Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent frame rate curve in Greedfall, with the data clearly indicating that the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor only at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo produces an average of 277.7 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 199.6 FPS on High — a 28% reduction that still leaves massive headroom above the 144Hz refresh rate. Moving to 1440p, the same settings comparison shows 192.2 FPS versus 138.4 FPS, a 28% drop again, suggesting the scaling is nearly linear with pixel count. At 4K, the High preset yields 83.7 FPS, while Low delivers 114.1 FPS — a 36% gap that widens because the GPU is now fully saturated. The Ultra preset at 4K collapses to 50.9 FPS, which is a 55% reduction from Low at the same resolution, clearly indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits by the most demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable pattern: as resolution increases, the performance penalty becomes more severe, particularly at the highest quality settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 152.8 FPS (277.7 down to 124.9), which represents a 45% performance loss — a substantial hit but one that still leaves the game playable at over 120 FPS. At 1440p, the same Low-to-Ultra comparison shows a 104.1 FPS difference (192.2 down to 88.1), a 54% loss that pushes Ultra below the 90 FPS threshold. The 4K results are the most telling: Low runs at 114.1 FPS, Medium at 90.8 FPS, High at 83.7 FPS, and Ultra at just 50.9 FPS. The gap between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 163.6 FPS (277.7 versus 114.1), meaning the resolution jump alone costs 59% of performance even on the least demanding settings. This indicates that while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, the GPU is the bottleneck as pixel count rises — the RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The Core i7-14700F brings substantial processing power to this pairing, with 20 cores and 28 threads running at a 2.10 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost clock. The benchmark data shows this CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 54097 — nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which scores 54450 with a deltaPct of -0.6%. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35443 and single-core score of 5003 demonstrate strong all-around capability, which translates to Greedfall's performance at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 277.7 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them at this resolution. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support further contribute to the CPU's ability to handle game logic and AI without becoming a limiting factor. However, the data shows that the CPU's influence diminishes at higher resolutions — the exact same CPU with the same settings produces 114.1 FPS at 4K Low versus 277.7 FPS at 1080p Low, proving the GPU, not the CPU, determines the ceiling in this game.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the deciding factor in this combo's Greedfall performance, and its specifications explain the measured results precisely. With a boost clock of 2475 MHz, 7168 shading units, and 56 RT cores, the GPU delivers 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance — a figure that places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 42576. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes critical at 4K Ultra where the game demands the most texture data. The nearest rival, NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, making the 4070 SUPER essentially tied with that workstation card in synthetic benchmarks. In actual Greedfall measurements, the GPU's limits appear clearly: at 4K Ultra, the combo falls to 50.9 FPS, which is a 64% reduction from the 4K Low result of 114.1 FPS. The 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs handle pixel fill and texture mapping adequately at lower settings, but the Ultra preset's additional effects and higher resolution textures overwhelm the 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, creating the steep performance cliff observed in the data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on the user's display resolution. At 1080p, High settings at 199.6 FPS offer the best balance — the game runs well above 144Hz, and the 78.1 FPS drop from Low to High is acceptable given the visual quality improvement. At 1440p, High settings at 138.4 FPS remain excellent, while Medium at 151.1 FPS offers a slight boost for those prioritizing frame rate; however, Ultra at 88.1 FPS is still playable but begins to show the GPU's strain. At 4K, the data strongly suggests avoiding Ultra settings entirely, as the 50.9 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider minimum for smooth gameplay. Instead, Medium settings at 90.8 FPS or High at 83.7 FPS provide much better experiences, with Low at 114.1 FPS as a fallback for competitive play. The 4K Ultra result is nearly half the frame rate of 4K Medium, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features cost far more than they deliver at this resolution. For most users with 1440p or 1080p displays, High settings represent the sweet spot, delivering 138.4 FPS and 199.6 FPS respectively — both comfortably above 120 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 296th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 17.4% of all configurations. This ranking is consistent with the individual component performance: the CPU's 94th percentile standing and the GPU's 84th percentile standing both contribute to a system that handles this game well across most settings. The rank of 296 means there are 295 other combos that achieve higher average FPS in this title, which is expected given that many of those likely include more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX. However, the measured data shows this combo is far from a budget compromise — it delivers playable frame rates at every resolution and settings combination tested, with even the worst-case 4K Ultra result of 50.9 FPS remaining sufficient for single-player Action RPG gameplay. The combination's strength lies in its consistency: the 1080p Low result of 277.7 FPS demonstrates the CPU's ability to push high frame rates, while the 4K Medium result of 90.8 FPS shows the GPU can handle demanding resolutions when settings are moderated appropriately.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 144Hz gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows High settings at 2560x1440 produce 138.4 FPS average, while Low settings reach 192.2 FPS and Medium achieves 151.1 FPS, all within reach of a 144Hz display.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The measured results show 1440p High as the sweet spot at 138.4 FPS, but 1080p High at 199.6 FPS also provides excellent performance for those who prefer maximum smoothness.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from Ultra to High at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant gain: 4K Ultra averages 50.9 FPS, while 4K High reaches 83.7 FPS — a 64.5% improvement that makes High the recommended setting at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Greedfall?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's power is evident with 277.7 FPS on Low, but at 4K the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the same settings dropping to 114.1 FPS — a 59% reduction.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the measured results show playable frame rates at all settings and resolutions, including 4K Ultra at 50.9 FPS, indicating the 12 GB GDDR6X memory is adequate for Greedfall's requirements.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4070 SUPER's closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42576 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A6000's 42653, with a deltaPct of -0.2%, indicating the GPU's performance is well-established.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 277.7 FPS average, Medium reaches 218.1 FPS, High maintains 199.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 124.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 152.8 FPS, representing a 55% reduction in performance. At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably: Low averages 192.2 FPS, Medium 151.1 FPS, High 138.4 FPS, and Ultra 88.1 FPS. The 1440p results show a 104.1 FPS gap between Low and Ultra, a 54% reduction that mirrors the 1080p pattern. At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress significantly: Low averages 114.1 FPS, Medium 90.8 FPS, High 83.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 50.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured across all configurations, and the 63.2 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K represents a 55% performance loss. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 4K Medium at 90.8 FPS being particularly notable for its playability at a demanding resolution. The High preset performs admirably at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K it drops to 83.7 FPS, which is still smooth but shows diminishing returns compared to Medium. The data confirms that the GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are the limiting factors at 4K, while the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom at lower resolutions.