Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The pairing of Intel's Core i5-14600KF with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a fascinating dataset in Greedfall, revealing a system that shifts character dramatically depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, this combo delivers a fluid 152.5 FPS average, yet at 4K Ultra it collapses to 32.2 FPS — a spread that tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lives and how the hardware responds to the game's demands. This analysis examines the measured frames, the component roles, and what the numbers imply for players seeking the optimal experience in this 2019 Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, pointing to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 109.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 75 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 43.1 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 31.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42.5% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear in relative terms, which is typical when the graphics card is the limiting factor.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. On Low, the system goes from 152.5 FPS at 1080p to 103.7 FPS at 1440p (a 32% decline) and then to 60.9 FPS at 4K (a 41.3% further drop). Medium settings show 118.3 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 52.2 FPS at 4K. Ultra is the most demanding, starting at 68.3 FPS at 1080p, falling to 49.1 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 32.2 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops — roughly one-third per resolution step — strongly suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary constraint once pixel count rises.

What does this imply about the CPU? At 1080p Low, where the GPU has less work per frame, the i5-14600KF's headroom is evident: 152.5 FPS is achievable without the processor becoming a wall. If the CPU were severely limiting, we would expect the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p to compress more than it does — but the 84.2 FPS difference between those presets indicates the GPU still dominates the performance curve even at the lowest resolution.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with bandwidth rated at 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 1650 MHz and base of 1470 MHz define its compute ceiling, and the benchmark results here reflect a card that is competent at 1080p but stretched at 4K. The GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs handle Greedfall's rendering tasks, yet the 4K Ultra result of 32.2 FPS shows the architectural limits of this Turing-based part.

VRAM appears sufficient at all tested configurations — 8 GB is not exceeded by this title's texture demands, as evidenced by the fact that even the heaviest preset at 4K produces a playable (if not smooth) frame rate rather than a stutter-driven collapse. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides the bandwidth needed for 4K textures, but the raw compute throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 is what ultimately caps performance.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 63 among all GPUs places it in the mid-range, and its nearest rival comparisons show it trading blows with the RTX 2070 — the RTX 2060 SUPER trails by just 0.5% in average benchmark score. This context helps explain why the card can hit 109.9 FPS at 1080p High but falls to 43.1 FPS at 4K High: it is a card designed for 1440p gaming, with 4K as a stretch goal rather than a native strength.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the i5-14600KF and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1226 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. That places it in the 28th percentile of all systems tested — a lower position than the individual component percentiles might suggest. The CPU alone sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 63rd percentile, so the combo's ranking is dragged down by the graphics card's mid-tier standing.

The rank implies that in Greedfall specifically, many other CPU-GPU pairings outperform this one, likely because the game's rendering load responds more to GPU muscle than to CPU speed. The i5-14600KF is overqualified for the GPU it is paired with at higher resolutions, where the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the clear limiting factor. At 1080p Low, however, the combo's 152.5 FPS shows the CPU's strength can push the GPU to its maximum output — the rank reflects average performance across typical settings, not the ceiling the CPU enables.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset spans three resolutions and four settings presets, yielding twelve measured points. At 1920x1080, Low produces 152.5 FPS, Medium 118.3 FPS, High 109.9 FPS, and Ultra 68.3 FPS. The jump from Ultra to Low is a 84.2 FPS difference, showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 103.7 FPS on Low, 83 FPS on Medium, 75 FPS on High, and 49.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 54.6 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a factor. At 3840x2160, Low yields 60.9 FPS, Medium 52.2 FPS, High 43.1 FPS, and Ultra 32.2 FPS — a spread of just 28.7 FPS between the extremes.

The data reveals diminishing returns from settings reductions as resolution increases. At 1080p, switching from Ultra to Low nearly doubles frame rates. At 4K, the same switch improves performance by roughly 89% (from 32.2 to 60.9 FPS), but the absolute gains are smaller and the ceiling is lower. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings cannot unlock the high frame rates available at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) provide ample bandwidth for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 32889 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4643 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273. These figures place it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 152.5 FPS result demonstrates that the processor can feed the GPU far beyond what the RTX 2060 SUPER can render at higher settings. The CPU's nearest rivals include the i5-14600K (0.4% higher average score) and the Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% lower), indicating that this chip is competitive with top-tier options from both Intel and AMD. The fact that the combo's in-game rank (1226 of 1705) is far below the CPU's percentile suggests the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios — the GPU is.

The 14 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Greedfall's threading model, which is typical of a 2019 Action RPG that was not designed to exploit multi-core processors heavily. Single-core performance, as measured by the 4643 Cinebench R23 score, is likely more relevant, and the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures the CPU can handle the game's main thread without bottlenecking even at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear sweet spot depending on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings at 109.9 FPS provide an excellent balance — smooth, well above the 60 FPS threshold, and visually rich. Ultra at 68.3 FPS is still playable but dips closer to the edge; the 41.6 FPS penalty for Ultra over High may not justify the visual gains. Medium at 118.3 FPS is an alternative for competitive play, but High offers the best quality-per-frame tradeoff.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 75 FPS is the recommended configuration, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS while delivering strong visuals. Medium at 83 FPS is viable for those wanting extra headroom, while Ultra at 49.1 FPS falls below the ideal smoothness threshold. Low at 103.7 FPS is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes frame rate above all else.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low at 60.9 FPS is the only preset that consistently hits the 60 FPS mark, while Medium at 52.2 FPS and High at 43.1 FPS are playable but not smooth. Ultra at 32.2 FPS is not recommended for serious play. For 4K users, Low or Medium settings are the practical options, with the understanding that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not a native 4K card.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the optimal resolution, with High settings delivering 75 FPS and Low settings reaching 103.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the combo exceeds 100 FPS on most presets, but 1440p offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 60.9 FPS, while Medium yields 52.2 FPS and High drops to 43.1 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 32.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 is 0.3% higher than the GTX TITAN's 19706, 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070's 19680, and 0.8% higher than the Quadro K5200's 19623. It trails the Tesla K40m by 1.3%.

Q: Is the i5-14600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: No. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and strong single-core score of 4643 in Cinebench R23 indicate it is not limiting the GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152.5 FPS, showing the CPU can push the GPU to its limits.

Q: What settings should I use for 1080p gaming?

A: High settings at 109.9 FPS offer the best experience. Ultra at 68.3 FPS is acceptable, but the 41.6 FPS drop from High may not be worth the visual upgrade. Medium at 118.3 FPS is an option for higher frame rates.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1226 out of 1705 combos, placing it in the lower third of all tested configurations for Greedfall. This is primarily due to the GPU's mid-tier status, as the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile.