Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, though 4K Ultra demands compromises. The data shows a processor with immense headroom and a mid-range GPU that becomes the primary constraint as resolution and settings scale. This combination ranks in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, indicating a balanced but not extreme pairing for this Action RPG.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 939th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack for this game.

Q: Does this CPU hold the GPU back at 1080p Low settings?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 185.2 FPS average, which is the highest measured result for any setting at that resolution, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 88.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 59 FPS. This represents a significant 33.5% performance reduction for the higher visual quality.

Q: How does the GPU’s synthetic benchmark score relate to its nearest competitor?

A: The Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33721, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (33493) and 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (33294).

Q: Is the CPU’s single-core performance a bottleneck for this game?

A: The Core i7-14700KF scores 6290 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4480 in Passmark single-thread, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, which suggests it is more than adequate for Greedfall’s single-threaded tasks.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 185.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 83.6 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, providing substantial compute capacity for any game logic or physics calculations. Its 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache offer ample data storage for frequently accessed instructions. The processor’s benchmark results confirm its high-end status: it scores 44557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6290 in single-core, with a 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs.

The data suggests the i7-14700KF is never the bottleneck in Greedfall. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 185.2 FPS, which is a workload that would heavily stress a weaker CPU. Even at this extreme frame rate, the processor’s headroom is evident. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, shows a delta of 0% in average score, meaning the KF variant performs identically, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is only 0.4% slower in this metric. This indicates that for Greedfall, the CPU’s massive multi-threading capabilities are largely underutilized, but they ensure consistent frame delivery without dips, as seen in the high average FPS across all resolutions.

The processor’s 5.60 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for a game like Greedfall, which likely has a strong single-thread dependency for AI and game state updates. The single-core score of 6290 in Cinebench R23 and 4480 in Passmark single-thread are elite figures, allowing the GPU to receive frame data without delay. At 4K Ultra, where FPS drops to 35.7, the CPU is certainly not the limiting component; the workload has shifted entirely to the GPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, featuring 2560 shading units and 40 ray tracing cores. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s clocks are notably high, with a base of 2321 MHz and a boost of 2581 MHz, and it delivers 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. Its average benchmark score of 33721 places it in the 77th percentile of all GPUs.

In Greedfall, the RX 6700 XT’s role becomes the primary performance determinant at higher settings. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures, as evidenced by stable performance at 4K. The GPU scores 19786 in Passmark G3D, which is competitive with its nearest rivals. Interestingly, it is only 1% slower than the much older AMD Radeon HD 7950 in average score, but this is a synthetic metric that does not reflect real-world gaming efficiency with modern APIs.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s is critical for 4K rendering. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 76.9 on Low to 35.7 on Ultra, a clear sign that the GPU is working at its limits. The 40 ray tracing cores are present, but Greedfall’s implementation may not heavily utilize them, as the performance scaling from High to Ultra at 1440p is a 33.5% drop, suggesting a rasterization-bound workload. The boost clock of 2581 MHz allows for strong performance in less demanding scenes, but the system’s frame rates are ultimately capped by the GPU’s silicon.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally capable: Low settings produce 185.2 FPS, Medium 141.4 FPS, High 131.9 FPS, and Ultra 83.6 FPS. These numbers suggest that even at the highest quality preset, the system easily exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show more separation. Low settings hit 123.4 FPS, Medium 97.7 FPS, High 88.7 FPS, and Ultra 59 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first configuration to dip below 60 FPS, indicating a point of diminishing returns for visual fidelity. The drop from High to Ultra is 29.7 FPS, a substantial cost for the extra effects.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. Low settings yield 76.9 FPS, which is still playable, Medium drops to 59 FPS, High to 51.8 FPS, and Ultra to 35.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a reduction from 131.9 FPS to 51.8 FPS, a 60.7% decrease. This highlights the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, where the 12 GB memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RX 6700 XT can handle any setting at 1080p, most settings at 1440p, but only Low and Medium presets provide a smooth experience at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 939 out of 1705 tested combinations places it just above the median, which is expected for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU. This ranking suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier component (96th percentile), the GPU’s 77th percentile standing drags the overall performance down in a GPU-intensive game like Greedfall. The data implies that many other combos with slightly weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would outperform this pairing at 4K, but few would match its 1080p and 1440p consistency.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, show negligible performance differences (0% and -0.4% respectively), meaning the CPU choice is not the differentiator in this ranking. Conversely, the GPU’s rivals, like the RX 6800, are only 0.7% faster in synthetic tests, but in real-world gaming, the extra performance could shift the rank higher. The rank of 939 indicates that this combo is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not optimized for maximum frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the clear weak link.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that 1920x1080 with High settings is the optimal choice, delivering 131.9 FPS while maintaining high visual quality. This provides a 57.8% performance buffer over the 60 FPS target, ensuring smooth gameplay in demanding scenes. At 1440p, the High preset (88.7 FPS) is the best balance, as it remains well above 60 FPS and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (97.7 FPS) without the steep cost of Ultra (59 FPS).

At 4K, users must make compromises. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is the only option that stays near the 60 FPS target, but it is borderline. Low settings at 76.9 FPS are the safest choice for a locked 60 FPS experience, but they sacrifice visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 35.7 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the frame rate falls below 40 FPS, which is noticeable in an Action RPG. Therefore, the data recommends 1080p High for the best overall experience, with 1440p High as a viable alternative for users with higher-resolution monitors.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the limiting component. At High settings, performance drops from 131.9 FPS at 1080p to 88.7 FPS at 1440p, a 32.8% reduction, and then to 51.8 FPS at 4K, a further 41.6% reduction. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as resolution increases the pixel count exponentially, directly impacting the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth.

The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 185.2 FPS, which is a CPU-bound scenario, yet the GPU still manages to keep up. As resolution increases, the FPS drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering workload. The data shows that the RX 6700 XT’s 384.0 GB/s bandwidth and 13.21 TFLOPS compute are insufficient for 4K Ultra, resulting in a 35.7 FPS average. Conversely, the i7-14700KF’s 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures that it does not exacerbate the drop, as the FPS deltas between resolutions are consistent with GPU-bound expectations. This analysis confirms that for this combo, the GPU is the definitive limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU provides ample overhead for future GPU upgrades without requiring a platform change.