Greedfall

This combo pairs the Intel Core i5-14400F with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT for Greedfall. The benchmark data places this pairing at rank 1280 out of 1705 tested combos, putting it in the lower-middle portion of the database. That ranking reflects a system that can run the game, but it is not a top-tier performer, and the measured frames per second across resolutions confirm a pattern where settings and resolution heavily dictate the experience.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 1280 out of 1705 combos, this setup sits in the 75th percentile of tested configurations. That is not a flattering position, but the raw data explains why. The CPU and GPU each hold their own against direct competitors, yet the combination does not boost to elite status in this specific title. The RX 6600 XT's average benchmark score of 27985 places it nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which scores 27956 with a deltaPct of 0.1 percent. It is also within 0.9 percent of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which scores 28238. Those are close margins, but the GPU's overall percentile sits at 71, meaning roughly 29 percent of GPUs outperform it.

The CPU side is similar. The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32513 (0 percent delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 at 32446 (0.2 percent delta). Its percentile versus all CPUs reaches 88, indicating strong general processing power. Yet in Greedfall, the combo rank drops to 1280, suggesting the game's engine does not fully leverage the CPU's strengths, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings. The data shows a system that is balanced on paper but lands mid-pack in practice.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The chip runs at a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. That boost clock is the headline figure, as it allows the GPU to push higher frame rates when thermal and power headroom permit. The 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rasterization work, and the 32 ray accelerators are present but not heavily utilized in a 2019 title like Greedfall.

The GPU's memory configuration is the more telling detail. At 1080p, the 8 GB frame buffer is adequate, but as resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K, the 128-bit bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth begin to strain. The measured data reflects this. At 1080p High settings, the average FPS hits 111.9, which is smooth. Move to 1440p High, and the average drops to 72.9, a 35 percent reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 42.7, which is playable but far from ideal for a fast-paced action RPG. The GPU's FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS is respectable for this generation, but the memory subsystem limits how much of that compute power translates into high-resolution performance. The GPU's nearest rival, the GTX 980 Ti, has a nearly identical average score, meaning the RX 6600 XT is delivering last-generation flagships numbers with modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture. It runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz, which is a substantial single-thread ceiling for a game that does not scale perfectly across cores. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache is generous, and the dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, though the benchmark data does not specify which memory type was used.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at most settings, but it becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and lower graphical presets. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 153, which is the highest figure in the entire measured set. That number indicates the CPU can feed frames quickly when the GPU is not bottlenecked, but it also shows the engine's ceiling. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3093 and multi-core score of 21914 are strong, yet the game does not push multi-threading hard, so the 16 threads go underutilized. The nearest CPU rivals, like the Core i7-12800H and Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, all score within 0.2 percent of each other, reinforcing that the i5-14400F is not the weak link here. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution and settings increase, which is visible in the FPS scaling pattern.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Greedfall?

A: The data strongly favors 1080p. At 1080p High settings, the average FPS is 111.9, while at 1440p High it drops to 72.9. The 1440p figure is still playable, but the margin for error is thinner.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its closest rival, the GTX 980 Ti?

A: They are virtually identical. The RX 6600 XT scores 27985 on average, while the GTX 980 Ti scores 27956, a delta of just 0.1 percent. In practice, the RX 6600 XT offers modern API support, but raw performance is a wash.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any point?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS hits 153, which is the highest recorded. That suggests the CPU can push well beyond 144 FPS, so it is not the primary limiter. The GPU becomes the constraint at higher settings and resolutions.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining a 60 FPS average?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average is 81.6 FPS, and at 4K Low, it is 62.1 FPS. Both clear 60 FPS, but 1440p Medium offers a much better visual balance with higher frame rates.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to the CPU's individual percentile?

A: The CPU sits at the 88th percentile versus all CPUs, but the combo ranks 1280 out of 1705. This gap indicates the GPU holds the pairing back in Greedfall, not the processor.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM enough for 4K in this game?

A: At 4K Low, the average FPS is 62.1, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 27.6, which is not. The 8 GB capacity is workable, but the 128-bit bus limits bandwidth at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the system's limits reside. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 111.9 at 1080p, down to 72.9 at 1440p, and then to 42.7 at 4K. That is a 62 percent drop from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across other presets. At Low settings, the numbers are 153 at 1080p, 106.6 at 1440p, and 62.1 at 4K, a 59 percent reduction. At Medium settings, 117.7 at 1080p, 81.6 at 1440p, and 46.3 at 4K, a 61 percent drop. At Ultra, the figures are 69 at 1080p, 47.9 at 1440p, and 27.6 at 4K, a 60 percent decline.

The uniformity of these drops, hovering around 60 percent regardless of preset, points to the GPU as the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the percentage drop would shrink at lower settings where the CPU has more work to do relative to the GPU. Instead, the consistent scaling indicates that the RX 6600 XT's memory bandwidth and compute are maxed out as pixel count rises. The 4K Low result of 62.1 FPS is the only 4K figure that stays above 60, and it does so by stripping the game down to its most basic visuals. The 1440p results are more balanced, with High at 72.9 FPS and Medium at 81.6, giving players a reasonable middle ground between fidelity and performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields an average of 69 FPS, which is smooth, but the jump to High at 111.9 FPS is significant and comes with only a minor visual compromise. The data suggests High is the sweet spot at 1080p, delivering over 110 FPS while maintaining a solid visual presentation. The Medium preset at 117.7 FPS offers a marginal improvement over High, but the visual downgrade is not worth the small gain.

At 1440p, the story changes. High settings produce 72.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and the best balance of quality and speed. Medium is also viable at 81.6 FPS, but High is preferable if the display can handle it. The Ultra preset at 47.9 FPS falls below 60, making it a poor choice for consistent play. Low at 106.6 FPS is fast, but the visual hit is severe for a game that relies on atmosphere.

At 4K, the options narrow considerably. Low settings at 62.1 FPS is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, and even that is close to the edge. Medium at 46.3 FPS and High at 42.7 FPS are playable but will feel sluggish during combat. Ultra at 27.6 FPS is essentially unplayable for an action RPG. For 4K, the recommendation is Low settings if frame rate is the priority, or accepting a lower frame rate with Medium for better visuals. For most players, the best overall experience is 1440p High, which offers a 72.9 FPS average and a reasonable balance of detail and responsiveness. The GPU has enough power for 1080p High without question, and the CPU will not hold it back at that resolution.