Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Greedfall, ranking in the top 20% of all tested configurations. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at 1080p. The measured frame rates indicate that this combo is capable of smooth gameplay across all settings, though the Ultra preset demands significant graphical horsepower, as evidenced by the substantial performance drop at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Greedfall?*

A: This configuration ranks 335th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the top 19.6% of all systems benchmarked for this title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700KF scores an average of 70,104 in benchmarks, which is effectively tied with the Core i7-14700K (70,074, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,887, 0.3% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5070 sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,687. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41,610, 0.2% delta), and it marginally outperforms the RTX 3090 (41,441, 0.6% delta).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 265.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average is 51.9 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: What memory configuration does the GPU use?

A: The RTX 5070 features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver of frame rates in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's memory configuration—12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus—delivers 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's texture-heavy environments. The core clocks are set at a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, and the card's 6144 shading units handle the game's rendering workload effectively.

The benchmark results show a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the card achieves 192.6 FPS on High settings, but this drops to 135.1 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 79.5 FPS at 3840x2160 at the same settings. This scaling indicates that the RTX 5070's raw compute power—30.87 TFLOPS FP32—is being taxed more heavily as pixel count rises. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs also contribute to the texture fill rates, with 482.3 GTexel/s available, which becomes more critical at higher resolutions where more pixels require texture mapping.

The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are part of the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, though their specific impact on Greedfall is not directly measured in the FPS data. However, the GPU's overall performance percentile (83rd) suggests it handles this game's demands well. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, where even the Low preset (112.5 FPS) cannot prevent the Ultra preset from falling to 51.9 FPS, which is barely playable for a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the frame rates drop from 265.7 FPS at 1080p to 187.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 112.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 57.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased pixel load but with diminishing returns.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 209.8 FPS at 1080p, 149.1 FPS at 1440p, and 88.1 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 58.0%, nearly identical to Low settings. This suggests that the GPU's workload is scaling roughly linearly with pixel count, which is expected for a game that is not heavily CPU-bound.

The High settings show a more pronounced drop: 192.6 FPS at 1080p, 135.1 FPS at 1440p, and 79.5 FPS at 4K—a 58.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra preset exhibits the steepest decline in absolute terms: 123.2 FPS at 1080p drops to 86.8 FPS at 1440p and then to 51.9 FPS at 4K, a 57.9% total reduction. This consistent ~58% scaling across all settings strongly indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with the CPU not being a limiting factor even at 1080p.

The data suggests that the RTX 5070's 192-bit memory bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the card struggles to maintain high frame rates on more demanding presets. The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical across all settings confirms that the GPU's compute and memory capabilities are the primary constraint, not any other system component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 265.7 FPS, Medium produces 209.8 FPS, High reaches 192.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 123.2 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is entirely GPU-limited at this resolution, as even the highest preset remains well above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 187.5 FPS, Medium hits 149.1 FPS, High achieves 135.1 FPS, and Ultra dips to 86.8 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 48.3 FPS, which is larger than the 69.4 FPS gap at 1080p, suggesting that Ultra settings become increasingly demanding as resolution rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits are clearly exposed. Low settings still manage 112.5 FPS, Medium drops to 88.1 FPS, High falls to 79.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only scenario where the frame rate dips below 60 FPS, making it the sole point where the combo fails to maintain a smooth experience. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60.6 FPS, which is the largest absolute spread across any resolution, highlighting the significant cost of Ultra settings at this pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 335 out of 1705 tested configurations places it in the top 19.6% of all systems benchmarked in Greedfall. This is a strong result, but it is not near the very top, suggesting that there are more powerful combinations available. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the i7-14700KF and RTX 5070, with the GPU being the more likely differentiator given its 83rd percentile standing against all GPUs.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is notable: the i7-14700KF scores 70,104 on average, which is statistically tied with the i7-14700K (70,074) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,887). However, the CPU's 96th percentile among all CPUs indicates that it is not the bottleneck in this combo. The GPU's 83rd percentile is lower, reinforcing that the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor for this pairing.

Given that the combo ranks 335th while using a top-5% CPU and a top-17% GPU, the ranking gap can be attributed to the GPU's relative position. The data implies that systems with higher-ranked GPUs (in the 90th+ percentile) would outperform this combo in Greedfall, especially at 4K where the GPU is most stressed. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (51.9 FPS) is the weakest point, and this likely contributes to the combo's overall rank.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings are viable, but the Ultra preset at 123.2 FPS offers the best visual quality while maintaining a high refresh rate. For players with 144Hz or higher monitors, Medium (209.8 FPS) or High (192.6 FPS) provide headroom for competitive play, while Ultra remains smooth for most uses.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 135.1 FPS strike the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. Ultra at 86.8 FPS is still playable and offers enhanced visuals, but the 48.3 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual gain for some users. Low settings at 187.5 FPS are unnecessary unless targeting extremely high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. High settings at 79.5 FPS provide a good experience, close to the 80 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium at 88.1 FPS offers a slight performance boost with minimal visual compromise. Ultra at 51.9 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings at 112.5 FPS are viable but sacrifice significant visual quality. The data suggests that High is the best overall choice for 4K, balancing the 79.5 FPS average with acceptable visual fidelity.

CPU Role

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. Its 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for game logic and AI computations. The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional: it achieves 44,557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,290 in single-core, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game state. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution or setting. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 265.7 FPS, which is well beyond the typical CPU limit for this game, indicating that the i7-14700KF has significant headroom. Even at the most CPU-intensive scenario (1080p Low), the frame rate is not constrained by the processor.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 70,104 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the i7-14700K (70,074, 0% delta), and it outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70,420, -0.4% delta) by a small margin. This parity suggests that the i7-14700KF's performance is well-established and not a differentiator in this combo. However, its 20 cores and 28 threads ensure that any background tasks or future game updates that utilize more threads will not negatively impact frame rates. The processor's 5.60 GHz boost clock is particularly beneficial for single-threaded game logic, which is common in action RPGs like Greedfall.