Greedfall

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 831st out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly half of all tested systems while trailing the top tier of configurations.

Q: What is the best measured average FPS for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 193.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that breaks the 190 FPS threshold, showing how well the hardware scales when graphical load is minimized.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70104, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70074 (0% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 but trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by 0.4% and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 1.3%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 posts an average benchmark score of 30109, nearly matching the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30097 (0% delta). It is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M60 and 0.6% ahead of the RTX 5070 Mobile, but sits 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 570.

Q: What is the lowest measured average FPS for this combo?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 34.3, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This represents a demanding scenario where the GPU is heavily stressed at 4K resolution with maximum graphical fidelity.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, all four settings presets deliver average FPS above 58.9. Even the most demanding Ultra preset produces 58.9 average FPS, while High, Medium, and Low yield 96.2, 104.9, and 131.4 respectively, indicating smooth performance across the board.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for Greedfall, an Action RPG that loads expansive environments and texture sets. The GPU's base clock runs at 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with 3840 shading units and 120 texture mapping units, drive the measured frame rates.

At 1080p, the GPU demonstrates its strength, producing 137.6 average FPS on High settings. The data suggests that at this resolution, the RTX 5060 is not the limiting factor—even Medium settings reach 151.4 FPS, and Low pushes to 193.2. However, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM becomes more relevant at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 34.3, indicating that the GPU is saturated by the combination of resolution and settings. The 48 ROPs and 30 ray tracing cores also play a role, though Greedfall's traditional rendering pipeline likely leans more on raw rasterization throughput.

The GPU's performance percentile stands at 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores nearly identically, which contextualizes the RTX 5060's position in the market. The 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power provides ample headroom for most gaming scenarios, but the 4K Ultra result shows that even this modern Blackwell architecture can be overwhelmed by demanding workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 831 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall places it just below the median. This is a notable position considering the hardware components individually—the CPU ranks in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 73rd percentile. The discrepancy between component-level and combo-level performance suggests that Greedfall may not fully utilize the CPU's capabilities, or that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher settings.

Looking at the measured data, the combo's ranking makes sense when examining the FPS distribution. At 1080p, the combo achieves strong results—193.2 FPS at Low, 151.4 at Medium, 137.6 at High, and 86.6 at Ultra. These numbers would place the combo favorably among many tested systems. However, at 4K Ultra, the 34.3 FPS result drags the overall ranking down, as many competing combos may maintain higher frame rates at maximum settings.

The combo's position relative to other tested configurations indicates that it offers a balanced but not exceptional experience in Greedfall. The CPU's high benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core at 44557, Geekbench multi-core at 19287) suggest it can feed the GPU effectively, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus may limit performance in the most demanding scenarios. This ranking implies that users seeking top-tier 4K performance may need to look at higher-end GPUs, while those targeting 1080p or 1440p will find this combo more than adequate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all settings. Low settings produce 193.2 average FPS, Medium reaches 151.4, High achieves 137.6, and Ultra drops to 86.6. The progression shows a predictable decline as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 106.6 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units are well-utilized at 1080p, and the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample processing power.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show the expected resolution penalty. Low settings yield 131.4 FPS, Medium 104.9, High 96.2, and Ultra 58.9. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings—approximately 30-32% reduction for Low, Medium, and High, with Ultra seeing a 32% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is still capable at this resolution, though the 8 GB VRAM may start to feel constrained at Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance cliff becomes apparent. Low settings produce 77 FPS, Medium 63.8, High 53.8, and Ultra 34.3. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 41-42% reduction across all settings, highlighting the GPU's struggle to maintain performance at this resolution. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit bus are likely contributing factors, as higher resolutions demand more memory bandwidth.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosting to 5.60 GHz. Its 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide substantial on-chip storage for game data. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive—Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 44557, single-core 6290, and Passmark multi-thread scores 52425. These numbers place the CPU in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70104.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears to be supporting, rather than limiting, performance. At 1080p Low, the 193.2 FPS result suggests the CPU can drive frame rates well above 144 Hz, indicating it is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for game logic and physics. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, scores virtually identically (70074 vs 70104), confirming that the KF variant offers comparable performance without integrated graphics.

However, the combo's mid-pack ranking suggests that the CPU's power is not fully realized in Greedfall. The game, released in 2019, may not scale perfectly with 20 cores, meaning the CPU's multi-core capabilities (Cinebench R20 multi-core: 18713) are underutilized. The CPU's 125W TDP and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory indicate it can handle demanding workloads, but in this specific title, the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide 86.6 average FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and offers the best visual fidelity. However, for users prioritizing high refresh rates, High settings at 137.6 FPS provide a 59% increase over Ultra while still maintaining strong visual quality. Medium at 151.4 FPS is also viable for competitive play, though the visual trade-off may not be worth the additional 13.8 FPS over High.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 96.2 FPS offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 58.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering on some displays. Medium at 104.9 FPS provides a slight performance boost over High, but the visual difference is minimal. Low at 131.4 FPS is excessive for most users, as the graphical compromises outweigh the performance gains.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift dramatically. High settings at 53.8 FPS are borderline playable, but Medium at 63.8 FPS is the safest choice for a smooth experience. Low at 77 FPS is the only 4K preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. Ultra at 34.3 FPS is not recommended for serious gameplay, as the frame rate drops below 35 FPS, which can cause input lag and motion sickness in an Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 193.2 at 1080p to 131.4 at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 77 at 4K (another 41% reduction). This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance headroom should theoretically allow for higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is steeper: 86.6 at 1080p drops to 58.9 at 1440p (32% reduction) and then to 34.3 at 4K (42% reduction). This consistent scaling across all settings suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are exhausted at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM may also play a role, as 4K textures can exceed this capacity, causing the GPU to rely on slower memory access.

The scaling data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers strong performance across all settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, particularly at Ultra settings where the 34.3 FPS result falls well below the 60 FPS target. This suggests that users with 4K displays should either lower settings to Medium or Low, or consider a more powerful GPU if they require maximum fidelity. The CPU's high benchmark scores (Passmark single-thread: 4480) ensure it is not a bottleneck, even at the highest frame rates measured.