Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 lands at rank 70 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the top 4.1% of all tested systems, a strong result for a 2019 Action RPG that scales well with modern hardware. The combination of a high-end Blackwell GPU and a 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh CPU puts it ahead of the vast majority of setups, though not at the absolute pinnacle—there are 69 combos that push higher average frame rates.

What makes this rank notable is the balance between the two components. The RTX 5080 sits in the 89th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-14600KF holds the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Neither part is the absolute fastest available, yet together they deliver a top-70 result. This suggests Greedfall rewards the pairing of a strong single-threaded CPU with a GPU that has ample memory bandwidth and raw compute throughput.

In practical terms, rank 70 of 1705 means this combo will handle Greedfall comfortably at any resolution below 4K Ultra. The data shows no bottleneck severe enough to drag the system down the leaderboard. For a game of this era, the i5-14600KF's 20 threads and the RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory provide headroom that most older titles simply cannot fully utilize.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of Greedfall's frame rates, and its specifications explain why. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That figure matters in Greedfall because the game's open-world environments stream textures and geometry aggressively; the data shows average frame rates climbing steadily as resolution drops, which points to memory bandwidth being a limiting factor at 4K.

Clock speeds are equally important. The RTX 5080 runs at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boosts to 2617 MHz. The memory operates at 1875 MHz, translating to 30 Gbps effective. These clocks, combined with 10752 shading units and 336 texture mapping units, give the card a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. In Greedfall, which uses a lot of texture detail for its period-accurate environments, the texture rate directly influences how fast the game can fill surfaces.

The card's FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS is the same as its FP16 figure, indicating 1:1 ratio compute. This matters less for Greedfall than for newer titles, but the benchmark results show the GPU still has plenty of headroom. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the combo hits 336.3 FPS average, which is far beyond any display's refresh rate. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 65.7 FPS average—still playable, but the data shows the GPU working hard at that load.

Comparing the RTX 5080 to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database reveals a tight cluster. The Intel Arc A570M scores 58239 average, only 1.6% lower than the RTX 5080's 59188 average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500X trails by 2.6%, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 is 1.9% ahead. This suggests that in pure compute benchmarks, the RTX 5080 is not dramatically faster than some midrange alternatives, but in Greedfall specifically, the 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth give it a distinct advantage at higher resolutions.

# FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 High settings, the combo averages 100.5 FPS. Even at Ultra, it maintains 65.7 FPS average. For a game from 2019, this is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from High to Ultra at 1440p?

A: The drop is substantial. At 2560x1440 High, the average is 165.7 FPS. At Ultra, it falls to 108.4 FPS, a reduction of 57.3 FPS. Ultra settings impose a heavy cost on the GPU.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the combo produces 243.3 FPS average, which exceeds most 240 Hz monitors. At 2560x1440 High, 165.7 FPS average still supports 165 Hz panels well. For 4K, the 100.5 FPS average at High suits 100 Hz displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49367 average in benchmarks, which is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166) and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062). The AMD EPYC 4345P is 0.5% faster.

Q: Is the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall's highest settings?

A: The benchmark data shows 65.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating the 16 GB capacity is not exhausted at that setting. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming remains smooth.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The combo reaches 336.3 FPS average at 1920x1080 Low. This is an extreme figure that will be limited by the CPU's single-thread performance rather than the GPU.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, giving a full picture of how this combo scales.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings produce 336.3 FPS, Medium drops to 265.9 FPS, High reaches 243.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 153.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 182.7 FPS, showing that even at 1080p, the Ultra preset imposes a significant load. The jump from Medium to High is modest (22.6 FPS), but the leap from High to Ultra is 89.7 FPS—a clear indicator that Ultra enables effects that tax the GPU heavily.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings yield 235.1 FPS, Medium 184.7 FPS, High 165.7 FPS, and Ultra 108.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 50.4 FPS, while Medium to High is 19.0 FPS. The High-to-Ultra drop is 57.3 FPS, proportionally similar to 1080p but with lower absolute numbers. These figures suggest that 1440p High is the sweet spot for maintaining high refresh rates without compromising visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 141.7 FPS, Medium 110.5 FPS, High 100.5 FPS, and Ultra 65.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 31.2 FPS, Medium to High is 10.0 FPS, and High to Ultra is 34.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 100 FPS average. Interestingly, the difference between Low and High at 4K is only 41.2 FPS, compared to 92.7 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor regardless of settings, whereas at 1080p, the CPU can still push high frame rates even when graphical load increases.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF provides the computational backbone for this combo. With 14 cores and 20 threads, it offers ample parallel processing for Greedfall's AI routines and physics calculations. The base clock of 3.50 GHz boosts to 5.30 GHz, and the data shows that single-thread performance is critical for this game. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 and Geekbench single-core score of 2778 indicate strong per-thread throughput, which Greedfall's engine utilizes for main game logic.

The CPU's cache hierarchy—80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3—helps reduce memory latency. This matters in Greedfall because the game frequently loads new areas and NPCs. The 24 MB L3 cache can hold a substantial portion of active game data, reducing the need to fetch from system memory. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though the benchmark data does not specify which type was used.

In multi-threaded workloads, the i5-14600KF scores 32889 in Cinebench R23 and 38697 in Passmark multithread. These figures place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, scores 49166 average, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 0.6% behind, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 1.4%. None of these differences are large enough to create a meaningful gap in Greedfall performance.

The CPU's impact on frame rates becomes evident when comparing resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 336.3 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound. At 4K Ultra, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. The data shows that even at 1080p Ultra (153.6 FPS), the CPU is still delivering enough single-thread performance to keep the GPU well-fed. For a game released in 2019, the i5-14600KF has far more headroom than necessary.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target display and resolution.

For 4K displays, High settings at 100.5 FPS average is the best choice. It provides a smooth experience on 100 Hz panels while preserving most visual fidelity. Ultra at 65.7 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium at 110.5 FPS offers a slight boost over High but with reduced visual quality; the 10 FPS gain does not justify the graphical downgrade.

For 1440p monitors, High settings at 165.7 FPS is the clear winner for gamers with 165 Hz displays. It hits the refresh rate ceiling while maintaining good visual quality. Those with 240 Hz panels can drop to Low for 235.1 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. Medium at 184.7 FPS is a middle ground, though High provides a better experience for most users.

For 1080p displays, High at 243.3 FPS is ideal for 240 Hz monitors. Low at 336.3 FPS exceeds any commercially available display's refresh rate and is unnecessary except for competitive play. Medium at 265.9 FPS offers diminishing returns. Ultra at 153.6 FPS is the only preset that dips below 200 FPS, and the visual improvement over High is not worth the 89.7 FPS loss.

Across all resolutions, High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. The data consistently shows that Ultra imposes a severe penalty—roughly 35-40% lower frame rates compared to High—while the visual gains are typically modest in a game of this era. For players prioritizing smoothness, High is the recommended preset. For those with high refresh rate displays, the combo has enough headroom to run High at 1440p or even 4K without compromise.