Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a playable but tier-dependent experience in Greedfall. The data shows a combination that excels at 1080p and 1440p with medium-to-high settings, but struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom across all tested configurations.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, featuring 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating strong overall performance, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (deltaPct -0.2), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (deltaPct 0.3), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (deltaPct 0.6), and AMD EPYC 7313P (deltaPct 0.8) — all within roughly one percent of its aggregate score, placing the i7-14700F in a highly competitive performance band.

In synthetic multi-threaded tests, the processor scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 14751 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-core performance is equally robust, with scores of 4958 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2429 in Geekbench single-core. For Greedfall, an Action RPG with real-time combat and dense NPC environments, these figures suggest the CPU can handle game logic, AI, and physics calculations without becoming the limiting factor. The Passmark physics score of 2455 and multithread score of 41317 reinforce this, showing strong computational throughput.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) make this a power-efficient desktop chip, though the unlocked multiplier is absent, meaning no overclocking headroom. The processor's data compression score of 505885 and floating-point math score of 107005 indicate excellent general-purpose compute, which translates to smooth frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. In the measured FPS data, the fact that frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution changes — rather than collapsing due to CPU stalls — confirms that the i7-14700F is not the constraining component in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 167 FPS average, a figure that would be difficult to reach if the CPU were limiting, as lower resolutions place more relative stress on the processor. The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides the single-thread speed necessary for Greedfall's quest systems and dialogue-driven scenes, which often run on fewer threads.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, using the Navi 44 chip manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's game clock is 2400 MHz, with a boost clock of 2990 MHz, and it operates at a TDP of 132 W. With 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, the card delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. It sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014, placing it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct -0.7), AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct 1), AMD Radeon RX 7700 (deltaPct 1), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 2.1).

The 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor in Greedfall, a 2019 title with a release date of September 9, 2019. The game's texture streaming and open-world environments can be memory-intensive, but the benchmark data shows that this capacity is sufficient for the tested settings. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17631 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 indicate solid rasterization performance. The data shows a clear pattern: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 31, a figure that suggests the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The 8 GB frame buffer likely becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where texture sizes and resolution demands exceed what the card can comfortably manage.

The GPU's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s explain why lower settings perform much better. At 1080p Low, the card achieves 167 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 116 FPS, indicating that the raw compute power is sufficient when memory and shading loads are reduced. The boost clock of 2990 MHz is notably high for a mid-range GPU, and this clock speed helps maintain performance in GPU-bound scenes. However, the 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest, which becomes apparent in the 4K Ultra result — the card cannot feed data fast enough to maintain playable frame rates at that extreme setting.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 119 to 83, a decrease of 30%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average FPS drops from 83 to 49, a further decrease of 41%. This compounding decline is characteristic of a system where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints — as pixel count increases, the GPU must work proportionally harder, and the CPU's role diminishes.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. From 1080p Low (167 FPS) to 1440p Low (116 FPS) is a 31% drop, and from 1440p Low to 4K Low (69 FPS) is a 41% drop. The consistent ~30-40% reduction across settings tiers indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution, but the severity increases with resolution. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at lower resolutions — for example, 1080p and 1440p Low should yield similar FPS if the CPU was capping performance. The data shows a steady decline, confirming the GPU is the limiting component.

At Medium settings, the data includes min and max FPS figures. At 1080p Medium, the average is 131 FPS, with min 112 and max 151. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 91 FPS, with min 77 and max 105. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 54 FPS, with min 46 and max 62. The min-to-max spread widens slightly at higher resolutions, indicating less consistent frame delivery. This variability suggests the GPU is working near its capacity at 4K Medium, but still maintaining a playable experience. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 76 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold and even dips below 30 FPS in some frames, which is a strong indicator that the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the most demanding settings in this game.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth. Medium settings yield 131 FPS with a min of 112 and max of 151, showing good consistency. High settings drop to 119 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings reduce the average to 76 FPS, which remains playable but shows a significant step down from High. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU is capable of high frame rates across all settings, with Ultra being the only setting that approaches a potential bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to degrade. Low settings average 116 FPS, maintaining a high refresh rate experience. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with a min of 77 and max of 105 — the min FPS is still comfortably above 60. High settings average 83 FPS, which is decent for 1440p gaming. Ultra settings average 53 FPS, which falls below the ideal 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at maximum settings with this resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra (76 to 53 FPS) shows a 30% drop, consistent with the pixel count increase.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low settings average 69 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that achieves a playable frame rate above 60. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a min of 46 and max of 62 — the min FPS dips below the playable threshold, suggesting frame pacing issues. High settings average 49 FPS, which is borderline for a game like Greedfall that requires responsive combat. Ultra settings average 31 FPS, which is not playable for a smooth experience. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it represents a 59% drop from the 1080p Ultra score, highlighting the GPU's limitations at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 60 FPS on 1080p Ultra?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 76 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS target. However, this is the lowest 1080p result, and the margin is slim.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup to maintain 60+ FPS on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 83, which is above 60. At 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 49 FPS, which is below 60. Therefore, 1440p High is the highest resolution that maintains a 60+ FPS average.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, showing a deltaPct of -0.7, meaning the RX 9060 is slightly slower in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, a deltaPct of 1, meaning the RX 9060 is 1% faster.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 31, which is a 59% drop from 1080p Ultra. The CPU's high single-core and multi-core scores (4958 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 35122 in multi-core) suggest it is not the bottleneck, and the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data shows a min FPS of 77 at 2560x1440 Medium, with an average of 91 FPS and a max of 105 FPS. The min FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a consistent experience.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested combos in this game?

A: The comboRankInGame is 1672 out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile of all combinations. This suggests it is a mid-tier performer for Greedfall specifically, despite the CPU's high percentile ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends on the user's resolution preference. For 1080p, the Medium preset (131 FPS average, min 112, max 151) offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with a high margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 119 FPS is also viable, but the jump to Ultra (76 FPS) introduces a significant performance cost for diminishing visual returns. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low at 167 FPS is the smoothest option, but Medium is the recommended sweet spot for visual fidelity.

For 1440p, the Medium preset (91 FPS average, min 77, max 105) is the best choice, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while providing better visuals than Low (116 FPS). The High preset (83 FPS) is also playable, but the min FPS is not recorded, and the average is closer to the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 53 FPS is below the ideal target, so it is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The data shows that Medium at 1440p provides a better balance than High, as the performance drop from Medium to High is 8 FPS, while the visual improvement may not justify the loss.

For 4K, the Low preset (69 FPS) is the only setting that achieves a 60+ FPS average. Medium (54 FPS) is borderline playable, with a min of 46 FPS that may cause noticeable stuttering in combat. High (49 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) are not recommended for a good experience. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The data clearly indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K Ultra or High settings, and Medium is the maximum viable setting at this resolution, though it may not be smooth in all scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution. This rank is notably lower than what the component-level benchmarks might suggest. The CPU alone sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, but the combo's in-game rank of 1672 (43rd percentile of combos, since 2938 minus 1672 equals 1266 combos below it) indicates that this pairing does not translate its strong individual scores into top-tier game performance.

The discrepancy between component benchmarks and in-game rank can be attributed to the GPU's limitations at higher settings. The CPU's high percentile ranking suggests it is performing above average, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become restrictive in Greedfall's more demanding settings, particularly at 4K. The combo's rank of 1672 reflects that many other combinations — likely those with more powerful GPUs or larger VRAM buffers — achieve better results in this specific game. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the system's performance scales consistently with GPU load. This rank suggests that users with this combo should target 1080p or 1440p with medium-to-high settings to maximize their experience, as the hardware is capable of solid performance within those parameters but falls behind in the most demanding configurations.