Greedfall

The benchmark data for Greedfall on the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination reveals a compelling story of performance scaling across resolutions. The measured frames per second (FPS) figures provide a clear picture of where the system’s strengths lie and how the game’s engine responds to graphical loads. This analysis will break down the resolution scaling, the combo’s overall ranking, and provide a detailed look at the measured performance.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The data shows a significant performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical but the magnitude of the drop is telling. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 192.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that figure falls to 129.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 33%. At 4K, the average further drops to 80.7 FPS, which is about 58% below the 1080p result. This steep decline strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K is substantial, and the GPU’s rendering workload scales accordingly, pulling the frame rate down.

However, the scaling pattern is not uniform across all settings. When looking at the Low preset, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 267.8 FPS to 183.7 FPS, a decrease of about 31%. Yet, the jump from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is comparably smaller, going from 183.7 FPS to 110.1 FPS, a 40% reduction. This suggests that at lower settings, the CPU has more headroom, but the GPU still hits a wall at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low score of 110.1 FPS is still higher than the 4K High score of 80.7 FPS shows that the GPU is sensitive to the graphical workload, but the CPU is not the bottleneck even at 1080p, as evidenced by the very high frame rates.

The most dramatic scaling is seen with the Ultra preset. At 1080p, the combo manages 119.4 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 85.0 FPS, and at 4K, it plummets to 48.4 FPS. This 4K result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra score. This pattern is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario at high settings and high resolutions. The RX 7900 XT, with its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly being pushed to its limits, but the data implies that the card’s compute capabilities are the limiting factor for the Ultra preset at 4K, not the memory subsystem. The benchmark results indicate that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the user would need to step down from Ultra, as the 48.4 FPS average falls short of that target.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand scheme of tested configurations for Greedfall, this particular pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds a position of 394 out of 1705 total combos. This puts it in the top 23% of all systems tested, which is a respectable standing. The combo’s percentile ranking reflects that it is a high-end setup, though not the absolute top-tier, as there are 393 other combinations that perform better in this specific game.

The ranking suggests that while the RX 7900 XT is a powerful card, it is not the absolute fastest for Greedfall. The data implies that other GPU configurations, likely with higher raw compute or better optimization for this title, can outperform it. The CPU, however, is not likely to be the reason for this ranking. The Intel Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is a formidable processor. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. This suggests the processor is more than capable of feeding the GPU, and the ranking is likely limited by the GPU’s performance relative to the very best cards on the market.

The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. For instance, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is only 0.6% faster in average benchmark score, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 1.2% slower. This indicates that the CPU is in a performance class with several other high-end processors, and swapping it for a direct rival would have a negligible impact on the overall gaming performance. The bottleneck in this system, as indicated by the resolution scaling, is the GPU, so the combo’s rank is more a reflection of the RX 7900 XT’s standing among GPUs rather than the CPU’s.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 267.8, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K with a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 80.7, which is above 60. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 48.4, which is below 60. Therefore, a 60 FPS experience is possible at 4K, but only by using High settings or lower.

Q: How does the Ultra preset performance at 1440p compare to the High preset at 1080p?

A: At 1440p with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 85.0. At 1080p with High settings, the average FPS is 192.8. This shows a significant performance cost for the higher resolution and settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 267.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 119.4 FPS. This represents a performance drop of more than half when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU’s high benchmark scores and the fact that frame rates are very high at 1080p indicate it is not the main constraint.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo is ranked 394 out of 1705 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system shows exceptional performance across all presets. With Low settings, the average FPS is 267.8, a very high number that suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. The Medium preset yields 210.8 FPS, and High settings produce 192.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still highly playable, drops to 119.4 FPS. This spread from 267.8 to 119.4 FPS shows that the graphics settings have a substantial impact on the frame rate, with the Ultra preset demanding significantly more from the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline. The Low preset achieves 183.7 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings deliver 147.8 FPS, and High settings produce 129.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution yields 85.0 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 1080p Ultra score, reinforcing the idea that the GPU’s workload at 1440p Ultra is much heavier. The data shows that even at this higher resolution, the system is well above the 60 FPS threshold for all but the most demanding preset.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more varied. The Low preset still manages a respectable 110.1 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 84.4 FPS, and High settings yield 80.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 48.4 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is a challenge for this combo, while 4K High and below are more than capable of providing a fluid experience. The delta between 4K Low and 4K High is 29.4 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a major impact at this resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in these benchmark results. Its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory is a substantial allocation, and with a memory bus width of 320 bit and a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s, it has the data throughput to handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The fact that the card can achieve 80.7 FPS at 4K High suggests that its memory subsystem is not a bottleneck. If it were, we would likely see a more severe and sudden drop in performance at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also relevant. The base clock is 1387 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz and a boost clock of 2394 MHz. The boost behavior shows that the card can dynamically scale its performance. The measured FPS data indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 48.4. This is not a memory issue but likely a compute limitation, as the card’s 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully utilized. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 82 places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile and RTX 4080 Mobile, which are within a 0.6% deltaPct in average score. This suggests that in Greedfall, the RX 7900 XT is performing in line with these high-end mobile parts, but the game’s engine may favor other architectures slightly.

The GPU’s role is clearly to render the game at the chosen settings, and the data shows it does so effectively up to 4K High. The card’s 20 GB of VRAM is more than enough for Greedfall, and the benchmark results do not indicate any memory capacity-related performance dips. The primary limitation is the raw processing power of the GPU, especially when the Ultra preset is enabled at higher resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700F plays a supporting but critical role in this configuration. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded performance, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, as seen in its single-core score of 5003 in Cinebench R23. These specifications are more than sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7900 XT in Greedfall.

The benchmark data supports this conclusion. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 267.8 FPS. Such high frame rates are often CPU-limited, but the fact that the system can reach this level suggests the CPU is keeping up. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would expect to see the frame rates plateau at a lower value regardless of the resolution. However, the FPS scales down significantly as the resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of the GPU becoming the bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is likely idle waiting for the GPU to finish rendering frames, as the workload shifts almost entirely to the graphics card.

The CPU’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory also contribute to its ability to feed data to the GPU. The high benchmark scores, such as a Geekbench multi-core score of 16571, place the i7-14700F in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, are only 0.6% faster in average benchmark score. This indicates that the CPU provides a stable and powerful foundation for the GPU, and its performance is not a differentiating factor in the overall gaming experience for this title.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user’s target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 119.4 FPS offers a fantastic experience, well above the 60 FPS standard. There is little reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even High settings at 192.8 FPS are overkill for most monitors. However, if a user has a 240Hz display, the Low preset at 267.8 FPS would be the only way to approach that refresh rate, but the visual compromise would be significant.

For 1440p, the Ultra preset at 85.0 FPS is a solid choice for a high-refresh-rate monitor, as it stays above 60 FPS. The High preset at 129.6 FPS provides a very large margin of error and would be ideal for a 144Hz display. The data suggests that using High settings at 1440p provides the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the jump from High to Ultra costs a significant 44.6 FPS while likely offering diminishing visual returns.

At 4K, the recommendation is clearer. The Ultra preset’s average of 48.4 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 80.7 FPS is the best choice for a 60Hz or even a 120Hz display, as it provides a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 84.4 FPS is nearly identical in performance to High, so High is the obvious pick. The Low preset at 110.1 FPS is also an option for users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality. Ultimately, the data points to High settings as the sweet spot for 4K, offering a 67% performance increase over Ultra while maintaining a high level of graphical detail.