decline as pixel count increases is the signature of a system where the graphics card is the primary performance limiter.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The frame rate goes from 133.2 FPS at 1080p, to 91.5 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 52.6 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is a 43% reduction, showing that the RTX 4070 Ti is significantly stressed by the higher resolution and graphical load. Conversely, at Low settings, the scaling is less dramatic. The system achieves 293.2 FPS at 1080p, 202.1 FPS at 1440p, and 119.1 FPS at 4K. While still a substantial drop, the lower setting reduces the GPU workload, allowing the CPU to play a larger role in determining the final frame rate.

This data implies that for users targeting 4K, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, and adjusting settings is the only way to gain performance. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the system has ample power, but the GPU’s limits are still the defining factor. The CPU appears sufficiently powerful to avoid being the primary constraint at these resolutions, as the frame rates scale consistently with the GPU’s workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results provide a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities across a matrix of settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 293.2. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 229.4 FPS. High settings produce an average of 211 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still achieves a high 133.2 FPS average. This demonstrates that the combo is more than capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, even with maximum graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings deliver an average of 202.1 FPS. Medium settings yield 158.6 FPS, and High settings produce 144.8 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 91.5 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate for most titles. This resolution appears to be a sweet spot for the RTX 4070 Ti, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly tested. Low settings average 119.1 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. Medium settings average 94.5 FPS, and High settings average 86.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only setting that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 52.6 FPS. This indicates that for a consistently smooth 4K experience, users should stick to High settings or below.

The data shows a clear and consistent hierarchy: lower resolutions and lower settings yield higher frame rates. The difference between settings becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, confirming the GPU’s role as the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache provides a substantial pool for game data. The CPU’s benchmark scores show it has significant single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4091 and multicore score of 28979 indicate a balanced design that can handle both lightly-threaded game logic and heavily-threaded background tasks.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG, the game’s engine likely relies on a mix of core counts. The data suggests that the i7-12700KF is not the limiting factor at the tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the CPU is able to feed the GPU enough data to produce 293.2 FPS, which is a very high number. This suggests that the single-threaded performance, as indicated by the Geekbench single-core score of 2526, is more than sufficient for the game’s main thread.

The CPU’s high multithreaded performance, evidenced by its Passmark multithread score of 34092, ensures that the system can handle other processes without impacting game performance. The 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for streaming, recording, or running background applications. The data implies that for this specific game, the CPU is a strong foundation that allows the GPU to perform to its full potential, with the primary performance limitations arising from the graphics card’s workload rather than the processor’s capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the High preset is the recommended choice across all tested resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 211 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, it achieves 144.8 FPS, ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. Even at 4K, it maintains a smooth 86.8 FPS, which is perfectly playable for most users. High settings provide a significant visual improvement over Medium or Low without the steep performance cost associated with Ultra.

The Ultra preset is only advisable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the 133.2 FPS and 91.5 FPS averages respectively are still very high. At 4K, the Ultra preset’s 52.6 FPS average may be acceptable for slower-paced games, but it is not ideal for fast action. The performance drop from High to Ultra is substantial, indicating that the Ultra preset includes effects that heavily tax the GPU.

The Medium and Low presets are unnecessary for this combo at 1080p and 1440p, as the High preset already provides excellent performance. At 4K, the Medium preset’s 94.5 FPS is a good alternative for users who want to maximize frame rates while maintaining decent visuals. Low settings are only recommended for users who prioritize absolute maximum frame rates over all visual quality, particularly at 4K where it offers 119.1 FPS.

In summary, the data strongly suggests that High settings offer the optimal experience. It provides a high frame rate at all resolutions and ensures that the visual quality is not noticeably compromised. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, High settings will likely saturate the display’s capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a powerful graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2610 MHz, and it has a substantial 7680 shading units. The GPU’s performance is underscored by its 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 44900.

The measured FPS data directly reflects the GPU’s capabilities and limitations. The card’s performance scales predictably with workload, showing its strength at lower resolutions and its strain at 4K Ultra. The 12 GB VRAM is a significant factor, as it is sufficient for the textures and assets used in Greedfall at all tested settings, preventing potential stutters or texture pop-in. The high memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s ensures that data can be fed to the processing cores quickly, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates at higher resolutions.

The GPU appears to be the definitive bottleneck in this system. The frame rate drops are consistent with the increasing rendering load as resolution and settings are increased. While the CPU is clearly capable, the RTX 4070 Ti’s performance ceiling is what determines the final output. Its 52.6 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator of its limits, while its 293.2 FPS at 1080p Low shows its headroom when the workload is lighter. The card’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample compute power, but the demands of 4K Ultra settings in Greedfall exceed its capabilities. The data indicates this is a high-end GPU that excels at mainstream resolutions but requires careful settings management for 4K gaming.