Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong performance profile for Greedfall, easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a slight settings reduction to High from Ultra to stay fluid. Benchmark data confirms this combination ranks in the 1064th position out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the top third of all systems evaluated for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset achieves an average of 70 FPS at 3840x2160, making it the most demanding playable option. Ultra drops to 45 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system handle 1440p Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 75 FPS, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best settings option for this resolution.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 108, providing a 48 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings reach 238 FPS average, indicating substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 238 FPS, while Ultra averages 108 FPS. This represents a 130 FPS difference, showing that the GPU scaling from Low to Ultra costs roughly 55% of the frame rate.

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

A: The combination ranks 1064th out of 3703 total tested combos, placing it in the 71st percentile of all systems evaluated for this game.

Q: Which component has the larger impact on performance at 4K?

A: The data shows a 53 FPS swing between Low (98 FPS) and Ultra (45 FPS) at 3840x2160, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as CPU load typically scales less with settings changes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. At 1920x1080, the system produces 238 FPS on Low settings, which indicates the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently at lower graphical loads. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops performance to 108 FPS, a reduction of 130 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts further toward GPU dominance. Low settings yield 165 FPS, while Ultra produces 75 FPS. The 90 FPS gap between these presets is slightly smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p, but the percentage reduction is similar, suggesting the RTX 3080's memory bandwidth and shading capacity are the primary constraints at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes pronounced. Low settings average 98 FPS, but Ultra falls to 45 FPS, a 53 FPS drop that pushes the system below the playable threshold. The scaling from Medium (77 FPS) to High (70 FPS) is relatively modest at only 7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, with the 20-core, 28-thread processor providing ample headroom even at 4K where the GPU is clearly the performance arbiter.

The Medium preset data at each resolution shows the most complete picture: 187 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. This consistent scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 3080's 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are the determining factors for high-resolution performance, while the CPU's capabilities remain largely untapped even at the most demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings average 238 FPS, Medium averages 187 FPS with a minimum of 159 FPS and maximum of 215 FPS, High averages 170 FPS, and Ultra averages 108 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin, with even the minimum observed frame rate at Medium (159 FPS) nearly triple the playable threshold.

The 2560x1440 results show continued strong performance. Low settings produce 165 FPS average, Medium averages 130 FPS with a range of 110 to 149 FPS, High reaches 118 FPS, and Ultra maintains 75 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium (110 FPS) still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 50 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery without dips into problematic territory.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more variable. Low settings average 98 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and maximum of 89 FPS, High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 66 FPS remains above the playable threshold, but the Ultra preset falls 15 FPS short of the 60 FPS target, making it the only unplayable configuration in the dataset.

The Medium preset data across all resolutions provides the most complete picture of frame consistency. At 1080p, the 159-215 FPS range shows a 56 FPS spread. At 1440p, the 110-149 FPS range tightens to a 39 FPS spread. At 4K, the 66-89 FPS range narrows further to a 23 FPS spread. This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, frame pacing becomes more consistent even as average FPS declines.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall successfully at all three tested resolutions, provided the right settings are selected. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 108 FPS. The verdict for 1080p is unequivocal: the system handles maximum settings with substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, the system also passes every preset test. Ultra settings average 75 FPS, which is 15 FPS above the playable threshold. The minimum observed frame rate at Medium (110 FPS) suggests that even demanding scenes at 1440p will not cause dips below 60 FPS. This resolution represents the sweet spot for this combination, offering high visual fidelity without compromising frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the verdict requires nuance. High settings average 70 FPS and are fully playable, as are Low (98 FPS) and Medium (77 FPS). Ultra settings average 45 FPS, falling 15 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. The system can run 4K, but users must accept High settings as the maximum playable preset, sacrificing the Ultra visual enhancements for a stable frame rate.

The overall assessment is positive: this combo delivers playable performance at every resolution tested, with the only limitation being 4K Ultra settings. For users prioritizing 1440p or 1080p gaming, the system offers excellent performance with maximum settings and significant FPS headroom for future content or more demanding scenes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are High, which produces an average of 70 FPS. This represents the most visually demanding preset that maintains performance above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at 77 FPS and Low at 98 FPS are also playable, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the optimal choice, delivering an average of 75 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available and it clears the playable threshold by 15 FPS. The system has enough performance headroom at 1440p to run the game at maximum visual quality without compromising frame rates.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are also the best option, averaging 108 FPS. This provides a 48 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in scenes with heavy action. The 108 FPS average at Ultra also makes this resolution suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, though not at the maximum refresh rates that the Low preset (238 FPS) could theoretically support.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1064th out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 29% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance — evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs — and the GPU's solid, though not top-tier, benchmark results.

The GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172, is the more limiting factor in this pairing. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.4% lower score) and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X (0.4% lower), showing that the RTX 3080 sits in a competitive mid-to-high tier. The CPU, by contrast, outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X by 0.6% in average benchmark score, demonstrating that the processor is not the bottleneck in this system.

The combo's ranking of 1064 out of 3703 indicates that while many systems outperform this pairing, the vast majority of tested configurations — approximately 71% — fall below it. This position is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows strong performance at 1080p and 1440p with only 4K Ultra presenting challenges. The ranking reflects a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions and capable of 4K gaming with moderate settings adjustments.