Greedfall

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a performance profile in Greedfall that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings, with the data showing a clear transition from CPU-bound behavior at 1080p to GPU-bound behavior at 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 245.7 FPS, which drops to 179.2 FPS at High and 112.2 FPS at Ultra, indicating that even the lowest preset leaves substantial headroom. Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling tightens: Low produces 170.9 FPS, High yields 123.0 FPS, and Ultra falls to 79.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with Low hitting 102.2 FPS, High reaching 74.3 FPS, and Ultra dropping to 47.8 FPS. The frame rate delta from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 143.5 FPS, while the delta from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 64.4 FPS, showing that higher settings compress the resolution scaling curve because the GPU saturates earlier.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals that Greedfall scales predictably with resolution, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly by preset. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, the average FPS falls from 245.7 to 170.9, a reduction of 74.8 FPS (30.4%). At High settings, the same resolution step reduces performance from 179.2 to 123.0 FPS, a 56.2 FPS drop (31.4%). The 1440p to 4K transition is steeper: Low settings go from 170.9 to 102.2 FPS (a 40.2% reduction), while High settings drop from 123.0 to 74.3 FPS (a 39.6% reduction). This pattern indicates that the RX 9070 XT’s memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are being taxed more heavily as pixel count rises, with the 644.6 GB/s bandwidth and 380.2 GPixel/s pixel rate becoming the bottleneck at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p to 1440p step reduces FPS from 112.2 to 79.8, a 28.9% decline, while the 1440p to 4K step drops from 79.8 to 47.8, a 40.1% decline. The fact that 4K Ultra yields under 48 FPS suggests that this combination cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS experience at the highest quality level, and the limiting component is clearly the GPU. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 245.7 FPS result is likely constrained by the CPU, as the i9-14900K’s 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom, but the frame rate is still far above typical display refresh rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions and settings in Greedfall. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 4K textures but becomes a limiting factor under Ultra settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz contribute to its compute throughput, with 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs delivering 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In benchmark results, the card scores 26795 in Passmark G3D and 7260 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (0.1% slower) and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (0.2% faster).

The GPU’s role becomes evident when comparing Low to Ultra at the same resolution. At 1080p, Low yields 245.7 FPS while Ultra yields 112.2 FPS, a 54.3% reduction. At 1440p, the same settings comparison shows 170.9 FPS versus 79.8 FPS, a 53.3% reduction. At 4K, Low produces 102.2 FPS while Ultra produces 47.8 FPS, a 53.2% reduction. This consistent ~53% performance penalty from Low to Ultra across resolutions indicates that the GPU’s shading and memory subsystems are equally stressed regardless of pixel count, suggesting that the RX 9070 XT’s 128 ROPs and 760.3 GTexel/s texture rate are the binding constraints under heavy settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K plays a supporting role that becomes more prominent at lower resolutions and settings. With 24 cores (8 performance and 16 efficiency) and 32 threads, the CPU offers substantial parallel processing capability, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and Passmark multithread score of 58674. The chip’s boost clock of 6.00 GHz and base clock of 3.20 GHz, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that single-threaded performance is equally strong, as shown by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7040. The CPU ranks in the 97th percentile of all processors, with its nearest rival being the AMD EPYC 7413 (0.3% slower) and the Intel Core i9-14900KF (0.7% faster).

In Greedfall, the CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 245.7 FPS result exceeds what many GPUs can sustain, indicating that the i9-14900K is not the bottleneck at this setting. However, when the resolution drops to 1080p and settings are lowered, the CPU’s 32 threads are able to feed the GPU efficiently, as evidenced by the 179.2 FPS at High settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the CPU is largely irrelevant, as the 47.8 FPS result is clearly GPU-limited, but at 1080p Low, the CPU’s high clock speeds and cache hierarchy allow the system to reach near the practical limit for this game engine.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 245.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 47.8, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 9070 XT scores 26795 in Passmark G3D, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (39703 average) and 0.2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568 average).

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-core performance relative to its closest competitor?

A: The i9-14900K scores 49872 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7413 and 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900KF.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low produces 170.9 FPS while Ultra produces 79.8 FPS, a difference of 91.1 FPS.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest relative drop from High to Ultra?

A: At 4K, High produces 74.3 FPS and Ultra produces 47.8 FPS, a 35.7% reduction, which is the largest relative drop among the three resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 458th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 27% of all systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s 82nd percentile standing and the CPU’s 97th percentile standing, but the game’s performance is ultimately constrained by the GPU at higher settings. The combo outperforms many mid-range systems due to the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7040) and the GPU’s high boost clock, but it does not reach the top tier because the RX 9070 XT’s 16 GB memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for 4K Ultra in this title.

The ranking is also influenced by the fact that Greedfall is a 2019 release, meaning that newer GPUs with higher shading unit counts (such as those with 4096+ cores) may achieve higher frame rates at 4K. However, the data shows that this combo provides a smooth experience at 1440p High (123.0 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (112.2 FPS), making it a strong performer for high-refresh-rate gaming at those resolutions. The 47.8 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that users seeking 4K gaming should either lower settings to High (74.3 FPS) or Medium (80.3 FPS) to achieve playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rate, Ultra settings are viable, as the 112.2 FPS average exceeds 100 FPS, providing a fluid experience. For 1440p displays, High settings (123.0 FPS) are the best choice, as they offer a significant improvement over Ultra (79.8 FPS) while maintaining visual quality. Medium settings at 1440p (136.5 FPS) provide an even higher frame rate but with reduced visual fidelity.

For 4K displays, the data suggests that Medium settings (80.3 FPS) are the sweet spot, as they deliver a playable frame rate above 60 FPS while preserving more detail than Low (102.2 FPS). Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 47.8 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stuttering. High at 4K (74.3 FPS) is a viable alternative if visual quality is prioritized over frame rate, but Medium offers the best balance of performance and fidelity. The key takeaway is that this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, but requires settings adjustments for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves the following average FPS values: Low settings produce 245.7 FPS, Medium settings produce 196.1 FPS, High settings produce 179.2 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 112.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium shows a 49.6 FPS drop (20.2%), while the Medium to High step reduces FPS by 16.9 (8.6%), and the High to Ultra step reduces FPS by 67.0 (37.4%). This pattern indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionately large performance penalty, likely due to increased shading and texture demands.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are: Low at 170.9 FPS, Medium at 136.5 FPS, High at 123.0 FPS, and Ultra at 79.8 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 34.4 FPS (20.1%), Medium to High drops 13.5 FPS (9.9%), and High to Ultra drops 43.2 FPS (35.1%). The consistent ~20% penalty from Low to Medium and ~35% penalty from High to Ultra across resolutions suggests that the GPU’s 4096 shading units are the limiting factor under higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 102.2 FPS, Medium at 80.3 FPS, High at 74.3 FPS, and Ultra at 47.8 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 21.9 FPS (21.4%), Medium to High drops 6.0 FPS (7.5%), and High to Ultra drops 26.5 FPS (35.7%). The 4K results show that the GPU’s 644.6 GB/s bandwidth and 380.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for Ultra settings, but the 16 GB memory capacity prevents texture-related bottlenecks at Medium and High settings. Overall, the data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1440p High gaming, with 4K Medium being the maximum recommended setting for a consistent 60+ FPS experience.