Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF 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. For a 2019 Action RPG like Greedfall, this represents a substantial amount of processing headroom, as the game's engine does not typically require the full multi-threaded capability of a 28-thread part. The benchmark results confirm this, showing that at 1080p with Low settings—where the CPU is most likely to be a limiting factor—the combo achieves an average of 224 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the processor's strong single-core performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 4480, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU even at lower resolutions where draw calls and game logic can become bottlenecks. The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory further ensure that data can be fed to the cores efficiently, though the specific impact of these features is not isolated in the measured data. The benchmark scores for the CPU, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2578, place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, underscoring its capability to avoid becoming a constraint in this title. In practical terms for Greedfall, the data shows that the Core i7-14700KF provides a stable foundation, allowing the graphics card to be the primary determinant of performance across most settings and resolutions. The processor's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with a deltaPct of 0.9 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with a deltaPct of -1, have comparable average benchmark scores, suggesting that no pairing would yield dramatically different CPU-bound results in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with this combination of Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT provides a clear picture of how different presets affect performance. At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 160 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 176 FPS with a minimum of 150 FPS and a maximum of 203 FPS. The Low preset reaches 224 FPS, and Ultra drops to 102 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance, as it provides a significantly higher average frame rate than High, while still maintaining a minimum FPS of 150 that ensures smooth gameplay without dips below typical high-refresh-rate thresholds. The jump from Low to Medium costs 48 FPS on average (from 224 to 176), a 21% reduction, but the visual quality improvement is generally worth it for an RPG where environmental detail matters. Moving from Medium to High reduces the average by 16 FPS (to 160), which is a smaller incremental cost, yet the data suggests that Medium's higher minimum frame rate of 150 FPS offers a more consistent experience than High's untracked minimum. At 1440p, the Medium preset again appears optimal, with an average of 122 FPS and a minimum of 104 FPS, while High averages 111 FPS and Low averages 156 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 71 FPS, which is still playable but starts to approach the lower end of what is considered smooth for fast-paced action. At 4K, the Medium preset is the highest setting that maintains a playable average, hitting 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS, whereas High averages 66 FPS and Ultra falls to 42 FPS. Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset provides the best overall experience at all three resolutions, offering a frame rate that is consistently above 60 FPS at 4K and above 120 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, while also maintaining the highest minimum FPS values recorded in the data.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K for this combo reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 176 at 1080p to 122 at 1440p, a 31% reduction, and then to 73 at 4K, a further 40% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern of declining frame rates as resolution increases indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the limiting component at higher pixel counts, with the CPU having ample headroom to keep up. The Low preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 224 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K for Low is 58%, which is substantial, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough to be smooth. For the High preset, the averages are 160 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K, representing a 59% total reduction. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 102 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K, a 59% drop overall. The consistent reduction in FPS across all settings when moving to higher resolutions confirms that the GPU's rendering workload is the primary factor. The RX 7800 XT's specifications, including a 256-bit memory bus and 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, are sufficient to handle the increased data throughput at 4K, but the raw compute power of 37.32 TFLOPS becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU's capability is more relevant, as evidenced by the high frame rates, but the data does not show a CPU bottleneck even at the lowest settings, suggesting the Core i7-14700KF is more than capable for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a rank of 1240 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the upper third of all system configurations evaluated. This rank of 1240 out of 3703 means that roughly 66% of other combinations perform better in this specific game, which is a notable finding given the high-end nature of both components. The CPU is in the 94th percentile of all processors, and the GPU is in the 51st percentile of all graphics cards, but the combo rank suggests that the game's performance is not solely dependent on these individual component strengths. The measured FPS data shows that this combo can deliver very high frame rates at 1080p, with the Low preset hitting 224 FPS, but the rank indicates that other pairings, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve even higher scores in Greedfall's specific rendering workload. The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with a deltaPct of -0.5 and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT with a deltaPct of -1.8, which are significantly less capable cards, yet the RX 7800 XT's percentile rank of 51 indicates it is only average compared to all other GPUs in the database. The combination's rank of 1240 reflects that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU is mid-pack, and Greedfall's performance is heavily dependent on GPU fill rate and shader complexity. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth play, and this is likely a major factor in the overall rank. The data suggests that for this game, the Core i7-14700KF's processing power is underutilized, and the RX 7800 XT is the performance limiter, preventing the combo from ranking higher.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, based on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, is the primary determinant of performance in Greedfall for this combo, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's texture and geometry data. Its clock speeds include a base of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2124 MHz, and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, with 3840 shading units and 96 ROPs. The GPU's measured performance in Greedfall shows that it is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K with the Ultra preset, where the average FPS drops to 42. The benchmark scores for the GPU, such as a Passmark G3D score of 24176 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 18290, place it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is an average performer relative to the entire database of graphics cards. This percentile is significantly lower than the CPU's 94th percentile, confirming that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with a deltaPct of -0.5 and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with a deltaPct of 0.9, which are much older and less powerful cards, yet the RX 7800 XT's score is only slightly higher. In Greedfall, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling data: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 224 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 42 FPS, a 81% reduction that is almost entirely due to the GPU's rendering load. The 16 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor at 4K in this title, as the game's requirements are well within that capacity, but the compute performance of 37.32 TFLOPS is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at the highest settings and resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to play Greedfall at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 102 FPS, and at 1440p, it averages 71 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 122 FPS, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, providing a consistently smooth experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, from 224 FPS at 1080p Low to 93 FPS at 4K Low, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU's high benchmark scores and 94th percentile rank suggest it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1240 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-pack performance, as the GPU is in the 51st percentile of all graphics cards.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, at 4K with Medium settings, the combo averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS, and at High settings, it averages 66 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below 60 FPS, averaging 42 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, which is 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660's score of 11680 and 0.9% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M's score of 11528, indicating similar overall performance levels despite architectural differences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 224. The Medium preset averages 176 FPS, with a minimum of 150 FPS and a maximum of 203 FPS. High settings average 160 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS. These figures show that at 1080p, the system can easily handle refresh rates of 144 Hz or higher on all but the Ultra preset. The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution, but the average values are consistently high. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 156 FPS, while Medium averages 122 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. High settings average 111 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p maintains a minimum above 100 FPS, which is ideal for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes more demanding. Low settings average 93 FPS, Medium averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 84 FPS, and High averages 66 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages only 42 FPS, which is not suitable for smooth play. The data reveals that the Medium preset at 4K is the only setting that guarantees a minimum FPS above 60, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming with this combo. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of average and minimum FPS, while the Ultra preset offers significantly lower performance, particularly at 4K where the average falls by 31 FPS compared to High settings.