Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core i7-14700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

This combination of Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, though 4K Ultra settings prove demanding. The measured data shows the pairing sits at rank 537 out of 1705 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper third of all configurations while revealing clear scaling patterns across resolutions and presets.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings produces 117.6 avg FPS, which balances visual quality with performance. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings hit 107.8 avg FPS, while 3840x2160 at Ultra drops to 42.4 avg FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 172.6 at 1920x1080 to 68.9 at 3840x2160, representing a reduction of 103.7 FPS. This indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset delivers the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 produces 164 avg FPS, which is the maximum measured at that resolution. Medium settings yield 130 avg FPS, and High achieves 117.6 avg FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall at 4K?

A: The measured data shows playable performance at 4K with High settings (68.9 avg FPS) and Medium settings (77.4 avg FPS). At Ultra, performance drops to 42.4 avg FPS, suggesting VRAM or compute limits at the highest preset.

Q: How does this combo compare in overall ranking for Greedfall?

A: The configuration ranks 537th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the 68th percentile of all tested systems. This indicates solid but not top-tier performance for this specific game.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings achieve 241.1 avg FPS while Ultra reaches 107.8 avg FPS. The gap of 133.3 FPS demonstrates how significantly preset choice impacts performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K brings substantial processing capability to Greedfall, with 20 cores and 28 threads operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost up to 5.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture chip, built on a 10 nm process, delivers strong synthetic benchmarks including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534 and single-core score of 6287. The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core provide ample data locality for game logic and AI systems.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU has headroom. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 241.1 avg FPS, indicating the processor can feed frames quickly enough to avoid becoming the limiting factor. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 70074, places it near the top of consumer offerings. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, achieves a nearly identical average score of 70104 with a deltaPct of 0, confirming the K-series variant offers essentially no performance difference in synthetic workloads.

The multi-threaded capabilities of this CPU shine in Greedfall's open-world environments, where background simulation and NPC logic can utilize the 28 threads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 18896 and PassMark multithread score of 52392 demonstrate strong parallel processing ability. At 4K Ultra settings, however, the average FPS drops to 42.4, showing that even this powerful processor cannot compensate for GPU limitations at the highest visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, based on the Ampere architecture and GA102 chip, provides the graphical horsepower for Greedfall. Its 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs operate at a boost clock of 1710 MHz. The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 320-bit bus delivers 760.3 GB/s bandwidth, which proves adequate for most settings in this title.

The GPU's 80th percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 35787, places it as a capable but not top-tier performer. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860 with a deltaPct of -0.2, while the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE achieves 36101 with a deltaPct of -0.9. This positioning explains why the combo ranks 537th overall rather than higher.

In Greedfall, the GPU's performance scaling across resolutions reveals its strengths and limits. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings maintain 107.8 avg FPS, showing the card has ample compute for this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 72.6 avg FPS, while High settings deliver 117.6 avg FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (98.1) and Medium (77.4) settings remain comfortably playable, with High at 68.9 and Ultra falling to 42.4. The 320W TDP and 700W suggested PSU requirement indicate the card operates at high power draw, but the data shows consistent performance across the measured scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its highest performance ceiling. Low settings produce 241.1 avg FPS, Medium achieves 189.7, High reaches 172.6, and Ultra maintains 107.8. All presets at this resolution deliver smooth gameplay, with even the most demanding setting exceeding 100 FPS.

The 2560x1440 resolution shows a noticeable step down. Low settings yield 164 avg FPS, Medium hits 130, High manages 117.6, and Ultra drops to 72.6. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 91.4 FPS, highlighting the performance cost of higher visual fidelity. High settings at this resolution provide the best balance, with 117.6 avg FPS remaining well above typical display refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more variable. Low settings achieve 98.1 avg FPS, Medium maintains 77.4, High drops to 68.9, and Ultra falls to 42.4. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 55.7 FPS, with only Low and Medium providing frame rates above 75 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K approaches the edge of playability, suggesting users should avoid this combination unless they accept lower frame rates.

Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern remains consistent: Low delivers roughly 1.4x the performance of High, and High delivers approximately 1.6x the performance of Ultra. This consistent ratio indicates the game's engine scales predictably with GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 537 out of 1705 tested configurations places it in the upper third of all systems tested for Greedfall. This positioning reflects the balanced pairing of a high-end CPU with a mid-high-end GPU from the previous generation. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking (average benchmark score 70074) significantly exceeds the GPU's 80th percentile ranking (average benchmark score 35787), suggesting the processor provides more headroom than the graphics card can utilize in this title.

Comparing the components to their nearest rivals provides context. The CPU's closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, scores 70420 with a deltaPct of -0.5, meaning the Intel chip trails by half a percentage point in average synthetic performance. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860 with a deltaPct of -0.2, showing the RTX 3080 is essentially tied with a much older dual-GPU solution in average benchmarks.

The rank disparity between component-level percentiles and the in-game rank indicates Greedfall's specific demands. The game appears to favor the CPU more heavily than synthetic GPU benchmarks suggest, as the combo's 537th rank out of 1705 (68th percentile) sits below what the CPU's 96th percentile might imply. This suggests the RTX 3080 limits overall performance in this title, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the data supports using Ultra settings. Even at the highest preset, the combo averages 107.8 FPS, which comfortably exceeds standard 60 Hz and 100 Hz refresh rates. Users with 144 Hz or higher refresh monitors can consider High settings (172.6 avg FPS) or Medium (189.7 avg FPS) for maximum frame rates, though the visual trade-off may not justify the performance gain.

At 2560x1440, High settings provide the optimal experience. The 117.6 avg FPS at High is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, while Ultra's 72.6 avg FPS remains playable but shows the first signs of strain. Medium settings offer 130 avg FPS for users prioritizing frame rate, and Low at 164 avg FPS serves competitive play or high-refresh displays.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation depends on preference. Medium settings at 77.4 avg FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, while High at 68.9 remains acceptable. Low settings achieve 98.1 avg FPS for maximum fluidity but sacrifice visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 42.4 avg FPS should be avoided unless users accept sub-60 FPS gameplay and have VRR displays capable of handling the lower frame rate.

The data suggests this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates across all presets while delivering strong visual quality. At 1080p, it excels with headroom to spare, and at 4K, Medium settings represent the practical ceiling for consistent performance above 75 FPS.