Greedfall

The pairing of Intel’s Core i7-14700F with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1070 produces a striking split personality in Greedfall. At 1080p, the system is capable of high refresh rates, but as resolution climbs, the aging GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The measured data shows a predictable, yet steep, decline in performance that tells a clear story about where this combo’s limits lie.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 86.9 FPS, which is smooth and playable. Dropping to Low settings at the same resolution pushes the average to 125 FPS, indicating that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics card. This is a strong sign that the Intel Core i7-14700F is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the strain on the GTX 1070 becomes evident. The High preset average falls to 64.5 FPS, a 25.8% drop from the 1080p result. This is a substantial reduction, but the experience remains fluid. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 69.5 FPS, while Low settings hit 88.5 FPS.

The jump to 3840x2160 (4K) is where the GTX 1070’s age truly shows. The High preset average plummets to 38.4 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target. The Medium preset manages 41.8 FPS, and even Low settings only reach 53.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is nearly unplayable, with an average of just 24.6 FPS.

The scaling pattern is steep and consistent. From 1080p High to 4K High, the performance drops by 55.8%. This indicates that the rendering load is overwhelming the GTX 1070’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus. The GPU’s raw compute power, rated at 6.463 TFLOPS FP32, is insufficient for the pixel count at 4K. The data suggests that this configuration is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it can maintain respectable frame rates. The 4K results are a quantitative demonstration of the GPU being the sole bottleneck, as the CPU’s performance metrics, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, would not degrade with resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz and substantial 33 MB of L3 cache make it a formidable gaming CPU. In the context of Greedfall, the data implies that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the average of 125 FPS shows the CPU can push the GTX 1070 to its maximum output. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 59.7 FPS average is likely constrained by the GPU, not the processor.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability. Its single-thread performance is strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2711 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003. These figures are critical for games like Greedfall, which often rely on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and physics. The multi-core performance is also exceptional, with a Passmark multithread score of 41765, which helps with background tasks and any game engine features that scale across cores.

However, the GTX 1070’s age means the CPU’s potential is often untapped. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 13498 places it at the 51st percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 94th percentile. This mismatch is clear in the data: the CPU is a top-tier performer, but the GPU is mid-range. In Greedfall, the result is that the i7-14700F is effectively waiting on the GTX 1070 at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 20 cores are not fully utilized in this game, as the frame rate drops are directly tied to resolution increases, which is a GPU workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see similar frame rates across resolutions, but the data shows a consistent decline, confirming the GPU is the primary constraint.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?*

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. All presets except Ultra average above 59 FPS, with High delivering 86.9 FPS and Low reaching 125 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1070’s average benchmark score is 12331. It is 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 and 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M. It trails the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER by 1.4%.

Q: Is the Core i7-14700F a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 54097, placing it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, but it is 1.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290.

Q: What are the CPU’s clock speeds and core count?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F features 20 cores and 28 threads. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the GTX 1070?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in the database for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1422 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This suggests it is a below-average pairing for this specific title, primarily due to the GPU’s age.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1422 out of 1705 tested configurations places it in the lower 20% of all tested systems for Greedfall. This is a poor ranking, driven almost entirely by the GPU. The GTX 1070’s 51st percentile score across all GPUs is a clear indicator of its mid-range status, while the i7-14700F is a top-tier part. The pairing creates an imbalance where the CPU’s power is wasted.

In the context of the database, this rank means that most other CPU and GPU combinations will deliver higher frame rates in Greedfall. The data shows that the Ultra preset is only playable at 1080p, with a 59.7 FPS average. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 36.5 FPS, and at 4K, it is 24.6 FPS. These numbers are below the thresholds for a smooth experience on modern displays.

The rank is not a reflection of the CPU’s capability. The i7-14700F’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, have similar average scores, with a delta of only -0.6%. This suggests that swapping the GPU would dramatically improve the rank. The data points to a system that is held back by a legacy graphics card. For a game like Greedfall, which is a 2019 title, the GTX 1070 was once a capable card, but its 8 GB of VRAM and 6.463 TFLOPS of compute power are now insufficient for higher resolutions. The rank accurately reflects this reality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the High preset, delivering an average of 86.9 FPS. This provides a smooth, detailed visual experience without compromising performance. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 96.5 FPS, which is also excellent, but High offers a better visual quality for a minor frame rate cost.

For users with a 2560x1440 monitor, the High preset is still viable, with an average of 64.5 FPS. This is acceptable for a game like Greedfall, but the Medium preset at 69.5 FPS is a safer choice for maintaining a higher frame rate floor. The Low preset at 1440p provides 88.5 FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, it drops to 59.7 FPS, and at 1440p, it falls to 36.5 FPS. The performance cost of the Ultra preset is too high for the GTX 1070. The data shows that the jump from High to Ultra at 4K reduces the frame rate from 38.4 FPS to 24.6 FPS, a 35.9% decrease, which is not justifiable.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only option that approaches playability, with an average of 53.7 FPS. However, this is still below the 60 FPS target. The Medium and High presets at 4K are too demanding, resulting in averages of 41.8 FPS and 38.4 FPS, respectively. In summary, the best balance of visual quality and performance is the High preset at 1080p or the Medium preset at 1440p. The Ultra preset should be avoided due to its steep performance penalty.