Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience for Greedfall, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. At 1080p, this combo achieves 92 FPS on High settings, while at 1440p it maintains 64 FPS on High. However, the data shows that 4K Ultra settings are not viable, with the combination dropping to just 24 FPS. The system's performance is constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-core capabilities ensure it is not a limiting factor in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080 for this combo?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F + Intel Arc B570 combo achieves 92 FPS on High settings at 1920x1080, which is the best playable preset. Low and Medium settings also clear the 60 FPS threshold with 130 FPS and 102 FPS respectively, but Ultra settings fall just short at 59 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the system is playable at 1440p. Benchmark results show that High settings deliver 64 FPS, Medium settings deliver 71 FPS, and Low settings deliver 90 FPS. All three presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings, however, drop to 41 FPS and are not recommended.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates that 4K is not playable with this combination. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only produce 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS, High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 24 FPS.

Q: Which component is more important for Greedfall at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The Intel Arc B570's benchmark scores, including a Passmark G3D score of 14195, indicate it is the limiting factor, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4257 in Passmark single-thread) is more than sufficient for this resolution. The CPU's role is less critical at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This specific combination ranks 2979 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower 20th percentile of all tested hardware combinations, reflecting its strong 1080p performance but inability to handle 4K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS observed at the best playable 1440p setting?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 60, with an average of 71 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This shows that the system maintains the playable threshold even during demanding scenes at this preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the Intel Arc B570 in Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the system scales from 130 FPS on Low to 92 FPS on High, a drop of approximately 29% when increasing the preset. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is handling the majority of the rendering workload, as the CPU's capabilities are not stressed at these frame rates. The Arc B570's compute performance, measured at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, is sufficient to drive these frame rates.

When moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. High settings average 64 FPS, while Low settings average 90 FPS. The delta between presets is similar to 1080p, but the absolute frame rates are lower, showing that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory are adequate for this resolution, but the data suggests the card is working closer to its limits.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become definitive. The system cannot maintain 60 FPS on any preset, with even Low settings averaging only 54 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra (54 FPS to 24 FPS) shows a 55% performance drop, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is not the bottleneck here. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and Geekbench multi-core score of 19620 indicate it has ample headroom for gaming workloads.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. At 1080p Low, the system hits 130 FPS, which requires strong single-thread performance. The i7-14700F's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958 and Passmark single-thread score of 4257 demonstrate it can handle high frame rate scenarios without becoming a constraint. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the dominant factor in determining performance.

The GPU's architecture also plays a role. The Arc B570, based on Xe2-HPG architecture, has 2304 shading units and 144 TMUs, which contribute to its texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. These specifications help explain its performance at 1440p High settings, where it maintains an average of 64 FPS. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s is also relevant, as higher resolutions require more pixel throughput.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700F's nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average score of 53288, which is 0.6% lower than the i7-14700F's average of 53620. This indicates that the two CPUs would behave nearly identically in Greedfall, with the Intel chip holding a slight edge. Similarly, the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, just 0.2% higher, making it virtually indistinguishable in gaming performance.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's closest competitor is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 on average, just 0.1% higher than the Arc B570's 20556. In practical terms, these two cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile also appears as a rival with an average score of 20534, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc B570. This suggests that a system with the RTX 3070 Mobile would perform within a fraction of a percent of the Arc B570.

The AMD Radeon R9 M390X, with an average score of 20662, is 0.5% higher than the Arc B570. While this is a mobile GPU from an older generation, its benchmark score indicates similar overall compute capability. However, the R9 M390X's older architecture may not support all the same features, but raw performance in Greedfall would be comparable.

When considering upgrades or alternatives, the data shows that moving to a GPU with a significantly higher benchmark score would be necessary to achieve 4K playability. The nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of each other, so no meaningful performance difference exists among them. For the CPU, the nearest rivals are similarly clustered, meaning that choosing any of these processors would yield virtually identical results in Greedfall at all resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Greedfall, but the playable resolutions are limited. At 1920x1080, the system comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold on High, Medium, and Low settings, with averages of 92, 102, and 130 FPS respectively. The best playable preset at 1080p is High, delivering 92 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p fall just short of the threshold at 59 FPS, making them technically unplayable according to the 60 FPS standard.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Medium, and Low settings. High settings average 64 FPS, which is the best playable preset at this resolution. Medium settings average 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, providing a consistent experience. Low settings reach 90 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 41 FPS, which is well below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable on any preset. The highest average FPS is 54 on Low settings, which still falls short of 60 FPS. Medium settings average 42 FPS, High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra settings average 24 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at 4K for this combination.

The overall verdict indicates that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data shows a clear degradation in performance as resolution increases, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For users targeting 60 FPS gameplay, sticking to 1440p High or 1080p High provides the best visual quality while maintaining smooth frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2979 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with its performance profile. The rank reflects that while the system handles 1080p and 1440p well, it fails to achieve playable frame rates at 4K, which likely excludes many higher-performing combos from the comparison.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 91 among all CPUs indicates that the i7-14700F is a high-performing processor. Its average benchmark score of 53620 puts it in the top 9% of all CPUs tested. The GPU, however, ranks lower with a percentile of 65 among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only 65% of its peers. This disconnect between CPU and GPU performance levels explains the combo's overall rank.

The combo rank of 2979 suggests that many other combinations achieve better performance in Greedfall. This is primarily due to the GPU's mid-range positioning. The Arc B570's Passmark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 are respectable but not top-tier. The combination's rank is also influenced by the fact that more powerful GPUs paired with similar CPUs would achieve higher frame rates, especially at 4K.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking. The i7-14700F's benchmark scores are significantly above average, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a Passmark multithread score of 41317. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, as evidenced by the system's inability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K even on Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 92 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p, as it provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium settings also exceed 60 FPS (130 and 102 FPS respectively), but High offers superior visuals without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 64 FPS. This provides a solid gameplay experience with good visual fidelity. Medium settings average 71 FPS and offer a slightly higher frame rate, but the difference is minimal. Low settings average 90 FPS but significantly reduce visual quality. The 64 FPS average on High is sufficient for smooth gameplay, though the margin above 60 FPS is narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 54 FPS, which is below the playable standard. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. None of these are recommended for playable performance. Users seeking 4K gameplay would need to consider a more powerful GPU, as the Arc B570's capabilities are insufficient at this resolution.

The best overall settings for this system are 1080p High (92 FPS) or 1440p High (64 FPS), depending on the user's preference for resolution versus frame rate. The data shows that High settings provide the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination.