Greedfall

The Intel Core i9-14900K serves as the computational backbone for this Greedfall test setup, and its specifications align with the frame rates observed. The processor features 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. This high core count and aggressive boost capability are typical of a desktop flagship, placing it in the 97th percentile against all CPUs in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and single-core score of 7040 indicate substantial headroom for most gaming workloads. In the context of Greedfall, an Action RPG, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI, and draw calls. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p, even at Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 80.3 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds. The processor’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7413 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i9-14900KF (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (0.7% higher). These deltas are minimal, suggesting the i9-14900K is firmly in a performance tier where CPU bottlenecks are unlikely to be the primary constraint in this title.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool helps feed the 32 threads with data, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. While the game’s performance is not explicitly tied to memory bandwidth in the data, the platform’s capabilities ensure that the CPU side of the equation is not starving the GPU. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present but irrelevant for discrete GPU testing. The data suggests a strong pairing: the CPU’s high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 3064, ensures that even the lowest resolution settings are not limited by processor speed. At 1080p Low, the setup achieves 182.6 FPS, demonstrating that the i9-14900K can push frame rates to high refresh rate territory when the graphical load is light. The processor’s launch MSRP is $589, which positions it as a premium part, but its performance here shows no signs of holding back the RTX 4060.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the graphics engine for this configuration, and its characteristics directly shape the measured FPS across resolutions and settings. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2125 MHz, or 17 Gbps effective, while the GPU base clock is 1830 MHz and boost clock is 2460 MHz. This memory configuration is a key factor in Greedfall’s performance, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU’s average benchmark score places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.6% lower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (0.7% lower), and Intel Arc B580 (0.7% higher). The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p High, the average FPS is 128.6, but at 4K High, it drops to 51.2 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the performance drop at 4K Ultra (32.9 FPS) suggests that both the memory bandwidth and compute capacity are strained. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are relevant for modern game APIs. The FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is moderate for the 40-series lineup, and the 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this older title. The GPU’s TDP is 115 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W, and it is marked as end-of-life production status. The launch MSRP is 299 USD. The measured data indicates that the RTX 4060 provides a solid 1080p experience, a good 1440p experience, and a playable but compromised 4K experience, with the GPU being the clear bottleneck in the latter case.

FAQ

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 128.6 at 1080p High to 51.2 at 4K High, a reduction of 77.4 FPS, which represents a 60.2% performance loss.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79824, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900KF and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, but 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 7413.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 capable of running Greedfall at 1440p Ultra?

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 57.3 at 1440p Ultra, which is above the 50 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though not ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile, meaning it outperforms the majority of GPUs in the database but is not a top-tier part.

Q: How much faster is the CPU’s multi-core score compared to its single-core score?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 49872, while the single-core score is 7040, indicating the multi-core performance is roughly 7.1 times higher, which reflects the 24-core and 32-thread configuration.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the average FPS drops from 76.7 on Low settings to 32.9 on Ultra settings, a 43.8 FPS difference, showing a significant impact of graphical fidelity on performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with this combination of Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a consistent pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the setup delivers high frame rates across all quality presets. The Low setting averages 182.6 FPS, Medium averages 144.4 FPS, High averages 128.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 80.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is well-suited for high refresh rate gaming, with even Ultra settings maintaining over 80 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 102.3 FPS drop, which is a substantial 56% reduction, but the absolute numbers remain playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low setting averages 126.8 FPS, Medium averages 96.3 FPS, High averages 89.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 57.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 69.5 FPS, a 54.8% reduction. At this resolution, the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth begin to show their limits, but the system still delivers a smooth experience at High settings, with 89.4 FPS being comfortably above the 60 FPS standard. Ultra dips to 57.3 FPS, which is playable but suggests that users seeking consistent 60+ FPS at 1440p should stick to High or Medium settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly due to the GPU’s limitations. The Low setting averages 76.7 FPS, Medium averages 61 FPS, High averages 51.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 32.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 43.8 FPS drop, a 57.1% reduction. At 4K, only Low settings achieve frame rates above 60 FPS, while Medium and High are playable but not smooth. Ultra settings at 4K produce 32.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for fast-paced action. This data clearly indicates that the RTX 4060 is not a 4K gaming card for this title, and users should target 1440p or 1080p for optimal performance.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear bottleneck shift in this system. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 128.6, which drops to 89.4 at 1440p High (a 30.5% reduction) and further to 51.2 at 4K High (a 42.7% reduction from 1440p). This pattern shows that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU, with its high multi-core and single-core scores, has more than enough headroom to drive the game logic at all resolutions, but the RTX 4060’s compute and memory bandwidth become saturated.

The data for Low settings illustrates this point further. At 1080p Low, the system hits 182.6 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game. At 1440p Low, it drops to 126.8 FPS, a 30.5% decrease, and at 4K Low, it falls to 76.7 FPS, a 39.5% decrease from 1440p. The fact that 4K Low still achieves 76.7 FPS suggests that even at the lowest graphical settings, the GPU is the primary constraint, as the pixel count alone is enough to overwhelm the card. The drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 105.9 FPS, a 58% reduction, which is directly attributable to the GPU’s processing limits.

Looking at Ultra settings, the scaling is steeper. The FPS goes from 80.3 at 1080p to 57.3 at 1440p (a 28.6% drop) and then to 32.9 at 4K (a 42.6% drop). The combined 1440p to 4K reduction is more severe at Ultra than at Low, indicating that the combination of higher pixel count and more demanding effects (like shading and textures) taxes the GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 8 GB VRAM is also a factor at 4K Ultra, as the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for smooth performance. The data suggests that the i9-14900K is never the bottleneck in this configuration; instead, the RTX 4060’s performance determines the playable resolutions. For a stable 60 FPS experience, users should target 1440p High (89.4 FPS) or 1080p Ultra (80.3 FPS), while 4K is only viable at Low settings (76.7 FPS) for a playable frame rate.