Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a playable experience across all tested resolution and settings combinations in Greedfall, though the performance scaling reveals a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution rises. At 1080p, the combo produces frame rates that range from 95 FPS on Ultra to 209 FPS on Low, indicating substantial headroom. Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates drop by roughly 30% across the board, with the Ultra preset falling to 66 FPS and the High preset still maintaining a strong 103 FPS. At 4K, the scaling becomes more severe: High settings yield 62 FPS, Medium produces 68 FPS, but Ultra drops to 39 FPS, a figure that approaches the threshold where gameplay fluidity could be compromised. The data shows a clear pattern where the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution, suggesting that the RX 7700 XT's memory bandwidth and compute resources are the primary limiting factors at higher pixel counts rather than the CPU's processing capability.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions tell a consistent story about where the bottleneck lies in this configuration. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates remarkable scalability: Low settings produce 209 FPS, Medium reaches 164 FPS, High achieves 149 FPS, and Ultra still manages 95 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 114 FPS, a spread that indicates both the CPU and GPU have ample resources to push high frame rates even with demanding settings. When resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average frame rates contract: Low drops to 145 FPS, Medium to 114 FPS, High to 103 FPS, and Ultra to 66 FPS. The percentage reduction from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 30% on Low to 31% on Ultra, a relatively uniform scaling that suggests the GPU is beginning to assert its influence but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates high.

The transition to 3840x2160 reveals a more pronounced GPU limitation. Low settings produce 86 FPS, Medium 68 FPS, High 62 FPS, and Ultra a concerning 39 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, the average frame rates drop by 41% on Low, 40% on Medium, 40% on High, and 41% on Ultra. This near-uniform percentage decline across all settings at the 4K step indicates that the RX 7700 XT's pixel throughput and memory subsystem are saturated, making the GPU the definitive limiting component. The measured data shows that at 4K, even dropping from High to Medium only recovers 6 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 23 FPS, a steep penalty that underscores how the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at this resolution. The 1080p results, by contrast, show the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, with the 149 FPS High result suggesting that the i5-14600K's 20 threads are not the constraint at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT achieves a rank of 1399 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the configuration in the 62nd percentile of all tested pairings, a solidly mid-to-upper tier standing that reflects the balanced nature of the components. The combo outperforms 2,304 other tested combinations while trailing 1,399, indicating that while it is not a top-tier extreme performance pairing, it sits comfortably above the median. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 90 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 67 combine to produce a system that punches slightly above its GPU's individual standing, largely due to the processor's strong single-threaded performance. The i5-14600K's nearest rivals in the CPU benchmarks—the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at -0.2% delta, the AMD EPYC 4345P at +0.3%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at +0.7%—all score within 1% of the i5, suggesting that the processor's contribution to this game's rank is consistent with other high-end desktop and workstation chips.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at +0.5%, the RTX 4060 Mobile at -0.8%, and the RTX 2080 at -1.5%, all within 2% of the RX 7700 XT's average score. This clustering indicates that the RX 7700 XT's performance in Greedfall is representative of a mid-range GPU class that can deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain 60+ FPS at 4K on the highest settings. The combo's rank of 1399 out of 3703 specifically reflects Greedfall's engine characteristics, which appear to favor the CPU's strong single-core performance while still depending heavily on GPU rasterization throughput. The data suggests that this pairing is better suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming rather than 4K ultra settings, a conclusion supported by the measured frame rate deltas between resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT's specifications directly explain the measured performance in Greedfall. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 3,456 shading units and 96 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s. These figures translate to the measured 209 FPS at 1080p Low, where the GPU has ample bandwidth and pixel throughput to max out the frame rate without CPU interference. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,316 and Passmark G3D score of 22,547 place the GPU in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, reinforcing its mid-range positioning.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB does not appear to be a constraint in Greedfall at any tested setting, as the game's texture demands at 4K Ultra do not cause a catastrophic frame rate collapse beyond what the compute units dictate. The 39 FPS result at 4K Ultra is more attributable to the GPU's raw compute throughput rather than memory capacity, as the 86 FPS Low result at the same resolution shows the memory subsystem can handle the bandwidth requirements when shading complexity is reduced. The FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS provides the raw compute for the game's lighting and shading calculations, and the measured scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution aligns with the GPU's architectural capabilities. Notably, the RX 7700 XT's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the RTX 2080 at -1.5% delta, and the measured Greedfall performance shows this GPU can exceed 60 FPS at 1440p High, a result that indicates the RDNA 3.0 architecture handles this Action RPG's engine efficiently.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate floor. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers playable performance, with High settings at 149 FPS providing an excellent balance between visual quality and headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 164 FPS only adds 15 FPS over High, making High the recommended choice for 1080p users seeking the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The Ultra preset at 95 FPS remains above 60 FPS, so it is viable for those prioritizing image quality over frame rate, particularly on 60 Hz displays. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 103 FPS is the standout recommendation, offering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining substantial visual detail. The Medium preset at 114 FPS is a close alternative for users who prefer extra headroom, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 37 FPS (from 103 to 66), making Ultra a less attractive option unless the user has a G-Sync or FreeSync display that can smooth out sub-70 FPS frame times.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. The Medium preset at 68 FPS is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, while High at 62 FPS is also playable but leaves minimal margin for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 86 FPS provides the most headroom for 4K gaming, though it sacrifices visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS falls below the generally accepted playability threshold and is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The measured data indicates that 4K users should choose between Medium and High settings, with Medium offering the best balance of stability and visual quality. The min FPS data, where available, supports this: at 1440p Medium the minimum is 97 FPS and at 1080p Medium it is 140 FPS, showing that the Medium preset maintains consistent frame pacing across resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot, with High settings producing 103 FPS average and Medium producing 114 FPS. At this resolution, the combo maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while delivering significantly better visual detail than 1080p.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 achieves 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS, while High averages 62 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 39 FPS, which is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700 XT scores 22,547 in Passmark G3D, placing it 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, 0.8% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile, and 1.5% behind the RTX 2080. These small deltas indicate the GPU performs within a tight mid-range cluster.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 209 FPS while Ultra produces 95 FPS, a difference of 114 FPS or roughly 55% lower performance on Ultra. This wide spread indicates the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution increases. At 1080p, the 149 FPS High result indicates the i5-14600K can feed the GPU adequately, but the 4K results show GPU limitation dominates.

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

A: This pairing ranks 1399 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the upper 62% of all configurations. The CPU's 90th percentile standing and GPU's 67th percentile standing combine to produce this mid-to-upper tier result.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K plays a supporting but critical role in this configuration's Greedfall performance. The processor features 14 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The benchmark data shows the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,491 and a single-core score of 2,064, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 16,673 and single-core score of 2,491. These results place the CPU in the 90th percentile of all processors, with its nearest rivals—the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, AMD EPYC 4345P, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX—all scoring within 1% of the i5-14600K's average benchmark score of 48,618. For Greedfall, an Action RPG that typically relies on single-threaded performance for game logic and physics, the CPU's strong single-core results ensure that frame rates at 1080p are not CPU-limited, as evidenced by the 209 FPS Low result.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, along with its dual-channel memory bus, provides adequate bandwidth to feed the GPU's 432.0 GB/s VRAM interface without introducing a system-level memory bottleneck. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration ensures that background tasks and game threads do not compete for processing resources, which is particularly relevant for Greedfall's open-world environments that may spawn multiple AI agents. The Passmark multi-thread score of 38,682 and the Passmark single-thread score of 4,270 indicate balanced performance across both single and multi-threaded workloads. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes: at 4K, the frame rate differences between settings are primarily driven by GPU compute and memory bandwidth, not CPU capability. The CPU's 125 W TDP and active production status suggest it is a current-generation part that maintains high boost clocks under sustained gaming loads, which is consistent with the measured performance not showing any anomalous frame rate drops that would indicate thermal or power throttling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured frame rate table for this combo in Greedfall is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 209 FPS average
• Medium: 164 FPS average, with a minimum of 140 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS
• High: 149 FPS average
• Ultra: 95 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 145 FPS average
• Medium: 114 FPS average, with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS
• High: 103 FPS average
• Ultra: 66 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 86 FPS average
• Medium: 68 FPS average, with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS
• High: 62 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

The data reveals that the Medium preset is the only settings level that provides min FPS measurements across all resolutions, offering minimums of 140 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. These min FPS figures are particularly informative for understanding worst-case frame pacing. At 1080p, the minimum of 140 FPS on Medium ensures no noticeable stutter even in demanding scenes. At 1440p, the 97 FPS minimum remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, making Medium a reliable choice. At 4K, the 58 FPS minimum on Medium dips slightly below 60 FPS, indicating occasional frame drops in heavy combat or densely populated areas, but the average of 68 FPS shows the system recovers quickly. The Ultra preset's lack of min FPS data across all resolutions, combined with its low averages (39 FPS at 4K), suggests that this setting is not well-optimized for the RX 7700 XT's architecture. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows an average frame rate reduction of approximately 55% at 1080p, 54% at 1440p, and 55% at 4K, indicating that the GPU's performance scaling is consistent regardless of resolution, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary determinant of these results.