Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. The pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a performance profile that is highly dependent on the user’s display and quality targets. Benchmark data shows that this combo is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve over 60 FPS in Greedfall?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 105.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (90.9 FPS) and Medium preset (72.1 FPS) manage to stay above 60 FPS, while the High preset dips to 60.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's core count impact performance in Greedfall?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF features 20 cores and 28 threads, which is far more than the game requires. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rates across all tested settings.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of only 43.5 FPS. While the VRAM capacity is not the sole factor, the performance drop from High (60.9 FPS) to Ultra (43.5 FPS) indicates that the most demanding settings severely tax the GPU, making 4K Ultra impractical.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings results in a frame rate decrease from 152.1 FPS to 105.9 FPS. This represents a significant drop, but the 1440p result remains highly playable and is the highest resolution tested that consistently stays well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo is ranked 676th out of 1705 total tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems, indicating a solid but not top-tier performance level for Greedfall.

Q: Which preset should be avoided for a smooth experience at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160, with an average of 43.5 FPS, should be avoided for smooth gameplay. The High preset at the same resolution is the highest quality option that comes close to maintaining a 60 FPS average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the primary driver of in-game performance, and its capabilities are clearly reflected in the measured frame rates. The card is built on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 1770 MHz, and the data shows that this configuration is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 3070 Ti sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, placing it ahead of most discrete graphics cards. However, its closest rivals in the average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, which is 0.3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700, which is 0.8% behind. This suggests that in synthetic tests, the card's performance is comparable to those models, but in Greedfall, the specific workload determines its standing.

In Greedfall, the GPU's scaling with settings is pronounced. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 213.1 FPS to 100.0 FPS. This demonstrates that the card has ample headroom at 1080p, allowing even the highest settings to deliver triple-digit frame rates. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still manages an average of 68.6 FPS, which is playable, but the High preset at 105.9 FPS offers a much smoother experience. The card's limitations become apparent at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to an average of 43.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU's compute and memory resources are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF provides a powerful foundation for this system, but its role in Greedfall appears to be secondary to the GPU. With 20 cores and 28 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture, the CPU offers immense multi-threaded capability. Its boost clock of 5.60 GHz and a large 33 MB shared L3 cache contribute to strong single-threaded performance, which is often more relevant for gaming.

The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its high-end status. It achieves a 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70104. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, has an identical average score with a 0% delta, indicating that the "KF" variant without integrated graphics performs on par with the standard model. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 0.4% behind, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 1.3% ahead, showing that the i7-14700KF is competitive with top-tier workstation and enthusiast processors.

Given that Greedfall is a 2019 title, it is unlikely to utilize the full potential of 20 cores. The high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2972, ensures that the CPU will not bottleneck the RTX 3070 Ti. The data supports this, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load. For instance, at 2560x1440, the difference between Low and High settings is a 40.4 FPS gap, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role is to supply data efficiently, and its robust cache and clock speeds ensure that the GPU is fed with minimal latency, allowing the graphics card to be the sole limiting factor in most configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall standing of this CPU and GPU pairing in Greedfall is solidly mid-pack. With a rank of 676 out of 1705 tested combinations, it outperforms the majority of systems but is not among the elite. This position is consistent with the individual component performance, as the CPU is near the top of its class, but the GPU's 74th percentile ranking pulls the overall combo down slightly.

The rank suggests that users with this configuration will have a good experience, but they will not be at the absolute forefront of performance. The data shows that the combination is particularly strong at 1920x1080, where it achieves an average of 152.1 FPS on High settings, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 2560x1440, the performance is still excellent, with the High preset delivering 105.9 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The combo’s performance at 3840x2160 is less impressive, with only the Low preset (90.9 FPS) and Medium preset (72.1 FPS) providing comfortable frame rates. This indicates that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can leverage the CPU's strength and the GPU's ample power to deliver a smooth and responsive experience. The 676th rank out of 1705 combos reflects this versatility, as it is neither a low-end system struggling to keep up nor a top-tier rig capable of dominating at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how the Intel Core i7-14700KF and RTX 3070 Ti handle different quality presets. For users with a 1920x1080 display, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it delivers an average of 100.0 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. While the High preset offers a higher frame rate of 152.1 FPS, the jump to Ultra provides a significant visual improvement for a relatively modest performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, with an average of 105.9 FPS. The Medium preset is also viable at 118.3 FPS, but High provides a noticeable enhancement in graphical quality. The Ultra preset, at 68.6 FPS, is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, as frame drops could occur. For most users, High is the sweet spot at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. The Medium preset, with an average of 72.1 FPS, is the highest quality option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset at 60.9 FPS is right on the edge and could be used by those willing to tolerate occasional dips. The Ultra preset at 43.5 FPS is not recommended for a playable experience. For a consistently smooth 4K experience, the Medium preset is the best choice, as it maintains a higher average frame rate while still offering a substantial improvement over Low (90.9 FPS). The data suggests that the RTX 3070 Ti is best utilized at 1440p with High settings, where it can deliver a high frame rate without compromising on visual quality.