Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection in Minimum. The data shows a system that is clearly capable at 1080p, solid at 1440p with adjustments, and falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested settings. The measured FPS figures provide a clear picture of where this combo excels and where it struggles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU pairing in Minimum spans three resolutions and four quality presets. Each entry provides average FPS, and some include minimum and maximum FPS values, offering a fuller picture of frame time consistency.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At the most common gaming resolution, the combo performs well across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 171 FPS, which is the highest measured average for this system in any configuration. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 131 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, showing a consistent frame delivery with a narrow spread. The High preset yields 110 FPS average, while the Ultra preset still clears the playable threshold with 84 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding setting maintaining a 40% margin over the baseline.

2560x1440 (1440p)

Stepping up to 1440p introduces a noticeable performance cost. The Low preset delivers 110 FPS average, which is identical to the 1080p High preset result, indicating that resolution scaling here is forgiving at lower settings. Medium shows 84 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS, keeping the frame rate above the playable threshold but with less headroom than at 1080p. High drops to 71 FPS average, which still holds above 60 FPS, but the margin has narrowed considerably. The Ultra preset falls short, producing 54 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold and marks the first setting where this combo cannot sustain smooth gameplay.

3840x2160 (4K)

At 4K, the system's limitations become apparent. The Low preset achieves 59 FPS average, which is just one frame below the playable threshold — a frustrating near-miss. Medium drops to 45 FPS average, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, showing significant frame rate variability that would be noticeable during gameplay. High produces 38 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 29 FPS average. None of the 4K presets manage to reach the 60 FPS threshold, and the frame pacing at Medium and above suggests a compromised experience even beyond the raw average.

The pattern is consistent: the system scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p, it has ample headroom; at 1440p, it requires preset compromises; at 4K, it cannot meet the playability standard in any configuration. The minimum FPS data, where available, shows that 1080p Medium holds above 111 FPS, 1440p Medium stays above 72 FPS, and 4K Medium dips to 39 FPS — the latter indicating that even the average of 45 FPS overstates the consistency of the experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places this CPU and GPU in specific performance tiers relative to other hardware. Understanding these nearest rivals helps contextualize what kind of performance to expect from comparable builds.

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 245

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals provide a tight performance cluster. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher, making it a nearly identical performer. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5% higher, also effectively matching. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% lower. The deltaPct values here are all under 1%, meaning that in practical gaming terms, swapping this CPU for any of these four alternatives would produce indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum. The system's CPU performance is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested.

GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 ranks at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its nearest rivals are similarly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, just 0.2% higher, making it a direct performance equivalent. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, 0.6% lower, while the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063, 0.7% lower. All five GPUs fall within a 1.4% performance band, so any of these alternatives would produce essentially the same FPS in Minimum at the same settings and resolution. The RX 7600's position at the 57th percentile indicates mid-pack performance — capable for 1080p and moderate 1440p, but not suited for 4K gaming in demanding titles.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS in 1080p?*

A: Yes, all four presets at 1920x1080 exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low averages 171 FPS, Medium averages 131 FPS, High averages 110 FPS, and Ultra averages 84 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 is the best playable option, delivering 71 FPS average. Ultra at 1440p falls below 60 FPS with 54 FPS average, so High is the highest quality setting that maintains smooth gameplay.

*Q: Does this system run Minimum at 4K?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 45 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. No 4K preset reaches playable frame rates.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.2% higher, the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.7% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is 0.7% lower. These differences are negligible in practice.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile with a 48995 average score, while the GPU is at the 57th percentile with a 15171 average score. The FPS scaling across resolutions and presets follows the GPU's performance curve.

Q: What frame rates does the Medium preset produce at each resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium averages 131 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and maximum of 150 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 97 FPS. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and maximum of 52 FPS.

The Verdict

The playability verdict for this Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination in Minimum is clear and resolution-dependent.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable across the entire settings range. The verdict data confirms that all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset achieves 84 FPS average, meaning gamers can run the game at maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. This is the resolution where the combo performs best.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with restrictions. The verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, with High being the best option at 71 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p gaming, users should stick to High or lower to maintain consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable. The verdict shows no playable settings at this resolution. The closest result is Low at 59 FPS average, just one frame short of the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall progressively further behind, with 45 FPS, 38 FPS, and 29 FPS averages respectively. For 4K gaming, this hardware combination is not sufficient for Minimum.

In practical terms, this system is a solid 1080p machine for Minimum, a capable 1440p machine with preset compromises, and a non-starter at 4K. The 60 FPS playable threshold is the benchmark, and the data shows exactly where this combo meets and misses it.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings represent the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. These are the optimal configurations for visual quality without sacrificing playability.

1920x1080: Ultra at 84 FPS average

At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 84 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality setting available, and it runs with a 40% margin over the playable baseline. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom.

2560x1440: High at 71 FPS average

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 71 FPS average, clearing the threshold by 11 FPS — an 18% margin. This is the most demanding setting that stays playable. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS falls short, so High represents the sweet spot for visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. The 71 FPS average provides a reasonable buffer for demanding scenes, though not as generous as at 1080p.

3840x2160: No playable settings

At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59 FPS average, which is technically below the threshold. The verdict data confirms no playable settings at 3840x2160, meaning users targeting 4K would need to reduce resolution or upgrade hardware. The Low preset at 59 FPS is tantalizingly close but does not meet the playability standard.

These optimal settings show a clear hierarchy: 1080p allows maximum quality, 1440p requires one step down from maximum, and 4K is not viable. For users prioritizing frame rate over resolution, the 1080p Ultra experience is the best this combo can offer in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 2549 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the 31st percentile of all configurations tested. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-pack positioning — the RX 7600 sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is much stronger at the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

The rank of 2549 out of 3712 indicates that roughly two-thirds of tested combinations outperform this system in Minimum. This is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor: the RX 7600 is a mid-range card that handles 1080p well and 1440p adequately, but the broader dataset includes many combinations with higher-tier GPUs that naturally achieve better FPS.

The CPU's high percentile ranking (90th) does not boost the combo's overall position because gaming performance in Minimum is primarily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions. The 4K results, where no preset reaches 60 FPS, drag the combo's standing down relative to systems with more powerful GPUs.

In the context of all tested hardware, this combo is a competent mid-range option. It ranks in the lower third overall, but that statistic is skewed by the inclusion of high-end GPUs that dominate the top rankings. For its hardware class, the RX 7600's performance is typical, and the CPU provides ample headroom for future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck.

The combination's strengths are clear: excellent 1080p performance with headroom at all presets, workable 1440p with preset management, and a CPU that ranks in the 90th percentile. Its weakness is equally clear: 4K is out of reach, and the 31st percentile overall rank reflects that limitation. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo delivers playable performance; for 4K enthusiasts, it falls short.