Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-14600K + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The Core i5-14600K and Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a strong Greedfall experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear GPU-bound pattern at higher settings and a CPU headroom that becomes evident only at 1080p with low settings. The measured frame rates place this pairing at rank 583 out of 1705 tested combos, putting it in the top third of all configurations while maintaining playable performance even at 4K Ultra, where the average of 41.5 FPS represents the only sub-60 result in the entire dataset.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable and well-behaved curve that points to GPU limitation as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At High settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 drops the average from 165.1 FPS to 113.7 FPS, a reduction of 51.4 FPS, while moving further to 3840x2160 brings the average down to 70.7 FPS. This represents a 57.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings, which is a substantial but expected decline for a GPU-heavy workload.

The pattern intensifies at Ultra settings, where the 1080p average of 105.4 FPS falls to 75.4 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 41.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement below 60 FPS in the entire set, indicating that this resolution and preset combination pushes the RX 6800 XT to its limits. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is particularly telling: 70.7 FPS versus 41.5 FPS, a 29.2 FPS difference, suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering costs that disproportionately impact performance at higher pixel counts.

At Low settings, the scaling behavior changes character. The 1080p result of 231.9 FPS drops to 158 FPS at 1440p and 98.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result being nearly 2.4 times lower than 1080p Low indicates that even with reduced graphical load, pixel throughput remains a significant factor. However, the fact that 4K Low (98.1 FPS) exceeds 1080p Ultra (105.4 FPS) only marginally suggests that the GPU's compute resources, not just memory bandwidth, are the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RX 6800 XT's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the architectural attributes that govern these scaling patterns.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 583 out of 1705 tested configurations places this pairing in the 65.8th percentile of all combinations tested for Greedfall. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier position, though not exceptional given the hardware involved. The CPU itself sits at the 93rd percentile against all CPUs in the broader benchmark database, while the GPU occupies the 87th percentile against all GPUs, indicating that the combination slightly underperforms relative to what each component's individual percentile might suggest.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Core i5-14600K's average benchmark score of 49166 sits nearly level with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 49062 (a 0.2% delta) and within 0.9% of the AMD EPYC 4345P. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 1%. These narrow margins indicate that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no thermal or power delivery anomalies affecting Greedfall results.

For the GPU, the RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 49982 places it 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 leads by 1.7% and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6%. The tight clustering of these scores, all within 2.6% of each other, suggests that Greedfall's workload is not exceptionally sensitive to the architectural differences between these GPUs, and the measured FPS results are consistent with this mid-pack positioning. The rank of 583 out of 1705 is respectable, but the data shows that many other combinations, likely with higher-tier GPUs, achieve better results in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data presents a clear hierarchy of playable configurations, with the optimal choice depending on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 165.1 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the jump to Ultra at 105.4 FPS represents a 36.2% performance penalty that many users would find unnecessary. The Medium preset at 179.8 FPS is only 8.9% faster than High, making High the clear recommendation for users prioritizing visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset at 113.7 FPS remains the standout choice, offering a 50.8% improvement over Ultra's 75.4 FPS while maintaining a substantial 13.6% advantage over Medium at 129.2 FPS. The 1440p High result is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides enough headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p is still playable at 75.4 FPS, but the margin over High is not justified by the visual gains in most scenarios.

At 4K, the decision becomes more constrained. High at 70.7 FPS is the highest settings tier that maintains a playable frame rate, and it is 41.3% faster than Ultra at 41.5 FPS. Medium at 74.8 FPS is only 5.8% faster than High, making High the sensible choice. Low at 98.1 FPS provides a 38.8% uplift over High, but the visual degradation at 4K resolution would be noticeable. For users with 4K displays, High is the recommended preset, with Ultra reserved only for scenarios where the 41.5 FPS average is acceptable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination for this hardware in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1440p High at 113.7 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and performance. At 4K, High at 70.7 FPS is the recommended preset, as Ultra drops to 41.5 FPS.

Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The 4K High result of 70.7 FPS is playable, while 4K Medium at 74.8 FPS and 4K Low at 98.1 FPS provide additional headroom. The 4K Ultra average of 41.5 FPS falls below the typical 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in terms of synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i5-14600K scores 49166 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 49062 and 1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698. The Core i5-14600KF leads by 0.4% with a score of 49367.

Q: What is the GPU's performance position relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49982, placing it 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M and 2.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. It sits at the 87th percentile against all GPUs.

Q: Does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K indicate a CPU bottleneck?

A: No. The consistent scaling pattern, particularly the large gap between Low and Ultra at 4K, indicates GPU limitation. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide sufficient headroom, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 231.9 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: This pairing ranks 583rd out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the top 34.2% of all configurations. This is a solid mid-tier result given the hardware's individual component percentiles.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6800 XT's memory subsystem and clock behavior are central to understanding the measured Greedfall results. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 4K textures and high-resolution rendering. The memory clock of 2000 MHz, translating to 16 Gbps effective, is a fixed parameter that does not scale with game settings, meaning the memory bandwidth is a constant constraint across all preset levels.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The measured frame rates in Greedfall suggest that the GPU is operating at or near its boost clock in lower-resolution scenarios, where the 1080p Low result of 231.9 FPS represents a workload that allows maximum clock speeds. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU likely sustains lower average clocks due to thermal and power constraints, though the data does not directly measure clock behavior during gameplay.

The architectural specifications of the RX 6800 XT are directly relevant to Greedfall's rendering demands. The 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s, which explains the strong 4K performance at High settings. The 72 ray tracing cores are present, but Greedfall's 2019 release date means the game likely does not utilize them extensively, allowing the GPU to allocate resources to traditional rasterization. The 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 648.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide the compute headroom visible in the 1440p High result of 113.7 FPS, which is a demanding scenario that balances pixel fill and shader work.

The GPU's 300 W TDP and dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors indicate a high-power design, and the suggested 700 W PSU reflects the peak power draw that can occur during sustained 4K rendering. The 267 mm length and 50 mm width are physical constraints that affect case compatibility, but these are not performance factors. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the 16 GB frame buffer, and the DirectX 12 Ultimate support, with feature level 12_2, ensures compatibility with Greedfall's rendering API requirements. The GPU's end-of-life production status and 87th percentile ranking against all GPUs indicate that while it is not a top-tier part, it remains competitive for this title, as evidenced by the measured performance data.