Downfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a clear, resolution-dependent verdict for Downfall. At 1080p, this PC is fully capable of running the game at its highest preset, averaging 68 FPS on Ultra. Stepping up to 1440p, the combo remains strong, achieving 78 FPS on High settings. At 4K, however, the system is constrained, with only Low settings providing a smooth experience at 72 FPS, as the Ultra preset drops to 30 FPS and High sits just below the 60 FPS playability threshold at 49 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. Benchmark results show the combo achieves an average of 68 FPS at 1080p Ultra. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS falls to 49, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold, and at 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops further to 30 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting for 1440p?

A: The data indicates High settings at 2560x1440 are the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 78 FPS. While Medium also clears the threshold at 95 FPS, High offers superior visual quality while still maintaining a solid frame rate.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, has an average score of 20534, making the Arc B570 just 0.1% faster. It also edges out the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582, by a 0.1% margin.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, ranking in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-14600K is also close, with a score of 48618, putting it 0.8% behind the Ultra 5 245.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the gap is substantial. The Low preset delivers an average of 163 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. This represents a 95 FPS difference, but both settings comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Is the 4K Medium preset playable?

A: The 3840x2160 Medium preset averages 59 FPS, which is just one frame below the 60 FPS playability threshold. While the minimum FPS was recorded at 50, the average does not meet the required standard, so the verdict classifies only Low as playable at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the dominant factor. The jump from Low to Ultra settings shows a 95 FPS drop (163 to 68), but even the most demanding preset at this resolution yields a high frame rate. This indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, and the Arc B570's performance ceiling is the primary limiter.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload grows, but the CPU remains capable. The scaling from 1080p High (109 FPS) to 1440p High (78 FPS) shows a 31 FPS reduction, which is a direct consequence of the increased pixel count straining the GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU's role diminishes, but it is still not a bottleneck, as the 1440p Medium preset (95 FPS) is notably faster than the 4K Medium preset (59 FPS), highlighting the GPU's growing importance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The performance collapse at 4K is severe: the High preset drops to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30 FPS. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Downfall. The CPU, even with its high single-thread performance indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, cannot compensate for the GPU's lack of raw throughput at this resolution. The data shows that the Arc B570 is the decisive factor for playability at 1440p and above, while the Core Ultra 5 245 provides ample headroom at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For gamers considering this specific CPU and GPU pairing, the nearest rivals provide a clear picture of hardware that would deliver nearly identical performance in Downfall.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245's average benchmark score of 48995 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 are the closest, with scores of 49196 and 49228 respectively, representing a negligible 0.4% and 0.5% performance advantage. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.6% slower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% slower. Any of these processors would yield essentially identical frame rates, confirming that the Core Ultra 5 245 is in a performance class where CPU selection is unlikely to alter the gaming experience.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's average score of 20556 places it in a tight cluster of comparable hardware. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is effectively a performance twin, scoring 20534, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 is also nearly identical, with a score of 20582, just 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M are slightly lower performers, with scores of 20662 and 20480, representing 0.5% and 0.4% differences respectively. This data suggests that swapping the Arc B570 for an RTX 3070 Mobile or Arc A750 would result in a statistically insignificant change in FPS, allowing users to target any of these cards for a similar experience.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but the experience varies sharply by resolution, as defined by the verdictByResolution data.

At 1920x1080, the system is a decisive success. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are marked as playable, meaning they all exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The highest quality option, Ultra, averages 68 FPS, providing a fully smooth and visually rich experience.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive, though with some limitations. High, Medium, and Low settings are all playable, with High achieving 78 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls to 49 FPS, failing to meet the 60 FPS requirement. Gamers with 1440p displays should use High settings for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is only marginally playable. The verdict lists only Low as a playable setting, which averages 72 FPS. Medium (59 FPS) just misses the threshold, and both High (49 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) are well below it. While 4K is technically possible, it requires sacrificing nearly all graphical quality, making 1440p the practical ceiling for a high-fidelity experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks at 2988 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the system in the 80th percentile of all configurations tested for this game, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it sits comfortably above the majority of systems.

This ranking reflects the Arc B570's position as a mid-range GPU, as indicated by its 65th percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end part at the 90th percentile. The combination's overall rank is pulled down by the GPU's performance ceiling, which is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. In practical terms, this means the system outperforms a large number of older or lower-spec combinations, but it is not in the same league as high-end pairings that would be found in the upper echelons of the ranking. The data suggests that the CPU is overqualified for the GPU, but the synergy still results in a capable gaming machine for 1080p and 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

The following settings represent the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold, based on measured FPS data.

1920x1080 (1080p):

The best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS bar. For context, the Medium preset runs at 133 FPS, and Low runs at 163 FPS, but Ultra offers the full experience.

2560x1440 (1440p):

The best setting is High, delivering an average of 78 FPS. This is the optimal choice for quality and smoothness. While Medium runs at 95 FPS, the visual upgrade from High is significant, and the frame rate remains well above the playability threshold. Ultra is not viable, as it drops to 49 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K):

The best setting is Low, which averages 72 FPS. This is the only preset that meets the 60 FPS requirement. The Medium preset falls just short at 59 FPS, and High and Ultra are not playable, with averages of 49 and 30 FPS respectively. Users at 4K must accept this reduced quality to achieve a smooth frame rate.