Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a formidable Greedfall experience, ranking 325th out of 3703 tested combos. This places the combo in the top 9% of tested configurations, indicating that the pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gameplay at most resolutions and settings. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the measured presets, with the system capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p in lower settings while still maintaining solid framerates at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 325 out of 3703 tested combos places it in the upper echelon of tested systems for Greedfall. This ranking reflects the combined strength of the 20-core, 28-thread Intel Core i7-14700KF and the 16 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU holds a 94th percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile against all GPUs, indicating that neither component is a significant bottleneck for this Action RPG.

Benchmark results show the i7-14700KF averaging a score of 70163 across various tests, placing it marginally ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.4%. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.9%. The closest competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, actually outperforms the i7-14700KF by 1%, but the margin is minimal and unlikely to manifest as a perceivable difference in Greedfall.

For the RTX 4080 SUPER, the average benchmark score of 54209 places it nearly identical to the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247 and is 0.1% slower. The gap widens against the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which is 1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which trails by 2.7%. The AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.8% behind. These small deltas suggest that within the tested GPU pool, the RTX 4080 SUPER is positioned very closely to its direct predecessor and offers a substantial step up from lower-tier cards.

Given the game's release in 2019, the hardware combination is significantly more powerful than what was typical at that time. This is reflected in the measured FPS, which shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains an average of 59 FPS, a playable level for most users. The ranking of 325 out of 3703 confirms that only a small fraction of tested systems deliver higher performance in Greedfall, making this a top-tier choice for players who prioritize framerate consistency.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 316 FPS on Low, 248 FPS on Medium, 225 FPS on High, and 144 FPS on Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra represents a 36% reduction in average FPS, but the 144 FPS at Ultra remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. For competitive play or use with high-refresh-rate monitors, Medium or High settings offer the best balance, as they exceed 200 FPS while providing improved visual fidelity over Low.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably: Low yields 219 FPS, Medium 172 FPS, High 156 FPS, and Ultra 100 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 56 FPS, a significant 36% drop, but 100 FPS at Ultra is still smooth. The Medium preset provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz refresh rates, making it the recommended choice for 1440p gamers who want high framerates without sacrificing too much visual quality. High settings at 1440p also remain viable, with 156 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings produce 131 FPS, Medium 103 FPS, High 93 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 103 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS, providing a smooth experience that stays above 60 FPS at all times. High settings at 4K are still playable at 93 FPS, but the margin above 60 FPS is thinner. Ultra at 4K is borderline, with 59 FPS average, likely dipping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

The best overall experience depends on the display. For 1080p and 1440p users, High settings offer the optimal combination of visual quality and framerate, delivering 225 FPS and 156 FPS respectively. For 4K users, Medium settings are the sweet spot, providing 103 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, which ensures no stutter. Players with 120 Hz or higher 4K displays may prefer Low settings at 131 FPS, but this sacrifices visual fidelity. Ultra settings are only recommended for players with slower 4K displays who prioritize image quality over framerate.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 316 FPS, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings still deliver 248 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 225 FPS and 144 FPS respectively.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium settings are recommended, providing an average of 103 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the SUPER is effectively 0.1% faster than the standard 4080.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF holds a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, placing it in the top 6% of processors tested.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings?

A: For Medium settings, the minimum FPS are 87 at 3840x2160, 146 at 2560x1440, and 211 at 1920x1080. Maximum FPS for these settings are 118, 198, and 285 respectively.

Q: How much faster is the i7-14700KF than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515. This gives the Intel chip a 0.9% advantage over the AMD processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, with the GPU having ample headroom. The progression from Low to Medium to High to Ultra yields average FPS of 316, 248, 225, and 144 respectively. The gap between High and Ultra is the largest, representing a 36% drop in performance. The Medium preset at 1080p records a minimum of 211 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS, showing excellent consistency.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce 219 FPS, Medium 172 FPS, High 156 FPS, and Ultra 100 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra costs 56 FPS, which is significant for players with 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS, ensuring that the framerate rarely dips below 144 Hz. This makes Medium the recommended setting for 1440p high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. Low settings yield 131 FPS, Medium 103 FPS, High 93 FPS, and Ultra 59 FPS. The minimum FPS for Medium at 4K is 87, with a maximum of 118, indicating a tight framerate band. High settings at 4K average 93 FPS but lack minimum FPS data, suggesting that dips below 60 FPS are possible. Ultra at 4K is marginal, with 59 FPS average, which will occasionally drop below 60 FPS in heavy scenes.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: roughly a 30-40% FPS reduction when moving from Low to Medium, a smaller step from Medium to High, and a larger step from High to Ultra. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that are particularly demanding on the GPU, likely related to shadow quality and draw distances common in Action RPGs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of framerate at higher resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card offers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Greedfall's textures and assets. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz, paired with its base clock of 2295 MHz, allows it to sustain high performance in sustained gaming sessions. The memory clock runs at 1438 MHz, translating to 23 Gbps effective, which is standard for the 40-series.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, includes 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. It also features 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, though Greedfall, being a 2019 title, likely does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS extensively. The GPU's FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS indicates substantial compute capability, which helps with the game's particle effects and character rendering. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s provide the fill rate necessary for high-resolution rendering.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its strong position. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 260075 all point to a well-rounded performer. In PassMark tests, the GPU achieves a G3D score of 34245 and a G2D score of 1270, with DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 scores of 301 and 134 respectively. The GPU compute score of 19822 shows strong compute performance.

The memory size of 16 GB is particularly relevant for 4K gaming, as Greedfall at Ultra settings can allocate significant video memory. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra of 59 FPS suggests that the GPU is fully utilized, with memory bandwidth not being a bottleneck. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking against all GPUs places it in the top 14% of graphics cards, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, is nearly identical in performance with a delta of -0.1%.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF provides the computational backbone for this combo. With 20 cores and 28 threads, the CPU offers substantial multi-threaded performance, which is beneficial for Greedfall's AI and game logic. The base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensure rapid single-threaded response, crucial for maintaining high framerates at lower resolutions. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 2 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core, provides ample cache for game data.

The CPU's benchmark results show its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 44167 in multi-core and 6235 in single-core. Geekbench scores are 21462 multi-core and 2578 single-core. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 52425, a single-thread score of 4480, and a physics score of 2961, which is relevant for game physics calculations. The CPU's average benchmark score of 70163 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where GPU load is reduced. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 316 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames. The 28 threads help maintain consistent framerates in crowded scenes with multiple NPCs, a common occurrence in Action RPGs. The CPU's 125 W TDP, while not the most power-efficient, allows for sustained boost clocks during long gaming sessions.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which is 0.4% slower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% faster, but this difference is negligible in practical gaming. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives users flexibility, though the dual-channel memory bus is standard. With a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, the i7-14700KF ensures that single-threaded performance is not a limiting factor in Greedfall's gameplay.

The CPU's 20 cores are divided between performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact allocation. This hybrid design allows for efficient handling of background tasks while prioritizing game threads. The measured FPS at 1080p Medium of 248 FPS, with a minimum of 211 FPS, indicates that the CPU maintains high framerates even when the GPU is not fully saturated. This makes the i7-14700KF a strong match for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Greedfall, particularly for players who favor higher refresh rates.