Greedfall

This combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Greedfall across all tested settings and resolutions, with the data showing every preset at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold by a substantial margin. The measured results position this system well above typical performance expectations for a 2019 Action RPG, with even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—averaging 63.3 FPS, which is only slightly above the playable threshold but still demonstrates consistent capability. The benchmark data indicates no weak points in this pairing; conversely, the performance headroom is so large at lower resolutions that the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor, while the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads handle the game's logic without becoming a bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 5080 paired with the i7-14700KF produces average frame rates that range from 63.3 FPS at Ultra settings to 141.1 FPS at Low settings. The progression from Low to Medium shows a drop of 33.8 FPS (from 141.1 to 107.3), while moving from Medium to High reduces the average by 7.2 FPS (from 107.3 to 100.1). The most significant performance hit occurs when stepping from High to Ultra, where the average falls by 36.8 FPS to 63.3, indicating that Ultra settings impose a disproportionately heavy load at 4K resolution. No minimum or maximum frame rate data points were recorded in the measured results, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings ladder shows much higher averages. Low settings produce 232.8 FPS, which drops to 187.1 FPS at Medium, a decrease of 45.7 FPS. High settings follow at 169.1 FPS, representing a further 18 FPS reduction from Medium. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 106.8 FPS, which is 62.3 FPS lower than High but still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 126 FPS, reflecting the cumulative cost of increasing graphical fidelity across all four presets.

At 1920x1080, the performance figures become exceptionally high, with Low settings reaching 335.7 FPS on average. Medium settings reduce this to 264.2 FPS, a drop of 71.5 FPS, while High settings average 241.8 FPS, another 22.4 FPS lower. Ultra settings at 1080p still produce 152.1 FPS, which is 88.1 FPS below the Low preset but remains more than double the playable threshold. Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: each settings tier adds measurable overhead, but the system maintains playable frame rates even at the highest quality level.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rival, based on average benchmark scores, is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which scores 69,996 against the i7-14700KF's average score of 70,163, a delta of just 0.2 percent. This indicates that swapping to the Ryzen 7 9700F would produce nearly identical gaming performance in Greedfall, as the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution in this dataset. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX follows with an average score of 69,875, trailing by 0.4 percent, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, a 0.9 percent deficit. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1 percent higher than the i7-14700KF, suggesting that this alternative CPU could offer a marginal improvement in CPU-bound scenarios, though the measured FPS data does not indicate any such bottleneck.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 8060S with an average score of 55,757, compared to the RTX 5080's 56,083, a difference of 0.6 percent. This means that in Greedfall, the Radeon 8060S would deliver frame rates very close to those measured for the RTX 5080, assuming no other system differences. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, trailing by 0.7 percent, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, a 2.3 percent gap. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2 percent higher than the RTX 5080, indicating that this alternative GPU could potentially provide slightly higher frame rates in this game, though the differences are small enough to be within run-to-run variance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,703 tested CPU and GPU combinations in Greedfall, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves rank 192. This places it in the top 5.2 percent of all tested configurations, confirming that it is a high-end setup by the database's standards. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components, and given the measured FPS data showing all presets at all resolutions exceeding 60 FPS, the high ranking is consistent with the actual gaming performance. The i7-14700KF holds a 94th percentile position among all CPUs, while the RTX 5080 sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, so the combination of a top-decile CPU with an upper-tier GPU naturally produces a strong overall result.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall at every resolution and preset combination that was measured, with all average frame rates clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 63.3 FPS, which is the only configuration that comes close to the threshold, but it still passes. The High preset at 4K averages 100.1 FPS, Medium averages 107.3 FPS, and Low averages 141.1 FPS, all providing comfortable margins. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 106.8 FPS, while High, Medium, and Low produce 169.1, 187.1, and 232.8 FPS respectively, meaning the system can handle even the most demanding settings at this resolution without any concerns. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 152.1 FPS, and the lower presets range from 241.8 to 335.7 FPS, making this resolution fully playable at maximum quality with significant headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the dominant performance factor in Greedfall, as evidenced by the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 183.6 FPS (from 335.7 to 152.1), which is a 54.7 percent reduction in average frame rate. At 1440p, the same settings comparison shows a 126 FPS drop (from 232.8 to 106.8), a 54.2 percent reduction. At 4K, the Low to Ultra gap is 77.8 FPS (from 141.1 to 63.3), a 55.1 percent reduction. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests that the GPU's workload scales uniformly with settings, and the CPU's role remains relatively constant. The i7-14700KF's high single-thread performance, indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,235 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,578, ensures that it does not constrain the GPU at any resolution. The fact that 4K Ultra only drops to 63.3 FPS, rather than falling below the threshold, implies that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count without being overwhelmed, but the CPU's headroom is sufficient to feed it adequately.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 63.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the tested data, and it remains playable, though with a narrower margin than other resolutions. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also qualify as the best playable option, with an average of 106.8 FPS, providing both maximum visual quality and a comfortable performance buffer. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 152.1 FPS, making it the clear choice for the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. In all three cases, the system can run the game at its highest settings, so there is no need to compromise on quality to achieve playable frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 63.3 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS in the dataset is 335.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700KF compare to its nearest CPU rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700KF scores 70,163, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996, a difference of 0.2 percent in favor of the Intel processor.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE in this game?

A: No, the RX 9070 GRE has a higher average benchmark score of 57,367 compared to the RTX 5080's 56,083, meaning it is 2.2 percent faster based on the database results.

Q: What percentile does the RTX 5080 hold among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5080 is at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, while the i7-14700KF is at the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which resolution offers the largest performance gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (335.7 FPS) and Ultra (152.1 FPS) is 183.6 FPS, which is the largest absolute gap in the measured data.