Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the GPU acting as the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combination produces an average of 29 FPS, indicating a heavy load on the graphics card, while the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads ensure frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is saturated. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become the limiting factor beyond 1440p, while the i7-14700F’s high single-thread performance keeps 1080p averages well above 100 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured data shows an average of 109 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, placing it comfortably in the high-refresh-rate territory for Greedfall.

Q: How does the RX 7600 rank against other GPUs in the benchmark database?

A: The RX 7600 has a percentile rank of 57 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which scores 15199, a delta of -0.2%.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations for Greedfall?

A: This specific combination ranks 2568 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle segment of all possible pairings.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core i7-14700F?

A: The i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz, and it achieved a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RX 7600 has a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, using 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows a significant FPS drop at 4K Ultra, suggesting the memory interface becomes a bottleneck.

Q: Is the i7-14700F’s performance closer to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or the Intel Xeon 6505P?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a delta of 0.6%, while the Xeon 6505P scores 53701, a delta of -0.2%. This places the i7-14700F nearly between these two rivals, with a slight edge toward the Xeon.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this Intel Core i7-14700F + AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination at rank 2568 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This is a percentile position of roughly 69.3%, meaning about 30% of tested combos perform worse, but the majority of alternatives deliver higher frame rates. The ranking reflects a pairing where the CPU is overqualified relative to the GPU; the i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, while the RX 7600 sits in the 57th percentile against all GPUs. This imbalance pulls the overall combo rank down, as the GPU limits the system’s ability to push higher settings at 4K. The measured data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 152 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 29 FPS—a stark contrast that shows the GPU is the dominant constraint. For Greedfall specifically, the rank indicates that while the system is capable for 1080p gaming, it is not optimized for high-resolution, high-detail workloads compared to other pairings in the database.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, based on the Navi 33 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, plays the decisive role in determining Greedfall’s performance ceiling. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz allow it to maintain competitive frame rates at lower resolutions, as seen in the 152 FPS average at 1080p Low. However, the data shows a dramatic drop when moving to 4K: at Ultra settings, the average FPS is 29, and even at Low settings, it only reaches 63 FPS. This indicates that the RX 7600’s 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 3840x2160, especially with the game’s detailed environments. The GPU’s 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is respectable for its class, but the 128-bit memory bus limits how efficiently it can feed data to the compute units. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are moderate, explaining why the card struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Medium (50 FPS average) and 4K High (45 FPS average). The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks (15199 vs 15171), but in Greedfall, the RX 7600’s higher boost clock gives it a slight edge in 1080p scenarios, though it cannot overcome the 4K bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination shows strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings yield 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, indicating smooth frame pacing. High settings drop to 109 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 69 FPS—still playable but with a significant margin from the top. Moving to 2560x1440, the trend continues: Low averages 106 FPS, Medium 83 FPS (min 71, max 95), High 75 FPS, and Ultra 48 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent 20-30% reduction in average FPS across settings, reflecting the increased pixel load. At 3840x2160, the data reveals the GPU’s limits: Low averages 63 FPS, Medium 50 FPS (min 42, max 57), High 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with a 50-60% drop in average FPS, particularly at Ultra where the system falls below the 30 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS data available only for Medium settings across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 102 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 71 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 42 FPS. This suggests that the frame time variance increases with resolution, but the system remains stable enough to avoid major stutters.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides substantial processing headroom that prevents it from becoming a bottleneck in Greedfall. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it offers massive multi-threaded capability, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and PassMark multi-thread score of 41317. However, Greedfall’s engine is more sensitive to single-thread performance, where the i7-14700F excels with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2429. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz is critical for maintaining high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, such as 1080p Low where the GPU is not saturated. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 152 FPS, which is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU, but this is well above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The CPU’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game’s open-world environments that require frequent data access. Compared to its rivals, the i7-14700F outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X by 0.6% in average benchmark score, though the Ryzen 9 7900X has a similar core count. The CPU’s 65 W TDP is low for its performance class, indicating efficient power delivery, but this is not a factor in the measured FPS data. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions where the GPU is the bottleneck; at 4K Ultra, the CPU has ample idle capacity, and the frame rate is entirely dictated by the GPU’s 29 FPS average. In summary, the i7-14700F ensures that the system is never CPU-limited in Greedfall, allowing the RX 7600 to operate at its full potential.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset (109 FPS average) is the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, as it stays well above 60 FPS while providing better detail than Medium (120 FPS). The Ultra preset (69 FPS) is also viable for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate, but the 37% drop from High is a significant trade-off. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (83 FPS average) is the recommended choice, as it maintains a smooth experience above 60 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS. The High preset (75 FPS) is acceptable, but the Medium preset offers more headroom for scene complexity. The Ultra preset at 1440p (48 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is only recommended for players who can tolerate lower frame rates. For 3840x2160, the Low preset (63 FPS average) is the only setting that achieves playable frame rates, though it compromises visual quality. The Medium preset (50 FPS) is borderline, while High (45 FPS) and Ultra (29 FPS) are not recommended for a consistent experience. The data shows that the combo is best utilized at 1080p with High settings, where it delivers 109 FPS, or at 1440p with Medium settings, where it delivers 83 FPS. For players seeking maximum quality, the 1080p Ultra preset at 69 FPS is the sweet spot, offering high detail without dropping below 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K illustrates the GPU’s dominance as the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 109 at 1080p to 75 at 1440p and then to 45 at 4K. This represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 40% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is similar for Medium settings, where the averages are 120, 83, and 50 FPS respectively—a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is less severe: 152 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K, representing a 30% reduction and then a 41% reduction. The Ultra setting shows the most dramatic scaling, with averages of 69, 48, and 29 FPS—a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. This consistent pattern indicates that the RX 7600’s rendering capabilities scale linearly with pixel count, but the absolute performance at 4K is insufficient for high settings. The CPU’s role is minimal in this scaling, as the i7-14700F’s single-thread performance can easily handle the frame generation at all resolutions. The data suggests that the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the 128-bit bus struggles to feed the 2048 shading units with enough data. The transition from 1440p to 4K increases the pixel count by 2.25 times, and the FPS drops by roughly 40-41%, which is less than the theoretical 55% reduction if the GPU were perfectly bound by pixel throughput. This suggests that other factors, such as texture fetch and shader complexity, also play a role, but the GPU remains the clear limiting component throughout the resolution range.