Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a compelling 1440p gaming experience in Greedfall, with 1080p performance exceeding the 200 FPS threshold at lower presets. The data indicates that this combination ranks in the 66th percentile of all tested combos, placing it in a strong position for high-refresh-rate monitors. The most balanced experience is found at 1440p High, where the average frame rate of 111 FPS provides a significant margin over the 60 FPS baseline, while 4K Ultra demands a compromise that may not suit all players.

FAQ

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

A: The benchmark results show that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo achieves an average of 111 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, while 3840x2160 at the same settings drops to 66 FPS. The 1440p High preset offers a substantial performance advantage over 4K without sacrificing the visual fidelity that makes the game's environments immersive.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF's average benchmark score of 49394 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49228, a difference of just 0.3%, indicating they are statistically equivalent in overall processing power. The Core Ultra 5 245 trails by 0.8%, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 leads by a marginal 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, which places it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which scores 11680, a delta of -0.5%, showing the RX 7800 XT is slightly behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842, making it 1.8% faster in these aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra preset deliver playable frame rates?

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls to 42 FPS. This is below the common 60 FPS target for smooth action RPG gameplay, suggesting that players should avoid this configuration unless they are willing to tolerate a less fluid experience.

Q: How much performance is gained by moving from Medium to High settings at 1440p?

A: The performance cost is relatively modest. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 122 FPS, while the High preset averages 111 FPS. This 11 FPS difference (approximately 9%) is a small price for the visual improvements offered by the High preset.

Q: What is the performance delta between the CPU and GPU in their respective nearest rival lists?

A: The CPU shows a very tight race, with its leading rival (AMD Ryzen 9 7900) being only 0.3% faster. In contrast, the GPU's leading rival (AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT) is 1.8% faster. This indicates the CPU is more competitive against its direct peers than the GPU is against its own.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Greedfall, and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This substantial memory pool and bandwidth ensure that high-resolution textures and assets are fed to the GPU without bottlenecking, which is critical for a dense action RPG environment. The GPU's 60 ray accelerators and 3840 shading units, while not directly benchmarked in this title, contribute to its overall compute capability, reflected in its 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The clock speeds are a key factor in the scaling observed across settings. The card's base clock is 1295 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz. The aggressive boost behavior allows the card to maximize performance when thermal and power headroom permit, which explains the wide gap between the Low and Ultra presets. At 1080p, the difference is stark: 224 FPS on Low versus 102 FPS on Ultra, a 122 FPS swing. This demonstrates that the GPU's raw compute power is significantly taxed by the Ultra preset's additional effects, bringing the effective clock speed down and reducing output.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 4K, the pixel throughput demands are immense, and the card's 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate is the limiting factor. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average frame rate on High is 66 FPS, which is only 44% of the 1080p High result of 160 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the RX 7800 XT is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high clocks and deliver excellent performance, but it begins to struggle to maintain that level of output at 4K Ultra, where the 42 FPS average suggests the GPU is fully saturated.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF provides a robust foundation for the RX 7800 XT in Greedfall. With 14 cores and 20 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded headroom, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544. This strong multi-core performance is beneficial for the game's background simulation and AI systems, preventing CPU-bound stutters even when the GPU is outputting high frame rates. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data, reducing latency.

For a game like Greedfall, single-thread performance is equally critical for the main game loop and physics calculations. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4594 and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensure that the primary thread is not a bottleneck. This is evident in the 1080p Low preset results, where the system achieves 224 FPS. At such high frame rates, a weaker CPU would struggle to keep up with the GPU, but the i5-14600KF's high clock speed and efficient architecture allow it to feed the GPU effectively.

The CPU's performance relative to its peers is exceptional. Its average benchmark score of 49394 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, is only 0.3% faster. This narrow margin shows that the i5-14600KF delivers near-flagship levels of processing power. This headroom ensures that as the GPU load increases at higher settings and resolutions, the CPU is never the limiting factor, allowing the RX 7800 XT to perform at its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this pairing achieves a rank of 1240 out of 3703 total combos. This places it in the top 33.5% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end setup. The ranking reflects the balance between the powerful CPU and the capable GPU, resulting in a system that can handle the game's demands without significant compromise.

The rank is more strongly influenced by the GPU's standing than the CPU's. The CPU's 90th percentile performance is exceptional, but the GPU's 51st percentile aggregate score suggests it is an average performer in the broader GPU landscape. However, the measured FPS data in Greedfall shows that the GPU's real-world performance is well-optimized for this title, as it delivers high frame rates at 1440p. This discrepancy between the synthetic GPU benchmark percentile and the actual game performance explains why the combo ranks in the top third rather than higher.

Comparing this to other possible combinations, the data implies that pairing this CPU with a higher-tier GPU would yield a significantly better rank, while pairing this GPU with a lower-tier CPU would likely result in a similar rank, as the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The 1240 rank is a solid result, indicating a capable system for 1440p high-refresh gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a predictable scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower presets. The Low preset produces an average of 224 FPS, while Medium averages 176 FPS, and High averages 160 FPS. The Ultra preset sees a significant drop to 102 FPS, highlighting the heavy cost of the highest quality effects.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 156 FPS, Medium averages 122 FPS, and High averages 111 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate for most users. The Medium preset at this resolution has a recorded minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, showing a consistent frame delivery with a 37 FPS variance.

The 3840x2160 results show the GPU's limits. The Low preset averages 93 FPS, Medium averages 73 FPS (with a min of 62 and max of 84), and High averages 66 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 42 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that 4K is only viable with lower settings, while 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the 2560x1440 High preset is the recommended starting point. The data shows an average of 111 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for a smooth experience. This setting offers a significant improvement in visual fidelity over Medium (122 FPS) at a cost of only 11 FPS, making it the most efficient choice for quality per frame.

If a player prioritizes maximum frame rates for competitive play or high-refresh monitors, the 1080p Low preset delivers an average of 224 FPS. This is the highest performance configuration in the dataset, ensuring the most responsive gameplay possible. However, this comes at the cost of visual detail, which may detract from the game's atmosphere.

For users with a 4K display, the 3840x2160 High preset, averaging 66 FPS, is the recommended choice. The Ultra preset at 42 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience, and the Medium preset at 73 FPS offers a marginal improvement over High. The High preset provides a better balance of image quality and performance, ensuring the game remains playable without excessive compromise.