Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the combination falls short of a smooth 60 FPS at 4K on higher presets. The data shows that this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at high resolutions, while the processor provides ample headroom at lower settings. Measured results indicate that the most demanding settings are only viable at 1080p, with a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Greedfall are consistent across all tested resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 181.8 on Low settings to 83.6 on Ultra. The Medium preset yields 144.6 FPS, while High settings produce 129.6 FPS. This scaling shows a 47.8% drop in performance when moving from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as settings increase, even at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops notably. Low settings deliver 122.5 FPS, Medium produces 97.5 FPS, and High settings reach 87.3 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 55.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54.6%, wider than at 1080p, suggesting that the render resolution amplifies the GPU workload more than the settings presets alone.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings average 75.8 FPS, Medium drops to 59 FPS, High falls to 53 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 57.3%, the largest relative gap across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4060 is heavily taxed by the combination of high resolution and increased shading complexity, with the Ultra preset producing a frame rate that is less than half of the Low preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which maintains an average FPS of 83.6. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and allows for the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. High and Medium settings also remain playable, but Ultra is the optimal choice for maximum fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 87.3. This provides a significant improvement over Medium (97.5 FPS) in visual terms while still maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings are not recommended here, as the 55.6 FPS average falls below the playable threshold, leading to noticeable stutter and reduced responsiveness.

For 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 75.8 FPS. High and Medium presets both fail to reach 60 FPS, with 53 FPS and 59 FPS respectively, while Ultra is completely unplayable at 32.4 FPS. Users seeking 4K output must accept the visual compromises of the Low preset or consider reducing the resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant performance limiter in Greedfall for this combo. At 1080p, the difference between Low (181.8 FPS) and Ultra (83.6 FPS) is substantial, but the CPU still drives high frame rates at low settings. The Core i7-14700KF, with its strong single-core performance, is not the bottleneck at this resolution. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU workload grows faster than the CPU workload, making the RTX 4060 the clear constraint.

The scaling between resolutions shows a consistent pattern. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the FPS drops from 181.8 to 122.5, a 32.6% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the drop is from 122.5 to 75.8, a 38.1% reduction. This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units are saturated at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role diminishes. The CPU maintains high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 32.4 FPS.

The processor's influence is more apparent when comparing settings presets. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU across all presets, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of the GPU's raw compute limits and the CPU's limited impact results in the worst-case scenario. The data shows that for this game, the RTX 4060 is the component that determines playability, especially at 1440p and above.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1999 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-tier ranking reflects the GPU's modest performance class, as the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 94th percentile. The combination of a high-end processor with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K.

The ranking indicates that many other combos, particularly those with more powerful GPUs, will outperform this setup in Greedfall at higher resolutions. However, the i7-14700KF ensures that the system is not CPU-limited, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. The 3703 tested combos span a wide range of hardware, and this pairing lands in the lower-middle portion, which is consistent with the RTX 4060's position in the GPU hierarchy.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-14700KF are the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which has an average score 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 0.4% higher, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 0.9% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K at 1% lower. In Greedfall, any of these processors would provide virtually identical CPU performance, meaning the frame rates would be determined by the GPU. Users with these CPUs can expect the same measured FPS figures when paired with an RTX 4060.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 0.2% lower, the AMD Radeon 780M at 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 at 0.5% and 0.7% higher respectively. These alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Greedfall, within a margin of less than 1%. The RTX 4060's performance is closely matched by these older or integrated GPUs, indicating that the 4060's value lies in its feature set rather than raw rasterization performance. For this game, any of these GPUs would deliver comparable results, with the RTX 4060's advantage being its support for modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 32.4, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves playable frame rates, averaging 75.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The best resolution is 2560x1440 with High settings, which averages 87.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings also maintain 83.6 FPS, but 1440p High offers a better balance of visual quality and resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Intel Core i7-14700KF ranks in the 94th percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile. The frame rate scaling between resolutions shows that the GPU limits performance, especially at 4K where the Ultra preset drops to 32.4 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1999 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The CPU is strong, but the GPU's mid-range performance prevents higher rankings, particularly at 4K.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings are recommended, as they average 87.3 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 55.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

Q: Are there other GPUs that perform similarly to the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 performs within 0.2% of the RTX 4060, and the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% faster. These alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall.