Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a high-end combination that delivers exceptional performance in Greedfall across all tested resolutions and settings. This analysis examines the measured FPS data, component roles, and how this specific pairing compares to other hardware combinations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have near-identical benchmark rivals that would produce nearly indistinguishable results in Greedfall. For the Intel Core i5-14400F, which sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32,279, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (score 32,233, a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (score 32,226, a 0.2% difference). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, placing it 0.2% above the i5-14400F, while the Intel Core i7-12800H trails at 32,121, a 0.5% gap. These deltaPct values are within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Greedfall, as the game's CPU demands are easily met by all of them.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds the 88th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 60,347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, matches with a score of 60,326 and a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 comes within 0.3% at 60,140, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, which is 2.9% lower. For Greedfall specifically, the RTX 4090's substantial memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory are far beyond what this 2019 title requires, so even the two closest GPU rivals would behave nearly identically at all settings.

The practical implication is that a system builder swapping the i5-14400F for any of its four nearest CPU rivals, or swapping the RTX 4090 for any of its four nearest GPU rivals, would see frame rate differences of well under 3% in this game. The combination's rank of 116 out of 3,703 tested combos places it in the top 3.1% of all pairings, and nearby ranks would be occupied by systems with these similar components.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant factor in Greedfall, but the CPU becomes increasingly relevant at lower resolutions and higher settings. At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090's workload scales dramatically with settings. The jump from Low (147.2 FPS average) to Medium (113.3 FPS) represents a 23% performance drop, and from Medium to High (106.8 FPS) another 5.7% drop. The most demanding setting, Ultra, falls to 68.6 FPS, which is 53.4% lower than Low. This steep scaling indicates the GPU is fully saturated at 4K, especially at Ultra where the 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is being heavily exercised.

At 2560x1440, the same settings progression shows lower absolute drops but the same relative pattern. Low runs at 244.4 FPS, Medium at 190.8 FPS, High at 175.6 FPS, and Ultra at 109.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 55.1%, slightly larger than at 4K, suggesting the CPU is starting to provide more headroom for the GPU to stretch at this resolution. Moving to 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes even more apparent. Low settings hit 354.8 FPS, Medium 275.7 FPS, High 254.3 FPS, and Ultra 163.4 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap is 53.9%, but the absolute numbers are so high that the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are clearly keeping up without bottlenecking.

The resolution scaling data further clarifies component roles. At Low settings, dropping from 4K to 1440p increases FPS by 66%, and from 1440p to 1080p by another 45.2%. At Ultra settings, the same resolution drops yield 59.9% and 48.9% improvements respectively. These consistent scaling ratios indicate the GPU is the primary limiter across all resolutions, but the CPU's capability to feed the GPU at high frame rates is demonstrated by the fact that 1080p Low exceeds 350 FPS without hitting a CPU wall. For Greedfall, the data shows the RTX 4090 is the component that dictates playable settings, while the i5-14400F provides ample processing headroom.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows average FPS of 68.6 at 3840x2160 Ultra, 109.7 at 2560x1440 Ultra, and 163.4 at 1920x1080 Ultra. All resolutions clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by comfortable margins.

Q: What is the most demanding setting that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 68.6 FPS, which is the lowest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset. This remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making every preset playable at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The RTX 4090 scores 60,347 on average. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60,326 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657 (2.9% lower).

Q: Does the CPU model significantly affect frame rates in Greedfall?

A: The i5-14400F's nearest rivals show deltaPct values from -0.2% to 0.5%, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results. The CPU scores include 21,645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,055 in single-core, indicating ample headroom for this game.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 275.7, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This represents a 69% increase over the 4K Medium result of 113.3 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 116th out of 3,703 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.1% of all configurations tested for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Greedfall at every resolution and setting combination tested. The verdict data shows that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution, with no exceptions. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 68.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 14.3%. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 109.7 FPS, providing a 82.8% margin above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 163.4 FPS, which is 172.3% above the playable threshold.

The lowest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset is the 4K Ultra result of 68.6 FPS, which still exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means there is no scenario in the measured data where this combination drops below playable performance. The RTX 4090's performance headroom is substantial even at the most demanding settings, and the i5-14400F never becomes a limiting factor, as evidenced by the smooth scaling across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the resolution with the heaviest GPU load, the data shows a clear progression. Low settings average 147.2 FPS, Medium averages 113.3 FPS, High averages 106.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 68.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78.6 FPS, representing a 53.4% reduction in performance when moving from the least to most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, performance scales upward across all settings. Low averages 244.4 FPS, Medium averages 190.8 FPS, High averages 175.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 109.7 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra difference is 134.7 FPS, a 55.1% reduction. This resolution shows the largest relative drop between Low and Ultra in the dataset, indicating the GPU is being pushed harder relative to its capabilities.

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. Low averages 354.8 FPS, Medium averages 275.7 FPS, High averages 254.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 163.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 191.4 FPS, a 53.9% reduction. Even at the lowest settings, the frame rate exceeds 350 FPS, demonstrating the CPU's ability to deliver extremely high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 116th out of 3,703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the system in the 96.9th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning only 115 other combinations performed better in this game. Given that the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, the combination's rank is slightly higher than either component's individual percentile, suggesting the pairing is particularly well-suited to Greedfall's performance demands.

The rank is especially notable because the RTX 4090 is listed as end-of-life with its successor already released, yet it remains a top-tier performer in this game. The combo's position in the top 3.1% of all tested systems means that for the vast majority of players, this configuration would outperform their current setup for Greedfall. The nearest CPU rivals, with deltas under 0.5%, would likely push this combo to ranks 115 through 118, while the nearest GPU rivals, with deltas up to 2.9%, could shift the rank by several positions depending on their specific game performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 68.6 FPS. This is the best possible setting at this resolution, and it still provides a 14.3% margin above the playable threshold. No other setting is needed at 4K since even the highest quality preset maintains playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 109.7 FPS. This provides an 82.8% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a very comfortable experience. The high frame rate at Ultra settings means there is no reason to drop to lower presets unless a player prioritizes frame rates above 100 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 163.4 FPS, which is the best setting and provides a 172.3% margin above the threshold. This combination delivers exceptional performance at 1080p, with frame rates that exceed what most monitors can display. For players with high-refresh displays, even the Ultra preset provides ample performance, while lower settings push beyond 350 FPS for competitive play.