Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers strong performance in Greedfall, with measured data showing this pairing ranks 828th out of 3,703 tested combos. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile against all processors, while the GPU holds the 81st percentile against all graphics cards, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component is the dominant bottleneck. Benchmark results show the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested, though the margin varies significantly between presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 249.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Moving to Medium drops the average to 195.8 FPS, a 21.6% reduction from Low. The High preset averages 178.1 FPS, while Ultra still holds at 114.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 135.4 FPS, showing that Greedfall scales heavily with graphical fidelity. Every preset at 1080p provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution entirely comfortable for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a more pronounced preset impact. The Low preset averages 175.1 FPS, which drops to 135.9 FPS at Medium — a 22.4% decline. High settings produce a 123.6 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 80.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still exceeds 60 FPS by a 34% margin, making it viable for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings results in a 29.8% performance reduction, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results reveal the system's limits. The Low preset averages 100.5 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium drops to 82.7 FPS, and High manages 71.2 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls to 49 FPS, which is 18.3% below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 51.5 FPS, showing that Ultra settings at 4K are not viable for a smooth experience, while High remains playable with a 71.2 FPS average.

The data shows a clear pattern: preset selection matters more at higher resolutions. At 1080p, even Ultra provides headroom above 60 FPS, but at 4K, Ultra drops below the threshold while High still clears it.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070 is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS across presets ranges from 114.5 to 249.9, showing that the GPU has ample headroom to push frames. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset reduces performance by roughly 23-30%, which is consistent with GPU-bound scaling. The further jump to 4K at Ultra produces a 57.2% reduction from 1440p Ultra, confirming the GPU is the constraining factor at high resolutions.

The i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 249.9 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than most displays can refresh. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,333, supports high frame delivery in this action RPG. Multi-thread capability, shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,745, ensures background tasks and game logic do not create stutter.

Resolution scaling reveals the CPU's diminishing role as resolution increases. The 1080p to 1440p drop at Low settings is 29.9%, while the 1440p to 4K drop at Low settings is 42.6%. These larger percentage drops at higher resolutions indicate the GPU is working proportionally harder. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU work in balance, but by 4K, the GPU is firmly the limiting factor. Players seeking maximum frame rates should prioritize GPU settings; the CPU will not hold back performance in Greedfall.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 49 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 71.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The verdict data shows Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 80.4. This provides a 34% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice.

Q: How much performance does Ultra cost compared to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 249.9 FPS while Ultra averages 114.5 FPS. Ultra delivers 54.2% less performance than Low, a substantial trade-off for visual fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset ranges from 23% to 30%, which is consistent with GPU-bound scaling. The i7-13700K's high thread count and strong single-thread scores prevent it from being a bottleneck.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all resolutions and settings?

A: No. The only combination that fails to reach 60 FPS is 3840x2160 Ultra, which averages 49 FPS. All other resolution and preset combinations exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the fastest measured configuration?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 249.9 at 1920x1080 Low settings. This is the only configuration approaching the 250 FPS mark.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and RTX 4070 combination ranks 828th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 22.4% of all pairings. This rank reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across most settings, with the notable exception of 4K Ultra. The ranking is consistent with the component-level percentiles: the CPU sits at the 89th percentile and the GPU at the 81st percentile, both indicating above-average hardware.

The rank in game is influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling. The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,648 places it in the 81st percentile, which aligns with the observed 4K Ultra shortfall. The i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 46,881 and 89th percentile ranking suggest the CPU could support a stronger GPU without becoming a bottleneck. In Greedfall, this combo performs better than the majority of tested systems, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where it delivers playable frame rates at every preset.

The ranking of 828 out of 3,703 means there are 2,875 combos that rank lower, indicating this setup is well above the median. For a game with modest requirements like Greedfall, this hardware provides a smooth experience for most users, with the single caveat of 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 offers nearly identical average performance with a delta of -0.2%, meaning it scores 0.2% lower than the i7-13700K. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also very close at -0.3%. On the higher side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 0.5% higher. These CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Greedfall, since the game does not heavily tax multi-core performance at the tested presets.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is the nearest rival with a delta of 0.4%, meaning it scores 0.4% higher than the RTX 4070 in average benchmarks. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is also within 0.1%, while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 1.3% higher and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 1.3% lower. These GPU alternatives would yield similar FPS in Greedfall, though the RTX 4080 Mobile might provide slightly better 4K Ultra performance. The RX Vega 56, being a desktop card, would likely match the RTX 4070's behavior in this game.

The combination of the i7-13700K with any of these rival GPUs would produce comparable results, with the GPU remaining the primary factor in resolution scaling. Similarly, pairing the RTX 4070 with the Ryzen 9 5900 or other rival CPUs would not meaningfully change the measured FPS, as the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution in Greedfall.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall effectively at all tested resolutions, with one exception. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting 114.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 80.4 FPS and High at 123.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low, Medium, and High presets are playable, with High averaging 71.2 FPS. The only unplayable configuration is 4K Ultra, which averages 49 FPS.

The best settings for each resolution are: 1080p Ultra at 114.5 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 80.4 FPS, and 4K High at 71.2 FPS. These are the maximum quality presets that maintain at least 60 FPS. For players with a 60 Hz display, the system provides substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p. For those with high-refresh monitors, 1080p High or Medium will comfortably exceed 144 FPS, while 1440p Low reaches 175.1 FPS. The RTX 4070 and i7-13700K combination is a capable pairing for Greedfall, offering smooth gameplay across the vast majority of settings, with only the most demanding preset at 4K falling short of the playable threshold.