Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT pairing delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Greedfall, with the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads providing ample headroom for the Action RPG’s AI and simulation tasks. The processor’s base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance remains strong, which matters for the game’s core logic. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps feed the GPU with data efficiently, reducing potential stutter during large-scale combat. The RX 6800 XT, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, offers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Greedfall’s texture-heavy environments at high resolutions. The GPU’s 4608 shading units and 72 ray accelerators handle the game’s lighting effects well, though the title’s engine does not heavily rely on ray tracing. The CPU’s 65 W TDP means it runs cool, allowing the GPU to operate without thermal throttling from the processor side. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 21914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3093 in single-core, placing it in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, which indicates it will not bottleneck the GPU in this title. The data shows a balanced system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, but the CPU’s 10 cores ensure that background tasks and game logic do not cause frame-time spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 612th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested. This ranking reflects a strong pairing that is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at most settings, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The RX 6800 XT sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 88th percentile, so neither component is a weak link. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 49982 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, which scores 49737 (a delta of 0.5 percent), showing that the 6800 XT is a well-established performer. The CPU’s average score of 32508 is also closely matched with the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32513 (a delta of 0 percent), indicating that the 14400F offers desktop-class performance in this game. The combo’s rank suggests that there are faster systems, likely with higher-end GPUs, but this pairing is far from entry-level. For Greedfall, the data indicates that users will experience frame rates well above playable thresholds at 1440p, with the 1080p results being particularly strong. The rank of 612 out of 1705 means that roughly two-thirds of tested combos are slower, which is a solid position for a mid-to-high-range setup. The performance gap to the top combos is primarily due to the GPU’s end-of-life status, as newer cards offer higher raw throughput, but the 6800 XT remains competitive.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results show a clear pattern of frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 162.6, which drops to 114.5 at 2560x1440 (a 30 percent decrease), and then to 67.1 at 3840x2160 (a 41 percent decrease from 1440p). This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-bound, as the frame rates exceed what the GPU can produce at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU’s 16 GB of memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized, and the frame rate drops to 67.1 FPS on High, which is still smooth but shows the GPU working harder. The Low setting at 1080p produces 228.8 FPS, which drops to 160.5 at 1440p and 94 at 4K, demonstrating that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data suggests that for 1080p gaming, the CPU has significant headroom, as the frame rates are well above typical monitor refresh rates. At 1440p, the system hits the sweet spot for high-refresh displays, with High settings achieving 114.5 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz monitors. At 4K, the system becomes purely GPU-limited, and the frame rates on High (67.1 FPS) are still playable but not competitive for ultra-high refresh rate displays. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is notable: Medium produces 72.7 FPS, which is only a 5.6 FPS difference from High, suggesting that the game’s High preset is well-optimized for this GPU. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 43.3 FPS, which is a significant 28.6 percent reduction from High, indicating that Ultra settings are too demanding for smooth 4K play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 228.8 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or 240 Hz monitors. Medium settings achieve 181.3 FPS, still well above the refresh rates of most gaming displays. High settings yield 162.6 FPS, which is a strong result for a modern Action RPG. Ultra settings drop to 105.5 FPS, which remains smooth but shows the performance cost of maxing out the game’s visual features. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. Low settings produce 160.5 FPS, Medium achieves 128.3 FPS, and High delivers 114.5 FPS. These numbers are excellent for 1440p gaming, with High settings comfortably supporting 100+ FPS gameplay. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 71.7 FPS, which is still playable but suggests that Ultra is better suited for 60 Hz displays. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings produce 94 FPS, which is a solid result for 4K gaming. Medium settings achieve 72.7 FPS, High delivers 67.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43.3 FPS. The difference between Low and High at 4K is 26.9 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom for lower settings but struggles with the highest presets. The data indicates that for 4K, users should stick to Medium or High settings for a playable experience, as Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is only 5.6 FPS, so High is a better choice for visual quality without a significant performance penalty.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only on lower settings. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 94 FPS, Medium achieves 72.7 FPS, and High delivers 67.1 FPS. Ultra drops to 43.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: 2560x1440 is the ideal choice. High settings produce 114.5 FPS, which is close to 120 Hz, while Medium achieves 128.3 FPS. For 144 Hz, 1080p High settings at 162.6 FPS are also viable.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K?

A: On High settings, the average FPS drops from 162.6 at 1080p to 114.5 at 1440p (a 48.1 FPS loss) and then to 67.1 at 4K (a 47.4 FPS loss from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 95.5 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU has headroom at 1080p. Low settings produce 228.8 FPS, which is extremely high, and the frame rates scale linearly with GPU load, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, High produces 162.6 FPS while Ultra produces 105.5 FPS, a 57.1 FPS difference. At 1440p, the gap is 42.8 FPS (114.5 vs 71.7). At 4K, the gap is 23.8 FPS (67.1 vs 43.3), showing that Ultra is significantly more demanding.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49982, which is 0.5 percent higher than the Intel Arc A550M’s 49737. It is also 1.7 percent lower than the NVIDIA RTX A1000’s 50826, showing it is a competitive mid-range card.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended choice for this system. At 2560x1440, High settings produce 114.5 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed, making it the sweet spot for most users. At 1920x1080, High achieves 162.6 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 1080p drops to 105.5 FPS, a significant 57.1 FPS penalty for marginal visual gains. The data shows that Ultra settings are not worth the performance cost, especially at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, High settings produce 67.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play; Medium at 72.7 FPS is a better option for 4K if you want a higher frame rate. The Medium preset offers a good compromise for 4K, as it delivers 72.7 FPS while maintaining decent visual quality. For users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz 1440p monitors, High is the clear winner, as it stays above 100 FPS and provides a rich visual experience. Low settings are only recommended for users prioritizing maximum frame rates at 1080p, where 228.8 FPS is achievable. The performance scaling indicates that the game’s High preset is well-optimized, as the difference between Medium and High at 4K is only 5.6 FPS. Therefore, the High preset at 1440p is the most efficient configuration, offering high frame rates without sacrificing the game’s atmospheric visuals.