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How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 lands at rank 2929 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum. That places this setup in the lower half of all recorded combos, though the context of a 2014 third-person shooter matters more than the raw percentile. The CPU itself is a strong piece of hardware, sitting in the 90th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49196 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228 (0.5% ahead), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698 (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48618 (0.8% behind). The differences are negligible, meaning the Ultra 5 245 competes directly with those parts in raw compute.

The GPU tells a different story. The RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its closest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 15283 (0.0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (0.6% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 (0.8% ahead). The RTX 2060 effectively trades blows with these parts, sitting within a percentage point of each. This is a mid-tier graphics card by current database standards, and for Minimum, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The combo rank of 2929 out of 3712 reflects that this pairing is not at the top of the charts, but the game itself is not demanding by modern standards. The CPU has ample headroom, while the GPU determines what settings and resolutions remain viable. At 1920x1080, the combo performs well across all presets. At 2560x1440, it drops out at Ultra. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the playable threshold. The rank is a composite of these results, and the pattern is clear: this is a 1080p machine first, a 1440p machine with settings compromises second, and a 4K machine only at low framerates.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Minimum, the recorded data shows that the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides more than enough throughput at every tested setting. The scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo delivers 155 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, that drops to 100 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 54 FPS, another 46% drop from the 1440p result. The GPU is clearly the bottleneck as pixel count rises, since the CPU workload for a shooter like this does not scale nearly as steeply.

The preset scaling at each resolution reinforces the same conclusion. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 155 FPS versus 76 FPS, a 51% drop. At 2560x1440, Low runs at 100 FPS while Ultra drops to 49 FPS, a 51% decline. At 3840x2160, Low runs at 54 FPS and Ultra falls to 26 FPS, a 52% reduction. The consistent drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU's shading and memory throughput are the limiting factors, not the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 245, with 14 cores and 14 threads, a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924, is far beyond what this game requires.

The data also shows that the CPU side is not the reason for any sub-60 result. At 3840x2160 Low, the combo produces 54 FPS, which is close to the threshold but still below it. At 3840x2160 Medium, it manages 41 FPS average with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47. The GPU's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at 4K. The RTX 2060 has 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. Those specifications are simply not enough for 4K in this title at playable framerates. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU, and it does so without issue. The measured FPS deltas between presets are almost entirely attributable to GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. Low settings produce an average of 54 FPS. Medium produces 41 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47. High produces 35 FPS average. Ultra produces 26 FPS average. The best result at 4K is 54 FPS on Low, which is 6 FPS short of the playable threshold. There is no recorded minimum or maximum for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, only the average. The Medium preset has full data, showing a tight band between 35 and 47 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves significantly. Low settings deliver 100 FPS average. Medium delivers 77 FPS average, with a minimum of 65 and a maximum of 88. High delivers 64 FPS average. Ultra drops to 49 FPS average. This means three presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low, Medium, and High. Ultra is the only preset that falls short, by 11 FPS. The High preset at 64 FPS is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS comfortably. Low delivers 155 FPS average. Medium delivers 119 FPS average, with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 137. High delivers 100 FPS average. Ultra delivers 76 FPS average. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p stays well above the threshold, with 16 FPS of headroom above 60. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is the best playable setting at this resolution, and it represents the highest visual quality this combo can run while maintaining playability. The medium preset's minimum of 101 FPS also shows that frame pacing is consistent, with no dips below 60 even in the worst recorded moments.

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component at every resolution above 1080p. At 1440p, the gap between High (64 FPS) and Ultra (49 FPS) is 15 FPS, a 23% penalty for the highest preset. At 4K, the gap between Low (54 FPS) and Ultra (26 FPS) is 28 FPS, a 52% penalty. The CPU does not appear to bottleneck in any scenario, as the framerates scale predictably with GPU load.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The database records an average of 76 FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p, with an average of 64 FPS. Low and Medium also clear the threshold, but High offers the highest visual quality among playable options.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 54 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 41, 35, and 26 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 15283 (0.0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (0.6% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 (0.8% ahead). The differences are within a single percentage point.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. The FPS scaling between resolutions and presets follows GPU load patterns, not CPU limitations. The CPU is not the constraint in any tested scenario.

Q: What is the lowest recorded FPS for this combo in Minimum?

A: The lowest recorded average is 26 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium presets: 35 FPS at 4K, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS is 54 on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low runs at 100 FPS and Medium at 77 FPS, but High provides the highest quality while still clearing the threshold. Ultra drops to 49 FPS and is not playable.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 76 FPS. This is the highest preset available in the database, and it remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Low runs at 155 FPS, Medium at 119 FPS, and High at 100 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080 on all presets, including Ultra. The recorded 76 FPS average at Ultra is 16 FPS above the playable threshold, and even the most demanding settings do not push the combo below 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High, with High at 64 FPS being the best visual option. Ultra at 1440p falls to 49 FPS and is not playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: this combo cannot run Minimum at a playable framerate. The best result is 54 FPS on Low, which is 6 FPS short of the threshold. Every other preset at 4K falls below 41 FPS. The GPU is the limiting factor, as the RTX 2060's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K in this title.

For a 2014 third-person shooter, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a solid 1080p experience with headroom to spare. At 1440p, users must compromise on preset quality to maintain 60 FPS. At 4K, the system is not viable. The CPU is never the bottleneck; the GPU determines the ceiling. For anyone targeting 1080p, this setup is fully capable. For 1440p, it works with settings dialed back. For 4K, it falls short across the board.