Greedfall

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

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its large thread count and high boost capability make it a strong match for Greedfall, an Action RPG that benefits from solid single-thread performance for game logic and multi-thread headroom for background tasks. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44557 and single-core score of 6290 underscore its ability to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

Benchmark data shows the i7-14700KF sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70104. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, scores 70074, a negligible delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70420, which is 0.4% higher, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 1.3% behind at 71056. These margins indicate that the i7-14700KF is effectively at parity with the fastest consumer CPUs available, meaning any performance difference in Greedfall is far more likely to stem from the GPU or settings than from the processor.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role becomes more evident at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 150.3 FPS, which suggests the processor is feeding the GPU efficiently even when graphical load is minimal. The 28 threads also help maintain consistent frame pacing during combat with multiple enemies, where Greedfall's engine can spawn numerous AI actors. The L3 cache of 33 MB shared across cores further aids in keeping frequently accessed game data close to the execution units.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-14700KF compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i7-14700KF's average benchmark score of 70104 is 0% different from the Core i7-14700K (70074), 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 9115 (69887), and 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420). It also outperforms the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 1.3%.

Q: What GPU is paired with this CPU in the benchmark, and what is its percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the GPU in this combo. It ranks at the 71st percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 27985, placing it in the upper-midrange tier for gaming.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: The data clearly favors 1080p. At High settings, the combo delivers 108.2 FPS at 1080p, but drops to 44.3 FPS at 4K. This indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU can still push high frame rates at 1080p.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 85.8 FPS, which is the highest frame rate that remains above 60 FPS. High settings dip to 73 FPS, while Ultra drops sharply to 45.7 FPS. Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and playability.

Q: How does this combo rank overall among tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1207 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's midrange positioning rather than the CPU, which is near the top of its class.

Q: Does the CPU's ECC memory support affect Greedfall performance?

A: The i7-14700KF supports ECC memory, but this feature primarily targets workstation stability rather than gaming performance. Benchmark results show no indication that ECC impacts FPS in Greedfall, as the measured scores align with expectations for the CPU and GPU combination.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. Starting at 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 108.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the frame rate to 73 FPS, a reduction of 35.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls further to 44.3 FPS, representing a 63.9 FPS loss from 1080p.

This steep decline highlights that the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the pattern is similar: 150.3 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 64.7 FPS at 4K. The consistent roughly 30-35% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and another 40% drop from 1440p to 4K, is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario where the processor has ample headroom.

The CPU's strength is evident at 1080p Low, where 150.3 FPS demonstrates that the i7-14700KF can drive frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates. However, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra, where the combo manages only 31 FPS. For gamers targeting 4K, the data suggests this combination is unsuitable for high or ultra presets, but it remains viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming across most settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured frame rates, Medium settings provide the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium achieves 120.5 FPS, which is only 29.8 FPS lower than Low but offers substantially better visual fidelity. At 1440p, Medium delivers 85.8 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K, Medium manages 50.2 FPS, which is playable for slower-paced Action RPG gameplay.

High settings are the next best option, delivering 108.2 FPS at 1080p and 73 FPS at 1440p. However, at 4K, High drops to 44.3 FPS, which is below ideal playability. Ultra settings are the least recommended, with 68.6 FPS at 1080p, 45.7 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The jump from High to Ultra costs 39.6 FPS at 1080p, a significant penalty for incremental visual improvements.

For the best overall experience, Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot. It provides 85.8 FPS, which is smooth and responsive, while maintaining a resolution that takes advantage of modern displays. If the user prefers 1080p, High at 108.2 FPS is the recommended preset, as it balances visual quality with a high refresh rate. Low settings should only be used for competitive play or if the user prioritizes maximum frame rates, as the visual downgrade is substantial.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination ranks 1207 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This position places it in the 29th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 71% of combos perform better in this game. Given that the CPU alone ranks in the 96th percentile, this overall ranking is dragged down significantly by the GPU's 71st percentile standing.

The delta between the CPU's elite status and the combo's middling rank illustrates a common pairing issue: a top-tier processor matched with a midrange GPU. In Greedfall, the benchmark results show the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU's potential is only fully realized at 1080p Low. Users considering this combo for Greedfall should expect performance in line with other RX 6600 XT configurations, regardless of the powerful CPU.

Compared to other combos in the database, the 1207th rank suggests that for this specific game, the RX 6600 XT is the primary determinant of performance. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield far larger gains than upgrading the CPU, which is already near the top of its class. This ranking is not a reflection of poor hardware, but rather a mismatch between the GPU's capabilities and Greedfall's demanding graphical requirements at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 3840x2160, the combo produces 44.3 FPS on High, 64.7 FPS on Low, 50.2 FPS on Medium, and 31 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 33.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 2048 shading units are heavily taxed at 4K. Even Low settings fail to reach 65 FPS, confirming that 4K is not a viable target for this GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. High settings deliver 73 FPS, Low hits 108 FPS, Medium achieves 85.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.7 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p at High settings is 28.7 FPS, showing a significant relief on the GPU. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 62.3 FPS, demonstrating that settings choices have a major impact at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its peak performance. High settings produce 108.2 FPS, Low delivers 150.3 FPS, Medium hits 120.5 FPS, and Ultra manages 68.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 81.7 FPS, the largest spread across any resolution. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to allow the GPU to work within its comfort zone, and settings scaling becomes the dominant factor in frame rate.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1968 MHz, with a boost clock of 2589 MHz and a game clock of 2359 MHz. The GPU is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. These specifications place it in the upper-midrange tier, as reflected by its 71st percentile ranking.

In Greedfall, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are the primary constraints at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 31 FPS, suggesting that the 8 GB VRAM is insufficient for high-resolution textures and effects. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth also limits the data throughput needed for 4K rendering. At 1080p, however, the GPU's 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, with Low settings hitting 150.3 FPS.

The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, scores 27956 on average, a delta of 0.1%, indicating near-identical performance. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X is 0.4% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is 0.9% ahead. This close grouping shows that the RX 6600 XT is competitive with older high-end cards but lags behind modern midrange options. For Greedfall, the GPU's 32 ray accelerators do not significantly impact performance, as the game does not rely heavily on ray-traced effects, but the 160 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface keep power and bandwidth within expected ranges for this class.