Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER occupies the 2142nd position out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This places the combo in the upper portion of the database, roughly in the 58th percentile of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects a system that is capable but not top-tier, with the CPU contributing a strong baseline and the GPU acting as the more limiting factor in demanding scenarios.

The Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its closest rivals in CPU performance are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196 and trails by only 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49228 and is 0.5% ahead. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and Intel Core i5-14600K are also nearby, with the Xeon scoring 48698 (0.6% behind this chip) and the i5-14600K scoring 48618 (0.8% behind). These margins are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound sections. The GPU, however, only reaches the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (1% higher), the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (1.5% higher). The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-range GPU explains why the overall combo rank is solid but not exceptional; the GPU will dictate the ceiling in most gaming scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, which delivers 65 FPS on average. Medium dips to 50 FPS, High falls to 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, Low is the only viable option.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 78 FPS. Medium runs at 93 FPS, and Low reaches 121 FPS. Ultra, at 59 FPS, falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, so it cannot be recommended for a locked experience. High is the clear choice at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS bar. Ultra averages 92 FPS, High averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 144 FPS, and Low reaches 188 FPS. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates a clear split in workload balance depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck; frame rates scale steeply with preset changes, from 188 FPS on Low down to 92 FPS on Ultra. This wide spread suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor as settings increase, while the Core Ultra 5 245 has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower presets. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and multi-core score of 32924, support this interpretation: the processor is not holding back the frame rate at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. The average FPS drops from 121 on Low to 78 on High, a 36% reduction, and Ultra sits at 59 FPS. The GPU becomes more influential as pixel count rises, but the CPU still keeps pace; the combination of a strong processor and a mid-range GPU means that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU is decisively the bottleneck. Even on Low, the average is only 65 FPS, and Medium falls to 50 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes almost entirely at 4K, as the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot push enough frames regardless of the processor's capability. The scaling between resolutions reinforces this: at Low settings, 1080p yields 188 FPS, 1440p yields 121 FPS, and 4K yields 65 FPS. The steep decline with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, not a CPU-bound one.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, AMD Ryzen 9 7900, Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and Intel Core i5-14600K. All four sit within 0.8% of the Core Ultra 5 245's average score, so swapping to any of them would produce nearly identical results in Minimum. The Ryzen 9 7900 is 0.5% faster, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% slower. The Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.6% faster, and the i5-14600K is 0.8% slower. In practical terms, none of these differences would be perceptible in frame rate.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750. The Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, the Arc B570 is 1.3% faster, and the Arc A750 is 1.5% faster. These deltas are small enough that the gaming experience would be essentially the same. A user with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly strong CPU would see frame rates within a couple of percent of this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows 42 FPS on High, 65 FPS on Low, 50 FPS on Medium, and 32 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset includes minimum and maximum readings of 42 and 57 FPS, respectively. No min or max values were recorded for the other presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, High averages 78 FPS, Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 106, and Ultra averages 59 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 15 FPS, while the gap between Low and Medium is 28 FPS. Ultra sits 34 FPS below Low, which shows how quickly performance degrades as settings climb at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, High averages 121 FPS, Low averages 188 FPS, Medium averages 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 and a maximum of 165, and Ultra averages 92 FPS. The 1080p results show the widest spread across presets, with a 96 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 122 FPS indicates that even in demanding moments, the frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum, and the verdict depends entirely on the target resolution. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, so 4K users must accept Low settings for a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset at 78 FPS, while Medium and Low also clear the threshold at 93 and 121 FPS, respectively. Ultra does not make the cut at 59 FPS. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 92 FPS. For a 1080p display, this system is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings. The overall picture is that of a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, with 4K limited to the lowest preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Low is the only preset at 4K that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 65 FPS. Medium averages 50 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS.

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 2560x1440 on Ultra?

A: No. Ultra at 1440p averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High is the best playable preset at this resolution, averaging 78 FPS.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1920x1080?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. Frame rates scale steeply with presets, from 188 FPS on Low to 92 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the constraint while the CPU has headroom.

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

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER is within 1.5% of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750. All of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 188 FPS, recorded at 1920x1080 on Low settings. Medium at 1080p averages 144 FPS, and Ultra at 1080p averages 92 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: No. At 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck. Even on Low, the average is only 65 FPS, and the CPU's high benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924, are not the limiting factor at this resolution.