Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high core count and boost capability place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 54097. In synthetic workloads, it scores 35443 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5003 in single-core, while Geekbench results show 16571 multi-core and 2711 single-core. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, posts an average score of 54450, which is only 0.6% higher, making the two effectively equivalent in raw processing power. For a game like Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, this processor provides substantial headroom; the data indicates that even at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 35.9, which is far below the processor’s capability ceiling. The bottleneck in this configuration is clearly not the CPU, as its multi-threaded and single-threaded scores are more than sufficient to feed the GPU in this title. The processor’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache further support consistent frame delivery, though the measured results show that the graphics card dominates performance outcomes across all tested resolutions.

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

The i7-14700F’s 20 cores and 28 threads are a significant asset for modern titles, but Greedfall’s performance metrics suggest that the game does not heavily tax this processor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the configuration achieves 70.7 FPS, while dropping to Ultra reduces the average to 35.9 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame pipeline rather than to push raw frame rates. The processor’s 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks, such as game logic and physics, are handled with minimal latency, which is reflected in its strong single-core scores: 2101 in Cinebench R20 and 2711 in Geekbench. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-14700F is 1.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P, but trails the Ryzen 9 9900X and 9900X3D by 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively. These small deltas indicate that any of these processors would deliver near-identical gameplay experiences in Greedfall, as the game’s frame rates are constrained by the GPU rather than the CPU. The data shows no scenario where the processor’s utilization would become a limiting factor, even at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops to 14.9 — a clear sign that the graphics card is the sole performance bottleneck. Therefore, the CPU’s contribution to this game’s results is indirect: it provides ample headroom, but its impact on measured FPS is negligible compared to the GPU’s influence.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the definitive performance limiter in this configuration. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, offering 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth, this card is positioned in the 43rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713. Its base clock of 1485 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 896 shading units, deliver 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The measured FPS data shows a steep decline as resolution and settings increase: at 1920x1080, the card manages 70.7 FPS on Low, 59.6 on Medium, 51.6 on High, and 35.9 on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop to 49.2, 39.8, 36.3, and 22.3 respectively. At 3840x2160, the card is overwhelmed, with only 32.3 FPS on Low, 22.0 on Medium, 19.1 on High, and 14.9 on Ultra. These results highlight the card’s 4 GB VRAM as a critical constraint; at higher resolutions and settings, the memory capacity and bandwidth become insufficient, causing the steep performance cliffs observed. Compared to its nearest rivals, the GTX 1650 is 0.4% slower than the RTX 3050 A Mobile and the Radeon 550X, but 0.5% faster than the Quadro P2200 and 0.5% slower than the Radeon Pro WX 5100. These marginal differences mean that swapping to any of these cards would yield nearly identical results in Greedfall. The GPU’s 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors indicate a low-power design, but the benchmark data confirms that its compute capabilities, not power delivery, are what limit frame rates in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings yields 59.6 FPS, while High settings drop to 51.6 FPS and Low reaches 70.7 FPS. For a smooth experience, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average FPS consistently exceeds 50, making it the optimal choice.

Q: Can this setup handle 2560x1440 gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the configuration achieves 49.2 FPS on Low, 39.8 on Medium, 36.3 on High, and 22.3 on Ultra. While playable at lower settings, the frame rates fall below 40 FPS on Medium and above, indicating a compromise between visual quality and smoothness.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, while the Ryzen 9 9900X scores 54450, representing a delta of -0.6%. This means the i7-14700F is essentially on par with the Ryzen 9 9900X, with a negligible performance difference.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The GTX 1650 falls in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713. This places it below the median, confirming its status as an entry-level card in the current landscape.

Q: What happens to frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the configuration only manages 32.3 FPS on Low, 22.0 on Medium, 19.1 on High, and 14.9 on Ultra. These results are largely unplayable for a smooth experience, as the GPU is severely constrained by its 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is the processor or the graphics card more responsible for the performance in this game?

A: The benchmark data clearly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The i7-14700F ranks in the 94th percentile for CPUs, while the GTX 1650 sits in the 43rd percentile for GPUs, and the FPS scaling across settings and resolutions aligns with GPU limitations rather than CPU capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1655 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 3% of all configurations. This low ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU’s weak performance; the processor is a top-tier component, but it is paired with a card that cannot translate that CPU power into high frame rates. The combo’s position reflects the measured FPS data, which shows that even at the most favorable settings (1920x1080 Low), the average frame rate is 70.7, and at the highest settings (3840x2160 Ultra), it plummets to 14.9. Compared to other tested combos, this pairing is severely unbalanced, as the CPU’s 94th percentile ranking contrasts sharply with the GPU’s 43rd percentile. In practical terms, 1655th place means that the vast majority of other hardware combinations tested will deliver a better experience in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets. The data suggests that users with this combo should prioritize reducing resolution and settings to achieve playable frame rates, as the GPU’s limitations cannot be overcome by the CPU’s strength. The ranking also indicates that this is not a configuration designed for high-end gaming, but rather for basic 1080p playability at low to medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, where the average frame rate is 59.6 FPS. This provides a balance between visual quality and smoothness, as the drop to High settings reduces the average to 51.6 FPS, which is still playable but less fluid. For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1920x1080 with Low settings delivers 70.7 FPS, offering the highest measured performance in this dataset. At 2560x1440, the configuration becomes more strained: Low settings yield 49.2 FPS, which is marginally acceptable, but Medium drops to 39.8 FPS and High falls to 36.3 FPS, both of which may feel less responsive. At 3840x2160, all settings produce average frame rates below 35 FPS, with Ultra at 14.9 FPS being unplayable. Therefore, the data supports 1920x1080 as the target resolution, with Medium settings providing the best overall experience. If the user prefers higher visual fidelity, High settings at 1920x1080 (51.6 FPS) are a viable alternative, but Ultra at the same resolution (35.9 FPS) represents a significant compromise in smoothness. The measured rows indicate that the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM is the primary constraint, so avoiding Ultra settings at any resolution is advisable to prevent the steep performance penalties observed.