Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a solid, balanced combination for Greedfall, but the data reveals a clear ceiling: this combo is ranked 1049 out of 1705 tested configurations. That places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible pairings, meaning it is far from the top, yet it remains entirely capable of delivering smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions. The measured FPS shows that the 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor here, particularly at higher resolutions and settings, while the i5-14600K has ample headroom. The sweet spot is 1080p, where the combo easily exceeds 60 FPS on most presets, but 4K Ultra proves too demanding, dropping to just 30.3 FPS average. For an Action RPG like Greedfall, which emphasizes exploration and dialogue, the data suggests prioritizing frame rate stability over absolute visual fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: It can, but only at lower presets. The data shows 68.8 FPS at 4K Low, 54.6 FPS at 4K Medium, 49.5 FPS at 4K High, and a borderline 30.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. For a playable 4K experience, stick to Low or Medium settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 118.6 FPS on High and 134.2 FPS on Medium. To fully utilize a 144Hz display, 1080p Medium is the best option, as it stays above 130 FPS. At 1440p, the highest available average is 119.2 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 22206. It is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (score 22307), 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (score 22006), 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (score 22729), and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (score 21670). In practice, these differences are minimal.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600K a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: No. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49166. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, scores 49062 (0.2% lower). The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are far more than Greedfall requires, so the GPU is the performance limiter.

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

A: The jump from Low to Ultra is massive. At 1440p, Low yields 119.2 FPS, Medium gets 90.8 FPS, High drops to 81.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52.8 FPS. The cost of Ultra is roughly a 56% reduction in average FPS compared to Low.

Q: Does the combo have enough VRAM for this game?

A: Yes. The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is sufficient for Greedfall. The game was released in 2019, and the measured data shows playable frame rates even at 4K Medium, indicating the VRAM buffer is not a critical constraint at these settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 14 cores (6 performance and 8 efficient) and 20 threads, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is a high-end desktop CPU, evidenced by its 93rd percentile ranking among all processors. Its synthetic benchmarks are strong: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and a single-core score of 4642. In the context of Greedfall, an Action RPG, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, AI, and physics. The data indicates this CPU is overqualified for that task relative to the GPU it is paired with.

The 14-core, 20-thread configuration ensures that even in crowded city hubs or large combat encounters, the CPU will not become a bottleneck. The high single-core performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4270) is particularly relevant for Greedfall, as most game engines rely heavily on a few main threads. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data, further reducing any potential stutter. The CPU's own benchmark rivals show it is a top-tier part: it is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and 1% faster than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. However, the measured FPS in Greedfall shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is. This is a case where upgrading the GPU would yield a far larger FPS improvement than upgrading the CPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to a clear recommendation: use the High preset at 1080p for the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, High yields 118.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and smooth enough for most displays. Medium is even faster at 134.2 FPS, but the visual fidelity trade-off is usually not worth it when High is already above 100 FPS. Low at 1080p hits 169.4 FPS, but this is unnecessary unless you are chasing maximum refresh rates on a 165Hz+ monitor.

At 1440p, the situation changes. High drops to 81.1 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium at 90.8 FPS is the better choice if you want a larger margin. Low at 119.2 FPS is the only way to approach high-refresh-rate territory at this resolution. Ultra at 1440p (52.8 FPS) is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided. For 4K, the data strongly suggests using Low (68.8 FPS) or Medium (54.6 FPS). High at 4K (49.5 FPS) is borderline, and Ultra at 30.3 FPS is not a recommended experience. The optimal strategy is to stick to 1080p High or 1440p Medium, depending on your monitor's native resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 1049 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This rank places it in the 61st percentile of all pairings, meaning roughly 61% of tested configurations perform better. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's age; the RTX 2070 SUPER has a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile. The imbalance is clear: the CPU is a top-tier part, but the GPU is only mid-range by current standards.

The rank implies that while this combo is perfectly capable of running Greedfall, it is not a high-end setup. The data shows a hard ceiling at 4K Ultra, where the combo fails to hit 60 FPS. To move up the rankings, you would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom. The combo is a good match for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it will not excel at 4K or with heavy graphical mods. It is a reliable, if unspectacular, performer for this specific title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary performance driver in this pairing. It is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process, with 2560 shading units, 40 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clock speeds are 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost. In terms of raw compute, it delivers 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's average benchmark score is 22206, placing it in the 65th percentile of all graphics cards.

The 8 GB VRAM is a key factor. Greedfall, being a 2019 title, does not require massive memory pools, and the data confirms this is not a bottleneck at the tested settings. The GPU's performance declines predictably as resolution and settings increase. The measured FPS shows a steep drop from 1080p to 4K: at High settings, the average FPS goes from 118.6 at 1080p to 81.1 at 1440p and finally 49.5 at 4K. This pattern indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and compute power are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable 1080p and 1440p card for Greedfall, but it struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K except on Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all presets. Low settings average 169.4 FPS, Medium 134.2 FPS, High 118.6 FPS, and Ultra 74.6 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is significant (44 FPS), suggesting that Ultra's extra effects are costly. The 1080p results show that the GPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates high, even on the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop noticeably. Low yields 119.2 FPS, Medium 90.8 FPS, High 81.1 FPS, and Ultra 52.8 FPS. The 1440p Ultra figure is the first one below 60 FPS, indicating that 1440p is the practical limit for this combo if you want to use the highest settings. High at 1440p is still smooth, and Medium provides a comfortable buffer.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings average 68.8 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 54.6 FPS, High to 49.5 FPS, and Ultra to 30.3 FPS. The 4K results show a steep cliff between Low and Medium. The data suggests that 4K is only viable at Low settings for a fluid experience. The overall trend across all resolutions is that the RTX 2070 SUPER is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for low-demand presets.