Greedfall

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 291 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 202 FPS, a reduction of 89 FPS. At 4K Low, the average sits at 120 FPS, which is 171 FPS below the 1080p result. This steep decline from 1080p to 1440p and again to 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises.

The pattern repeats across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 208 at 1080p, to 144 at 1440p, then 86 at 4K. Medium settings show 229 FPS at 1080p, 159 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, starting at 133 FPS at 1080p, falling to 92 at 1440p, and reaching just 55 at 4K. The consistent drop between each resolution step across every preset suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering throughput is the limiting factor, not the CPU. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, but the GPU still scales down as resolution increases.

The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution reveals how much headroom the GPU has. At 1080p, Low delivers 291 FPS while Ultra delivers 133 FPS — a 158 FPS spread. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 110 FPS (202 vs 92). At 4K, the spread is 65 FPS (120 vs 55). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions is typical of a GPU-bound scenario: as the render load grows, the absolute difference between settings shrinks because the GPU is already saturated. The data strongly indicates that for this game, the RTX 4070 Ti is the component determining performance ceilings, while the i5-14400F provides sufficient compute headroom to avoid becoming the limiting factor at any tested resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2310 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications explain the measured performance in Greedfall. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game at 4K with High or Medium settings, as the measured FPS does not show signs of memory-related stutter or severe drops — the average FPS figures are consistent and smooth.

The GPU's pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s are relevant for an Action RPG like Greedfall, which relies on detailed environments and character models. At 4K Ultra, the combo still manages 55 FPS average, indicating the GPU's raw compute — 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 — is being pushed but not overwhelmed. The RTX 4070 Ti has 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, which align with its position in the benchmark database: it ranks in the 84th percentile among all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (avg score 45152, deltaPct -0.8), AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384, -1.3), NVIDIA RTX A6000 (44075, 1.6), and Intel Arc A730M (45592, -1.7). These deltaPct values are all within 1.7% of the RTX 4070 Ti's average benchmark score, showing that this card sits in a tightly contested performance tier. In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's capabilities translate to playable FPS at every resolution tested, with the lowest average being 55 FPS at 4K Ultra — a figure that remains above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 523rd out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 14.1% of all combinations in the database for this specific game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU — the i5-14400F is not the fastest processor available, but it provides enough performance to keep the RTX 4070 Ti fed, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU does the heavy lifting.

The CPU itself ranks in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in the database, while the GPU ranks in the 84th percentile. The combo's 523rd rank out of 3703 suggests that while both components are individually strong, there are many other combinations that achieve higher FPS in Greedfall — likely those pairing the RTX 4070 Ti with faster processors or pairing higher-tier GPUs with this CPU. However, the data shows that this specific pairing is well-matched for the game's demands, as it avoids obvious bottlenecking at any resolution.

The nearest CPU rivals for the i5-14400F include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (avg score 32233, deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2), and Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0.5). These deltaPct values are all under 0.5%, meaning the i5-14400F performs almost identically to these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all within 1.7%, as noted earlier. This suggests that swapping to any of these near-identical components would yield very similar results in Greedfall, reinforcing that the combo's rank is driven by the GPU's capabilities more than the CPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and framerate preference. At 1080p, all presets deliver high performance: Low produces 291 FPS, Medium 229 FPS, High 208 FPS, and Ultra 133 FPS. For a 60 Hz display, even Ultra is more than sufficient. For 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays, High at 208 FPS or Medium at 229 FPS are excellent choices, providing smooth motion without the visual compromise of Low. Ultra at 133 FPS is still above 120 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh gaming if visual fidelity is prioritized.

At 1440p, the recommendations shift. Ultra delivers 92 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh monitors. High at 144 FPS is the sweet spot for 144 Hz displays, matching the refresh rate almost exactly. Medium at 159 FPS offers a slight buffer above 144 FPS. Low at 202 FPS is overkill for most monitors but useful for competitive play. For 4K, the situation changes dramatically. Ultra drops to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may feel less smooth. High at 86 FPS is the recommended preset for 4K, as it clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably while maintaining good visual quality. Medium at 95 FPS is also a strong choice, offering more headroom. Low at 120 FPS is the best option for maximum smoothness at 4K if visual fidelity is less important.

The data indicates that High settings provide the best balance across all resolutions: 208 FPS at 1080p, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. This preset retains enough graphical detail for an Action RPG while ensuring the framerate never drops below playable levels. Ultra is only recommended for 1080p or 1440p users with 120 Hz or higher displays who prioritize visuals over framerate.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low delivers 291 FPS, Medium delivers 229 FPS with a minimum of 194 and maximum of 263, High delivers 208 FPS, and Ultra delivers 133 FPS. The Medium preset shows the widest range in the data, with a 69 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating some frame time variability. The other presets at this resolution do not have reported minimum or maximum values, but the averages are consistently high.

At 2560x1440, Low drops to 202 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 and maximum of 182, High averages 144 FPS, and Ultra averages 92 FPS. The Medium preset again shows a 47 FPS range between minimum and maximum. Compared to 1080p, the averages decrease by 89 FPS for Low, 70 FPS for Medium, 64 FPS for High, and 41 FPS for Ultra. The smaller absolute drop for Ultra suggests that at higher settings, the GPU is already under significant load at 1080p, so the resolution increase has a relatively smaller impact.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 120 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 and maximum of 109, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. The Medium preset's range narrows to 29 FPS, showing less variability at higher resolution. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are 82 FPS for Low, 64 FPS for Medium, 58 FPS for High, and 37 FPS for Ultra. This consistent pattern of diminishing absolute drops as settings increase reinforces that the GPU is the limiting component across all configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1440p with High settings delivers 144 FPS average, which aligns well with 144 Hz monitors. At 4K, High settings produce 86 FPS, which is playable but not as smooth. For the best balance of visual quality and framerate, 1440p High is the standout choice.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM hold up at 4K?

A: The measured results show no evidence of VRAM limitations. At 4K Ultra, the combo still averages 55 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 86 FPS. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for Greedfall's demands at all tested settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F bottlenecking the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The scaling data suggests no significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 291 FPS, which is extremely high. The consistent FPS drops as resolution increases indicate the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU. The i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide enough throughput.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 523rd out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 14.1% of all configurations. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 84th percentile individually.

Q: Which settings preset should I avoid at 4K?

A: Ultra at 4K produces only 55 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter. The data recommends High (86 FPS) or Medium (95 FPS) for 4K gaming, as both exceed 60 FPS comfortably.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti's nearest rivals in the database are all within 1.7% of its average benchmark score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is 0.8% lower, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% lower, the NVIDIA RTX A6000 is 1.6% higher, and the Intel Arc A730M is 1.7% lower.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process, with a 65 W TDP. These specifications are modest by modern standards, but they prove sufficient for Greedfall based on the measured FPS data.

The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: it achieves 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11268 and single-core of 2058. These numbers place it in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs. The nearest rivals — AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Intel Core i9-11900, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and Intel Core i7-12800H — all have average scores within 0.5% of the i5-14400F, indicating this processor is competitive with several higher-tier mobile and older desktop parts.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (291 FPS) demonstrates that the i5-14400F can handle the game's CPU demands without becoming a bottleneck. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz on the performance cores helps maintain high single-thread performance, which is often critical in Action RPGs. The 16 threads ensure that background tasks and multi-threaded game systems do not cause frame drops. The CPU's 20 MB L3 cache is shared across all cores, providing fast access to frequently used data. Overall, the data shows that the i5-14400F is a capable match for the RTX 4070 Ti in this game, with neither component excessively limiting the other at any tested resolution.