Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a highly capable Greedfall experience, with the data showing a clear 1080p dominance and a predictable performance curve as resolution scales. The 20-core, 28-thread processor with a 5.60 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom, while the 8 GB RTX 3070 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. Benchmark results indicate this pairing ranks in the 45th percentile of all tested combos, a solid mid-tier position given the hardware generation gap.

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 the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, supported by a 33 MB shared L3 cache. This processor sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 70104. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, scores 70074, a negligible 0% deltaPct, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X trails by 0.4% at 70420, showing the i7-14700KF is performance-competitive with top-tier alternatives.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the combination achieves 206.5 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the processor is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs. The multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a Passmark multithread score of 52425, ensures that any background tasks or game logic threads are handled without stutter. However, the data reveals that Greedfall is not heavily CPU-bound; as resolution increases, the frame rate drops consistently, indicating the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. At 4K Ultra, the CPU's high single-thread score of 6290 in Cinebench R23 does not prevent the frame rate from falling to 41.8 FPS, confirming that the processor provides sufficient headroom for this title's engine.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, based on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, is a 220 W card with a boost clock of 1725 MHz and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs provide substantial rasterization power, with a Passmark G3D score of 22214. The GPU's percentile rank is 72, with an average benchmark score of 28238. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, scores 27985, a 0.9% deficit, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti trails by 1% at 27956, showing the RTX 3070 holds a noticeable edge over older and mid-range alternatives.

The GPU's role in Greedfall becomes dominant at higher settings and resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the card produces 95 FPS, but this drops to 41.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 55% reduction. This scaling indicates that the 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the card's raw compute is stretched at 4K. The 1500 MHz base and 1725 MHz boost clocks are modest for 4K workloads, and the data shows that the GPU is the limiting component above 1080p. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 further confirms that the RTX 3070 is a mid-range performer that excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra settings.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 148.6 FPS at 1080p to 101.3 FPS at 1440p (a 31.8% reduction) and then to 57.3 FPS at 4K (a 43.4% further reduction). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 3070's compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, while the CPU's powerful multi-core design keeps 1080p performance elevated.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 206.5 FPS at 1080p falls to 141.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 85 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still above 60 FPS, but the 58.8% drop from 1080p shows that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU cannot keep up with pixel throughput demands. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the drop from 95 FPS at 1080p to 62.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 41.8 FPS at 4K highlights a diminishing return as resolution increases. The data strongly suggests that the 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p but become a wall at 4K, making the GPU the clear limiting factor in this combo.

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

For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data shows that High settings at 1440p delivers 101.3 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold while maintaining visual quality. At 4K, High settings yields 57.3 FPS, which is just below 60 FPS, so dropping to Medium settings at 67.8 FPS offers a safer buffer without a significant visual penalty. For 1080p users, Ultra settings at 95 FPS is the best choice, as it delivers near-60 FPS with the highest graphical fidelity, and the 148.6 FPS at High provides ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The low preset at 1080p achieves 206.5 FPS, which is excessive for most displays, suggesting that players can afford to increase settings. At 1440p, Medium settings at 113.1 FPS offers a balanced trade-off between performance and visuals, while at 4K, Low at 85 FPS is playable but sacrifices too much detail. The data indicates that the sweet spot is 1440p High, which balances the GPU's capabilities with the CPU's headroom, providing a superior experience compared to 4K Medium or 1080p Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 775 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 45th percentile. This ranking reflects a mid-tier position, which is consistent with the GPU's 72nd percentile performance and the CPU's 96th percentile strength. The combo's rank suggests that while the processor is top-tier, the graphics card holds back overall performance in this title, especially at higher resolutions.

Compared to other combos, the data implies that pairing the i7-14700KF with a more powerful GPU would yield a significantly higher rank, as the CPU's multi-core capabilities are underutilized in Greedfall. Conversely, the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and mid-range compute limit the combo's ceiling, particularly at 4K where it falls below 60 FPS on High settings. The rank of 775 out of 1705 indicates that there are many faster configurations, but also a substantial number of slower ones, positioning this combo as a reliable 1080p and 1440p performer rather than a 4K powerhouse.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings achieve 206.5 FPS, Medium reaches 160.2 FPS, High produces 148.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 95 FPS. These numbers show that the RTX 3070 is fully utilized at 1080p, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid any bottleneck. The spread from Low to Ultra is 111.5 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease noticeably. Low settings hit 141.5 FPS, Medium achieves 113.1 FPS, High runs at 101.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 79 FPS, showing that the GPU begins to struggle with the increased pixel load. At 3840x2160, the performance drops further: Low runs at 85 FPS, Medium at 67.8 FPS, High at 57.3 FPS, and Ultra at 41.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is now only 43.2 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, with even the lowest settings unable to reach 100 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: 1440p High settings delivers 101.3 FPS, providing a smooth experience above 60 FPS. At 4K, High settings drops to 57.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p the optimal resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, 4K Ultra settings produce only 41.8 FPS, which is below playable standards. The RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and compute power are insufficient for this configuration.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70104 on average, which is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X's 70420 score. It is also 0% different from the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70074.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The frame rate drops from 148.6 FPS at 1080p to 57.3 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 91.3 FPS. This represents a 61.4% decrease, highlighting the GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 better than the RX 6600 XT?

A: Yes, the RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, which is 0.9% higher than the RX 6600 XT's 27985 score. This indicates a slight performance advantage.

Q: What settings are recommended for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: Medium settings at 4K achieve 67.8 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. Low settings reach 85 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual experience while still maintaining a playable frame rate.