Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a decisive performance victory in Greedfall, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, while 4K requires dropping from Ultra to High settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The data shows this combination is overkill for 1080p, highly capable at 1440p, and only constrained by the most demanding visual preset at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each sit within a tight cluster of comparable hardware based on aggregate benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i7-14700F, the nearest rivals are separated by less than one percent in average score, meaning users upgrading or building a similar system would experience nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Greedfall. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails the i7-14700F by just 0.6%, while the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind. The Intel Xeon 6505P is essentially a statistical tie at 0.2% lower performance, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 edges ahead by a negligible 0.3%. This places the i7-14700F in a performance bracket where any of these four alternatives would yield indistinguishable frame rates in a game like Greedfall, which rarely stresses twenty cores and twenty-eight threads to their limits.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070’s nearest rivals are similarly tight. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 0.4% lower, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 matches within 0.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile actually surpasses the desktop RTX 4070 by 1.3% in aggregate score. For Greedfall specifically, these deltaPct values suggest that swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these alternatives would produce frame rate differences of roughly one to two percent — imperceptible in real-world gameplay. The practical takeaway is that this CPU-GPU pairing sits in a well-populated performance tier where component selection among these rivals would not meaningfully alter the gaming experience at any resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance in Greedfall, with frame rates scaling almost entirely with resolution and preset rather than CPU capability. At 1080p, the RTX 4070 produces 249.4 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 177.2 FPS on High and 114.8 FPS on Ultra — a 54% reduction from Low to Ultra. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, as the i7-14700F’s single-thread score of 4,258 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 41,317 provide ample headroom for the game’s engine.

Moving to 1440p, the same pattern holds: 169.8 FPS on Low, 134.2 FPS on Medium, 123.8 FPS on High, and 79.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each preset is substantial — roughly 32% on Low, 32% on Medium, 30% on High, and 30% on Ultra — which directly implicates the GPU’s rendering workload rather than any CPU bottleneck. The RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as pixel count increases, while the CPU’s role remains constant.

At 4K, the GPU stress becomes even more pronounced. Ultra settings yield only 44.4 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while High settings recover to 75.6 FPS. The gap between Low (103.8 FPS) and Ultra (44.4 FPS) at 4K is a 57% performance swing, nearly identical to the 1080p spread. This consistency across resolutions confirms that Greedfall is overwhelmingly GPU-limited. The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads are never the limiting factor; even at 1080p Low with 249.4 FPS, the i7-14700F’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs means it is delivering far more processing capability than the game requires. Players should attribute frame rate differences between settings and resolutions to the RTX 4070’s workload, not the processor.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K with Ultra settings at 60 FPS?*

A: No. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 44.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K achieve 75.6 FPS, so dropping one preset level is required for 4K playability.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 79.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality preset available while maintaining smooth performance at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rival in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37,648. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38,135, which is 1.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37,507, a 0.4% deficit. These differences are minor enough to be negligible in Greedfall.

Q: Is the i7-14700F overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs and delivers a multi-thread score of 41,317, yet Greedfall’s frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU settings and resolution. The CPU is never the bottleneck, even at 1080p Low where the GPU produces 249.4 FPS.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 177.2 FPS. This is nearly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating substantial headroom for higher refresh rate monitors or additional background tasks.

Q: Does the game run better with Low or Medium settings at 4K?

A: Low settings at 4K average 103.8 FPS, while Medium settings average 81.4 FPS. Both exceed 60 FPS, and Medium offers a significant visual upgrade over Low for a 21% frame rate cost.

The Verdict

This system can run Greedfall with high confidence at every tested resolution, provided the right preset is selected. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear 60 FPS, with even the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 114.8 FPS. This means the RTX 4070 has massive headroom at 1080p, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays up to 144 Hz or beyond.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. All presets remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 79.8 FPS and High at 123.8 FPS. Players can freely choose Ultra for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, or prefer High for extra frame rate margin. This resolution represents the sweet spot for this combination, balancing visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation requires more care. Ultra settings fall to 44.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. However, High settings restore smooth gameplay at 75.6 FPS, and Medium achieves 81.4 FPS. Low reaches 103.8 FPS. The verdict is that 4K is playable, but only up to High settings — Ultra is not viable for a 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,703 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Greedfall, this pairing ranks 871st. This places it in the top 23.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given the game’s 2019 release date and the hardware available since then. The rank reflects the RTX 4070’s 81st percentile position among all GPUs and the i7-14700F’s 91st percentile among CPUs, though the GPU is the more influential component for this title. The 871st rank indicates that while many higher-end combinations exist — particularly those with newer or more expensive GPUs — this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. For a player targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank confirms that the setup is well above average; for 4K, it still delivers playable frame rates at High settings, which is more than many lower-ranked combinations can achieve.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 114.8 FPS. This gives players complete freedom to maximize visual quality while retaining nearly double the playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 79.8 FPS. This is 33% above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes or slight performance dips that average measurements do not capture.

At 3840x2160, High is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS, averaging 75.6 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls short at 44.4 FPS, so players must accept High as the ceiling for 4K gameplay. Medium (81.4 FPS) and Low (103.8 FPS) remain available for those prioritizing higher frame rates over visual fidelity, but High offers the optimal balance of quality and performance at this resolution.