Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, making it a high-frequency part that can handle demanding workloads. In Greedfall, an Action RPG, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic, physics, and AI. The data shows that the processor’s multi-threaded capabilities are substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 52425. However, Greedfall is not a particularly CPU-bound title, and the benchmark results indicate that even at lower resolutions, the frame rates are more likely constrained by the GPU rather than the processor. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2972 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4480, ensures that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this scenario, allowing the graphics card to operate at its full potential across all tested settings.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the GPU in this configuration, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Its architecture, RDNA 3.0, includes 2048 shading units and 32 ray accelerators, with a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz. The GPU’s memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective. For Greedfall, the VRAM capacity is adequate for the game’s textures, though the 8 GB allocation may be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings. The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152.8 average FPS, but this drops to 69.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This trend indicates that the GPU is the dominant performance determinant, as increasing resolution and settings significantly impact frame rates. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 16634 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, suggesting it is a mid-range part that handles 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 1215 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance class, as the CPU is a high-end part that performs near the top of its category. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 70104 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-14700K (0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (-0.4% delta), showing that the processor is competitive with top-tier options. In contrast, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 20258 sits in the 63rd percentile, with rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.6% delta) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (-1.3% delta) showing that it is closely matched with other mid-range cards. The disparity between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s mid-range percentile explains the combo’s overall rank: the processor is overqualified for the graphics card, but the pair still delivers playable performance in Greedfall. The data indicates that this combo is not optimized for 4K Ultra gaming, as the rank suggests, but it performs admirably at lower resolutions where the GPU can stretch its legs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the highest frame rates: Low settings average 152.8 FPS, Medium averages 118.4 FPS, High averages 109.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 69.8 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for the RX 7600, as even Ultra settings maintain a smooth experience above 60 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops proportionally: Low averages 104.4 FPS, Medium averages 81.8 FPS, High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra averages 49.5 FPS. The 1440p results show that the GPU remains capable for High settings, but Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a need for tweaking. At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to keep up: Low averages 63.3 FPS, Medium averages 52.4 FPS, High averages 44.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 29.5 FPS. The 4K data reveals a steep performance cliff, where even Low settings barely hit playable frame rates, and Ultra is not viable for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a reduction of roughly 59% in average FPS at Low settings (from 152.8 to 63.3), highlighting the GPU’s bandwidth and compute limitations at higher pixel counts. The data also shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load, confirming that the RX 7600 is the limiting factor in this configuration.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with High settings delivers an average of 109.1 FPS, making it an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. For higher fidelity, 1080p Ultra averages 69.8 FPS, still above the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70104, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-14700K (0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (-0.4% delta). It is 0.3% faster than the AMD EPYC 9115 and 1.3% faster than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270.

Q: Is the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall at 4K?

A: The measured FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is only 29.5 FPS, suggesting that the 8 GB VRAM, combined with the GPU’s compute power, is insufficient for smooth 4K gaming. Even at 4K Low, the average FPS is 63.3, which is marginal.

Q: How does the RX 7600 rank against other GPUs in the database?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 20258, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.6% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 460 (0.8% faster), while it is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1215 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This is primarily due to the GPU’s mid-range performance, as the CPU ranks in the 96th percentile of all processors.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking. For example, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152.8 FPS, and at 1440p Low, it hits 104.4 FPS, indicating that frame rates are scaling with GPU load rather than CPU limitations.