Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows that the GPU becomes the decisive bottleneck as resolution climbs. This combination ranks 1053rd out of 1705 tested combos in this Action RPG, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The benchmark results reveal a system that handles high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming with authority but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and its integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display option.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is largely supportive rather than limiting. The game is an Action RPG from 2019 that does not heavily stress multi-threaded workloads. The i7-13700K's single-thread performance is exceptional, as shown by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505. These numbers indicate that the processor can easily feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic at high frame rates. The CPU's 3dmark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 show substantial headroom for any background tasks or streaming software running concurrently.

The CPU's benchmark percentile versus all CPUs is 93, meaning it outperforms 93% of all processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334 on average, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD EPYC 4364P trails by 0.3%, while the Intel Core i9-12900F is 0.4% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 leads the group with a 47527 average score, but the i7-13700K's 47282 average is within 0.5% of that figure. These margins are essentially noise in real-world gaming.

At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 167.9 FPS on average, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. This indicates the CPU is not holding back performance even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more prominent. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4333 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 554 reinforce that the i7-13700K has ample single-core muscle for Greedfall's AI and physics calculations. The data suggests that upgrading the CPU alone would yield no measurable benefit in this game, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor well before CPU saturation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. It contains 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die, with a transistor density of 25.0 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The RTX 2070 SUPER features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines. It also includes 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, which enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, though Greedfall does not heavily utilize these features. The GPU's compute capabilities are rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32 and 18.12 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio), with pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 65th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, a 0.5% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.9% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile leads by 2.3% at 22729. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails by 2.5% with a score of 21670. These rival deltas are modest, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in a competitive performance band.

In Greedfall, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows significant performance degradation at 4K. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 18169 and DirectX 12 score of 67 indicate it can handle modern rendering techniques but is not designed for extreme resolutions. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 33.4, a figure that many players would consider borderline playable at best.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the system averages 118.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops performance to 80.5 FPS, a 32% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 50 FPS, a further 38% drop from 1440p. This scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the CPU has sufficient headroom and the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the constraint.

The Low settings data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system hits 167.9 FPS, and at 1440p Low it maintains 115.3 FPS. Even at 4K Low, it manages 66.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings grows substantially with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (167.9 FPS) and Ultra (78.2 FPS) is 89.7 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows slightly with Low at 115.3 FPS and Ultra at 51.8 FPS. At 4K, the spread is 33.4 FPS for Ultra versus 66.6 FPS for Low, a 33.2 FPS difference.

The Medium settings provide a useful midpoint. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 131 FPS, which drops to 93.1 FPS at 1440p and 55.4 FPS at 4K. These numbers suggest that players seeking a balance between visual quality and performance should target Medium or High settings at 1440p for a smooth experience. The 4K Ultra result of 33.4 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold most gamers prefer, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not suited for maximum-quality 4K gaming in this title.

The resolution scaling data also indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration. The consistent frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K follows the GPU's expected performance curve, with no anomalous dips that would suggest CPU limitations. The i7-13700K's strong single-thread scores and the GPU's mid-range position confirm that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component determining playable resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 1440p High settings provide an average of 80.5 FPS, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. At 1440p Medium, the average rises to 93.1 FPS, while 1080p Ultra delivers 78.2 FPS. For those prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low achieves 167.9 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER the limiting factor?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting component across all tested settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance and high percentile ranking (93rd) suggest it has ample headroom, while the GPU's 65th percentile ranking and significant FPS drops at higher resolutions point to it as the bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 1053rd out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range position rather than any CPU deficiency, as the i7-13700K outperforms 93% of all CPUs in the database.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 50, which is playable on many monitors. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 33.4 FPS, which may be too low for smooth gameplay. At 4K Low settings, the system averages 66.6 FPS, providing a viable 4K experience.

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

A: At 1080p, Ultra settings reduce performance by 53% compared to Low (78.2 FPS versus 167.9 FPS). At 1440p, the reduction is 55% (51.8 FPS versus 115.3 FPS). At 4K, Ultra settings cut performance by 50% compared to Low (33.4 FPS versus 66.6 FPS). The consistent ratio suggests the GPU scales predictably with settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 is 0.5% below the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and 0.9% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3% (22729) and leads the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 2.5% (21670). These small margins indicate the GPU is competitively positioned.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1053 out of 1705 tested combos places this system in the 38th percentile of all configurations tested in Greedfall. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's position in the overall hierarchy, as the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile versus all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 93rd percentile, meaning the processor is significantly stronger than the graphics card relative to their respective pools.

The rank suggests that this combination is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls short of the performance levels achieved by higher-tier GPU pairings. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: the system delivers excellent 1080p performance, with High settings averaging 118.6 FPS and Low settings reaching 167.9 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains competitive, with High settings at 80.5 FPS.

The GPU's nearest rivals help contextualize the combo's standing. The NVIDIA RTX A400 performs nearly identically to the RTX 2070 SUPER, with a delta of just 0.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.9% slower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% faster. These margins mean that swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for a comparable GPU would not meaningfully change the combo's rank in Greedfall.

The CPU's nearest rivals similarly show negligible performance differences. The Intel Core i7-13700KF is 0.1% faster, the AMD EPYC 4364P is 0.3% slower, the Intel Core i9-12900F is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is 0.5% faster. These deltas confirm that the CPU choice has minimal impact on this game's performance, reinforcing that the GPU dictates the combo's rank.

For players using this configuration, the data suggests targeting 1440p with High or Medium settings for the best balance of visuals and frame rate. The 4K Ultra result of 33.4 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, but 4K High at 50 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced Action RPG gameplay. The combo's rank of 1053 indicates it is a capable mid-range system that handles Greedfall well at mainstream resolutions, though it does not compete with high-end configurations for maximum-quality 4K play.