Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF pairs a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake design with a 3.60 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible foundation. In synthetic tests, the chip’s multi-threaded muscle is evident: it scores 28,979 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,983 in 3DMark max-threads. Single-thread performance is equally strong, with a 4,091 in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 1,043 in 3DMark single-thread. This places the CPU in the 89th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 35,355. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14400, scores 35,336, a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning the i7-12700KF and that chip are effectively interchangeable in raw processing power. The data from this game’s measured FPS shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 265.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 52.3 FPS. The CPU’s 20 threads are more than enough to feed the GPU in Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019 that does not demand extreme core counts. The benchmark results indicate that even at 1080p High, the system produces 191.7 FPS, which is far beyond what a 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display needs. The limiting factor at higher resolutions will be the GPU, not this processor, as the gap between Low and Ultra settings grows with resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2512 MHz and 6144 shading units provide substantial compute throughput, rated at 30.87 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The card’s 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI workloads, though Greedfall’s age means these features are not heavily utilized. The GPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 41,687. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 41,610, a 0.2% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 trails by 0.6% with a score of 41,441. In practice, the RTX 5070’s VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Greedfall at any setting, as the game’s textures and geometry are modest by modern standards. The measured FPS data shows the GPU scaling predictably: at 4K Ultra, the card produces 52.3 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, while dropping to High settings at 4K raises that to 76.7 FPS. The 12 GB frame buffer is not a bottleneck here; the performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K (108.9 FPS to 52.3 FPS) is a direct result of the GPU’s compute load, not memory capacity. This is a card that can handle Greedfall at 1440p with high refresh rates, as shown by the 131.2 FPS at 1440p High.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 375th out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places it in the top 22% of all systems tested, which is a solid position for a mainstream high-end pairing. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s high rasterization throughput. Compared to the CPU’s 89th percentile standing and the GPU’s 83rd percentile, the combo rank is slightly lower, suggesting that Greedfall’s engine does not fully utilize the strengths of either component in a way that pushes the system higher. The data shows that the combo is not limited by CPU bottlenecks, as even at 1080p Low, the system reaches 265.7 FPS, which is near the practical ceiling for many displays. The rank of 375 indicates that there are 374 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 5090 or RX 7900 XTX, which would push 4K Ultra FPS higher. For a 2019 Action RPG, this combo is overkill for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it provides a reasonable 4K experience at High settings. The average FPS across all measured settings and resolutions is 147.2, which is strong, but the Ultra preset at 4K is the only weak point, dipping below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 265.7 FPS on Low, 213.9 FPS on Medium, 191.7 FPS on High, and 123.5 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even at the highest 1080p preset, the frame rate exceeds 120 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops but remains high: 187.9 on Low, 144.9 on Medium, 131.2 on High, and 86.2 on Ultra. The 1440p High preset at 131.2 FPS is particularly notable, as it offers a smooth experience on 144 Hz displays without sacrificing much visual quality. At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens: 108.9 FPS on Low, 84.5 FPS on Medium, 76.7 FPS on High, and 52.3 FPS on Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 24.4 FPS, which is a significant penalty for marginal visual gains. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 can handle 4K High comfortably above 60 FPS, but Ultra requires a compromise. For players who prioritize frame rate, the Medium preset at 4K yields 84.5 FPS, which is a better balance. Across all settings, the system shows no signs of CPU limitation, as even the lowest 1080p FPS is over 120, which is far beyond what the CPU would bottleneck at.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the system produces 191.7 FPS at 1080p, 131.2 FPS at 1440p, and 76.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 60.0% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the drop is more dramatic: 265.7 FPS at 1080p falls to 187.9 FPS at 1440p (a 29.3% drop) and then to 108.9 FPS at 4K (a 59.0% drop from 1080p). This consistency indicates that the GPU’s raw pixel throughput is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The Ultra preset shows a different pattern: 123.5 FPS at 1080p, 86.2 FPS at 1440p, and 52.3 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 57.6%, which is slightly less severe than the High preset, suggesting that the Ultra settings add a fixed cost that is not purely pixel-count dependent. The data strongly indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. If the CPU were limiting, the FPS would not scale so cleanly with resolution; instead, it would plateau at 1080p and only drop slightly at higher resolutions. The fact that FPS halves from 1080p to 4K across all settings confirms that the RTX 5070 is the primary performance driver. For a 2019 game like Greedfall, this means players should adjust resolution and settings based on their display’s refresh rate, with 4K requiring Medium or High presets to stay above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with a stable 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 4K High, the average FPS is 76.7, which is above 60. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 52.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For a stable 60 FPS at 4K, the High preset is the maximum, while Medium yields 84.5 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: No. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows the expected pixel-count curve, with no plateau at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 265.7 FPS, which is far above typical display refresh rates, indicating the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest rival GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, in terms of performance?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41,687, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300’s 41,610. In Greedfall, the RTX 5070’s performance at 4K High (76.7 FPS) suggests a similar margin, though the Pro 5300 was not directly tested in this game.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p High, the combo delivers 131.2 FPS, which is just shy of 144 Hz. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 144.9 FPS, which is a better match for a 144 Hz display, while the Low preset at 187.9 FPS is even higher but with reduced visual quality.

Q: Does the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of VRAM cause any issues in Greedfall?

A: No. The data shows no evidence of VRAM limitation, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings. The 12 GB capacity is more than sufficient for this game’s textures and geometry, as evidenced by the 76.7 FPS at 4K High without any observed stuttering.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect this game compared to the nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14400?

A: The i7-12700KF scores 4,091 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the i5-14400 has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% lower overall. In Greedfall, the measured FPS shows no CPU-related dips, meaning the single-thread difference is irrelevant at playable frame rates.