Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on resolution and settings. The Intel Core i5-14400F, with its 10 cores (16 threads), base clock of 2.50 GHz, and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provides a solid foundation for this title. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) help maintain consistent frame pacing. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,093 in single-core, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. This processing headroom ensures that at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less burdened, the CPU can feed frames efficiently without becoming a bottleneck. However, as resolution increases, the workload shifts to the graphics card, diminishing the CPU's direct impact on the final frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process, featuring a die size of 215 mm². Its architecture is designed for high single-thread performance, which is crucial for Greedfall's game logic and AI calculations. The processor's 10 cores are split between performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact distribution; the 16 threads indicate Hyper-Threading is enabled on the performance cores. The CPU's benchmark results show a strong capability: PassMark multi-thread score of 25,783 and single-thread score of 3,723. These figures translate to real-world gaming performance where the i5-14400F can handle complex scenes with many NPCs or physics interactions without stuttering.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1920x1080 resolution. At Low settings, the measured average FPS is 304.5, which is exceptionally high and suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. Even at High settings, the frame rate remains at 215.8 FPS, indicating that the i5-14400F's processing power is more than sufficient for this game's demands at 1080p. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, has an average benchmark score of 32,513, which is virtually identical (deltaPct of 0), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is only 0.2% ahead. This parity suggests that the i5-14400F is well within the performance envelope required for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 165 out of 1,705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the top 10% of all tested combos, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's capability and the GPU's raw power. While the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, the CPU must still be able to issue draw calls and process game state updates quickly enough to keep the GPU fed. The data shows that this combo excels, particularly at 1440p and 1080p, where the average FPS exceeds 95 even at Ultra settings. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 59.1 FPS, which is still playable but indicates that the GPU is reaching its limits in this demanding scenario. The high rank confirms the i5-14400F's ability to keep up with the RTX 5070 Ti's performance without creating a significant bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 149.9, which is well above the threshold for smooth, high-refresh-rate gaming.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,508, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and the Intel Core i7-13705H, both scoring 32,446 and 32,586 respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS is 304.5, while at Ultra settings, it drops to 138.9. This represents a significant 165.6 FPS difference, showing the impact of graphics quality on frame rate.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti's performance closer to the RTX 4080 or the RX 7700S?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52,086, which is virtually identical to the RTX 4080's score of 52,085 (deltaPct of 0). The RX 7700S is 0.8% slower, scoring 52,505.

Q: At what resolution does the combo achieve its highest frame rate?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 304.5 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, demonstrating the combo's ability to push extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 165th out of 1,705 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all systems tested for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance: 304.5 FPS at Low, 242.1 FPS at Medium, 215.8 FPS at High, and 138.9 FPS at Ultra. These numbers indicate that the RTX 5070 Ti is not fully utilized at this resolution, as the CPU is capable of feeding it more frames than it can render. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high: 211.6 FPS at Low, 164.3 FPS at Medium, 149.9 FPS at High, and 95.3 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 116.3 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to become more influential. At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further: 123.3 FPS at Low, 96.8 FPS at Medium, 90.3 FPS at High, and 59.1 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS measurement, indicating that this setting is particularly demanding. The data shows a consistent pattern where each increase in resolution or settings level reduces the average FPS, with the most significant jumps occurring between Low and Medium, and High and Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in Greedfall, especially at higher resolutions and settings. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The GPU is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. Its boost clock of 2452 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz contribute to its compute capabilities, which include 8,960 shading units and 70 RT cores. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 32,974 in PassMark G3D and 231,226 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, has an identical average score of 52,085, confirming the 5070 Ti's high-end positioning.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU is often underutilized, with the CPU being able to push frame rates above 200 FPS. However, at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute power are fully taxed, as evidenced by the 59.1 FPS at Ultra settings. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Greedfall's textures and assets, even at 4K, but the raw compute performance limits the frame rate. The GPU's 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 686.6 GTexel/s texture rate are put to the test in this game's engine, which features dense environments and dynamic lighting. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is a capable card for Greedfall, delivering playable frame rates at 4K High (90.3 FPS) and excellent performance at 1440p and below.