Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019 that responds strongly to both CPU and GPU headroom. The data for the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination shows a system that is exceptionally fast at mainstream resolutions but begins to buckle under the weight of maximum settings at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions, providing a significant visual upgrade over "Medium" while avoiding the severe performance penalty incurred by "Ultra."

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly identifies "High" as the optimal settings preset for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, "High" delivers 208.8 FPS, which is a substantial 74.0 FPS higher than "Ultra" (134.8 FPS) while still being only 21.3 FPS behind "Low" (290.7 FPS). The visual fidelity difference between "High" and "Ultra" is typically far less impactful than the 54.9% performance drop observed, making "High" the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 2560x1440, the argument for "High" becomes even stronger. The combo achieves 147.2 FPS on "High," which is comfortably above the 144Hz threshold for smooth gameplay. In contrast, "Ultra" drops to 93.1 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 36.8% reduction in frame rate. The "Low" preset at this resolution (200.6 FPS) offers little practical benefit over "High" for most users, as the latter already exceeds the refresh rate of all but the most extreme gaming monitors.

The 4K results solidify "High" as the definitive recommendation. At 3840x2160, "High" produces 86.2 FPS, which is an excellent result for 4K gaming. "Ultra" plunges to 54.2 FPS, a 37.2% drop that pushes the experience into a range where frame pacing issues become noticeable on standard 60Hz displays. While "Medium" (94.4 FPS) and "Low" (120.4 FPS) are faster, "High" provides the best compromise between visual quality and performance, especially considering the 4K resolution demands significant GPU resources.

The data suggests that "Ultra" settings are only viable for users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over frame rate consistency, and even then, only at 1920x1080 where 134.8 FPS remains playable. For all other scenarios, "High" is the clear winner, offering the best experience per the measured rows.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The "High" preset is the best choice. It delivers 208.8 FPS at 1080p, 147.2 FPS at 1440p, and 86.2 FPS at 4K, providing a smooth experience across all resolutions while avoiding the steep performance cost of "Ultra" settings.

Q: How much performance is lost by using "Ultra" instead of "High"?

A: The performance penalty for "Ultra" is substantial. At 1080p, the drop is 74.0 FPS (from 208.8 to 134.8 FPS). At 1440p, the drop is 54.1 FPS (from 147.2 to 93.1 FPS). At 4K, the drop is 32.0 FPS (from 86.2 to 54.2 FPS).

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. On "High" settings, the combo achieves 86.2 FPS at 4K, which is above the 60 FPS standard. However, on "Ultra" settings, the frame rate falls to 54.2 FPS, which is below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: The combo is exceptionally strong at 1080p. It delivers 290.7 FPS on "Low," 230.1 FPS on "Medium," and 208.8 FPS on "High." Even "Ultra" produces 134.8 FPS, which is sufficient for 144Hz displays.

Q: What is the frame rate scaling from 1440p to 4K on "High" settings?

A: The frame rate drops from 147.2 FPS at 1440p to 86.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 41.4% reduction in performance, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 224th out of 1705 tested combinations. This places it in the top 13.1% of all configurations tested for Greedfall, indicating strong overall performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on "High" settings, the average frame rate drops from 208.8 FPS to 147.2 FPS, a 29.5% reduction. This scaling is relatively modest, suggesting that the system has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without becoming severely bottlenecked.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is more dramatic. On "High" settings, the frame rate falls from 147.2 FPS to 86.2 FPS, a 41.4% drop. This larger percentage decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting component at 4K. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, despite its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder by the 4K resolution's pixel count.

The scaling behavior is consistent across all settings presets. On "Ultra," the drop from 1440p to 4K is from 93.1 FPS to 54.2 FPS, a 41.8% reduction. On "Low," the drop is from 200.6 FPS to 120.4 FPS, a 40.0% reduction. This consistency suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a function of the GPU's rendering workload, with the CPU maintaining sufficient performance to keep up even at lower resolutions.

The data shows that the system is CPU-limited at 1080p and GPU-limited at 4K. At 1080p "Low," the 290.7 FPS result indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. However, the substantial frame rate drops at 4K across all settings point to the GPU as the bottleneck, as the increased pixel count demands more shading and texture work.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The "Low" preset achieves 290.7 FPS, followed by "Medium" at 230.1 FPS and "High" at 208.8 FPS. The "Ultra" preset produces 134.8 FPS, which is still a very playable result but represents a significant step down from the other presets. The spread from "Low" to "Ultra" is 155.9 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance hierarchy remains the same but with reduced absolute numbers. "Low" achieves 200.6 FPS, "Medium" hits 159.2 FPS, and "High" produces 147.2 FPS. "Ultra" drops to 93.1 FPS. The difference between "Medium" and "High" is only 12.0 FPS, suggesting that "High" offers a better visual experience for a minimal performance cost. The gap between "High" and "Ultra" is 54.1 FPS, making "Ultra" a less attractive option.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more modest. "Low" achieves 120.4 FPS, "Medium" hits 94.4 FPS, and "High" produces 86.2 FPS. "Ultra" falls to 54.2 FPS, which is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset. The performance gap between "Medium" and "High" is 8.2 FPS, while the gap between "High" and "Ultra" is 32.0 FPS. This data shows that "Ultra" at 4K is not recommended for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination ranks 224th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places the system in the top 13.1% of all configurations tested, indicating that it is a high-performing setup for this game. The rank reflects the strong measured FPS results, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the combo excels.

The ranking is a composite measure that accounts for performance across all tested settings and resolutions. The combo's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p "High" (147.2 FPS) and 4K "High" (86.2 FPS) contributes significantly to its position. The relatively weaker "Ultra" 4K result (54.2 FPS) likely prevents a higher ranking, as other combos may handle maximum settings better at high resolutions.

When interpreting the rank, it is important to consider that 1705 combos is a large sample size. Being in the 224th position means the combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems. The ranking data suggests that this specific CPU and GPU pairing is well-matched for Greedfall, with neither component creating a significant bottleneck that would drag down overall performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K features 14 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that provides substantial multi-threaded capability for Greedfall's AI, physics, and world simulation tasks. The base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensure strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for games that rely on a few primary threads. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, benefiting overall game performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores are indicative of its capability. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 32881 multi-core and 4642 single-core. The PassMark multithread score of 38682 and single-thread score of 4270 further confirm its strength. These scores place the CPU in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with its average benchmark score of 49166 being nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062, a 0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49367, a -0.4% delta).

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p "Low" result of 290.7 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. The strong single-core performance from the 5.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates even when many game entities are active on screen. The CPU's 10 nm process node and ECC memory support are additional features that contribute to overall system stability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a powerful GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock of 2340 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz drive the 8448 shading units. The GPU's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, though the data shows that Greedfall at "Ultra" 4K settings still reduces frame rates to 54.2 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its high-end positioning. It scores 31811 in PassMark G3D and 223091 in Geekbench OpenCL. The GPU sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48704. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071, a -0.7% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (47915, a 1.6% delta), showing that it performs in a tight cluster of professional and high-end consumer cards.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is most evident in the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the GPU can deliver 290.7 FPS on "Low," but this drops to 120.4 FPS at 4K on the same settings. This 58.6% reduction in performance is due to the GPU's rendering workload increasing with pixel count. The 16 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Greedfall, as even at 4K "Ultra," the game runs without apparent memory-related stutters, producing 54.2 FPS. The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture and 66 RT cores are not heavily taxed by this 2019 title, which does not require ray tracing for its core rendering.