Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 189 FPS, which drops to 131 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 78 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 30.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 58.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is roughly linear with pixel count, but the drop is not perfectly proportional, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Looking at the Low settings row, the pattern becomes even more revealing. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 265 FPS. At 1440p Low, it delivers 184 FPS, and at 4K Low, it delivers 110 FPS. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 30.6%, while the 1080p to 4K drop is 58.5%. These percentages are nearly identical to the High settings scaling, which strongly suggests that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck across all resolution points. If the CPU were the limiting factor at lower resolutions, we would expect to see a smaller percentage drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, as the CPU load would remain relatively constant while the GPU load increases.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete min/max FPS measurements in the dataset, and it further confirms the GPU-bound nature of the workload. At 1080p Medium, the average is 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 and maximum of 240. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 144 FPS with a minimum of 123 and maximum of 166. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 and maximum of 99. The frame time consistency, as measured by the gap between minimum and maximum, scales proportionally with the average FPS, which is consistent with a GPU that is being pushed harder at each resolution step.

The Ultra settings row shows the steepest absolute drop. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 121 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 84 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 50 FPS. The 1080p to 4K reduction here is 58.7%, which is again consistent with the other settings tiers. The fact that the Ultra preset does not cause a disproportionate drop compared to Low or High settings indicates that the additional graphical features in Ultra are not creating a CPU bottleneck; rather, they are adding GPU workload that scales predictably with resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark results place it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48618. In multi-threaded workloads, it scores 13709 in Cinebench R20 and 24491 in Cinebench R23, while single-thread scores are 1935 and 2064 respectively. These figures describe a CPU with substantial both multi-core and single-core capability.

In Greedfall, the CPU role appears to be secondary to the GPU based on the resolution scaling analysis. The near-identical percentage drops across settings tiers when moving from 1080p to 4K indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor even at the lowest resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 265 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would typically stress a CPU's per-thread performance. The fact that the i5-14600K can sustain this level without causing a bottleneck speaks to its strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its 4270 single-thread Passmark score and 2064 Cinebench R23 single-core score.

The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache contribute to its ability to handle game logic and draw calls efficiently. Greedfall is an Action RPG with a 2019 release date, and its CPU demands are likely moderate by modern standards. The i5-14600K's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for the game's main thread and background tasks, but the data does not show any scenario where CPU performance becomes the determining factor in frame rate.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-14600K's average benchmark score of 48618 is essentially neck-and-neck with the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698 (0.2% behind) and the AMD EPYC 4345P at 48470 (0.3% ahead). This places the CPU in a performance tier where it can comfortably feed a high-end GPU like the RTX 5070 without creating a bottleneck in most gaming scenariosheb.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this combination. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, but the optimal choice depends on the target resolution and the user's priority between frame rate and visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 121 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset delivers 189 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 208 FPS. For users with a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 208 FPS provides the best balance of smoothness and visual quality, as the jump from Medium to High (189 FPS) is only a 9.1% reduction, while the jump from High to Ultra (121 FPS) is a 36% reduction. The Low preset at 265 FPS is only useful for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, as the visual sacrifices are significant.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 144 FPS, which aligns perfectly with common 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 131 FPS is also viable, offering a 9.0% frame rate reduction for improved visuals. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is still playable but falls below the 144Hz refresh rate threshold. For 1440p users, the Medium or High presets are recommended, with Medium being the safer choice for maintaining a consistent 144 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Medium preset delivers 86 FPS, while the High preset delivers 78 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for many players. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth 86 FPS average with a minimum of 73 FPS. The Low preset at 110 FPS is an option for those who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, but the Medium preset offers a better balance with only a 21.8% frame rate cost versus Low.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the most balanced experience. The complete min/max data for Medium settings shows stable frame delivery: at 1080p, the range is 177-240 FPS; at 1440p, it is 123-166 FPS; and at 4K, it is 73-99 FPS. This consistency, combined with the average FPS values, makes Medium the settings tier that yields the best overall experience for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 788th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 21.3% of all configurations. This rank reflects the overall performance of the pair in this specific game, taking into account both CPU and GPU contributions.

The RTX 5070 itself has a percentile rank of 82 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals in benchmark performance are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 (0.1% ahead) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% ahead). Interestingly, the RTX 5070's benchmark score is slightly lower than these professional-oriented cards, but in Greedfall, the gaming-focused drivers and architecture likely contribute to its actual in-game performance.

The CPU's 90th percentile rank among all processors places it well above the GPU's 82nd percentile, suggesting that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's rank. Instead, the GPU, while capable, is the component that holds the pair back from higher rankings. The 788th position out of 3703 combos indicates that there are many configurations with faster GPUs that achieve higher frame rates in Greedfall, but this combo still performs in the upper quintile of all tested systems.

The data shows that this combo is well-matched for Greedfall: the CPU provides ample headroom, and the GPU delivers strong frame rates across all resolutions and settings. The rank of 788/3703 should be interpreted as a solid, above-average result, with the understanding that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The maximum average FPS is 265, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the combo achieves 78 FPS on High settings, 86 FPS on Medium settings, and 110 FPS on Low settings. The Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4345P (48470). It is also 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287) and 0.8% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48995).

Q: What is the frame rate range at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 144, with a minimum of 123 and a maximum of 166.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063), while being 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870) and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568).

Q: Does the frame rate drop consistently when increasing resolution?

A: Yes, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is consistent across settings tiers: approximately 58-59% reduction for Low, High, and Ultra, and 58.7% for Medium, indicating a GPU-bound workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is presented below, organized by resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, four settings tiers were measured. The Low preset delivers an average of 265 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 208 FPS, with a minimum of 177 and a maximum of 240. The High preset delivers an average of 189 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 121 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measurements show 184 FPS for Low, 144 FPS for Medium (minimum 123, maximum 166), 131 FPS for High, and 84 FPS for Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the results are 110 FPS for Low, 86 FPS for Medium (minimum 73, maximum 99), 78 FPS for High, and 50 FPS for Ultra.

The Medium preset is the only settings tier with complete min/max data across all three resolutions. This allows for an analysis of frame consistency: at 1080p, the spread between minimum and maximum is 63 FPS; at 1440p, it is 43 FPS; and at 4K, it is 26 FPS. The absolute spread narrows as resolution increases, but the percentage spread relative to the average remains consistent at approximately 30%, indicating stable frame pacing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. It has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The GPU's benchmark performance places it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 40377. Its Passmark G3D score is 29137, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5077. In compute workloads, it achieves 15787 in Passmark GPU Compute and 172660 in Geekbench OpenCL. These figures describe a GPU that is well-suited for 1440p and 4K gaming, with enough memory capacity and bandwidth for high-resolution textures and effects.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is clearly the primary determinant of frame rate. The resolution scaling analysis demonstrates that FPS drops consistently as pixel count increases, regardless of the settings tier. The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game at all tested settings and resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates remain playable even at 4K Ultra (50 FPS) without signs of memory-related stuttering.

The RTX 5070's boost clock of 2512 MHz and its 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance are substantial, and the data shows that these specifications translate into strong real-world performance in Greedfall. The GPU sits at the 82nd percentile, which is lower than the CPU's 90th percentile, confirming that the GPU is the component that limits this combo's overall ranking in the game.