Greedfall

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts up to 5.40 GHz, with a 33 MB shared L3 cache. This combination of high core count and strong single-thread boost makes it well-suited for an Action RPG like Greedfall, which typically benefits from both multi-threaded background simulation and fast single-core responsiveness.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700F demonstrates its multi-threaded muscle with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,122 and a single-core score of 4,958. The Geekbench results follow the same pattern: 19,620 multi-core and 2,429 single-core. Its PassMark multithread score of 41,317 and single-thread score of 4,257 further confirm the balance between parallel throughput and per-core efficiency.

The processor's position among rivals illustrates its competitive standing. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails by a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning the Intel part is slightly ahead in average benchmark score. The Intel Xeon 6505P sits essentially level at -0.2 deltaPct, while the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8 behind. These are all within a narrow band, so the i7-14700F is not dramatically faster than its nearest competitors in raw compute, but it holds a consistent edge in most workloads tested here.

For Greedfall specifically, the high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that the CPU can keep up with the game's logic and AI routines, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 20 cores provide ample headroom for background tasks, though the game itself is unlikely to fully utilize all 28 threads. The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that this is a top-tier processor for gaming and general productivity alike.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It houses 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boosts to 2505 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant for Greedfall at high resolutions. With 16 GB of VRAM, the RTX 4080 has ample capacity for the game's textures and assets at 4K Ultra settings, where other cards might run into memory limits. The 22.4 Gbps effective memory speed ensures that the large framebuffer is fed quickly, supporting high frame rates even at 3840x2160.

In benchmark terms, the RTX 4080 scores 34,457 in PassMark G3D and 20,671 in GPU compute, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567. Its percentile ranking of 86 places it firmly in the high-end segment. The nearest rival comparison shows the RTX 4080 SUPER is virtually identical at 0.1 deltaPct, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is actually 2.6 ahead in average score — though that result likely reflects a different benchmark suite weighting rather than real-world gaming performance.

The GPU's FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s provide the raw compute necessary to push high frame rates in Greedfall. The 112 ROPs handle pixel output efficiently, which becomes critical at 4K resolution. With a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s, the card can fill the screen with detailed frames without stalling.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 254 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 6.9% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a high-end pairing. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's raw graphics power, both of which are necessary to achieve high frame rates in this Action RPG.

The percentile positioning suggests that while there are many faster combos (likely featuring even higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090), this pairing is well above the median. The 20-core processor does not bottleneck the RTX 4080 in most scenarios, as evidenced by the high FPS numbers at 1080p and 1440p. The fact that this combo sits at 254 rather than higher is likely due to the presence of many GPU-upgraded configurations in the database, not any inherent weakness in this pairing.

When interpreting the rank, consider that there are over 3,700 tested combos, so being in the 254th position means this system outperforms roughly 93% of all tested configurations in Greedfall specifically. This is a meaningful result for a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards, as it suggests the hardware is more than adequate for smooth gameplay.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 318 FPS, which is a clear indicator of CPU-bound behavior at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 249 FPS on average, with minimums of 212 and maximums of 287. High settings yield 226 FPS average, while Ultra settings pull the average down to 145 FPS. These numbers show that even at the highest quality preset, the system maintains well above 144 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but begin to show more GPU influence. Low settings average 220 FPS, Medium averages 173 FPS with minimums of 147 and maximums of 199, High averages 157 FPS, and Ultra averages 100 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is about 55%, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, but the system still delivers smooth gameplay at all settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload dominates. Low settings average 131 FPS, Medium averages 103 FPS with minimums of 88 and maximums of 119, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, which is playable but not ideal for competitive gaming. The progression from 1080p to 4K at any given setting shows a consistent decline, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1440p and 4K.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the system maintains stable frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 212 FPS is well above the average of 249 FPS minus a reasonable margin, indicating no severe stutters. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 147 FPS is still above 60 FPS by a wide margin. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 88 FPS is above the 60 FPS target, confirming that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate does not collapse.

# FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 High settings provide 157 FPS average, which balances visual quality with high frame rates. If you prefer maximum fidelity, 4K Ultra runs at 60 FPS average, which is exactly at the typical 60 Hz monitor refresh rate.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 Low settings, the system averages 318 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU alone would deliver if it were the bottleneck. This indicates that the i7-14700F's 5.40 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread performance are driving the high frame rates at this resolution.

Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured results show 4K Ultra runs at 60 FPS average. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provides enough capacity and speed to handle the game's textures at maximum settings without performance degradation.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER pairing?

A: The RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with a deltaPct of 0.1. In practice, this means the SUPER offers negligible performance improvement in Greedfall, so the standard RTX 4080 is effectively equivalent.

Q: What settings preset offers the smoothest experience at 4K?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160 yield 103 FPS average with a minimum of 88 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings drop to 94 FPS average, while Ultra hits exactly 60 FPS, leaving no headroom for frame drops.

Q: Does this system show any signs of CPU bottlenecking?

A: At 1080p Low, the 318 FPS result implies the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond what most monitors can display. At 4K Ultra, the 60 FPS result shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The system is well-balanced, with neither component dominating across all settings.

# Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the 2560x1440 High preset stands out with 157 FPS average. This provides excellent visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates that exceed most high-refresh-rate displays. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, this is the sweet spot.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings are the pragmatic choice. The 103 FPS average with an 88 FPS minimum gives you a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. High settings at 4K drop to 94 FPS average, which is still playable but with less headroom. Ultra at 4K runs at exactly 60 FPS average, which is acceptable for cinematic single-player experiences but may cause occasional dips below 60.

At 1080p, any setting provides excellent performance. Even Ultra delivers 145 FPS average, so you can maximize visual quality without worrying about frame rates. The Medium preset's minimum of 212 FPS suggests that competitive players could benefit from lower settings to push frame rates toward the 318 FPS Low setting.

The data suggests that the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is achieved at 1440p High. This setting uses the GPU's capabilities effectively while not overwhelming the system, and the 157 FPS average is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

# Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system's bottleneck shifts. At 1080p High, the average is 226 FPS. At 1440p High, this drops to 157 FPS, a reduction of about 31%. At 4K High, the average falls to 94 FPS, another 40% reduction from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload remains relatively constant across resolutions.

For Low settings, the scaling is similar but with higher absolute numbers: 318 FPS at 1080p, 220 FPS at 1440p (a 31% drop), and 131 FPS at 4K (a 40% drop from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU's pixel throughput is scaling predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing additional bottlenecks at higher resolutions.

The most significant observation is the 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS, which is exactly half of the 1440p Ultra result of 100 FPS. This 40% reduction from 1440p to 4K is steeper than the 1080p to 1440p reduction of 31%, indicating that the GPU is under increasing stress at 4K. The 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the raw compute power of the RTX 4080 is being fully utilized at this resolution.

The data shows that the limiting component at 1080p is the CPU, as evidenced by the 318 FPS Low result, which far exceeds what the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS would typically deliver in a game like Greedfall. At 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, with the CPU's high boost clock providing enough headroom that it does not interfere with GPU performance. The system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where neither component is severely limiting the other.