Greedfall

Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 deliver a playable but settings-limited experience in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The benchmark data shows the combo ranking 1776th out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of performance. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads provide substantial headroom, while the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become the primary constraints at higher resolutions and presets. This analysis walks through the component roles, measured FPS across all settings, and how the pairing scales from 1080p to 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture on a 10 nm process. It runs with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though the benchmark data does not specify which memory type was used in the measured FPS runs. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates strong general-purpose performance, with an average benchmark score of 49394.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 160 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly struggling at 30 FPS, the CPU is still capable of driving the frame rate far beyond what the GPU can deliver. The processor’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% slower), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% slower), while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8% faster. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, confirming that the i5-14600KF provides ample processing power for this title.

The 14 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Greedfall’s demands, which is an older Action RPG from 2019. The game’s engine does not appear to scale to the full thread count, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates drop dramatically when resolution increases—a signature of GPU limitation rather than CPU limitation. The CPU’s single-thread performance, measured at 4594 in Cinebench R23 single-core, ensures that even lightly threaded game logic runs smoothly. The data suggests that the i5-14600KF is effectively idle in many frames, waiting on the GPU to render, which is why the FPS scales almost entirely with resolution and settings changes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, with memory clocked at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The RTX 5050 has 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking versus all GPUs places it below the midpoint, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% faster), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (1% faster), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (1.6% faster), while the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is 1.6% slower. This positions the RTX 5050 as a modest performer, which aligns with its measured FPS in Greedfall.

The 8 GB VRAM is the critical constraint at higher settings and resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 30 FPS average, which is unplayable for most users. At 4K High, the average rises to 47 FPS, still below the 60 FPS target but playable with some stutter. The VRAM capacity likely causes texture thrashing or reduced performance at Ultra settings, as the jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 17 FPS (from 47 to 30), a 36% drop. This pattern repeats at lower resolutions: at 1440p Ultra, the FPS is 50, while at 1440p High it is 79—a 37% difference. The 128-bit memory bus and 320 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p but insufficient for 4K Ultra.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 160, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 30, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 79, which is well below the 1080p High result of 114 FPS. This indicates the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 160 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 73 FPS average, a difference of 87 FPS.

Q: Does the combo ever reach 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 66 at Low settings, which exceeds 60 FPS. High settings produce 47 FPS, and Medium produces 52 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1776th out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle performance tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets per resolution, with some runs including min and max FPS values. The full dataset is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves the following average FPS: Low settings produce 160 FPS, Medium settings produce 126 FPS (with min 107 and max 144), High settings produce 114 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 73 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS, indicating that settings have a significant impact at 1080p. The Medium preset’s min-max range of 107-144 FPS shows some frame time variance, but the average of 126 FPS remains smooth.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 111, Medium at 87 (min 74, max 100), High at 79, and Ultra at 50. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with Low losing 49 FPS, Medium losing 39 FPS, High losing 35 FPS, and Ultra losing 23 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first to fall below 60 FPS average, at 50 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 66, Medium at 52 (min 44, max 60), High at 47, and Ultra at 30. The 4K resolution severely limits the GPU, with only Low settings maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s max FPS of 60 and min FPS of 44 indicate significant frame time spikes, making the experience inconsistent. High settings at 47 FPS are borderline playable, while Ultra at 30 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear GPU bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 30% across all settings: Low drops from 160 to 111 (31% loss), Medium from 126 to 87 (31% loss), High from 114 to 79 (31% loss), and Ultra from 73 to 50 (32% loss). This consistent percentage drop indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU would show less relative scaling with resolution.

From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops further: Low falls from 111 to 66 (41% loss), Medium from 87 to 52 (40% loss), High from 79 to 47 (41% loss), and Ultra from 50 to 30 (40% loss). The larger percentage drop at 4K compared to 1440p suggests that the GPU is hitting memory bandwidth limits, likely due to the 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit bus. The 320 GB/s bandwidth becomes saturated at 4K, especially with higher settings that increase texture and buffer sizes.

The CPU’s role in scaling is minimal, as the i5-14600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads that remain underutilized. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160 FPS, which is likely near the game’s engine limit or the CPU’s single-thread performance ceiling. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows geometrically, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant. This is why the FPS drops are so consistent across settings when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and why the drops become more severe at 4K—the GPU is simply saturated.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset at 114 FPS average is the best balance, as it provides a smooth experience well above 60 FPS while offering better visual quality than Medium (126 FPS) or Low (160 FPS). The Ultra preset at 73 FPS is also playable, but the 41 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains in this 2019 title.

At 1440p, the High preset at 79 FPS is the recommended choice, as it remains above 60 FPS and provides good visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is also viable, but High offers a better experience for users with 1440p displays. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stutter, especially in combat scenarios. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 111 FPS is a valid alternative.

At 4K, the options are limited. The Low preset at 66 FPS is the only setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The Medium preset at 52 FPS is borderline, with a min FPS of 44 indicating potential drops, while the High preset at 47 FPS is playable but not ideal. The Ultra preset at 30 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Users with 4K displays should accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination ranks 1776th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 60th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s modest performance, as the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates than the measured results show. The combo’s position in the lower-middle tier indicates that it is outperformed by a significant number of combinations, likely those with higher-end GPUs.

The ranking is consistent with the GPU’s 66th percentile versus all GPUs, suggesting that the combo’s performance is driven primarily by the RTX 5050. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking does not translate into a higher combo rank because Greedfall is GPU-bound at most settings and resolutions. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU has the most influence, the combo only achieves 160 FPS, which is not exceptionally high compared to what more powerful GPUs could deliver.

For context, the combo’s rank of 1776 out of 2938 means that roughly 1162 tested combinations perform worse, while 1776 perform better. This places the system in the bottom 40% of all tested combos, which is a direct result of the RTX 5050’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus. Users with this combo should target 1080p or 1440p with Medium to High settings for the best experience, as the 4K Ultra preset is not viable. The CPU offers headroom for future GPU upgrades, but as configured, the RTX 5050 is the clear limiting factor in Greedfall.