Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 places this system at rank 3548 out of 3703 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places the combo in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, indicating that while the configuration is functional, it will struggle to deliver a consistently fluid experience at higher graphical presets. The percentile data for the individual components tells a different story on paper: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 74th percentile among all graphics cards. However, the measured frame rates reveal that the pairing is heavily imbalanced in practice, with the graphics card becoming the primary constraint in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 3548 out of 3703 is a decisive indicator of its standing relative to other full system configurations tested in Greedfall. Only 155 other combinations performed worse, which means this setup is positioned at the very edge of playability for the game’s more demanding settings. The disparity between the component-level percentiles (CPU at 83, GPU at 74) and the combo-level rank (near the bottom) suggests that the RX 570’s age and limited VRAM capacity cap the system’s overall potential, regardless of the CPU’s strength. Benchmark results show that at 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 33 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in an action RPG where timing matters. The data indicates that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck; instead, the GPU’s performance ceiling is what drags the combo down to its low rank.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with a GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for older titles but becomes a limiting factor in Greedfall’s open-world environments at higher resolutions. The GPU’s benchmark scores are modest, with a Geekbench Vulkan score of 42752 and an OpenCL score of 32084, placing it at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 470, shows a delta of -0.8%, meaning the RX 570 is just slightly faster than its predecessor, while the RX 6800M is 0.4% ahead, indicating the performance envelope is narrow.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is critical. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 14, which is unplayable. At 4K High, it only reaches 22 FPS, and even at 4K Low, it manages just 30 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: the RX 570 lacks the raw compute power and memory bandwidth to handle the game’s texture streaming and shader complexity at 4K. The 4 GB VRAM is likely saturated, causing frame time spikes and stuttering that are not fully captured by average FPS figures. The GPU’s pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are respectable for its era, but they are insufficient for Greedfall’s dense foliage and detailed character models at high resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the memory bandwidth is not specified. The CPU’s benchmark results are strong: it scores 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11268. It sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, being just 0.1% ahead in average score. This indicates that the i5-14400F is a capable processor that can handle complex game logic, AI routines, and physics calculations without breaking a sweat.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, especially in crowded city areas or during combat with multiple enemies. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 73 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 33 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 14 FPS. This scaling pattern points squarely at the GPU as the bottleneck. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data, but the RX 570 cannot process it fast enough at higher resolutions and settings. The 65W TDP and dual-channel memory support are more than adequate for this workload, confirming that the processor is not holding the system back.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the results are playable at lower presets. With Low settings, the system averages 73 FPS, providing a smooth experience. Medium settings yield 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66 FPS, which is still acceptable for most players. High settings drop to 52 FPS, which is borderline but workable. Ultra settings, however, bring the average down to 33 FPS, which is noticeably choppy and not recommended for action sequences.

At 1440p, the performance degrades further. Low settings average 51 FPS, which is playable, but Medium settings fall to 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 23 FPS. The data shows that 1440p is only viable at Low or Medium presets for a consistent experience. At 4K, the situation becomes dire. Low settings average 30 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS, High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. None of these figures are suitable for smooth gameplay, and even the Low preset at 4K will feel laggy during intense moments.

The minimum FPS data available for Medium settings shows the frame time variance: at 1080p, the minimum is 49 FPS against an average of 57 FPS, and at 1440p, the minimum is 34 FPS against an average of 40 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 20 FPS against an average of 24 FPS. This indicates that even at Medium settings, the system experiences noticeable dips, likely due to VRAM limitations or shader compilation hitches.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo for a consistent 60 FPS?

A: None of the measured configurations reach 60 FPS. At 1080p Low, the average is 73 FPS, which is above 60, but at 1080p Medium, it drops to 57 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS, you would need to stick to 1080p Low.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its closest rival, the RX 470, in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, while the RX 470 is at 28996, resulting in a delta of -0.8%, meaning the RX 470 is actually slightly faster in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 14, which is far below the CPU’s capabilities. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 indicates it can handle the game’s logic; the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 36 FPS. This is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat.

Q: Does the 4 GB VRAM cause issues at 1080p Ultra?

A: The data shows that 1080p Ultra averages 33 FPS, which is low. While VRAM may contribute to the low performance, the GPU’s overall compute capability is the primary limiting factor, as even 1080p Low only reaches 73 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect in-game FPS?

A: The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score is 3055, which is strong. In Greedfall, this likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing, but the measured FPS drops are more correlated with GPU load, as seen in the resolution scaling.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with Low settings, which delivers an average of 73 FPS. This preset provides a smooth, responsive experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. If a player prefers higher visual fidelity, 1080p Medium is a viable alternative, averaging 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, which is still playable for most users. 1080p High is borderline at 52 FPS, but the risk of dips below 50 FPS makes it less desirable for action-heavy scenes.

At 1440p, the only acceptable preset is Low, which averages 51 FPS. Medium at 1440p drops to 40 FPS, which may be tolerable for slower exploration but will feel sluggish during combat. Ultra settings at any resolution should be avoided, as they consistently produce average FPS below 35, making the game feel unresponsive. The data suggests that the system’s sweet spot is 1080p Low or Medium, where the GPU is not overtaxed and the CPU can maintain stable frame delivery.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 73 at 1080p to 51 at 1440p, a reduction of about 30%, and then to 30 at 4K, a further 41% drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU is hitting its memory bandwidth and compute limits as pixel count increases. At Medium settings, the progression is 57 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K, showing a similar relative decline of roughly 30% per step.

At High settings, the drop is from 52 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p and 22 FPS at 4K. This consistent scaling suggests that the RX 570’s performance is directly tied to the render resolution, with no evidence of CPU-induced frame rate plateaus. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a contributing factor at 4K, where texture data exceeds the available memory, leading to the low 14 FPS average at Ultra. The data confirms that the limiting component is the GPU; the CPU’s strong benchmark scores and the linear FPS decline with resolution indicate that the processor is not impeding performance at any tested setting.