Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently sits at rank 1505 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall in this database. This places the combo in the lower 12th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so from a position that is far from the top of the performance hierarchy. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU's age and mid-range positioning (55th percentile among all GPUs) is the primary anchor, pulling down the overall standing despite the CPU's much stronger relative position (93rd percentile among all CPUs).

When examining the individual components, the disparity in their performance percentiles becomes the defining characteristic of this build. The CPU is a top-tier performer, but the GPU's 55th percentile ranking means it trails a significant portion of the graphics card market. The data suggests that this combination is fundamentally bottlenecked by the graphics subsystem in Greedfall, a title that leans heavily on rasterization throughput. The overall combo rank of 1505 out of 1705 is a clear indicator that users should not expect high-refresh-rate experiences at demanding settings; instead, the system is better suited for achieving playable frame rates through careful settings management, as detailed in the sections below.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistently smooth experience?

A: The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, the combo achieves 85.1 FPS on High settings and 117.6 FPS on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 58.0 FPS on High and 79.7 FPS on Low. For a 60 FPS target, 1920x1080 with Medium settings (89.9 FPS) or High settings (85.1 FPS) provides the most comfortable margin.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, has an average score of 14314, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics also scores 14315, also 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is 0.7% ahead with a score of 14389. This indicates the 1660 SUPER is essentially on par with these competitors, with negligible differences in raw compute.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor in Greedfall at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 33.9 FPS on High and 23.0 FPS on Ultra. The steep drop in performance as settings increase at this resolution, coupled with the GPU's 55th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 93rd percentile, clearly indicates the GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting component. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at this resolution under heavy load.

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

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has an average score of 49062. The data shows the i5-14600KF is 0.6% ahead of the Ryzen 9 5950X. This effectively places them in the same performance tier, with the Intel chip having a marginal edge.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The measured data shows 79.7 FPS at Low settings and 66.5 FPS at Medium settings. However, at High settings, the frame rate drops to 58.0 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Users targeting 1440p will need to stick to Medium or Low presets.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 1505 out of 1705 imply for game settings?

A: The low rank suggests that this system is not built for maximum fidelity. The data supports prioritizing resolutions like 1920x1080 and using Medium to High settings to secure frame rates above 85 FPS, rather than attempting Ultra settings, which result in 52.2 FPS at 1080p and 23.0 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

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 2 MB of L2 cache per core, alongside 80 KB of L1 cache per core. This is a high-end desktop part, as evidenced by its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and a strong Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and single-core score of 4643.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, AI, and physics. Given the GPU's modest performance, the CPU is rarely the constraint. The data shows that the i5-14600KF's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.4% ahead), the AMD EPYC 4345P (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% behind). These margins are negligible, confirming that the i5-14600KF is a top-tier processor that will not bottleneck any modern mid-range GPU at standard gaming resolutions.

The CPU's high single-core performance (4273 in Passmark single-thread tests) is particularly relevant for Greedfall, which is not heavily multithreaded. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures that the primary game thread runs efficiently, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rate. The processor's 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory give users flexibility, but in this specific configuration, the CPU's capabilities are largely untapped, as the frame rates are governed by the graphics card's limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall reveals a clear and consistent pattern across all resolutions: performance scales inversely with both resolution and graphical preset. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 117.6 FPS on Low, 89.9 FPS on Medium, 85.1 FPS on High, and 52.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is significant (27.7 FPS), while the jump from High to Ultra is even more punishing, costing 32.9 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive for the GTX 1660 SUPER.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 79.7 FPS on Low, 66.5 FPS on Medium, 58.0 FPS on High, and 38.9 FPS on Ultra. Here, the system begins to struggle at High settings, falling just short of the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset becomes nearly unplayable, with a 19.1 FPS drop from High to Ultra. At 3840x2160, the situation worsens dramatically: 50.4 FPS on Low, 36.9 FPS on Medium, 33.9 FPS on High, and 23.0 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset approaches playability at 4K, while the Ultra preset is essentially a slideshow.

The data indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K resolution overwhelms the GPU's 1408 shading units and 48 ROPs. The performance cliff between High and Ultra at every resolution is a key finding, suggesting that the Ultra preset in Greedfall includes settings like high-resolution textures or complex post-processing that severely tax this GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior of this combo is instructive. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all settings drops by roughly 30-35%. For example, at High settings, FPS goes from 85.1 to 58.0, a 31.8% reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop is even steeper: at High settings, FPS falls from 58.0 to 33.9, a 41.6% reduction. This accelerating decline with resolution is a classic sign of a GPU-bound system, where the rendering workload increases quadratically with pixel count, and the GTX 1660 SUPER lacks the raw fill rate (85.68 GPixel/s) to cope.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this scaling. The i5-14600KF’s 93rd percentile ranking and robust multi-core scores (13813 in Cinebench R20, 32889 in R23) indicate it can handle even 4K workloads without breaking a sweat. Instead, the GPU's 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 192-bit memory bus become the bottlenecks. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings (117.6 to 50.4 FPS) is a 57.1% reduction, which aligns with the pixel count increase, confirming that the GPU is doing all the heavy lifting.

The practical implication is that users should not attempt to play Greedfall at 4K with this combo unless they are willing to accept sub-60 FPS and use Low settings. The 1440p resolution offers a more balanced experience, but even there, the system is on the edge of playability at higher presets. The 1080p resolution is where this combo shines, providing high frame rates that are smooth and responsive.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium or High settings. At Medium, the system achieves 89.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. High settings yield 85.1 FPS, a minor drop of 4.8 FPS, but with improved visual quality. The Ultra preset at 52.2 FPS is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced action and is not recommended, as the 33 FPS drop from High to Ultra is not justified by the visual gains.

At 2560x1440, the best option is Medium settings, which produce 66.5 FPS, just above the 60 FPS mark. Low settings at 79.7 FPS offer a smoother experience but with reduced visual detail. High settings at 58.0 FPS are playable but may feel slightly less fluid, and Ultra at 38.9 FPS should be avoided. For users who prioritize smoothness over fidelity, Low settings at 1440p provide a solid 79.7 FPS, making the game feel highly responsive.

At 3840x2160, the data strongly advises against this resolution for this GPU. Even Low settings only reach 50.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium (36.9 FPS), High (33.9 FPS), and Ultra (23.0 FPS) are all unplayable for a smooth experience. The best recommendation for 4K is to lower the resolution to 1440p or 1080p, as the GPU simply does not have the bandwidth or compute power to handle 4K in this title. In summary, the sweet spot for this Intel/NVIDIA combo is 1080p Medium/High, with 1440p Medium as a viable alternative for those with 1440p displays.