Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The recorded FPS data for Greedfall shows a clear and consistent progression as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 128 FPS at 1080p to 89 FPS at 1440p, then to 53 FPS at 4K. That is a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative decline from 1080p to 4K is 59%, which indicates the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed as pixel count increases.

The Low settings curve tells a similar story but with higher absolute values. The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers 180 FPS at 1080p Low, 125 FPS at 1440p Low, and 74 FPS at 4K Low. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 31%, and from 1440p to 4K is another 41%. Interestingly, the percentage losses are nearly identical between Low and High settings, which suggests the scaling pattern is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

Medium settings show the same trend with slightly different magnitudes. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 98 FPS with a range of 83 to 113 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 58 FPS with a range of 50 to 67 FPS. The frame time consistency, measured by the gap between minimum and maximum, remains roughly proportional across resolutions, indicating no sudden stuttering or hitches at higher pixel counts.

Ultra settings produce the heaviest load. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 82 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it is 57 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it is 34 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, and it sits below the 60 FPS threshold that many games target as a playable baseline. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 59%, matching the High settings decline almost exactly.

The pattern across all four settings levels shows that Greedfall scales predictably with resolution. The limiting component shifts as resolution rises. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom because frame rates are high, reaching 180 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the 34 FPS result at Ultra settings, which is only 41% of the 1080p Ultra figure.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is listed as 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective data rate.

The shading unit count is 3072, paired with 96 texture mapping units and 48 render output units. The GPU also includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. Pixel rate is rated at 118.1 GPixel/s, texture rate at 236.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput at 15.11 TFLOPS. The FP16 rate matches at 15.11 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The board uses a 115 W TDP with a 300 W suggested power supply and a single 12-pin power connector.

The GPU benchmark data places the RTX 4060 at the 61st percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 17639. The nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17666 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 with a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 with a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 with a delta of 0.7%. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster in aggregate benchmark terms.

In Greedfall specifically, the 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at the tested settings, as no outlier frame drops appear in the measured data. The 128 bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game's demands, since the frame rate scaling follows a smooth curve rather than a cliff. The boost clock of 2460 MHz with a base clock of 1830 MHz gives the GPU a 34% headroom between base and boost, which helps maintain consistent output during sustained loads.

The GPU role becomes more pronounced at 4K Ultra, where the 34 FPS average indicates the card has reached its practical limit for this title at maximum settings. At 1080p Low, the 180 FPS result shows the GPU is nowhere near its limit when resolution and settings are reduced. The data suggests the RTX 4060 provides a playable experience at 1080p across all settings, at 1440p up to High settings, and at 4K only at Low settings if targeting smooth frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Greedfall?

A: The recorded data shows 1080p High delivers 128 FPS average, 1440p High delivers 89 FPS average, and 4K High delivers 53 FPS average. The 1440p High result offers a good balance between visual quality and frame rate, while 4K High falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra in this game?

A: The 1080p Low average is 180 FPS, while 4K Ultra averages 34 FPS. The 1080p Low result is 5.3 times faster than the 4K Ultra result, indicating the extreme range of performance this combo can produce depending on settings.

Q: Does the frame rate stay consistent at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the range is 120 to 163 FPS with an average of 141. At 1440p, the range is 83 to 113 FPS with an average of 98. At 4K, the range is 50 to 67 FPS with an average of 58. The spread between minimum and maximum grows slightly at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). All rivals are within one percent of the RTX 4060.

Q: What is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 34 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The next lowest is 53 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, followed by 57 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 180 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, it drops to 82 FPS. The large gap between these settings indicates the GPU is the primary factor at 1080p, since lowering settings from Ultra to Low produces a 120% frame rate increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination holds rank 2006 out of 3703 tested combos in the database for Greedfall. This places it in the middle of the distribution, at roughly the 54th percentile of all tested combinations. The rank reflects the overall performance level of this pairing across the measured scenarios.

The CPU component alone sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 32279. The nearest CPU rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with a score of 32233 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 with a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121 with a delta of 0.5%. These deltas are all within half a percent, indicating the i5-14400F is competitively positioned among its closest peers in synthetic CPU tests.

The GPU sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. The combination of an above-average CPU and a mid-range GPU produces a combo ranking that is lower than the CPU percentile alone would suggest. This is consistent with Greedfall being a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions, where the RTX 4060 becomes the limiting factor.

The rank of 2006 out of 3703 means there are 1697 combos that rank lower and 2005 that rank higher. The middle placement indicates this pairing is representative of a mainstream gaming setup: capable at 1080p and 1440p, but not optimized for 4K gaming at high settings. The gap between the CPU's 83rd percentile and the combo's 54th percentile highlights how the GPU drags the overall ranking down in this specific title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10 core, 16 thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series. It belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700. Cache consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 215 mm², and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The chip has no integrated graphics and is not multiplier unlocked.

The CPU benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and a multi-core score of 21645. Geekbench results are 2058 single-core and 11268 multi-core. Cinebench R20 scores are 1283 single-core and 9090 multi-core. PassMark single-thread is 3701 and multi-thread is 25470. The CPU ranks at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32279. The launch MSRP is $196.

In Greedfall, the CPU role is most visible at 1080p Low settings, where the combo produces 180 FPS. At such high frame rates, the CPU must maintain a steady stream of draw calls and game logic updates. The 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the Action RPG genre, which typically has moderate CPU demands compared to strategy or simulation titles. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps with the single-threaded portions of game logic.

The nearest CPU rivals in the database all fall within 0.5% of the i5-14400F's average score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is 0.1% higher, the Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% higher. This tight clustering means the i5-14400F delivers comparable CPU performance to these alternatives, and any differences in Greedfall frame rates would come from the GPU or other system components.

The 20 MB of shared L3 cache is a meaningful asset for game performance, as it reduces the frequency of memory accesses. The dual-channel memory bus supports either DDR4 or DDR5, which gives builders flexibility. The absence of integrated graphics means the CPU relies entirely on the discrete GPU, which is standard for this market segment. The 65 W TDP keeps the thermal load manageable, allowing a capable air cooler to handle the heat output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 180 FPS. Medium settings average 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. High settings average 128 FPS. Ultra settings average 82 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 98 FPS, showing a wide range of performance depending on visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the mid-range resolution, the results are lower but still playable across most settings. Low settings average 125 FPS. Medium settings average 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings average 89 FPS. Ultra settings average 57 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 68 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming a larger factor.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings average 74 FPS. Medium settings average 58 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS. High settings average 53 FPS. Ultra settings average 34 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 40 FPS, the narrowest of the three resolutions. This narrowing shows that at 4K, even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel count burden.

The only settings level with full minimum and maximum data is Medium, which was recorded across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 120 to 163 FPS range represents a 36% spread around the average. At 1440p Medium, the 83 to 113 FPS range represents a 31% spread. At 4K Medium, the 50 to 67 FPS range represents a 29% spread. The consistency of these ranges suggests the game maintains stable frame pacing at Medium settings regardless of resolution.

Comparing the same settings across resolutions, High settings show the most predictable scaling: 128 to 89 to 53 FPS. Low settings scale from 180 to 125 to 74 FPS. Ultra settings scale from 82 to 57 to 34 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 59% for High, 59% for Ultra, and 59% for Low. Medium settings drop 59% as well, from 141 to 58 FPS. This uniform scaling rate indicates Greedfall's rendering pipeline responds linearly to pixel count increases.

The highest recorded average is 180 FPS at 1080p Low. The lowest recorded average is 34 FPS at 4K Ultra. The highest minimum value is 120 FPS at 1080p Medium. The lowest minimum value is 50 FPS at 4K Medium. The highest maximum value is 163 FPS at 1080p Medium. The lowest maximum value is 67 FPS at 4K Medium. These extremes define the operational envelope of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall.