Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, is not a demanding title by modern standards, and the data for the Intel Core i7-13700K + AMD Radeon RX 9070 combo reflects that. The benchmark results show a system capable of crushing the game at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains highly playable. The primary bottleneck shifts from the GPU at high resolutions to the CPU at lower settings, but the overall experience is consistently smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At the High settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 167 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, a 30.5% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls further to 69 FPS, which is a 40.5% decrease from the 1440p figure and a 58.7% drop from 1080p. This steep decline with each resolution step is the classic signature of a system where the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the limiting component at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern shifts when looking at the Low settings preset. At 1920x1080, the combo produces 234 FPS. At 2560x1440, it drops to 162 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it reaches 97 FPS. While still a significant drop, the 1080p to 1440p decrease is 30.8%, and the 1440p to 4K decrease is 40.1%. The fact that the 1080p Low result is so high suggests the Intel Core i7-13700K is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond the 200 FPS mark, but the scaling still indicates the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

The Medium preset provides the only complete data set with min and max FPS values. At 1920x1080, the average is 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average is 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average drops to 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS. The minimum frame rates track the averages closely, indicating stable performance without severe hitches. The 4K Medium result of 76 FPS average is particularly telling: it shows that the RX 9070 can deliver a fluid 4K experience, but only when the settings are dialed back from the highest presets.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. From 107 FPS at 1080p, it falls to 74 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured average below 60 FPS in the entire set. This indicates that the combination of 4K resolution and the Ultra preset places an immense load on the GPU, overwhelming its capabilities in this specific title. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is 32 FPS, a 42.1% performance penalty, which is substantial and suggests the Ultra preset includes effects that are disproportionately expensive at high resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 holds a combo rank of 1122 out of 3703 tested combos. This places it in the top 30.3% of all tested configurations for Greedfall. The data indicates this is a solidly above-average performer, though not a top-tier setup for this particular game.

The rank is a function of the entire system's performance, but the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. The Core i7-13700K trails the Ryzen 9 5900 by a negligible 0.2% and the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 by 0.3%. It leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 by 0.5%. This shows that the processor is performing exactly as expected, with no obvious bottleneck or anomaly.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070, has an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which it beats by 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which beats it by 0.8%. It also compares closely with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and RTX 2080 SUPER. This data suggests that while the RX 9070 is a capable card, its performance in synthetic benchmarks is not exceptional, which is reflected in the combo's rank not being higher. The rank of 1122 out of 3703 is a reasonable outcome for a mid-to-high-tier GPU paired with a high-tier CPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. The data shows an average of 107 FPS, which is well above the smoothness threshold for most displays. The High preset at 167 FPS and Medium at 184 FPS are also viable, but the Ultra preset's visual fidelity comes at a minimal practical cost since the frame rate remains high.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended starting point)Skip the Ultra preset. The High preset delivers a strong 116 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 74 FPS. The Medium preset offers 127 FPS, but the step up to High is only an 11 FPS loss, making High the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is still playable, but the high preset provides a significant performance headroom that is preferable.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended setting. It delivers an average of 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS, ensuring a consistent and smooth experience. The High preset drops to 69 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset, at 44 FPS, is not recommended for a playable experience. The Low preset at 97 FPS is an option for those seeking maximum frame rates, but the visual compromise is significant. The data clearly shows that the Medium preset at 4K is the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete data set for this combo shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 234 FPS, Medium produces 184 FPS (with a minimum of 156 FPS and maximum of 211 FPS), High produces 167 FPS, and Ultra produces 107 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is 127 FPS, indicating that the settings menu has a massive impact on the GPU load even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 162 FPS, Medium at 127 FPS (minimum 108 FPS, maximum 147 FPS), High at 116 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 88 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 108 FPS shows that the frame rate stays well within a high-refresh-rate territory.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 97 FPS, Medium at 76 FPS (minimum 65 FPS, maximum 87 FPS), High at 69 FPS, and Ultra at 44 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 53 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one in the entire dataset that falls below 60 FPS, making it the only setting that cannot hold a consistent 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with a stable 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The data shows that the Medium preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS. The High preset drops to 69 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset is the most balanced. It delivers an average of 116 FPS. While the Medium preset offers 127 FPS and Low offers 162 FPS, the High preset provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium for only an 11 FPS loss. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is also playable but offers diminishing returns.

Q: How does the CPU performance affect the frame rates?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K is not a bottleneck in this game. Its high scores in synthetic benchmarks, such as a multi-core score of 30745 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 2116, ensure it can keep up with the GPU. The 1080p Low result of 234 FPS shows the CPU can push frame rates far beyond what most displays can show.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever worth using with this hardware?

A: Only at 1920x1080. The data shows an average of 107 FPS at that resolution, which is a good experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, which is acceptable. At 3840x2160, the 44 FPS average makes it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This specific combo ranks 1122 out of 3703 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the top 30% of all tested systems. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary factor holding the combo back from a higher rank.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets?

A: The difference is significant at all resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 234 on Low to 107 on Ultra, a 54.3% reduction. At 1440p, it drops from 162 to 74, a 54.3% reduction. At 4K, it drops from 97 to 44, a 54.6% reduction)Skip the percentage, state the FPS difference. The consistent percentage drop shows the settings have a uniform impact on GPU load.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU has 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. These specifications, combined with its benchmark results, show it is a high-end desktop part.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows it does this effectively. At 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU load is lightest, the combo hits 234 FPS. This high frame rate indicates the CPU is capable of issuing commands fast enough to keep the GPU busy. The Core i7-13700K's single-thread performance, as shown by a Geekbench single-core score of 2529 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116, is crucial for this, as game logic often relies on a few fast cores.

The multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745. While Greedfall may not use all 24 threads, the headroom ensures that background tasks or poorly optimized game code won't cause stutters. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its performance is statistically tied with its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 5900. This confirms that the processor is delivering its expected performance and is not a weak link in the system. The data indicates that the RX 9070 is the component that determines the frame rate scaling across resolutions)Skip, the CPU is more than sufficient for this game.