Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a playable but uneven experience in Greedfall, an Action RPG released on 2019-09-09. The data shows this combo ranks 1277th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the benchmark database. Across twelve measured configurations spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, average frame rates range from 31.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to 151.6 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU sits at the 88th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 69th percentile among all graphics cards, suggesting a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 CPU lanes. Its synthetic benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093, while Geekbench reports 11209 multicore and 2333 single-core.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining frame rate behavior across settings. At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 151.6 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. This indicates that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with sufficient data to reach high frame rates. However, the processor's percentile ranking of 88 means it outperforms most CPUs in general workloads, though its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12800H with an average score of 32513 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 at 32446 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 32584 (-0.2% delta). These close margins suggest the i5-14400F is competitive with mobile and desktop chips in its class, but the data shows that even a capable CPU like this cannot overcome GPU limitations at higher settings.

The transition from Low to Medium settings at 1080p drops average FPS from 151.6 to 120.2, a decrease of approximately 20.7%. This relatively modest drop suggests the CPU maintains headroom, but the GPU begins to take on more work. The architecture's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing for an Action RPG like Greedfall, which typically uses multiple threads for AI, physics, and game logic. The L3 cache of 20 MB shared across all cores helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for open-world environments with streaming assets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is an Ampere-architecture GPU with 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It features 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores, with a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth at 14 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its production status is end-of-life, with a Passmark G3D score of 20349 and a percentile ranking of 69 among all GPUs.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is clearly dominant. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS falls to 68.5, compared to 151.6 at Low — a 54.8% reduction. This massive spread demonstrates that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM and compute resources are heavily taxed by Ultra settings. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700M with an average score of 25180 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 at 25235 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon 890M at 25246 (-0.5% delta). These comparisons show the RTX 3060 Ti is roughly equivalent to these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks, though its real-world gaming performance in Greedfall is constrained by memory capacity at high resolutions.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS plummets to 31.8, which is below the 30 FPS threshold considered minimally playable for most users. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a limiting factor at 3840x2160 with Ultra textures, as Greedfall's open-world environments require substantial memory for high-resolution assets. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth helps mitigate some of this pressure, but the data indicates that this combination is not suitable for 4K Ultra gaming. Even at 4K Low, the average FPS of 61.3 is playable but far from smooth, highlighting the GPU's struggle at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 107 at 1080p to 77.6 at 1440p, then to 44.5 at 4K. This represents a 27.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 58.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capacity become increasingly strained at higher pixel counts.

At Low settings, the same trend appears but with higher absolute values: 151.6 FPS at 1080p, 102.6 at 1440p, and 61.3 at 4K. The percentage drops are 32.3% and 59.6% respectively, showing that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU still bottlenecks at higher resolutions. This suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti's raw throughput is the limiting factor, rather than VRAM capacity alone, since Low settings would use less memory.

The Medium and Ultra settings follow similar trajectories. At Medium, FPS falls from 120.2 at 1080p to 80.4 at 1440p (33.1% drop) and 48.2 at 4K (59.9% drop). At Ultra, the values are 68.5 at 1080p, 45.8 at 1440p (33.1% drop), and 31.8 at 4K (53.6% drop). The consistent pattern of roughly 30-35% drops from 1080p to 1440p and 55-60% drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the consistent bottleneck. The CPU's performance remains sufficient even at 1080p Low, where the combination achieves 151.6 FPS, suggesting that the i5-14400F is not limiting frame rates in any tested configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1277th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 25% of all combinations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier position (69th percentile) combined with the CPU's strong showing (88th percentile). The data indicates that the system's overall performance is dragged down by the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings.

When interpreting this rank, it's important to note that the combo outperforms many lower-end pairings but falls short of high-end configurations. The CPU's synthetic benchmarks — such as Passmark multithread score of 25783 and single-thread score of 3723 — are respectable, but they don't translate into top-tier gaming performance when paired with this GPU. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20349 places it well below the top-tier cards, and its nearest rivals show it's essentially tied with the RX 6700M and RX 6600 in average scores.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo is capable of 1080p gaming at High settings (107 FPS) and even 1440p at Medium (80.4 FPS), but it struggles at 4K Ultra (31.8 FPS). The rank also suggests that users seeking higher frame rates would need to either lower settings or upgrade the GPU, since the CPU has headroom remaining. The delta between the CPU's 88th percentile and GPU's 69th percentile indicates an imbalance, with the GPU being the limiting factor in nearly all scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The data shows the highest average FPS of 151.6 occurs at 1080p Low. For a balance of quality and performance, 1080p High at 107 FPS or 1440p Medium at 80.4 FPS are strong options. 4K Ultra is not recommended, as it averages only 31.8 FPS.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, average FPS ranges from 61.3 at Low settings to 31.8 at Ultra. High settings yield 44.5 FPS, and Medium produces 48.2 FPS. Only Low settings approach playable frame rates, while Ultra falls below the 30 FPS threshold.

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

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 151.6 FPS, suggesting the CPU can handle high frame rates. However, as resolution and settings increase, FPS drops consistently, indicating the RTX 3060 Ti is the bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1277th out of 1705 combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower 25% of all tested pairings. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking is much higher than the GPU's 69th percentile, confirming the GPU holds back overall performance.

Q: What are the CPU's nearest rival processors and how do they compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-12800H has an average score of 32513 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 scores 32446 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 32584 (-0.2% delta). These differences are negligible, indicating the i5-14400F performs nearly identically to these alternatives.

Q: What are the GPU's nearest rival graphics cards and how do they compare?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700M has an average score of 25180 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 scores 25235 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon 890M scores 25246 (-0.5% delta). The RTX 3060 Ti's average score of 25120 is statistically tied with these cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 151.6 FPS, Medium yields 120.2 FPS, and High achieves 107 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 68.5 FPS, representing a 54.8% reduction from Low. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all settings except Ultra maintaining averages above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases noticeably. Low settings average 102.6 FPS, Medium produces 80.4 FPS, and High reaches 77.6 FPS. Ultra drops to 45.8 FPS, which is still playable but significantly lower than lower presets. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 33.1%, while at High it's 27.5%, showing that higher resolutions amplify the GPU's workload.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 61.3 FPS, Medium produces 48.2 FPS, and High delivers 44.5 FPS. Ultra falls to 31.8 FPS, which is marginally above the 30 FPS minimum for playability but far from smooth. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the average of 61.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS target for many users. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting factor, and the i5-14400F provides sufficient CPU performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck.