Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 places at rank 796 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall. This positions the combo squarely in the upper-middle tier of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 53% of all recorded configurations while trailing the top performers. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in this Action RPG. Given that the CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards, the combination's overall standing is consistent with what the individual component tiers would suggest. The data indicates that this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup for Greedfall, but it is far from a weak one. The combo's mid-pack ranking is largely attributable to the GPU being a generation old, while the CPU remains competitive with modern offerings. In practice, this means the system will handle Greedfall's demands comfortably at most settings, but it will not dominate the leaderboards when compared to configurations with newer, higher-end graphics hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process from Samsung. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, effectively 14 Gbps. The GPU's base clock is 1500 MHz, with a boost clock of 1725 MHz. These specifications are directly reflected in the measured FPS across Greedfall's resolution and settings matrix. At 3840x2160, the GPU delivers 58.7 FPS on High, but this drops to 41.2 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM buffer and memory bandwidth become limiting factors at 4K with maximum settings. The card's performance scales predictably: moving from Ultra to High at 4K yields a 17.5 FPS improvement, while dropping to Medium pushes it to 64.6 FPS, and Low reaches 81.7 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU's compute throughput (20.31 TFLOPS FP32) is sufficient for Greedfall, but the memory subsystem is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The RTX 3070's 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs handle the game's geometry and pixel work adequately, but the 8 GB frame buffer is a hard ceiling for 4K Ultra. In comparison to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, the RTX 3070 holds a 0.9% average score advantage in general benchmarks, which translates to a marginal edge in Greedfall's measured rows.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with the Low preset hitting 202.8 FPS and Ultra still achieving 94.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, the combo remains playable on High at 102.4 FPS, but 3840x2160 on Ultra drops to 41.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The GPU's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, with the RTX 3070 scoring 0.9% higher on average in synthetic benchmarks. In Greedfall, this translates to a consistent but small FPS advantage across the measured settings, though the exact in-game delta is not separately listed.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 202.8 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The Intel Core i5-14600K's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881.

Q: What is the combo's global ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 796th out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the 53rd percentile, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of all recorded setups.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 58.7 FPS on High, which is borderline playable, and 64.6 FPS on Medium. However, Ultra settings drop to 41.2 FPS, which is not smooth for an Action RPG. The 8 GB VRAM is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49166. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, scores 49062, a delta of 0.2% in the i5's favor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall is organized by resolution and settings preset. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 202.8 FPS on Low, 159.6 FPS on Medium, 144.3 FPS on High, and 94.4 FPS on Ultra. The step from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 49.9 FPS, a significant drop that reflects the GPU's struggle with the highest preset even at a modest resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers are 139.6 FPS on Low, 113 FPS on Medium, 102.4 FPS on High, and 63.1 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra figure is 31.3 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra, indicating a steep scaling penalty as pixel count rises. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 81.7 FPS on Low, 64.6 FPS on Medium, 58.7 FPS on High, and 41.2 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured row that falls below 60 FPS, confirming that this resolution is only viable for lower presets. Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases: 108.4 FPS at 1080p, 76.5 FPS at 1440p, and 40.5 FPS at 4K. This pattern shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity become increasingly dominant constraints at higher pixel densities.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience targeting 60 FPS or higher, the data suggests that 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is viable, yielding 94.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 102.4 FPS, which is the sweet spot for visual quality and performance. However, if the user prioritizes maximum fidelity at 1440p, Ultra still holds at 63.1 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the High preset at 58.7 FPS is borderline, and Medium at 64.6 FPS is the safer choice for consistent frame pacing. The Low preset at 4K (81.7 FPS) is unnecessary unless the user seeks very high refresh rates on a 4K display, which is uncommon. The measured rows indicate that the Medium preset offers the best balance across all resolutions: 159.6 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 64.6 FPS at 4K. For users with a 144Hz monitor, 1080p Medium or High (144.3 FPS) are the only settings that come close to saturating the refresh rate. At 1440p, none of the presets reach 144 FPS, with Low being the closest at 139.6 FPS. Given the Action RPG genre's emphasis on fluid combat, a stable frame rate above 60 FPS is more critical than minor visual upgrades, making 1440p High the recommended starting point.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is less demanding than in CPU-heavy simulations, but the measured FPS at lower resolutions shows its influence. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 202.8 FPS, which is likely near the engine's frame rate ceiling for this CPU. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and single-core score of 4642 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is crucial for a game that may not fully utilize all 20 threads. The CPU's percentile ranking at 93rd among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49166, places it slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062, a 0.2% delta) and just behind the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49367, a -0.4% delta). In Greedfall, the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded game logic is handled efficiently, preventing the CPU from becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p with high frame rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's load dominates, and the CPU's advantage becomes less relevant. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, along with dual-channel configuration, provides flexibility, though the measured FPS does not differentiate between memory types. The 10 nm process node and 257 mm² die size are architectural details that do not directly affect in-game performance but contribute to the CPU's thermal and power characteristics.