Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i7-14700K + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, ranking 651st out of 1705 tested combos for this title. This places the pairing in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations, with the CPU sitting in the 96th percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 76th percentile among all graphics cards. The measured data shows this combo can push frame rates well beyond 100 FPS at mainstream resolutions, though 4K Ultra settings present a noticeable challenge. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, create a balanced platform where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other across the tested settings range.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 651 out of 1705 combos, this configuration sits comfortably in the top 38% of all tested pairings for Greedfall. The ranking reflects a system that is capable but not at the absolute frontier of performance for this title. The Intel Core i7-14700K achieves an average benchmark score of 70074, placing it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70104) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420, deltaPct -0.5). The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with an average benchmark score of 32619, sits within 0.2% of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540) and 0.7% of the AMD FirePro S10000 (32388, deltaPct 0.7). These margins are essentially negligible in real-world gaming terms, meaning the combo's rank is driven more by how the two components interact in Greedfall's specific rendering workload than by raw synthetic potential.

The 96th percentile CPU ranking indicates the i7-14700K is among the fastest processors available, while the 76th percentile GPU ranking shows the RX 7800 XT is a strong but not elite graphics solution. This asymmetry explains the combo's mid-tier rank: the CPU has headroom that the GPU cannot always exploit, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. In Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the game's engine appears to scale well with GPU resources up to 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset exposes the GPU's limitations, dropping average frame rates to 40.8 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution with High settings delivers 107.4 FPS average, which balances visual quality and smoothness. At 1920x1080, the combo reaches 156.4 FPS on High, but the 1440p figure offers a better visual-to-performance ratio.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K (70074 avg score) is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70104, deltaPct 0) and trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420, deltaPct -0.5) by a negligible 0.5%. This means CPU choice among these top-tier parts will not meaningfully affect Greedfall frame rates.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 92.1 FPS on Low to 40.8 FPS on Ultra, a 55.7% reduction. The GPU's 16 GB memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the raw shader throughput of 37.32 TFLOPS limits 4K Ultra performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 102.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This indicates the combo remains fully playable at the highest settings for 1080p displays, with the CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock helping maintain high minimum frame rates.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 123.2 FPS. This is 14.7% higher than High settings (107.4 FPS) and 73.3% higher than Ultra (71.1 FPS), making Medium a strong choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Q: Does the combo rank higher than average in this game?

A: With a rank of 651 out of 1705 combos, it sits above the median. The CPU's 96th percentile performance helps boost the ranking, but the GPU's 76th percentile standing caps the overall position.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario as resolution increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average frame rate drops from 156.4 FPS to 107.4 FPS, a 31.3% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 on High further drops to 64.8 FPS, another 39.7% reduction. This progressive decline is steeper than what a purely CPU-bound workload would show, indicating the RX 7800 XT becomes the primary limiter at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern changes with settings. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (226 FPS) to 1440p (154.9 FPS) is 31.5%, and to 4K (92.1 FPS) is another 40.5%. At Medium settings, the corresponding drops are 28.9% (173.5 to 123.2) and 42.0% (123.2 to 71.4). Ultra settings show the most severe scaling: from 102.8 FPS at 1080p to 71.1 FPS at 1440p (30.8% drop), then to 40.8 FPS at 4K (42.6% drop). The consistent ~30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~40% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings confirms a GPU-limited configuration, as the CPU's performance headroom (20 cores, 28 threads) is not the constraining factor.

Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 102.8 FPS versus 226 FPS on Low, a 54.5% difference. At 4K, the same comparison yields 40.8 FPS versus 92.1 FPS, a 55.7% difference. This suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth (624.1 GB/s) and pixel rate (233.3 GPixel/s) are more than adequate for Low settings, but the added shading complexity of Ultra settings (with 3840 shading units) begins to saturate the GPU's compute resources at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable to excellent performance across all presets. Low settings yield 226 FPS average, Medium 173.5 FPS, High 156.4 FPS, and Ultra 102.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 123.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution even with the most demanding settings. The 1080p Ultra figure of 102.8 FPS is particularly notable, as it clears the 100 FPS threshold that many high-refresh-rate monitors target.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the GPU's workload increases noticeably. Low settings deliver 154.9 FPS, Medium 123.2 FPS, High 107.4 FPS, and Ultra 71.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops below the 75 FPS level, which may be noticeable on 144 Hz displays but remains acceptable for standard 60 Hz monitors. The High preset at 107.4 FPS is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering smooth gameplay with only a 30.6% reduction from Low.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings still achieve 92.1 FPS, but Medium drops to 71.4 FPS, High to 64.8 FPS, and Ultra to 40.8 FPS. The Ultra figure is the only measured result below 60 FPS, and it represents a 55.7% reduction from Low settings. This makes 4K Ultra playable only on displays with adaptive sync or for players tolerant of sub-60 FPS frame rates. The 4K High result of 64.8 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for 4K gaming with some settings compromises.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset at 102.8 FPS is the clear recommendation. This provides the highest visual quality available while maintaining a triple-digit frame rate, and the 20.7% gap between Ultra and High (156.4 FPS) is not worth sacrificing visual fidelity for most players. Even the most demanding settings do not threaten the smoothness of the experience at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 107.4 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 71.1 FPS is still playable, but the 33.8% frame rate penalty over High may be noticeable on high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium at 123.2 FPS is recommended for competitive play or for users prioritizing maximum smoothness, but High offers the best compromise between the two.

For 3840x2160, players must make significant compromises. The High preset at 64.8 FPS is the highest settings level that maintains a 60+ FPS average, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. Medium at 71.4 FPS offers a 10.2% performance boost with only modest visual reductions. Ultra at 40.8 FPS should be avoided unless the player prioritizes maximum visual fidelity over frame rate, as the sub-60 FPS experience may introduce stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. Low at 92.1 FPS is viable for players who prefer competitive frame rates over visual quality, but the graphical downgrade is substantial. Overall, the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings compromises to achieve acceptable performance.