Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a well-matched combination for Greedfall, delivering playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. Benchmark data indicates that this setup handles the Action RPG’s demands effectively, with performance scaling predictably from 1080p up to 4K. The measured FPS values show that the most demanding presets remain viable at lower resolutions, while 4K requires a reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 92.6 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom for demanding scenes, and the data confirms that all four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from High to Ultra costs roughly 56 FPS on average, dropping from 148.8 to 92.6, but the latter remains comfortably playable on high-refresh displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best playable setting, with an average of 67.6 FPS. This is the tightest margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold among all resolutions, but it still clears the bar. The High preset offers a more comfortable 100.5 FPS average, while Medium and Low sit at 114.7 and 141.3 FPS respectively. Benchmark results indicate that 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes significantly. The Ultra preset drops to 37.9 FPS, which is well below the playable threshold. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Medium, averaging 66.1 FPS. High settings also fall short at 57.9 FPS, just under the line, while Low achieves 84.9 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests Medium is the optimal balance, as it provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Low while staying above the 60 FPS requirement.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the RTX 3070’s output is the primary constraint, as evidenced by the large FPS differences between presets—from 201.5 on Low down to 92.6 on Ultra. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, with the i5-14400F providing ample headroom to feed it.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU workload grows, but the pattern remains similar. The FPS drop from Low to Ultra is still substantial, going from 141.3 to 67.6, which confirms that graphics card performance is the limiting factor. The i5-14400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, appear sufficient to keep pace with the RTX 3070 at this resolution, as no CPU-bound bottleneck is evident in the data.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more dominant in determining performance. The Ultra preset’s 37.9 FPS average versus Low’s 84.9 FPS shows a 47 FPS swing, entirely attributable to graphics load. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the pixel count and shading demands overwhelm the GPU regardless of processor capability. The measured results indicate that the i5-14400F is never the limiting factor in this pairing; instead, the RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute define the performance ceiling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14400F’s average benchmark score of 32279 is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a delta of just 0.1%, meaning the two would behave almost identically in Greedfall. The Intel Core i9-11900 is similarly close at 32226 with a 0.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, slightly higher at -0.2%. The Intel Core i7-12800H trails marginally at 32121, a 0.5% delta. Any of these CPUs would deliver equivalent frame pacing in this game, as the differences are well within noise margins.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070’s average benchmark score of 17208 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083 with a 0.7% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (1% delta), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019 (1.1% delta), all within a narrow performance band. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is slightly faster at 17468, showing a -1.5% delta. In practice, swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical FPS in Greedfall, though the newer architectures may offer different feature support.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Greedfall effectively at all three tested resolutions, with clear guidance from the verdict data. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 92.6 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for maximum visual fidelity, as the game remains smooth even under the heaviest graphical load.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold on all settings, with Ultra averaging 67.6 FPS as the best playable option. This provides a strong balance between image quality and performance, making 1440p the recommended resolution for this combo if you have a suitable monitor. The 67.6 FPS average leaves only 7.6 FPS of headroom, so players sensitive to frame drops might prefer High at 100.5 FPS for a more consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium at 66.1 FPS being the best option. High falls just short at 57.9 FPS, making it technically unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. For 4K users, Medium is the clear choice, but the data suggests that 1440p Ultra offers a better overall experience than 4K Medium, given the minimal visual difference and superior frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS data reveals consistent scaling patterns across all resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 37.9 on Ultra, 57.9 on High, 66.1 on Medium, and 84.9 on Low. The gap between Ultra and High is 20 FPS, while the step from High to Medium is only 8.2 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are substantially higher: 67.6 FPS on Ultra, 100.5 on High, 114.7 on Medium, and 141.3 on Low. The jump from Ultra to High is a massive 32.9 FPS, making High a much safer choice for maintaining 60 FPS in demanding scenes, even though Ultra technically qualifies. The progression from Low to Medium to High shows a consistent 13-14 FPS drop per tier.

At 1920x1080, the figures are 92.6 FPS on Ultra, 148.8 on High, 159.1 on Medium, and 201.5 on Low. The Ultra preset’s 92.6 FPS is still well above the playable threshold, and the gap between High and Ultra (56.2 FPS) is the largest single-tier drop in the entire dataset. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 1080p introduces particularly heavy effects, but the hardware handles it comfortably.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Greedfall, this pairing ranks 1579 out of 3703 total combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of configurations, better than roughly 57% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the RTX 3070’s solid performance, as the GPU sits in the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, while the i5-14400F is in the 83rd percentile among CPUs.

The combination’s ranking is consistent with its measured performance. It outperforms lower-tier configurations by a wide margin, particularly at 1080p where the CPU and GPU both contribute significantly. However, it does not reach the top echelon occupied by more powerful GPUs like the RTX 3080 or RTX 4070, which would likely score higher due to greater compute throughput. The data shows that this combo is a strong mid-range option, capable of handling Greedfall at high settings across most resolutions, but with clear limitations at 4K Ultra.

The 1579th rank out of 3703 combos also indicates that many weaker pairings can still play this game at lower settings, but the i5-14400F + RTX 3070 provides a predictable, high-quality experience. For 1080p and 1440p gamers, this setup is well above the median configuration, offering Ultra preset performance at both resolutions. The 4K experience is more constrained, but Medium settings remain fully playable, making this a versatile build for a game that rewards visual detail without demanding top-tier hardware.