Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with 4K Ultra presenting a significant challenge. The data shows a clear progression where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU’s robust 20-core configuration ensures high framerates at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS numbers reveal a classic resolution scaling curve that shifts the performance bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 249.4 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 169.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 32%, and at 4K Low the average falls to 103.8 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 4070’s 12 GB frame buffer and AD104 chip are being saturated as pixel count rises.

The Ultra settings preset tells a more dramatic story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 114.8 FPS, which is still highly playable. Stepping up to 1440p Ultra yields 79.8 FPS, a 30% decline that points to the GPU’s raw shading power being the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 44.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay on many displays. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is stark: 103.8 FPS versus 44.4 FPS, a 59.4 FPS difference that underscores how demanding the higher preset is.

The data indicates that from 1080p to 1440p, the framerate drop is manageable across all settings—High goes from 177.2 to 123.8 FPS, for instance. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K is where the RTX 4070 starts to struggle, particularly on Ultra. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance are sufficient for 1440p High, but 4K Ultra requires more than the 64 ROPs can deliver.

How This Combo Ranks

In Greedfall, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 436th out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 25.6% of all configurations in the database, which is a solid position for a mid-range to upper-mid-range pairing. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus score of 94 indicates it outperforms 94% of all processors tested, while the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 81 shows it beats 81% of all graphics cards.

The ranking suggests that the combo is well-balanced for this title, but not exceptional. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, posts an average benchmark score of 54450, which is just 0.6% higher than the i7-14700F’s 54097. This marginal difference means the CPU is not holding back the GPU in most scenarios. On the GPU side, the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37283 is only 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56’s 37507, indicating that the graphics card is performing as expected for its class.

The combo rank of 436 out of 1705 implies that while many configurations are slower, a substantial number are faster. The data shows that the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 44.4 FPS would drag the combo down in rankings that weight higher resolutions. For a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG from 2019, this pairing delivers a strong experience at mainstream resolutions without pushing into enthusiast territory.

FAQ

Q: What framerate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 177.2 FPS, which provides a very smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. This is well above the 144 Hz threshold, so the CPU and GPU combo has headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this hardware?

A: The data shows an average of 44.4 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. This is playable on consoles but may feel sluggish for competitive or fast-paced action. Dropping to 4K High raises the average to 75.6 FPS, which is a more comfortable target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X’s 54450. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming, so the CPU is not a performance differentiator in Greedfall.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the combo achieves 123.8 FPS, which is close to but not quite 144 Hz. Dropping to 1440p Medium yields 134.2 FPS, while 1080p High hits 177.2 FPS. For a locked 144 Hz experience, 1080p High is the safest choice based on the data.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a significant drop. At High settings, the average falls from 123.8 FPS to 75.6 FPS, a 38.9% reduction. This indicates the RTX 4070’s compute resources are the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: How much headroom does the CPU provide at low resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 249.4 FPS, which is exceptionally high and shows the 20-core processor is not a constraint. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 114.8 FPS result suggests the CPU has ample headroom for future GPU upgrades.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 249.4 FPS, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 196.3 FPS, High at 177.2 FPS, and Ultra at 114.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 134.6 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates remain strong. Low produces 169.8 FPS, Medium 134.2 FPS, High 123.8 FPS, and Ultra 79.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 90 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p but still significant. The High preset at 1440p is particularly notable because it stays above 120 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Low yields 103.8 FPS, Medium 81.4 FPS, High 75.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the dataset that falls below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that the RTX 4070 can handle 4K at Low and Medium settings, but High and Ultra require compromises or upscaling techniques.

The progression across resolutions is consistent: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces framerate by roughly 30-40% at the same settings. This pattern holds for Low (249.4 → 169.8 → 103.8), Medium (196.3 → 134.2 → 81.4), High (177.2 → 123.8 → 75.6), and Ultra (114.8 → 79.8 → 44.4). The consistency suggests a balanced system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications make it a formidable gaming CPU, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and single-core score of 5003.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is primarily to maintain high framerates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully utilized. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 249.4 FPS, which is close to the CPU’s practical limit for this game. The single-thread performance, reflected in the Geekbench single-core score of 2711, is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 at 1080p.

The processor’s passmark multithread score of 41765 and integer math score of 157242 indicate that it has plenty of headroom for background tasks and game logic. However, the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions—the GPU is. The i7-14700F’s 65 W TDP and 2.10 GHz base clock are modest, but the 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures it can respond quickly to single-threaded game workloads.

Compared to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, the i7-14700F is essentially tied in average benchmark score (54097 vs 54450, a -0.6% delta). This means that in Greedfall, the choice between these CPUs would not meaningfully change the measured FPS results. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms that it is a high-end part that will not hold back the RTX 4070 in most scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 144 Hz refresh rate, the High preset at 177.2 FPS is the best choice—it provides a smooth, visually rich experience without the performance penalty of Ultra. If you have a 240 Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 196.3 FPS or Low at 249.4 FPS would be necessary to fully utilize the display’s potential.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 123.8 FPS is the standout recommendation. It stays above 120 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, and offers better visual quality than Medium at 134.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 79.8 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat; it is better suited for slower exploration or screenshot moments.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift significantly. The High preset at 75.6 FPS is the most balanced option, providing good visuals and a framerate that is smooth on 60 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 81.4 FPS is a close second, offering slightly higher performance with a minor visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 44.4 FPS should be avoided for general play, as the framerate is too low for consistent responsiveness. The Low preset at 103.8 FPS is viable for competitive play, but the visual downgrade may be too severe for a story-driven Action RPG.

The data suggests that the Low preset at 1080p (249.4 FPS) is the only configuration that exceeds 240 FPS, making it the top choice for esports-style play. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset across all resolutions is the most consistent option, delivering 177.2 FPS at 1080p, 123.8 FPS at 1440p, and 75.6 FPS at 4K. This preset maximizes the RTX 4070’s capabilities without pushing into the diminishing returns of Ultra.