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Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the data shows no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest recorded average belongs to Low settings at 28 FPS, while Medium averages 22 FPS, High drops to 18 FPS, and Ultra falls to 14 FPS. Every option at this resolution sits well below the playable line, so the database records no recommended settings for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but still falls short of 60 FPS. Low settings produce an average of 53 FPS, which is the closest approach to the threshold at this resolution. Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. None of these clear the 60 FPS bar, so the verdict list remains empty for 1440p as well.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes meaningfully. Low settings deliver an average of 82 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 63 FPS, which also clears the line. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 63 FPS and a minimum of 53 FPS. High averages 53 FPS, just under the threshold, while Ultra averages 40 FPS. For a 1080p display, Medium is the optimal balance: it is the highest quality setting that still maintains playable performance according to the measured data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS values across resolutions and presets reveal how the workload shifts between the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the AMD Radeon RX 570. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 14 FPS, from 28 down to 14, which suggests that pixel throughput and shading work at 4K overwhelm the RX 570's capabilities. The CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads, along with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, have little chance to matter when the GPU cannot keep up with the fill rate demands.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with slightly more headroom. Low settings reach 53 FPS, while Ultra drops to 26 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 27 FPS swing, indicating that the GPU still governs the experience. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 5960 in Cinebench R23, is not the limiting factor here; the RX 570's 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth cap the frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts. Low settings hit 82 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's role becomes more visible. The Ultra 7 265's strong single-core performance, reflected in its 4689 Passmark single-thread score, helps keep the frame rate from collapsing at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work per pixel. Medium still averages 63 FPS, and the drop from Medium to High is 10 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 13 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the RX 570 begins to hit its architectural limits on higher presets, but the CPU is capable of feeding it adequately at Low and Medium. The scaling between resolutions reinforces this: at Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 29 FPS (82 to 53), and from 1440p to 4K costs another 25 FPS (53 to 28). These are large, consistent drops that point to the GPU as the primary bottleneck across all tested configurations, with the CPU only becoming relevant at the lowest resolution and preset where the frame rate is highest.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the database records the following averages: Low at 28 FPS, Medium at 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and maximum of 25, High at 18 FPS, and Ultra at 14 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra, so the Medium preset provides the only frame time variance data at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 53 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. Again, only Medium includes min and max values in the measurements.

At 1920x1080, the full set of averages is: Low at 82 FPS, Medium at 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72, High at 53 FPS, and Ultra at 40 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is the only configuration that both clears the 60 FPS threshold and has recorded frame time bounds, with a 19 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. The data indicates that frame pacing at Medium 1080p is stable enough to stay above 53 FPS even in the worst recorded moments.

Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread is 42 FPS (82 to 40). At 1440p, the spread narrows to 27 FPS (53 to 26). At 4K, the spread is 14 FPS (28 to 14). This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering: when the GPU is saturated, changing settings has less relative impact because the bottleneck is fixed.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run the game at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 28 FPS on Low settings, and the verdictByResolution list for 4K is empty. No preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p for this combination?

A: Medium settings, with an average of 63 FPS. It is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and the recorded minimum is 53 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings?

A: The average drops from 82 FPS to 53 FPS, a 29 FPS decrease. This is a significant hit that reflects the GPU's limited bandwidth and shading capacity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the frame rate at 4K?

A: The GPU. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 28 FPS or lower across all presets. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, but the RX 570's 74th percentile GPU ranking and its 5.095 TFLOPS throughput cannot sustain playable performance at that resolution.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination has the highest recorded average FPS?

A: 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 82 FPS. This is the only tested configuration that exceeds 80 FPS.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 1440p?

A: No. The best average at 2560x1440 is 53 FPS on Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The verdictByResolution list for 1440p is empty.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 sits near several other processors in the database's aggregate benchmark scores. The AMD EPYC 4464P is 0.3% faster, with an average score of 64823 compared to the Ultra 7 265's 64640. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is 0.3% slower, scoring 64438. The AMD EPYC 7343 is 0.7% slower at 64202, and the AMD EPYC 9124 is 0.7% faster at 65104. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in this game when paired with the same GPU. The gameplay experience would be indistinguishable in terms of CPU-driven frame pacing, especially at 4K where the GPU dominates.

For the AMD Radeon RX 570, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M is 0.4% faster with an average score of 28874. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 0.7% slower at 28580. The AMD Radeon RX 470 is 0.8% slower at 28996, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% slower at 28421. The RX 470 is the most relevant alternative here, as it shares the same Polaris architecture generation and would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The RX 6800M, despite being a mobile part, scores within a fraction of the RX 570 in the database's aggregate metrics, which is surprising given its different market positioning. A user swapping between any of these GPUs would see essentially the same performance curve across resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3542 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 5% of all configurations in the database for this specific game. The ranking reflects the severe GPU bottleneck: the CPU is a modern 20-core desktop part with a 93rd percentile standing among all CPUs, but the GPU is an end-of-life Polaris part with a 74th percentile standing. The pairing is heavily lopsided, and the game's frame rates at 4K and 1440p confirm that the GPU cannot leverage the CPU's capabilities.

The rank is not surprising given the data. At 1080p Medium, the combo just barely clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 63 FPS average. At every other resolution and preset combination, it either falls below 60 FPS or falls far below it. The 3712 total combos include many with more balanced CPU-GPU pairings, and the fact that this combination sits at 3542 means a large number of alternative systems would deliver smoother performance in this title. The only saving grace is that the game is from 2014, so even this modest performance is achievable at 1080p with medium settings.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear: this PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080, but only on Low and Medium settings. The best playable configuration is Medium with an average of 63 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings average 82 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. High and Ultra at 1080p are not playable, with averages of 53 FPS and 40 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the answer is no. No preset reaches 60 FPS; the closest is Low at 53 FPS. At 3840x2160, the answer is also no, with the highest average being 28 FPS on Low. The combination of a high-end 2025 CPU and a 2017 mid-range GPU produces a system that is strictly a 1080p machine for this game. The CPU has enormous headroom, but the RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors. Users with a 1440p or 4K display would need to lower their expectations significantly or consider a different GPU to reach playable frame rates. For 1080p gamers, Medium settings offer the best quality while staying above 60 FPS on average, making this a viable, if not impressive, configuration for Minimum.