Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT lands at rank 743 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration comfortably in the top 20% of all systems tested, a strong showing for a desktop setup built around a 14-core CPU and a 20 GB GPU. The data suggests this combo is positioned to handle the game with considerable headroom, but the ranking also implies that a meaningful number of higher-end configurations—likely those with more powerful GPUs—still pull ahead.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU holds a 90th percentile ranking across all processors tested, while the GPU sits at a more modest 55th percentile. This asymmetry is telling. The processor is a top-tier performer relative to the broader CPU pool, but the graphics card, while capable, is not in the elite tier of GPUs. In a title like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG from 2019, this balance suggests the GPU is the more likely bottleneck when pushing higher resolutions or graphical presets, a point reinforced by the measured FPS data.

The nearest CPU rivals provide context for the i5-14600KF's standing. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by a slim 0.3% margin in average benchmark score, and it leads the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails by 0.8%, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the only competitor ahead, beating it by 0.8%. These are tight margins, indicating that the i5-14600KF is essentially at parity with the best of its immediate peers in synthetic workloads, which bodes well for CPU-bound scenarios in Greedfall.

On the GPU side, the RX 7900 XT's nearest rivals paint a different picture. The AMD Radeon 660M is 0.5% faster in average benchmark score, and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile is also 0.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 570X leads by 0.9%, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT trails by 1.5%. These comparisons are striking because they pair a desktop flagship-class card with integrated and mobile GPUs, yet the performance deltas are minuscule in synthetic benchmarks. This suggests that the RX 7900 XT's real-world gaming performance, as measured in this game, may diverge significantly from its synthetic average, which is a point worth investigating in the FPS data.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 743rd out of 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,394, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196). It also leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995) by 0.8%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49,796) by 0.8%.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT stack up against its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 13,745. The AMD Radeon 660M is 0.5% faster, the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 570X is 0.9% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is 1.5% slower.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 268, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 50, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 50 at Ultra settings to 111 at Low settings. Medium settings yield 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, while High settings produce 79 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and what does it imply?

A: The CPU is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tested, meaning it outperforms 90% of processors in the database. This indicates strong multi-core and single-core capabilities for gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of scaling, with the CPU and GPU interplay becoming more evident as pixel count rises. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers extremely high frame rates, with Low settings hitting 268 FPS and even Ultra maintaining a robust 122 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-limited in the sense that the GPU has ample headroom, but the processor's 14 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed frames well past typical display refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops noticeably but remains high. Low settings produce 186 FPS, High drops to 132 FPS, and Ultra falls to 84 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 30% at Low settings (268 to 186 FPS) and about 31% at Ultra (122 to 84 FPS). This proportional drop suggests that the GPU is beginning to shoulder more of the load, though the system still has performance to spare.

At 3840x2160, the impact of resolution is far more pronounced. Low settings yield 111 FPS, High drops to 79 FPS, and Ultra falls to just 50 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 40% reduction at Low settings (186 to 111 FPS) and a 40% reduction at Ultra (84 to 50 FPS). This steeper decline points squarely at the GPU as the limiting component at 4K. The RX 7900 XT, with its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly being pushed harder, and the 192 ROPs are likely the constraint at higher pixel counts.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU's performance ceiling is the primary factor, as the GPU can easily render frames faster than the processor can deliver draw calls. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward a more even split, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. This is consistent with the component rankings: a 90th percentile CPU paired with a 55th percentile GPU will naturally exhibit GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The combo delivers its strongest results at this resolution. Low settings produce an average of 268 FPS, Medium settings average 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS and a maximum of 242 FPS, High settings average 191 FPS, and Ultra settings average 122 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 146 FPS, a wide margin that reflects the GPU's ability to scale with settings when resolution is not a constraint. The Medium settings row, which includes min/max data, shows a 63 FPS spread, indicating frame time variance that is still well above playable thresholds.

2560x1440: At this resolution, Low settings average 186 FPS, Medium settings average 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 168 FPS, High settings average 132 FPS, and Ultra settings average 84 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 102 FPS, a narrower margin than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU's fill rate is starting to matter more. The Medium settings minimum of 124 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, while the Ultra average of 84 FPS remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

3840x2160: This is where the combo shows its limits. Low settings average 111 FPS, Medium settings average 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, High settings average 79 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 50 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 61 FPS, and the Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which many consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. The Medium settings minimum of 74 FPS, however, indicates that the combo can still deliver a stable experience at 4K with moderate settings.

The data reveals that the combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it can consistently exceed 120 FPS on High and even Ultra presets. At 4K, it is capable but requires settings adjustments to maintain playable frame rates, particularly if the user prioritizes visual fidelity over performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 5,376 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 192 ROPs, with 84 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1387 MHz, a game clock of 2025 MHz, and a boost clock of 2394 MHz. Memory is 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 320-bit bus, delivering 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's FP32 performance is 51.48 TFLOPS, and it has a pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution rises. At 1080p, the RX 7900 XT is rarely the limiting factor, as evidenced by 268 FPS at Low settings. The 20 GB memory capacity is more than sufficient for this game, which was released in 2019 and does not require the latest VRAM-hungry textures. However, the GPU's 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs is a reminder that it is not a top-tier card by synthetic benchmarks, and this shows at 4K Ultra, where it manages only 50 FPS.

The memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s is a standout feature, and it likely contributes to the card's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p, where the average FPS stays above 130 on High settings. The 192 ROPs, while not the highest count, are sufficient for the pixel fill demands of a 2019 Action RPG. The GPU's clock behavior, with a boost of 2394 MHz, suggests it can sustain high frequencies under load, which helps at lower resolutions where the CPU is the bottleneck.

The nearest GPU rivals, which include integrated and mobile parts, highlight that the RX 7900 XT's synthetic average score is not indicative of its gaming performance. In Greedfall, the card clearly outperforms those rivals by a wide margin, as no integrated GPU could approach 79 FPS at 4K High. This suggests that the benchmark database's synthetic scores may not fully capture the card's strengths in specific gaming workloads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and it is unlocked for overclocking. Its average benchmark score is 49,394, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low and Medium settings. The 5.30 GHz boost clock is likely the key driver here, as the game's single-threaded performance benefits from high clock speeds. The 14 cores and 20 threads ensure that background tasks and the game's multi-threaded aspects, such as AI and physics, do not cause stutters, as evidenced by the 179 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's influence diminishes. The data shows that the FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent with GPU-bound scaling, and the CPU is not the primary constraint at 4K. However, the CPU's 90th percentile ranking means it is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. The nearest rival comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 just 0.3% behind, suggest that this processor is at the top of its class for gaming workloads.

The CPU's cache configuration, particularly the 24 MB shared L3 cache, is well-suited for gaming, as it reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The dual-channel memory support, while not specified in bandwidth, is standard for gaming builds. The processor's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a 32,544 multi-core score in Cinebench R23 and a 4,594 single-core score, reinforces its capability to handle both the game's logic and the GPU's frame generation without introducing bottlenecks.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 191 FPS, which is far beyond what any standard display can refresh, while Ultra drops to 122 FPS. Given that High and Ultra likely have minimal visual differences in a 2019 title, High is the recommended choice at 1080p for maximizing frame rate without sacrificing noticeable fidelity. Medium at 210 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but High offers a better balance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 132 FPS, while Ultra drops to 84 FPS. The 48 FPS gap between High and Ultra suggests that Ultra is pushing the GPU harder without a proportional visual return. The Medium preset at 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS is the safest choice for maintaining high frame rates in demanding scenes, but High at 132 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold and likely offers a better visual experience. For most users, High is the recommended preset at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra averages just 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, and High averages 79 FPS. Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, making it the most reliable preset for a stable 4K experience. The data shows that dropping from High to Medium only costs 8 FPS on average, while ensuring a minimum above 70 FPS. Low at 111 FPS is an option for those prioritizing performance, but the visual compromise is likely too steep for a single-player Action RPG.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance, as it is the only preset with recorded min/max FPS data that shows a spread of roughly 26 FPS at each resolution. This indicates better frame pacing. For the best overall experience, High at 1080p or 1440p is recommended, while Medium is the optimal choice at 4K to maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.