Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, with the data showing a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets. The combination ranks 912th out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the top quarter of all configurations. At 1080p, the system pushes well beyond 100 FPS on every preset, while 4K remains playable at Medium and High settings, though Ultra presents a significant challenge. The measurements reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM playing distinct roles in the game's outcomes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: The data shows that at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 73, which is above 60. Dropping to Medium at 4K yields 81 FPS, while Ultra at 4K falls to 47 FPS. So, 4K is viable on High or Medium, but for higher refresh rates, 1440p offers 123 FPS on High and 135 FPS on Medium.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there between 1440p and 4K on High settings?

A: At 1440p High, the average FPS is 123. At 4K High, the average drops to 73 FPS. This represents a reduction of 50 FPS, or roughly a 41% decrease in frame rate when moving from 1440p to 4K at the same settings, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution with this hardware?

A: The measurements show that Ultra is only playable at 1080p, where the average FPS is 113. At 1440p, the average drops to 78 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 47 FPS. Only the 1080p result provides a smooth experience above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its multi-core performance for this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 4958 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 35122 in multi-core. The multi-core score is roughly 7 times higher, showing the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide massive parallel throughput, which is beneficial for background tasks and games that scale with cores, though Greedfall's results suggest it does not heavily rely on this multi-core capability.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 248 FPS, while Ultra averages 113 FPS. This is a difference of 135 FPS, meaning the Ultra preset costs about 54% of the performance available at the Low preset, making the visual upgrade a significant trade-off for frame rate.

Q: Does the combo's rank of 912 out of 3703 indicate it is a high-performing configuration?

A: Yes, ranking 912th out of 3703 places this combo in the top 25% of all tested configurations. This suggests that while it is not an elite-tier setup, it outperforms the majority of other CPU-GPU combinations in this game, delivering a strong high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the central driver of visual performance in Greedfall, and its specifications in the data explain the measured FPS results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This large memory allocation allows the card to handle the game's high-resolution textures at 4K without running out of VRAM, which is a critical factor for consistent performance. The GPU's boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz ensure that the 4096 shading units are fed data quickly, leading to the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p, the average FPS on High is 177, but this drops to 123 FPS at 1440p and 73 FPS at 4K. This scaling indicates that the RX 9070 XT's raw compute power, measured at 48.66 TFLOPS FP32, is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the increased pixel count at 4K demands more from the GPU, causing a significant performance hit. The GPU's 128 ROPs are responsible for pixel output, and the drop from 177 FPS to 73 FPS between 1080p and 4K High suggests that these units are being saturated at the higher resolution.

The GPU's architecture, RDNA 4.0, is built on a 4 nm process node and includes 64 RT cores, though Greedfall does not have a heavy ray tracing workload. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance is primarily limited by its fill rate and shading power rather than memory capacity, as the 16 GB buffer is ample for this game. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 provides a synthetic benchmark of the GPU's capabilities, and the game's results align with this, showing strong performance in a title that is not excessively demanding. The GPU's percentile rank of 55th versus all GPUs is interesting, suggesting that while it performs well in this game, its overall benchmark scores are more modest compared to its peers.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Greedfall depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 177 FPS. This is comfortably above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors, and it offers a significant visual improvement over Medium (195 FPS) and Low (248 FPS) without the steep performance cost of Ultra (113 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p is still playable, but the 64 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests a heavy demand on the GPU that may not justify the visual gains.

At 1440p, the High preset is again the recommended setting, with an average of 123 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for 120 Hz displays, and it is a substantial improvement over Medium (135 FPS) and Low (172 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable but may have occasional dips below 60 FPS in heavy scenes, making High the safer choice for consistent performance. The data shows that the step from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 45 FPS, which is a steep price for the extra visual detail.

For 4K, the High preset is the best option, averaging 73 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it is a much better experience than Medium (81 FPS) or Low (103 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 47 FPS average falls below the playable threshold for most users. The data indicates that High at 4K strikes the best balance between visual quality and performance, leveraging the 16 GB VRAM to maintain a stable frame rate. Overall, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering the best combination of image quality and FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the results show a wide spread across settings. The Low preset achieves an average FPS of 248, while Medium reaches 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. High settings produce 177 FPS, and Ultra drops to 113 FPS. The data reveals a clear pattern: each step up in settings from Low to Ultra reduces performance, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra, a decrease of 64 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly demanding on the GPU, such as advanced shadows or post-processing.

At 1440p, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium 135 FPS (with min/max of 115/155), High 123 FPS, and Ultra 78 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 37 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 45 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is working harder at 1440p, and the settings have a more pronounced effect on frame rate. The Ultra preset at 1440p is borderline playable, but the average of 78 FPS is still above 60 FPS, offering a viable option for those who prioritize visuals.

At 4K, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 103 FPS, Medium 81 FPS (with min/max of 69/93), High 73 FPS, and Ultra 47 FPS. The gap between Low and High is 30 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra is 26 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 60 FPS in the entire dataset, confirming that this setting is too demanding for the GPU at this resolution. The Medium preset at 4K, with a minimum of 69 FPS, offers the most stable experience above 60 FPS, making it a viable alternative to High for users sensitive to frame dips.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 912th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 24.6% of all configurations, indicating a solidly above-average performance level. The rank suggests that while this setup is not at the very top of the charts, it outperforms the majority of other CPU-GPU pairings in this game. The data implies that the GPU, with its 16 GB VRAM and high clock speeds, is well-matched to the CPU's capabilities, resulting in a balanced system that avoids severe bottlenecks.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with a deltaPct of 0.6, show that the i7-14700F's performance is closely competitive with other high-end processors. For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with a deltaPct of 0.2, which is a much older card, highlighting that the RX 9070 XT's benchmark scores are not directly comparable to its in-game performance. The combo's rank of 912 out of 3703 is a strong indicator that this pairing excels in Greedfall specifically, even if the GPU's overall benchmark percentile is only 55th.

The data also shows that the CPU's percentile rank of 91st versus all CPUs is much higher than the GPU's 55th percentile. This suggests that the CPU is a stronger component relative to its peers, and it may be capable of driving even more powerful GPUs in other titles. In Greedfall, however, the measured FPS indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to compute game logic and physics without causing frame rate drops.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high core count and boost frequency provide substantial processing power for Greedfall's CPU-bound tasks, such as AI, physics, and world simulation. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958. The multi-core score is particularly strong, benefiting from the 33 MB of shared L3 cache, which allows for efficient data sharing between cores.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is crucial at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully taxed. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 248 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires the CPU to keep up with the GPU's output. The CPU's strong single-core performance, as evidenced by the Geekbench single-core score of 2429, ensures that the game's main thread is processed efficiently, preventing bottlenecks that could limit FPS. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game, as the performance scales primarily with resolution and GPU load.

The CPU's large core count is beneficial for background processes and streaming, but Greedfall does not appear to be a heavily multi-threaded game. The Passmark multithread score of 41317 shows the CPU's capability, but the in-game results at 1080p and 1440p are more dependent on the GPU. At 4K, the CPU's role becomes even less significant, as the GPU's rendering load dominates. The data suggests that the i7-14700F provides a stable foundation for the RX 9070 XT, ensuring that the GPU is never starved of data, which is critical for maintaining the high average FPS seen in the measurements.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 177 at 1080p to 123 at 1440p, and then to 73 at 4K. This represents a 30% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and another 41% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 104 FPS, or a 59% reduction. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions.

The same pattern holds for other settings. At Low, the FPS drops from 248 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p and 103 at 4K, a reduction of 145 FPS overall. At Medium, the drop is from 195 to 135 to 81, a reduction of 114 FPS. At Ultra, the drop is from 113 to 78 to 47, a reduction of 66 FPS. The data shows that the absolute FPS loss from resolution scaling is smaller at higher settings, but the percentage loss is similar. For example, the drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 58%, while at High it is 59%.

This scaling behavior confirms that the GPU's rendering load increases quadratically with resolution, and the RX 9070 XT's performance diminishes accordingly. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as the frame rate is limited by the GPU's ability to fill pixels. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is likely GPU-bound, meaning that the CPU has spare capacity. At 4K, the GPU is fully saturated, and the FPS drops to levels that require careful setting adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay. This analysis suggests that for users targeting 4K, the High or Medium presets are the only viable options, while 1080p and 1440p allow for higher settings with excellent frame rates.