Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Greedfall, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows that this pairing is capable of high refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured results, examining the roles of the CPU and GPU, and contextualizes the combo’s standing against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 146 FPS. This indicates a strong performance level for high-refresh-rate monitors at the most common gaming resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 handle 4K resolution in this game?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 38 FPS on Ultra to 84 FPS on Low. The data shows that while playable at Medium (66 FPS), the Ultra preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold, making High or lower settings the practical choice for 4K.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the average FPS increases from 64 on Ultra to 141 on Low. This represents a 120% performance uplift, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher quality presets.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested combinations?

A: This specific configuration is ranked 1584 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. It sits in the 42.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms a majority of tested systems but is not at the top tier.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p and 4K on Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average is 160 FPS, while at 4K Medium, it drops to 66 FPS. The data shows a 58.75% decrease in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the significant load increase on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more influential on performance at lower resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p, where the CPU has more influence, the frame rates are very high (up to 204 FPS on Low), but they scale down sharply as resolution climbs, suggesting the GPU’s capabilities are reached first.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of frame rates in Greedfall, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game’s demands across all tested settings, as evidenced by the measured data. The GPU’s boost clock of 1725 MHz and base clock of 1500 MHz are the operating frequencies that produce the benchmark results.

The GPU’s role is most clearly defined by the scaling of scores across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the RTX 3070 easily pushes past 140 FPS on High and reaches 204 FPS on Low. However, when the resolution increases to 3840x2160, the average frame rates fall to 60 FPS on High and 38 FPS on Ultra. This pattern shows that the GPU’s computational resources are being saturated as the pixel count increases.

The RTX 3070’s 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs are responsible for the rasterization work, and the data suggests they are well-utilized. The performance dip from 1080p to 4K is not linear, with a much larger percentage drop occurring between 1440p and 4K than between 1080p and 1440p. This indicates that the GPU is hitting a performance ceiling at higher resolutions, where the demand for fill rate and memory bandwidth exceeds what the card can provide for the most demanding presets.

The medium preset at 4K shows a min FPS of 56, which is below the 60 FPS target, while the average is 66. This data point highlights that even at medium settings, the GPU is working near its limit at 4K. The overall picture is that the RTX 3070 is a capable 1440p card for this title, with 4K performance being playable only on lower presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in resolution scaling for the Intel Core i7-14700F and RTX 3070 combination. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 93 FPS on Ultra to 204 FPS on Low. Moving to 2560x1440, these numbers drop to a range of 64 FPS on Ultra to 141 FPS on Low. Finally, at 3840x2160, the averages fall to between 38 FPS on Ultra and 84 FPS on Low.

The percentage drops between resolutions are significant. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 146 at 1080p to 101 at 1440p, a 30.8% decrease, and then to 60 at 4K, a further 40.6% decrease from 1440p. The scaling is similar for Medium, with averages of 160, 111, and 66 FPS across the three resolutions. This consistent pattern across presets shows that the performance bottleneck is primarily on the GPU side.

The data implies that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The high frame rates at 1080p (over 200 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. However, as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows exponentially, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, which is typical for a game that is heavily GPU-bound at higher pixel counts.

For this combination, 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots. At 1440p, the High preset maintains an average of 101 FPS, which is ideal for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the system can still produce playable frame rates, but only on Low (84 FPS) or Medium (66 FPS) settings. The Ultra preset is not viable at 4K, as it drops to an average of 38 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with even Ultra averaging 93 FPS. The High preset at 146 FPS provides a strong balance for high-refresh-rate displays, while Low at 204 FPS is optimal for competitive play. Medium at 160 FPS is a solid middle ground, though the High preset is recommended for better visual quality at a still very high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 101 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (111 FPS) for a minor performance costchers, and it is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is also playable, but the average is close to the 60 FPS line, so High provides more headroom for demanding scenes. Low at 141 FPS is available for those who prioritize maximum frame rate over visuals.

At 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The High preset at 60 FPS is exactly on the playability threshold, but the Medium preset at 66 FPS is a safer choice for consistent performancecars. The data shows that Medium has a min FPS of 56, which is slightly below 60, but the average is higher. Low at 84 FPS is the best choice for a smooth 4K experience, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 38 FPS is not recommended for general play.

The data indicates that the High preset at 1440p is the overall sweet spot for this combination, offering a balance of visual quality and performance. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended setting to maintain a playable frame rate, with Low as an alternative for higher FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across all settings and resolutions.

1920x1080: The Low preset delivers the highest average at 204 FPS. Medium follows at 160 FPS, with a min of 136 FPS and max of 184 FPS. High is next at 146 FPS, and Ultra is the lowest at 93 FPS. All presets are well above 60 FPS, indicating no performance issues at this resolution.

2560x1440: Low leads with an average of 141 FPS. Medium averages 111 FPS (min 94, max 128), High averages 101 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still maintains a playable average.

3840x2160: Low is the only preset to comfortably exceed 60 FPS, with an average of 84 FPS. Medium averages 66 FPS (min 56, max 76), High averages 60 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38 FPS. The High preset is exactly at the 60 FPS line, while Medium has a min that dips below it.

The data shows a consistent pattern of performance scaling. The difference between Low and Ultra is substantial at all resolutions, with the most significant gap at 1080p (204 vs 93 FPS) and the smallest at 4K (84 vs 38 FPS). This suggests that the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached at lower resolutions, while at 4K, even the lowest settings push the card hard.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The data from its benchmarks shows strong multi-core and single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958 Asi.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic data. The benchmark results indicate that this processor is more than capable of handling this task. At 1080p, the average frame rates exceed 140 FPS on most presets, which means the CPU is not a bottleneck. The single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23, is particularly relevant for gaming, and the score of 4958 is excellent.

The CPU’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help with data access patterns. The memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 allows for flexible system configurations. The processor’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high-end positioning.

The data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence on frame rates diminishes. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are primarily due to GPU load, not CPU limitations. The CPU maintains its performance across all settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p on Low (204 FPS), which would stress the CPU’s single-thread performance. The conclusion is that the i7-14700F is a strong pairing for the RTX 3070, ensuring the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination is ranked 1584 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 42.8th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms 57.2% of combinations.

This ranking is influenced by both components. The CPU’s percentile rank is 91, meaning it is in the top 9% of all CPUs, while the GPU’s percentile rank is 61, placing it in the top 39% of all GPUs. The combo’s overall rank is lower than the CPU’s individual rank, which suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for this specific game.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% higher average score), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (1.1% higher). The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% lower average score) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% higher). These close comparisons indicate that the components are solidly mid-range to high-end, but not top-tier.

The combo’s rank of 1584 suggests that in a database of 3703 systems, there are 2019 combinations that perform worse and 1583 that perform better. This is a respectable position, indicating that this system is capable of delivering a good gaming experience in Greedfall, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K performance is weaker, which likely contributes to the rank not being higher nt. For a balanced system that excels at 1440p gaming, this combo is well-positioned, but for 4K enthusiasts, higher-end GPUs would rank better.