Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Greedfall, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck across most settings. The combination ranks near the bottom of the database, at 1652 out of 1705 tested combos, indicating that this pairing is far from optimal for the 2019 Action RPG. While the CPU provides ample processing power, the RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM and GCN 4.0 architecture limit performance severely, especially at higher resolutions and presets. The data shows a system that can handle the game at 1080p with reduced settings, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 1440p or 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which are strong figures for gaming workloads. The CPU also features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 32889 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4643 in single-core, with a passmark multi-thread score of 38697 and a single-thread score of 4273. These results place the CPU in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, showing it is a high-performance part capable of handling demanding tasks.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU's capabilities are largely underutilized. The measured frame rates show that the system is not CPU-limited at any tested resolution. For instance, at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 71.2, while at 4K Low, it drops to 32.6. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the processor. The i5-14600KF's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K with a deltaPct of 0.4, the AMD EPYC 4345P at -0.5, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.6. The i5-14600KF's average benchmark score of 49367 is competitive with these parts, but none of that processing headroom translates into higher FPS in this game because the RX 570 cannot keep up. The CPU's role here is to feed the GPU with data, and it does so without becoming a bottleneck, but the GPU's limitations cap the overall performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1652 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 3% of all systems tested, which is a poor result for a CPU that sits in the 93rd percentile. The discrepancy highlights how heavily the GPU drags down the overall experience. The RX 570, despite being a capable card in its own right with a 74th percentile ranking, is simply too weak for this game at higher settings. The combo rank of 1652 indicates that almost every other combination of CPU and GPU in the database produces better frame rates.

The data shows that the CPU's strength is irrelevant when paired with such a modest GPU in this title. The i5-14600KF could easily support a much more powerful graphics card, but with the RX 570, the system is stuck in the lower tier of performance. The nearest rivals for the GPU include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a deltaPct of 0.2, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 0.2, and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 at 0.6. These comparisons show that the RX 570's average benchmark score of 30158 is close to much newer and more powerful cards, but in real-world Greedfall testing, the RX 570's age and 4 GB VRAM limit its effectiveness. The combo rank is a clear verdict: this pairing is not recommended for Greedfall if you want a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a steep decline as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 71.2 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it drops to 49.3 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 32.6 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. At High settings, the drop is even more severe: 53.1 FPS at 1080p falls to 38.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 20.7 FPS at 4K, a 61% decrease. The pattern is consistent across all presets, showing that the GPU is struggling to fill the increasing pixel count.

This scaling behavior indicates that the RX 570's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient for higher resolutions. The 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM is also a limiting factor, as Greedfall at 4K likely exceeds this capacity, causing performance to crumble. The CPU, with its 5.30 GHz boost clock and robust multi-core scores, is not the bottleneck here. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar FPS across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution. Instead, the FPS drops proportionally with the number of pixels, confirming that the RX 570 is the primary constraint. The data suggests that 1080p is the only viable resolution for this combo, and even then, only at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo performs across all settings. At 1080p, the system achieves 71.2 FPS on Low, 58.4 FPS on Medium, 53.1 FPS on High, and 30.8 FPS on Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra is particularly steep, with a 42% drop in performance, indicating that Ultra settings are too demanding for the RX 570. At 1440p, the numbers are 49.3 FPS on Low, 38.9 FPS on Medium, 38.3 FPS on High, and 22.8 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is minimal, suggesting that the GPU is already saturated at this resolution.

At 4K, the results are largely unplayable. The system manages 32.6 FPS on Low, 22.3 FPS on Medium, 20.7 FPS on High, and 16.5 FPS on Ultra. None of these frame rates meet the standard for smooth gameplay, which is typically considered 30 FPS or higher. The 4K Low setting is the only one that comes close, but it still falls short of 60 FPS by a wide margin. The data shows a clear pattern: the RX 570 can handle 1080p at Low to High settings, but struggles at 1440p and is effectively unusable at 4K. The Ultra preset is only playable at 1080p, and even then, 30.8 FPS is marginal. This breakdown shows that users should prioritize resolution over settings, as dropping to 1080p provides the best chance of maintaining acceptable frame rates.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system hits 71.2 FPS, and even at High settings, it manages 53.1 FPS. At 1440p, the best result is 49.3 FPS on Low, which is borderline, while 4K is not recommended.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K, 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 4345P, and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. This places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: The measured FPS data clearly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. As resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, FPS drops significantly, which would not happen if the CPU were the limiting factor. The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and GCN 4.0 architecture are the primary constraints.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 38.3 FPS. This is below the ideal 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for some players.

Q: How does the RX 570 rank against other GPUs?

A: The RX 570 is in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30158. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a deltaPct of 0.2 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 0.2.

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K?

A: Technically, yes, but not well. At 4K Low, the system manages 32.6 FPS, but at Medium it drops to 22.3 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 16.5 FPS. These frame rates are below playable thresholds for most users.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with Medium or High settings. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 58.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. High settings at 1080p yield 53.1 FPS, which is slightly lower but still playable. The Low preset at 1080p offers 71.2 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is significant. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as it drops to 30.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play.

At 1440p, the best option is Low settings, which provides 49.3 FPS. This is acceptable for some users, but Medium drops to 38.9 FPS, and High is nearly identical at 38.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not viable at 22.8 FPS. At 4K, no settings are recommended, as even Low only reaches 32.6 FPS. The data suggests that players should choose 1080p Medium for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. If higher resolution is a priority, then 1440p Low is the only option that maintains playable frame rates. The key takeaway is that the RX 570 cannot handle high presets at any resolution, so users must compromise on settings to achieve smooth gameplay.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the clear limiting factor in this combo. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The card has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, delivering 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. These specifications are from the GCN 4.0 architecture, which was released in 2017 and is now end-of-life.

In Greedfall, the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM is a major limitation. The game at 4K likely exceeds this capacity, causing the severe FPS drops seen in the data. The GPU's 32 ROPs and 39.81 GPixel/s pixel rate are also insufficient for higher resolutions, as evidenced by the 61% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The RX 570 ranks in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30158, but its nearest rivals are much newer cards like the RTX 5060 and RX 7700 XT, which have similar scores but likely better real-world performance in modern titles. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest, but the performance ceiling is clear. The data shows that the RX 570 is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced settings, and it cannot deliver playable frame rates at 4K in Greedfall.