Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a playable but demanding experience in Greedfall. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet capable of high refresh rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, interprets the hardware roles, and provides context against other tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing a classic GPU-limited scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 111.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 73 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 35%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 45.7 FPS, which is about 59% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises, while the i7-13700K has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread between Low (153.6 FPS) and Ultra (71.3 FPS) is 82.3 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 56.5 FPS (105.9 vs 49.4). At 4K, the difference shrinks to 34.5 FPS (65.8 vs 31.3). This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor, making settings adjustments less impactful on overall frame rates.

The 4K results are particularly telling. Even at Low settings, the combo only manages 65.8 FPS, which is below the 1440p High result of 73 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 31.3 FPS, which is borderline unplayable for smooth action. The 1080p Ultra score of 71.3 FPS matches the 1440p High score almost exactly, reinforcing that the GPU’s workload at 4K is roughly double that of 1080p.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Greedfall’s textures at 1080p and 1440p. The core runs at 1410 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost, with 4864 shading units and 80 ROPs. These specs translate to a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s, figures that align with the observed frame rates.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 25120, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti is effectively tied with it. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 scores 25235 (delta -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon 890M scores 25246 (delta -0.5%). This clustering indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti’s performance is competitive with these cards, though the data shows it is marginally behind all three in average score.

In Greedfall specifically, the GPU’s 4K Ultra result of 31.3 FPS suggests that the 8 GB VRAM is not the primary constraint; rather, the compute throughput of the GA104 chip is overwhelmed. The FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS is adequate for 1080p High but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K even on Medium settings, where it scores 49.8 FPS. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed is respectable, but the bandwidth is not enough to compensate for the raw shader workload at high resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1141 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This percentile position is lower than the individual component percentiles suggest, indicating that the pairing is not optimally balanced for this specific title. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 69th percentile; the combo’s rank reflects the GPU’s dominance in this game’s performance ceiling.

The rank of 1141 means that 564 combos outperform it, which is expected given the RTX 3060 Ti’s mid-range positioning. However, the i7-13700K’s strength does not boost the combo because Greedfall is not CPU-intensive at higher resolutions. The data shows that the CPU’s high multi-threaded scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multicore of 39000) are largely irrelevant when the GPU is saturated. This rank is a practical indicator that users should pair this GPU with a less powerful CPU to avoid paying for unused headroom, though the i7-13700K’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 5505) does help maintain high minimums at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 153.6 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors. Medium settings drop to 122.4 FPS, still very smooth. High settings yield 111.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 71.3 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is a 36% reduction, which is significant and suggests that Ultra’s additional effects (likely shadows and draw distance) heavily tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 105.9 FPS at Low, 81.2 FPS at Medium, 73 FPS at High, and 49.4 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p High result is just above 60 FPS, making it the sweet spot for a 60 Hz display. The 1440p Ultra score of 49.4 FPS is below 60, so users will need to dial settings down for smoother gameplay. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings costs 38.9 FPS, which is a steep price for the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 65.8 FPS, Medium 49.8 FPS, High 45.7 FPS, and Ultra 31.3 FPS. Only Low settings manage to stay above 60 FPS, and barely. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 14.4 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop among the settings tiers at this resolution. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, users will be forced to use Low settings, which is a compromise on visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides a robust foundation, but its influence on Greedfall’s frame rates is secondary to the GPU. The CPU has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game logic and draw calls. The multi-threaded benchmark scores are strong (e.g., Geekbench multicore of 17731, Passmark multithread of 45887), but the game’s frame pacing at 1080p Low (153.6 FPS) is the only area where the CPU might be a factor.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is notable: 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 5505. These scores support high minimum frame rates, but the measured FPS data does not include min FPS values. The lack of min FPS data means we cannot quantify the CPU’s effect on frame time consistency, but the high averages at 1080p suggest adequate headroom. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF (avg score 47334, delta -0.1%), which is essentially identical, and the AMD EPYC 4364P (delta 0.3%), indicating the i7-13700K is well-matched to its peers.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 153.6 FPS average is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game’s engine, but without min FPS data, it is hard to confirm. At higher resolutions, the CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant, as the GPU’s workload dominates. The 125 W TDP and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) are adequate, but the CPU’s 10 nm process and 257 mm² die size are not factors in the measured results.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 73 FPS, which is above 60. For a locked 60 FPS, 1440p High is the safest choice. At 4K, only Low settings reach 65.8 FPS, so 4K gaming requires compromises.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 111.9 FPS, while at 3840x2160 it is 45.7 FPS. This means 1080p is approximately 2.45 times faster than 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes. The resolution scaling shows steep FPS drops as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited system. The CPU has high benchmark scores, but the GPU’s 69th percentile ranking limits performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1141 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle range, reflecting the GPU’s mid-tier status despite the CPU’s high performance.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 105.9 FPS, while Ultra averages 49.4 FPS. This is a difference of 56.5 FPS, meaning Ultra is about 53% slower than Low.

Q: Does the CPU’s 16-core configuration help in this game?

A: The data suggests it does not significantly impact frame rates. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores are high, but the GPU is the limiting factor at most resolutions. Only at 1080p Low (153.6 FPS) does the CPU potentially matter, and even then, the advantage is not clearly measurable without min FPS data.