Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable but firmly mid-range experience in Greedfall, with performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data shows a configuration that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but capable of strong frame rates at 1080p, making it a balanced match for 1440p gaming with some compromises. The combo ranks in the 1369th position out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database, but the measured results reveal a system that is more than adequate for the game’s action RPG demands.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, with the RX 6600 being the primary limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 99.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 68.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 31.6 FPS, and then further down to 38.4 FPS at 3840x2160, a total loss of 61.4 FPS from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the graphics card’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated as pixel count increases, leaving the i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads largely idle.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the frame rate falls from 139.7 FPS at 1080p to 95.7 FPS at 1440p and 58.2 FPS at 4K, showing a 58.3% drop from the lowest to highest resolution. The Ultra preset tells a similar story, with 64.6 FPS at 1080p dropping to 47.1 FPS at 1440p and 27.1 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K result remains below 60 FPS confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, as a more powerful card would show a smaller relative decline. The data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, while 1440p is viable for High and Medium settings, and 4K should be avoided except for less demanding presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 77.7 FPS. This is 9.5 FPS higher than High at the same resolution, while still providing a significant improvement over Low’s 95.7 FPS, which may sacrifice too much visual fidelity for only 18 FPS more. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the clear recommendation, hitting 99.8 FPS, which is close to the 110.5 FPS of Medium but with better visuals; the jump to Ultra at 64.6 FPS is not worth the 35.2 FPS loss.

For users with 4K displays, the Low preset at 58.2 FPS is the only playable option, though it falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 27.1 FPS is effectively unplayable, and High at 38.4 FPS is marginal. The data indicates that Medium is the most efficient setting overall, as it provides a solid frame rate across all resolutions without the steep performance penalty of High or Ultra. The i7-13700K’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505, ensures that the CPU does not hinder these settings, leaving the GPU as the sole arbiter of frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark results show exceptional multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a Geekbench multicore score of 17731, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. However, in Greedfall, this processing power is largely underutilized, as the game’s performance at 4K is dictated by the GPU.

The game’s frame rates do not scale with CPU core count in the measured data. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 139.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient to feed the RX 6600’s output, but the CPU’s single-thread performance is the relevant factor here, not its 16 cores. The Passmark single-thread score of 4333 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 indicate strong per-core performance, which is adequate for the game’s logic and AI. The data shows that the CPU is never the limiting component, as even at 4K Ultra with only 27.1 FPS, the bottleneck is clearly the GPU’s 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate. The i7-13700K’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700KF with a deltaPct of -0.1%, would perform identically in this scenario, confirming that the CPU choice has minimal impact on Greedfall’s frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1369th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 20% of the database. This low ranking is surprising given the individual components’ strengths, but it reflects the GPU’s mid-range status. The RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, at 25246 with a deltaPct of 0%. This GPU is not designed for high-end gaming, and the combo ranking reflects that.

The ranking is also influenced by the CPU’s position; the i7-13700K is in the 93rd percentile, but its performance is wasted in this pairing. The data shows that the combo’s 1080p results are competitive, with 99.8 FPS at High, but the 4K results drag the overall ranking down. In comparison, a combo with a higher-ranked GPU would achieve better frame rates at 4K, pushing the ranking up. The 1369th position suggests that while this system is playable, it is not optimized for Greedfall’s most demanding settings, and users seeking higher rankings would need a more powerful GPU.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, High and Medium are playable, but 3840x2160 only achieves playable frame rates on Low.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the average frame rates are 38.4 FPS on High, 43 FPS on Medium, 58.2 FPS on Low, and 27.1 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset comes close to 60 FPS, so 4K is not recommended for this GPU.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in Greedfall?

A: The i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads are not the limiting factor. The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions, as frame rates drop significantly with higher resolution regardless of CPU performance.

Q: Which settings preset should I use at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 77.7 FPS is the best choice, as it offers a 9.5 FPS advantage over High while maintaining reasonable visual quality. Low at 95.7 FPS is also viable but may reduce visual fidelity too much.

Q: Is the RX 6600 a good match for the i7-13700K?

A: The combo ranks 1369th out of 1705, indicating a mid-to-low tier pairing. The CPU is overkill for the GPU, but the system is still playable at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU being the limiting component.

Q: What are the frame rates at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate is 64.6 FPS. This is the lowest 1080p result but still playable, though the 35.2 FPS drop from High makes it a less attractive option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 139.7 FPS for Low, 110.5 FPS for Medium, 99.8 FPS for High, and 64.6 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 75.1 FPS, showing a significant impact from settings. At 2560x1440, the values are 95.7 FPS for Low, 77.7 FPS for Medium, 68.2 FPS for High, and 47.1 FPS for Ultra, with a 48.6 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the results are 58.2 FPS for Low, 43 FPS for Medium, 38.4 FPS for High, and 27.1 FPS for Ultra, with a 31.1 FPS difference. The data shows that the performance penalty from increasing resolution is consistent, with 4K results being roughly half of the 1080p results at the same settings. For example, High drops from 99.8 FPS at 1080p to 38.4 FPS at 4K, a 61.5% reduction. The Ultra setting is the most demanding, with 4K results below 30 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU with a chip size of 237 mm² and 11,060 million transistors, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features a base clock of 1626 MHz, a boost clock of 2491 MHz, and a game clock of 2044 MHz, with 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU’s memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which is a key constraint in Greedfall at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a mid-range profile, with a Passmark G3D score of 15096 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1492, placing it in the 69th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, has an average score of 25287 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, indicating the RX 6600 is slightly slower. In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is dominant, as the frame rates at 4K are limited by its 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate. The results show that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions except possibly 1080p Low, where the CPU’s performance is more relevant. The 64.6 FPS at 1080p Ultra demonstrates the GPU’s limits, and the 27.1 FPS at 4K Ultra confirms that this card is not suited for high-end 4K gaming.