Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT lands at rank 1162 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the lower third of all tested pairings — a result that looks surprising given the hardware involved. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 71st percentile among all graphics cards. Yet the combo ranking suggests something about Greedfall's engine or workload characteristics that drags this pairing down relative to other systems.

The data implies the bottleneck is not compute power but rather how the game distributes work between the two components. The i5-14600KF's nearest rivals — the i5-14600K at 0.4% higher average score, the AMD EPYC 4345P at 0.5% lower, and the Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.6% higher — all sit within a razor-thin performance band. This CPU is not the limiting factor. The RX 6600 XT's nearest rivals include the GTX 980 Ti at 0.1% higher, the RTX 3070 at 0.9% higher, and the R9 M395X at 0.4% lower. None of these deltas explain a rank that falls in the 68th percentile of tested combos.

What the rank suggests is that this specific pairing, while individually competent, does not scale well in Greedfall's specific rendering paths. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra — 70.8 — is playable, but the combo's percentile position implies many other pairings achieve higher frame rates with less capable components. This is a curious outcome worth investigation.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs process pixels at a rated 165.7 GPixel/s. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2589 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz and base at 1968 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz, translating to 16 Gbps effective.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the 4K results. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo manages only 26.5 FPS — a figure that drops below playability thresholds. Moving to High at the same resolution yields 46.4 FPS, while Medium produces 49.7 FPS, and Low climbs to 64.7 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 38.2 FPS, showing that the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained as texture and shading demands increase.

The RX 6600 XT's compute capabilities — 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 and 21.21 TFLOPS FP16 — are respectable for its class. However, the 128-bit memory bus appears to be the constraint at higher resolutions. The bandwidth figure of 256.0 GB/s is modest by modern standards, and Greedfall's open-world environments likely pressure memory throughput more than raw shader performance. The GPU's percentile rank of 71 among all GPUs aligns with its mid-range positioning, but the game's 4K Ultra result of 26.5 FPS suggests the memory subsystem becomes the limiting factor before the compute units do.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 110.5 FPS, while Medium reaches 117.8 FPS — a difference of only 7.3 FPS. Low at the same resolution produces 151.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 70.8 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 39.7 FPS at 1080p, which is a substantial penalty for visual gains that may not justify the performance loss.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. High delivers 76 FPS, Medium 85.9 FPS, and Low 103.9 FPS, while Ultra falls to 51.2 FPS. The recommended balance appears to be Medium at 1440p — it provides 85.9 FPS, which is 9.9 FPS higher than High and only 18 FPS below Low. For players prioritizing smooth frame rates, Low at 1440p is viable at 103.9 FPS, but the visual compromise may be significant.

The 4K results suggest avoiding Ultra entirely — 26.5 FPS is not a playable experience. High at 4K yields 46.4 FPS, which is borderline, while Medium produces 49.7 FPS. Given the data, the best experience across resolutions is Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p. The 1440p Medium result of 85.9 FPS offers the best combination of resolution and frame rate, while 1080p High at 110.5 FPS provides a smoother experience for those who prioritize performance over pixel density.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF a strong processor for gaming?

A: Yes. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49367. Its nearest rival, the i5-14600K, scores 49166, a delta of only 0.4%.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its closest competitors?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 27985, placing it in the 71st percentile. Its nearest rival, the GTX 980 Ti, scores 27956 — a delta of 0.1% — while the RTX 3070 scores 28238, a delta of -0.9%.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 110.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This is well above playability thresholds and represents a strong experience.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Only at Low settings, where the measured average is 64.7 FPS. Ultra at 4K produces just 26.5 FPS, and High yields 46.4 FPS, making 4K a marginal experience.

Q: How significant is the performance drop from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the drop from 110.5 FPS at 1080p to 76 FPS at 1440p represents a 34.5 FPS reduction, or roughly 31%. The same settings at 4K drop further to 46.4 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and core configuration?

A: The i5-14600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a consistent scaling pattern. At 1080p High, the combo produces 110.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 76 FPS — a reduction of 34.5 FPS, or approximately 31%. At 4K High, the result is 46.4 FPS, another 29.6 FPS drop from 1440p, or roughly 39% lower.

The scaling pattern is steeper at Ultra settings. From 1080p Ultra at 70.8 FPS, 1440p Ultra falls to 51.2 FPS — a 19.6 FPS drop. 4K Ultra plummets to 26.5 FPS, a 24.7 FPS reduction from 1440p. The Ultra preset's 4K result of 26.5 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes severely strained at high pixel counts with maximum settings.

At Low settings, the scaling is more forgiving: 151.7 FPS at 1080p, 103.9 FPS at 1440p, and 64.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is 42.7% of the 1080p Low figure, showing that even at minimal settings, the 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth limits the GPU at high resolutions. This pattern indicates the RX 6600 XT is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU's substantial compute headroom (93rd percentile) means it is rarely the constraint.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU's cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS at 1080p Low — 151.7 — suggests the processor can feed the GPU well beyond typical monitor refresh rates. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and single-core score of 4643 indicate substantial compute capability. Its PassMark multithread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273 reinforce this picture.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the i5-14600K at 0.4% higher average score, the Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.6% higher, and the EPYC 4345P at 0.5% lower. These narrow deltas mean the i5-14600KF is not leaving performance on the table relative to its peers. The game's 1080p results — where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU — show this combo achieving 110.5 FPS at High settings, which is likely CPU-bound territory. Yet the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1950) suggests it handles Greedfall's game logic without becoming a bottleneck at standard frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 151.7 FPS
• Medium: 117.8 FPS
• High: 110.5 FPS
• Ultra: 70.8 FPS

At 1080p, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings nearly double the Ultra frame rate, with a spread of 80.9 FPS between the two extremes. Medium and High are close, separated by only 7.3 FPS, suggesting that the visual upgrade from Medium to High is relatively inexpensive in performance terms.

2560x1440:

• Low: 103.9 FPS
• Medium: 85.9 FPS
• High: 76 FPS
• Ultra: 51.2 FPS

The 1440p results show a similar pattern, with Low and Medium both exceeding 85 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 9.9 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 24.8 FPS. This suggests the Ultra preset includes effects that disproportionately tax the GPU's memory subsystem.

3840x2160:

• Low: 64.7 FPS
• Medium: 49.7 FPS
• High: 46.4 FPS
• Ultra: 26.5 FPS

At 4K, only Low achieves a comfortable frame rate. The Medium and High results are separated by just 3.3 FPS, while Ultra falls to 26.5 FPS — a 23.2 FPS drop from High. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured figure below 30 FPS, highlighting the GPU's limits at maximum resolution and settings.

The data reveals that the RX 6600 XT's 8 GB frame buffer and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but become constraints at 4K, particularly when the Ultra preset's additional memory demands overwhelm the available bandwidth. The CPU's performance headroom ensures it is not the limiting factor in any measured configuration.