Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, though the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy that shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the combo is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher presets, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor, with frame rates dropping to levels that challenge smooth gameplay on Ultra settings.

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

The measured FPS data shows a steep and consistent drop as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario. At Low settings, moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 reduces average FPS from 191 to 132, a 31% decrease, and then to 79 at 3840x2160, a further 40% drop. This scaling pattern is remarkably linear for a game from 2019, suggesting the RX 6750 XT’s rendering pipeline is the primary bottleneck across all tested resolutions, with the i5-14600KF having ample headroom to feed frames.

The picture becomes more nuanced when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the average is 136 FPS, which drops to 94 at 1440p and then to 56 at 4K. The 4K figure is particularly telling, as it sits just above the 50 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits with the added pixel count. The Ultra preset tells a similar story, though with lower absolute numbers: 87 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and a marginal 36 FPS at 4K. The Ultra 4K result is the only data point that falls below the generally accepted 60 FPS playability standard, and it does so by a wide margin.

What the scaling data implies is that the i5-14600KF is never the constraining component in this pairing. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see FPS plateaus or smaller deltas between resolutions, particularly at 1080p where CPU overhead is more likely to surface. Instead, the consistent 30-40% performance penalties as resolution climbs confirm that the RX 6750 XT’s pixel throughput, memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, and 12 GB of VRAM are the decisive factors. The game’s age and the relatively modest demands of its Action RPG engine allow the 14-core processor to remain largely idle in terms of frame generation, leaving the GPU to shoulder the load.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 1705 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the upper-middle tier of the database, roughly in the 54th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings. The rank suggests that while this combo is far from the top of the leaderboard, it outpaces a majority of alternatives, which is a reasonable expectation given the GPU’s 71st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 90th percentile among all CPUs.

The gap between the CPU’s strong percentile (90) and the combo’s more modest overall rank (54th percentile) is informative. It indicates that the RX 6750 XT, despite being a capable mid-range card, holds the combo back from reaching the upper echelons of the performance charts. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with a 0.3% higher average benchmark score, are paired with more powerful GPUs in other configurations, which pushes those combos higher in the rankings. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% higher average score), are often matched with higher-end CPUs, creating a broader spread of combo performance.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo’s rank is consistent with its component mix: a top-tier mid-range CPU paired with an upper-mid-range GPU. The 1705th position out of 3703 is not a reflection of poor engineering or a mismatch, but rather a logical consequence of the GPU’s positioning. For Greedfall specifically, the rank suggests that this combo will deliver solid, reliable performance at mainstream resolutions, but it will not compete with flagship pairings that dominate the top 10% of the rankings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 on High settings yields an average of 136 FPS, while 2560x1440 on High produces 94 FPS. Both are well above 60 FPS, but 1440p offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p with a smaller relative performance cost. At 4K, High settings drop to 56 FPS, which may be acceptable for some players, but the 1440p High preset appears to be the optimal balance of smoothness and visual fidelity.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is an average of 36 FPS. This is the lowest result in the entire dataset and falls substantially below the 60 FPS target. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is not a viable configuration for this combo if a consistent 60 FPS experience is desired.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The resolution scaling data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The consistent FPS drops of roughly 30-40% when moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K are characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The i5-14600KF, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is unlikely to be the constraint in a 2019 title like Greedfall.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 132 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS. This represents a 72 FPS difference, or a 120% increase in performance when dropping from Ultra to Low. The Medium preset sits in between at 104 FPS, offering a more moderate trade-off.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any settings?

A: Yes, at 4K Low settings, the combo averages 79 FPS, which is above 60. At 4K Medium, the average is 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, so it can hold near 60 but may dip below. The 4K High preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

*Q: How does the combo’s rank in Greedfall compare to its component rankings?*

A: The combo ranks 1705 out of 3703, placing it in the upper-middle tier. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. The combo’s rank is lower than the CPU’s percentile, indicating that the GPU’s performance ceiling limits the overall pairing.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 191 FPS, which is the highest single number in the entire dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, Medium averages 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 104 FPS, showing that the game’s preset scaling has a dramatic impact on performance at this resolution. Even the demanding Ultra preset remains comfortably above 60 FPS, making 1080p a resolution where the combo has significant headroom.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are evident but still playable. The Low preset averages 132 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The Ultra result is the only one at this resolution that sits right at the 60 FPS line, suggesting that any additional load or a more demanding scene could push it below. The Medium preset’s minimum of 88 FPS is notably higher than the Ultra average, indicating that Medium provides a more consistent experience with less risk of frame drops.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, which is still above 60, but Medium drops to 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. The High preset averages 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than at 1080p (104 FPS), indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated and the overhead from higher settings is increasingly costly. The Medium preset’s minimum of 53 FPS is the only sub-60 minimum in the entire dataset, highlighting that 4K Medium is borderline for maintaining a smooth experience.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming across all presets, with 4K being viable only at Low or Medium settings. The measured FPS values are consistent across the board, with no anomalies suggesting driver issues or thermal throttling.

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

For the best overall experience, the 2560x1440 High preset stands out as the recommended configuration. It averages 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target, and the visual quality improvement over Medium is significant for an Action RPG with detailed environments. The High preset at 1440p also avoids the 60 FPS ceiling seen at Ultra, providing a buffer for demanding scenes. If the player prefers maximum visual fidelity, the 1440p Ultra preset at 60 FPS is viable, but it leaves no margin for error and may dip below 60 in combat-heavy areas.

At 1920x1080, the High preset at 136 FPS is the sweet spot, as the Ultra preset at 87 FPS does not offer a proportional visual gain for the 49 FPS cost. The Medium preset at 150 FPS is also excellent, but High provides the best balance of detail and speed. The Low preset at 191 FPS is unnecessary for this game unless the player has a high-refresh-rate monitor and prioritizes raw frame rate over image quality.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the highest playable option, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 53 FPS. However, the minimum below 60 FPS makes this a risky choice. The Low preset at 79 FPS is the only 4K configuration that consistently stays above 60, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. Given the game’s 2019 release date and its focus on narrative and exploration, the 1440p High preset is the recommended default, as it provides a smooth, visually rich experience without the compromises required at 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 based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In the context of Greedfall, a game released in 2019, this CPU is vastly overqualified. The game’s engine is unlikely to utilize more than a handful of threads effectively, meaning the 14 cores and 20 threads are largely underutilized.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this interpretation. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544 and single-core score of 4594 place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% higher score) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% higher score). These scores indicate that the CPU has far more compute capability than Greedfall requires, especially at 1080p where frame rates are high but the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The measured FPS data confirms this: the resolution scaling pattern shows that the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU’s role is to deliver frames without introducing stutter or latency. The high single-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594, is particularly relevant for a game like Greedfall that likely relies on a single primary game thread for logic and physics. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures that this thread can be processed as quickly as possible, but the data suggests that even at 4K, the CPU is not being pushed to its limits. The combo’s rank of 1705 out of 3703, while respectable, is primarily a reflection of the GPU’s capabilities, not the CPU’s.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, with a 7 nm process node and 17,200 million transistors. It features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical specification for higher resolutions. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 26011, placing it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% higher).

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows that the card is the primary determinant of performance, with the 4K Ultra preset dropping to 36 FPS. This is a direct consequence of the GPU’s compute and memory throughput limits. At 4K, the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures, but the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely a constraining factor when rendering at high pixel counts. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 and the Passmark G3D score of 20700 provide context for the GPU’s raw capabilities, but the game-specific results are more telling.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a near-linear decline, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 87 FPS, but at 4K it drops to 36 FPS, a 59% reduction. This suggests that the GPU’s pixel fill rate and shader throughput are the limiting factors, rather than VRAM capacity. The 40 RT cores are unlikely to be used in Greedfall given its 2019 release, so the rasterization performance is what matters. The data implies that the RX 6750 XT is a strong 1080p and 1440p card, but at 4K it struggles to maintain high frame rates on the most demanding presets, which aligns with its 71st percentile ranking among all GPUs.