Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an overwhelming performer in Greedfall, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. At 4K Ultra, the most demanding setting, the combo still delivers an average of 65.9 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches a staggering 353.8 FPS. Benchmark data confirms this is a top-tier pairing for this Action RPG, ranking 136th out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations. The system never dips below playable territory, making it a definitive choice for max-settings gaming across all common display resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for this combination shows performance scaling that is both predictable and exceptional. Across all 12 tested configurations, the average FPS never falls below 65.9, which is still above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding scenario — 4K Ultra — yields an average of 65.9 FPS, while dropping to High settings at the same resolution increases performance by 60.7% to 105.9 FPS. Medium settings at 4K produce 113.9 FPS, and Low settings push the average to 143.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is equally robust. Ultra settings deliver 110.1 FPS, which is already well above playable. High settings jump to 174.7 FPS, Medium reaches 192.2 FPS, and Low tops out at 241.5 FPS. The delta between Ultra and Low at this resolution is 131.4 FPS, representing a 119.3% improvement when sacrificing visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its full potential. Ultra settings average 161.6 FPS, High settings reach 252.9 FPS, Medium hits 276 FPS, and Low produces a remarkable 353.8 FPS. The 1080p Low result represents the highest recorded average across all configurations, and it is more than 5 times the playability threshold. The gap between Ultra and Low at 1080p is 192.2 FPS, the largest spread of any resolution, highlighting how much headroom exists when the GPU is less constrained.

Resolution scaling follows the expected pattern: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 31-36% at each settings tier, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces performance by another 39-41%. The largest drop occurs between 1080p Ultra (161.6 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (110.1 FPS), a 31.9% decrease. Between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra, the drop is 40.1%, showing that 4K remains the most demanding target even for this flagship GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 65.9 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 5.9 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest recorded average is 353.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is more than 5.8 times the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. It trails the Intel Xeon 6505P by 0.2%, leads the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3%, leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X by 0.6%, and leads the AMD EPYC 7313P by 0.8%. These are marginal differences, indicating near-parity with its closest competitors.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's benchmark performance competitive with its price-tier rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. It scores nearly identically to the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), leads the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 by 0.3%, trails the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 2.5%, and leads the AMD Radeon PRO V710 by 2.9%. Its closest rival, the Arc Pro A60, matches its average score exactly.

Q: At which resolution does the system have the most performance headroom?

A: At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings produce 161.6 FPS, leaving 101.6 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold. Low settings at this resolution produce 353.8 FPS, leaving 293.8 FPS of headroom. This gives the system substantial room to handle future patches or additional background workloads.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates when reducing settings from Ultra to High at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, reducing from Ultra (65.9 FPS) to High (105.9 FPS) yields a 60.7% performance increase. The High preset provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a strong choice for those seeking smoother motion at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the dominant performance factor in Greedfall at all tested resolutions, though the CPU's contribution becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 4K, the RTX 4090 is heavily utilized, with the framerate gap between settings tiers being substantial: Ultra (65.9 FPS) to Low (143.8 FPS) represents a 118.2% improvement. This scaling indicates that visual settings directly impact GPU workload, and the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU remains the primary bottleneck, but the CPU's role grows. The gap between Ultra (110.1 FPS) and Low (241.5 FPS) is 119.3%, similar to 4K's 118.2% scaling. However, the absolute frame rates are higher, suggesting the GPU is less constrained by pixel count and more capable of pushing higher framerates. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide ample processing power to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence becomes more pronounced. The difference between Ultra (161.6 FPS) and Low (353.8 FPS) is 192.2 FPS, a 118.9% increase. While the GPU still dictates scaling, the absolute numbers suggest that at Low settings, the CPU may begin to approach its limits, as 353.8 FPS requires rapid draw call processing and physics calculations. The Core i7-14700F's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, supports such high framerates, but the data indicates diminishing returns at the extreme low-preset 1080p scenario.

Resolution scaling itself demonstrates the GPU's dominance. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings reduces FPS by 31.9% (161.6 to 110.1), while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by 40.1% (110.1 to 65.9). These drops are consistent with pixel-count increases (78% more pixels from 1080p to 1440p, 125% more from 1440p to 4K), indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The CPU's role is to keep up with the GPU's demands, which it does effectively across all configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of an Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 136th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the configuration in the top 3.7% of all tested systems, indicating that only a small fraction of setups outperform it. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components working together, rather than their individual benchmark scores.

The CPU alone sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, a mere 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails by 0.6% with a score of 53288, while the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind at 53206. These deltas are within noise margins, suggesting the i7-14700F is essentially tied with its closest competitors in raw processing power.

The GPU ranks in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, matches this score exactly (0% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M leads by 2.5% and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9%. These tight margins indicate that the RTX 4090's raw compute performance is competitive with its immediate peers, though its real-world gaming performance in Greedfall is what drives the combo's high rank.

The combination of a 91st-percentile CPU and an 88th-percentile GPU yields a top-3.7% overall ranking, demonstrating that both components contribute meaningfully to the system's gaming performance. The rank of 136 out of 3703 suggests that while there are faster configurations, they are rare and likely involve more specialized or newer hardware.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Greedfall at playable frame rates across every resolution and preset tested. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best performance being 65.9 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 110.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 161.6 FPS.

The most demanding scenario — 4K Ultra — still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 5.9 FPS, providing a playable experience without any settings compromises. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the system delivers 110.1 FPS at Ultra, which exceeds 100 FPS for smoother motion. At 1080p, even Ultra settings produce 161.6 FPS, making this an excellent pairing for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

The data shows no configuration where the system falls below 60 FPS, meaning there is no "unplayable" preset at any resolution. This is a rare outcome for a demanding Action RPG, and it indicates that the RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are more than sufficient for Greedfall's demands. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads also provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 65.9 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it remains playable, so users can max out the game at 4K without sacrificing performance. High settings at this resolution produce 105.9 FPS, offering a significant framerate boost for those who prefer higher refresh rates, but Ultra is confirmed as playable.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is also Ultra, with an average of 110.1 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense combat sequences. The gap between Ultra and High (174.7 FPS) is 64.6 FPS, but Ultra's 110.1 FPS is already sufficient for most gaming displays.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 161.6 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 101.6 FPS, offering exceptional smoothness. The high frame rate at this resolution is well-suited for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, and even 240Hz displays would benefit from the headroom available in the Low (353.8 FPS) and Medium (276 FPS) presets, though Ultra remains the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.