Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents a fascinating case study for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination. The measured FPS data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher settings, but whose performance ceiling is defined by the graphics card, not the processor. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, examining how the components scale across resolutions and what that means for the overall experience.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a classic pattern of GPU dominance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces 293.9 FPS, a figure so high that it suggests the CPU is doing the heavy lifting to feed the frames. As resolution increases, the GPU load intensifies, and the frame rate drops proportionally. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS falls from 210.3 to 145.6, a reduction of roughly 31%. This is a significant drop, but it’s the expected cost of rendering 78% more pixels.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) is even more dramatic. At High settings, the frame rate plummets from 145.6 FPS to 84 FPS, a 42% decrease. This sharp decline indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is being pushed to its absolute limit. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth are likely being saturated by the high-resolution textures and effects. The data implies that while the system is exceptionally fast at 1440p, 4K gaming will require turning down settings to maintain high refresh rates.

The pattern is consistent across all quality presets. The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is telling. At 1080p, the gap between Low (293.9 FPS) and Ultra (131.7 FPS) is a massive 162.2 FPS. This shows that the GPU has ample headroom at 1080p to render even the most demanding effects. However, at 4K, the same gap shrinks to 69.2 FPS (123.8 Low vs 54.6 Ultra), which suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, and the impact of each setting level is less pronounced relative to the base resolution cost.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the clear performance driver in this pairing. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a passmark_g3d score of 31811 and a percentile ranking of 86 versus all GPUs. The card’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring 45,900 million transistors. The memory configuration is a highlight: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution texture streaming in a dense RPG world like Greedfall.

The clock speeds are also a key factor. With a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, the card maintains high frequencies under load. This is evident in the measured FPS, where even at 4K High settings, the card sustains an average of 84 FPS. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores are present, but for a game like Greedfall, which was released before the widespread adoption of ray tracing, the raw shading power (8448 shading units) and texture rate (689.0 GTexel/s) are more relevant. The data suggests that the GPU’s compute capabilities are the primary reason for the strong performance at 1440p, where it delivers 145.6 FPS on High.

Interestingly, the GPU’s nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks are not mainstream gaming cards. The data shows a deltaPct of -0.7 versus the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, a mining card, and +1.6 versus the RTX A2000, a professional workstation card. This places the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in a unique position where its gaming performance is complemented by compute power that rivals non-gaming products.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting, yet crucial, role. With 10 cores (6 performance and 4 efficient) and 16 threads, it provides ample multi-threaded capability. Its benchmark scores are strong for a mainstream chip, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz on the performance cores ensures that single-threaded tasks, which are often the bottleneck in game logic, are handled efficiently.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system hits 293.9 FPS, which is a frame rate where CPU overhead typically becomes a concern. The fact that it reaches this number suggests the i5-14400F’s single-core performance is sufficient to keep the GPU fed. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 88 versus all CPUs further confirms its capability. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13705H, has a deltaPct of -0.2, showing that the desktop i5 is performing on par with a higher-tier mobile chip.

However, the CPU’s role becomes more complex at lower resolutions. The gap between 1080p Low (293.9 FPS) and 1080p High (210.3 FPS) is 83.6 FPS. This large delta suggests that while the CPU can push high frame rates, it is the GPU that is responsible for the graphical fidelity. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) provide a solid foundation for game data, but they are not the primary contributors to the FPS numbers at higher settings. The data implies that for this game, the i5-14400F is a capable partner that never holds the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER back, even at high refresh rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combination can achieve in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 293.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 210.3. At 2560x1440 High, it drops to 145.6. At 3840x2160 High, it falls further to 84.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU’s capability is shown by the high frame rates at 1080p Low, but the significant FPS drops as resolution increases point to GPU limitations.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low is 203.9, while on Ultra it is 95. This represents a 108.9 FPS difference, showing a substantial performance cost for maximum graphical quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 48704. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071, which is a deltaPct of -0.7, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is slightly slower in that specific metric.

Q: Does the system achieve playable frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 54.6. This is playable but may not be ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 197th out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. This places it in the top 11.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong result. The rank reflects the high performance potential of the GPU, which is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and the CPU, which is in the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

The combo rank is a holistic measure that considers the synergy between the two components. Given that the GPU is the primary driver of FPS in this game, the high rank is largely attributable to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s capability. The CPU’s role is to avoid becoming a bottleneck, and the data suggests it succeeds. This rank indicates that for gamers looking at this specific game, this combination offers a top-tier experience, particularly at 1440p, where the measured FPS at High settings (145.6) is well above the 60 FPS threshold and approaches the 144 Hz refresh rate of many monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 84 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 123.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 96.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 54.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 145.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 203.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 159.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 210.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 293.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 229.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 131.7 |

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset provides a high average of 131.7 FPS, making it viable for high refresh rate gaming. At 1440p, the High preset (145.6 FPS) is the sweet spot, offering a balance between visual quality and performance. At 4K, the Medium preset (96.5 FPS) is the most demanding option that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS, while High (84 FPS) is also playable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display and performance goals. For users with a 1080p monitor, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 131.7 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors, and it provides the best visual fidelity.

For 1440p users, the High preset is the clear winner. It achieves 145.6 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, and the visual quality is excellent. While the Ultra preset at 1440p (95 FPS) is still playable, the 50.6 FPS drop from High to Ultra is significant, and the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost. Medium at 1440p (159.9 FPS) is also an option for those seeking even higher frame rates, but High offers the best balance.

For 4K users, the situation is more nuanced. The Ultra preset (54.6 FPS) is too demanding for a smooth experience on most displays. The High preset (84 FPS) is the best choice for a balanced experience, providing a comfortable frame rate for 60 Hz displays. The Medium preset (96.5 FPS) is better suited for 120 Hz 4K displays, but the visual quality is noticeably lower. The data suggests that for 4K, High is the recommended preset to ensure a consistent and responsive experience without sacrificing too much graphical detail.