Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a high-performance experience in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The benchmark data shows a substantial capability across all tested resolutions, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded workload scores and the GPU’s massive memory allocation allowing for consistently high average frame rates. The results indicate that the primary bottleneck shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases, with the 1080p data showing an exceptionally wide performance envelope.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K Ultra settings for this CPU/GPU combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 52.3. This is the most demanding preset tested and yields the lowest average frame rate of the entire dataset.

Q: How much faster is the High preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves an average of 141 FPS, which is 49.3 FPS higher than the Ultra preset’s 91.7 FPS average. This represents a significant performance gain of over 50% by dropping one settings tier.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game at high resolutions?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX features 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus. This capacity is more than sufficient for the demands of Greedfall at any of the tested resolutions and settings, ensuring that memory capacity is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i5-14600KF and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: According to the benchmark database, the i5-14600KF has an average score of 49367, placing it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which has an average score of 49062. The two processors are effectively tied in overall synthetic performance.

Q: What are the best settings for a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor?

A: For a 1080p display, the High preset provides an average of 205.3 FPS, while the Medium preset yields 228.6 FPS. For maximizing frame rates, the Low preset averages 289.5 FPS, but the High preset offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 44019, which is 2% lower than the RTX 4070 Ti’s score of 44900. However, it is 0.8% higher than the RTX 4090 Mobile’s score of 43667.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. The data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across all three resolutions. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still manages a very playable 133.7 FPS average, but the High preset at 205.3 FPS is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, offering a substantial 71.6 FPS uplift over Ultra. Pushing to Medium yields 228.6 FPS, a further 23.3 FPS gain, which could be beneficial for 240Hz displays, though it comes at a visual cost.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice for a smooth experience on standard 144Hz displays. It delivers an average of 141 FPS, which is comfortably above the refresh rate threshold and only 15.2 FPS below the Medium preset. The Ultra preset at 91.7 FPS is still viable for 60Hz or 90Hz displays, but the drop from High to Ultra is a steep 49.3 FPS, making High the most efficient tier for maintaining high frame rates without a major visual hit.

For 4K (3840x2160), the situation changes entirely. The High preset averages 85.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset is very close at 91.4 FPS, offering a marginal 5.6 FPS improvement. The Low preset jumps to 119.5 FPS, a significant 33.7 FPS increase over High, making it the only preset that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. The Ultra preset is the least recommended, with an average of 52.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the High preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and playability, while Low is the choice for maximizing frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX plays a central role in these results, with its specifications directly influencing the measured frame rates. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample headroom for texture streaming and asset loading in Greedfall, preventing memory bottlenecks even at the highest resolutions. The RDNA 3.0 architecture, with 6144 shading units and 192 ROPs, delivers the raw compute power necessary to drive the frame rates seen in the data. The boost clock of 2498 MHz and game clock of 2365 MHz are key contributors to the consistent performance across all settings.

The GPU’s performance envelope is clearly visible in the scaling between resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 289.5 FPS, indicating that the CPU is the primary driver of performance and the GPU is not fully saturated. As resolution increases to 4K, the workload on the GPU increases significantly, and the average FPS drops accordingly, showing the GPU becoming the definitive bottleneck. This is typical behavior for a high-end graphics card. The GPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 44019, confirms its position as a high-tier component that is well-suited for demanding titles like Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 52.3 at Ultra to 119.5 at Low. The High preset achieves 85.8 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 91.4 FPS. This shows a steep drop of 39.1 FPS from Low to High, and a further 33.5 FPS drop from High to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the results are significantly higher. The Low preset averages 197 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. The Medium preset follows at 156.2 FPS, then High at 141 FPS, and finally Ultra at 91.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is a substantial 105.3 FPS, highlighting the impact of the Ultra preset’s additional graphical effects.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Low preset averages 289.5 FPS, the Medium preset averages 228.6 FPS, the High preset averages 205.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 133.7 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low represents a 155.8 FPS increase, demonstrating the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with data at this resolution. The data consistently shows that the Ultra preset has the largest performance penalty relative to the High preset, making High the most balanced choice for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX holds a rank of 278 out of 1705 total combos for Greedfall. This places the configuration in the top 16.3% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance tier that will handle the game with ease. The rank reflects the combined strength of both components, with the CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs contributing to the overall position.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, show that the i5-14600KF is competitive at the top of the processor market, with a delta of less than 1% from its closest competitors. This suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this configuration. Similarly, the GPU’s position relative to the RTX 4070 Ti, with a delta of -2%, shows that the RX 7900 XTX is in the same performance class. The rank of 278 is a strong indicator that this system is well above average for running Greedfall, and the measured FPS data confirms it can provide a high-quality experience at all resolutions, with the only caveat being the demanding 4K Ultra preset.