Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination delivers a robust performance profile in Greedfall, with benchmark data indicating a strong balance between CPU-driven frame pacing and GPU-bound rendering at higher resolutions. The data shows this pairing is capable of high refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while maintaining playable frame rates at 4K with adjusted settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high core count and aggressive boost clock are directly relevant to Greedfall, an Action RPG that requires consistent multi-threaded performance for game logic, AI, and asset streaming. The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample fast memory for the game's data-heavy environments, and the chip also carries 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700K scores 33,440.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,160 in single-core, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested. This means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, making it a top-tier choice for gaming workloads. The data shows its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with a score of 69,515 (0.2% faster), the AMD EPYC 9115 at 69,288 (0.1% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.7% faster). While the i7-14700K is slightly behind these in aggregate average benchmark score, the deltas are minuscule—all within 0.9%—indicating near-identical CPU performance in most scenarios.

For Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to avoid stutters and maintain high minimum frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 248 FPS average, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS remains high at 113, demonstrating that the processor can handle the game's most demanding CPU-side tasks without dragging down performance. The i7-14700K's 125W TDP and Socket 1700 compatibility are standard for a high-end desktop part, and its production status is active.

The processor's PassMark multi-thread score of 52,392 and single-thread score of 4,472 further underscore its capabilities. In practical terms, the data indicates that this CPU provides more than enough headroom for Greedfall's engine, ensuring that frame rates are primarily determined by the graphics card, especially when the resolution and settings are cranked up.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock is 2970 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a base clock of 1660 MHz. These specifications are directly relevant to Greedfall's rendering demands, particularly at high resolutions and texture settings, where memory capacity and bandwidth are critical.

The GPU has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs, along with 64 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 760.3 GTexel/s, which translate to strong fill rates for the game's environments. The FP32 performance is 48.66 TFLOPS, indicating substantial compute power for shader-heavy scenes. The 16 GB VRAM is a significant advantage for Greedfall, as it allows the game to load high-resolution textures without exceeding memory limits, which is confirmed by the measured FPS at 4K Ultra.

Benchmark results show the RX 9070 XT scores 26,795 in PassMark G3D and 17,428 in Geekbench OpenCL. However, its percentile vs all GPUs is 55, which is lower than the CPU's percentile. This is interesting because the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (0.1% faster), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (0.2% faster), and NVIDIA P106-090 (0.5% faster). These are older, lower-tier cards, which suggests the aggregated benchmark score is skewed by legacy tests that do not reflect modern gaming performance. The RX 9070 XT's actual gaming performance, as shown in Greedfall, is considerably stronger than its rivals' scores imply.

In Greedfall, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at 1440p and 4K. For example, at 4K High settings, the combo produces 73 FPS average, while at 1440p High it jumps to 123 FPS. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the game does not suffer from texture pop-in or memory-related stutters, though the average FPS drops to 47, which is a direct result of the GPU's rendering load. The data indicates that the RX 9070 XT is a powerful card, but its performance is best utilized at 1440p and below for high-refresh-rate play, while 4K requires some settings compromises to maintain smoothness.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At 1440p High settings, the combo achieves 123 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1080p High, it reaches 177 FPS, but the jump to 4K High drops the average to 73 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69,355, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 9115, 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. These differences are negligible in gaming, meaning the i7-14700K is effectively on par with these top-tier competitors.

Q: Is the GPU's VRAM sufficient for this game at high settings?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The measured FPS data shows it handles 4K High settings with 73 FPS average and 4K Ultra with 47 FPS, indicating that VRAM is not a limiting factor in Greedfall, even at the highest resolutions.

Q: Why does the GPU have a low percentile rank despite strong gaming performance?

A: The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 55, based on its average benchmark score of 13,543. However, its nearest rivals in this metric are older cards like the AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570. This suggests the benchmark score is influenced by legacy tests that do not accurately represent the RX 9070 XT's capabilities in modern titles like Greedfall, where it delivers high frame rates at 1440p and 4K.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with different settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo averages 248 FPS; at Medium, it averages 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS; at High, it averages 177 FPS; and at Ultra, it averages 113 FPS. All settings provide smooth gameplay, with even the lowest average far exceeding 60 FPS.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Greedfall?*

A: The combo ranks 912 out of 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations. This indicates that while it is not the absolute fastest, it offers very strong performance for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 912 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This puts it in the 75.4th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the systems in the database. The rank is a direct reflection of the measured FPS data, which shows high frame rates across all resolutions and settings.

The CPU's high percentile (94) contributes significantly to this ranking, as it ensures the system is never CPU-limited in this game. The GPU's lower percentile (55) is less indicative of its actual performance, as the ranking is based on overall system performance in Greedfall, not synthetic benchmarks. The data shows that the combo is particularly strong at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU can fully utilize its 16 GB VRAM and high clock speeds.

Compared to other combos in the top 25%, this pairing offers a balanced profile: the CPU provides headroom for future games, while the GPU handles current titles with ease. The ranking also reflects that the i7-14700K's 20 cores are more than sufficient for Greedfall's engine, which is not particularly thread-hungry compared to newer titles. For a builder targeting high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, this combo's rank suggests it is a well-matched pair.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the combo averages 177 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 123 FPS (a 30.5% decrease); and at 4K High, it drops further to 73 FPS (a 40.7% decrease from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution rises, since the CPU's performance headroom is not exhausted until very high frame rates.

The data also shows the impact of settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is significant: 248 FPS versus 113 FPS, a 54.4% reduction. At 1440p, the same settings comparison shows 172 FPS versus 78 FPS, a 54.7% reduction. At 4K, the drop is more pronounced: 103 FPS at Low versus 47 FPS at Ultra, a 54.4% reduction. This consistency suggests that the GPU's rendering load scales linearly with settings, while the CPU maintains stable performance.

The resolution scaling analysis reveals that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound at Low settings (248 FPS), but as settings increase, the GPU load rises. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops. For example, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 47 is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that users should opt for High or Medium settings at this resolution to achieve smoother gameplay. The data shows that the combo is best utilized at 1440p, where it delivers high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

1080p:

• Low: 248 FPS average
• Medium: 195 FPS average, with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 224 FPS
• High: 177 FPS average
• Ultra: 113 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance, with even the most demanding Ultra settings producing over 100 FPS. The Medium settings show a tight minimum-maximum range, indicating consistent frame pacing. The Low setting's 248 FPS average reflects the CPU's ability to push high frame rates without GPU interference.

1440p:

• Low: 172 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average, with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS
• High: 123 FPS average
• Ultra: 78 FPS average

At 1440p, performance remains strong, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 120 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 115 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The Ultra setting at 78 FPS is still playable, but users seeking higher refresh rates may prefer High settings.

4K:

• Low: 103 FPS average
• Medium: 81 FPS average, with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS
• High: 73 FPS average
• Ultra: 47 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU's load becomes significant. Low settings achieve over 100 FPS, but Medium and High settings hover around 73-81 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. The Ultra setting at 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this settings level is only suitable for players prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate. The Medium setting's minimum of 69 FPS shows that the combo can maintain playable frame rates even during intense gameplay sequences.

The data shows that the combo's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, making it a versatile option for Greedfall players who are willing to adjust their settings based on their display's capabilities.