Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that responds strongly to both CPU and GPU resources, and this particular pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB produces a specific set of trade-offs. The data indicates that this is a configuration where the graphics card is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, but the processor’s capabilities ensure that the game remains playable at lower settings where the GPU is not fully saturated. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy of performance across the tested resolutions and presets, which provides a practical guide for what to expect from this hardware combination.

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 from the Raptor Lake-R architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates significant multi-threaded strength, scoring 35,443 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 14,886 in Cinebench R20 multicore, while its single-thread performance is also robust with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,003. The processor’s 94th percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates that it is a high-end part, and its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with a score of 54,450, where the Intel part trails by only -0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D with a score of 54,681, showing a -1.1% difference.

For a game like Greedfall, which is not typically considered a CPU-bound title, the i7-14700F’s role is to ensure that frame pacing remains stable and that there are no bottlenecks that could cause stutters. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combination achieves 104.9 FPS, which is the highest average recorded in the test set. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this resolution, and the performance ceiling is likely determined by the graphics card rather than the processor. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 4,261 in Passmark single-thread tests and 2,711 in Geekbench single-core further supports its ability to handle game logic and draw calls efficiently. When the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the FPS drops are consistent with GPU limitations, as the CPU’s headroom remains largely unused. The processor’s 65 W TDP and support for ECC memory are relevant for system builders, but for gaming, the key takeaway is that the i7-14700F is not the limiting factor in this pairing; rather, it provides the computational foundation that allows the RTX 3050 to perform at its measured levels.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall, and at which settings?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 104.9, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 83.6 FPS at 1080p Medium and 78.9 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54,097, which is -0.6% compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54,450) and -1.1% compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54,681). It also outperforms the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 1.2% and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 1.7%.

Q: Can this combination handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS ranges from 22.8 on Ultra settings to 42 on Low settings. The 31.5 FPS average on High settings indicates that 4K is marginal, with only the Low preset approaching a playable frame rate.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 76.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 35.6 FPS. This represents a significant 41 FPS difference, showing that the GPU is stressed heavily by higher quality settings.

Q: Is the RTX 3050 4 GB the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data suggests yes. The FPS scales inversely with resolution and settings in a pattern typical of GPU-bound workloads. For example, at 1080p Low the combo hits 104.9 FPS, but at 4K High it falls to 31.5 FPS, a drop of 73.4 FPS, which is far more than a CPU would cause.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1527 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower percentile of configurations. This indicates that while it is functional, it is not a high-performance setup for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB ranks 1527 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This ranking places the setup in the bottom 10% of all configurations tested, which is a direct reflection of the GPU’s modest capabilities relative to the CPU’s high-end status. The CPU alone sits in the 94th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 54,097, but the GPU only reaches the 50th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 in the provided data. This mismatch creates a situation where the processor is far more powerful than the graphics card, leading to a system that is heavily GPU-limited in most gaming scenarios.

In practical terms, this ranking means that users with this combo should not expect to compete with high-end gaming rigs in Greedfall. The measured FPS data supports this, as even at 1080p Low the combo only achieves 104.9 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional. At higher settings and resolutions, the performance drops sharply, with 4K Ultra yielding only 22.8 FPS. The rank of 1527 out of 1705 suggests that most other tested combinations, likely featuring more powerful GPUs, will outperform this setup. However, the ranking also indicates that the CPU is not holding the system back, as the i7-14700F’s benchmarks are strong enough to support much higher frame rates if paired with a better graphics card. For a builder, this combo represents a balanced entry point for 1080p gaming, but it is not suitable for high-fidelity play at higher resolutions.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 104.9 FPS, Medium yields 83.6 FPS, High yields 78.9 FPS, and Ultra yields 49.6 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium represents a 21.3 FPS drop, while the drop from High to Ultra is a more severe 29.3 FPS decrease, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades as expected. Low settings produce an average of 76.6 FPS, which is a 28.3 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings achieve 62.1 FPS, High settings reach 54.1 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 35.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent loss of roughly 27-30% of performance across all settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The 1440p Ultra result of 35.6 FPS is only 14 FPS higher than the 4K High result, highlighting how quickly performance degrades with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 42 FPS, which is the only preset that exceeds the 30 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 37.9 FPS, High settings fall to 31.5 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 22.8 FPS. The difference between 1440p High and 4K High is 22.6 FPS, showing that 4K demands nearly double the GPU resources. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being playable only on lower settings, and 4K being impractical except for the Low preset.

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

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of the GPU being the limiting component in this system. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 104.9 at 1080p to 76.6 at 1440p, and then to 42 at 4K. This represents a 59.9% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial decline. At High settings, the drop is from 78.9 FPS at 1080p to 54.1 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 31.5 FPS at 4K, a total reduction of 60.1%. The consistency of this ~60% drop across different settings suggests that the GPU is being saturated at all quality levels, and the CPU is not able to compensate for the increased pixel workload.

This pattern is characteristic of a graphics card that lacks the memory bandwidth and processing power to handle higher resolutions. The RTX 3050 4 GB has a 128-bit memory bus and 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest for 4K workloads. As the resolution increases, the GPU must process more pixels, and the 4 GB VRAM capacity can also become a limitation. The fact that the FPS drops are proportional to the pixel count increase—roughly 2.25x more pixels at 4K compared to 1080p—confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions, which is not the case. The data shows that the i7-14700F has ample headroom, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores, but the RTX 3050 simply cannot keep pace with the demands of higher resolutions.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Greedfall depends on the target resolution. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it achieves an average of 78.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers 83.6 FPS, but the visual improvement from Medium to High is often worth the 4.7 FPS loss, especially since both are comfortably playable. The Ultra preset at 49.6 FPS is borderline, as it dips below 60 FPS, and the visual gains over High are typically not significant enough to justify the 29.3 FPS drop.

For 1440p, the Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 76.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 62.1 FPS is also playable, but it comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, and any demanding scenes could cause dips. The High preset at 54.1 FPS is marginal, and the Ultra preset at 35.6 FPS is not recommended for a playable experience. For 4K, only the Low preset achieves a playable frame rate at 42 FPS, but this is still below the ideal 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 37.9 FPS and High at 31.5 FPS are playable only if the user is tolerant of lower frame rates, while the Ultra preset at 22.8 FPS is not recommended.

In summary, the data indicates that the optimal settings for this combo are High at 1080p, Low to Medium at 1440p, and Low at 4K. These choices balance visual quality with playable frame rates, ensuring that the game remains responsive while utilizing the hardware’s capabilities to the fullest.