Downfall

Downfall, a 2016 horror title, shows a pronounced dependency on the graphics card in this pairing, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT demonstrating a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. The benchmark data indicates that this combination is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, but the performance curve flattens considerably at 4K, pointing to the GPU as the primary limiting factor in this specific configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a textbook example of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 240 FPS, which is a theoretical ceiling for many displays. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings yields 172 FPS, a drop of approximately 28%. At 3840x2160, the Low preset still manages 107 FPS, which represents a 55% reduction from the 1080p figure. This pattern demonstrates that while the GPU is capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions, the pixel throughput demands at 4K begin to strain the Radeon RX 6750 XT.

The Medium settings preset shows similar behavior. From 197 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 140 FPS at 1440p (a 29% decrease), and then to 87 FPS at 4K (a 56% decrease from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium settings suggests that the rendering pipeline is scaling predictably with pixel count, which is typical for a game like Downfall that does not appear to have unusual geometry or physics demands that would disproportionately tax the CPU at higher resolutions.

The High preset exhibits a steeper relative decline. At 1080p, the average is 161 FPS. At 1440p, this falls to 115 FPS (a 29% drop). However, at 4K, the average is 72 FPS, which is a 55% reduction from the 1080p figure. This is noteworthy because the High preset likely introduces more complex shading and post-processing effects that amplify the GPU's workload. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 101 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K transition here (from 72 to 45 FPS) represents a 37.5% drop, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are heavily pixel-bound.

The data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear, but the jump to 4K imposes a disproportionately heavy load. This is a clear signal that the RX 6750 XT's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but are being pushed to their limits at 4K, especially with higher quality settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. In Downfall, which is a horror game from 2016, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. The benchmark results suggest that this processor is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution, as the frame rate scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 4648 points, is robust and should handle the game's primary thread effectively. The multi-core score of 32924 points in the same test indicates that even if Downfall were to utilize multiple threads, the processor has ample headroom. The PassMark single-thread score of 4394 reinforces this, placing the CPU in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This high percentile ranking, combined with a 14-core configuration, means that the game's logic and AI routines are unlikely to cause frame drops independent of the GPU.

The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for a game of this era. The processor's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% lower) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% higher), which shows that the Ultra 5 245 sits in a competitive performance tier. However, in the context of Downfall, the specific core count and clock speeds are secondary to the GPU's output, as the measured FPS does not show any signs of CPU stalls or frame time inconsistencies that would be present if the processor were struggling to keep up.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds a rank of 1282 out of 2928 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the 56th percentile of all combinations, meaning that slightly more than half of the tested systems perform better in this game. The ranking indicates that while this is a capable setup, it is not a top-tier configuration for Downfall, which is expected given the GPU's mid-range positioning in the current market.

The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 71, which is stronger than the combo's overall rank. This discrepancy suggests that the CPU is holding the combo back relative to other systems that pair the RX 6750 XT with higher-end processors. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% higher score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% higher score), which are mobile or older parts, further highlighting that the desktop RX 6750 XT is a solid performer in its class. The combo rank of 1282 is more a reflection of the entire system configuration rather than a condemnation of either component, but the data implies that a stronger CPU might push this GPU higher in the rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is excellent across all presets. The Low preset delivers 240 FPS, which is likely capped by the game engine or display refresh rate rather than hardware limits. Medium produces 197 FPS (minimum 167, maximum 226), which is exceptionally smooth. High yields 161 FPS, and Ultra is still very playable at 101 FPS. For competitive or high-refresh-rate displays, 1080p is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, with even the most demanding Ultra preset staying well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. Low delivers 172 FPS, Medium drops to 140 FPS (minimum 119, maximum 162), and High comes in at 115 FPS. Ultra at 1440p produces 72 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a significant step down from the 101 FPS at 1080p. The minimum frame rate data for Medium (119 FPS) suggests that even in demanding scenes, the combo maintains high frame rates at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings produce 107 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh-rate material. Medium drops to 87 FPS (minimum 74, maximum 100), and High falls to 72 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging just 45 FPS. The 4K Medium results, with a minimum of 74 FPS, show that the game is still playable, but the user must make significant compromises to quality settings to maintain a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, is the dominant component in this pairing for Downfall. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, it offers 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz provide substantial compute throughput, with an FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS. These specifications are well-suited for a 2016 horror title, which does not feature the demanding ray tracing or mesh shader effects that would stress newer architectures.

The GPU's benchmarks reflect its capability. The PassMark G3D score of 20700 places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, which is a solid mid-range result. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 is respectable for this class. The 12 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for Downfall at 4K, where texture sizes and resolution can strain memory capacity. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 45 FPS, which is likely due to both compute and memory bandwidth limitations rather than a VRAM capacity issue, as the 12 GB is generous for a game from 2016.

The GPU's TDP of 250 W and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, and its nearest rivals in benchmark scores (like the AMD FirePro W7100 at 0.6% higher) show that it performs as expected. In Downfall, the GPU's role is to handle the bulk of the rendering work, and the measured FPS scaling with resolution confirms that it is the bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes, it averages 72 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which is smooth. However, the minimum frame rate is not recorded, so there may be occasional dips in heavy scenes.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup to achieve 144 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 197 FPS, and even the Ultra preset averages 101 FPS. To consistently stay above 144 FPS, the High preset at 1080p (161 FPS) or Medium at 1440p (140 FPS) would be close, but only the 1080p options guarantee it.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: No, the data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, indicating the CPU has ample headroom. The CPU is in the 90th percentile of all processors.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score that is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X and 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. It slightly trails the AMD FirePro W7100 by 0.6%.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 72 FPS, so it stays above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 115 FPS, providing more headroom.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Downfall?

A: It ranks 1282 out of 2928 total combos, placing it in the upper half of systems tested.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a balance between visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the most compelling option. It delivers an average of 140 FPS with a minimum of 119 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in scenes with many enemies or complex lighting. This setting preserves a good amount of visual fidelity while providing headroom above the 60 FPS standard.

If playing at 1920x1080, the High preset is recommended, as it achieves 161 FPS and provides a noticeable visual upgrade over Medium without significant performance cost. The Ultra preset at 1080p is also viable at 101 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra may not be visually striking enough to justify the 37% frame rate drop.

For 4K users, the Low preset is the only option that guarantees a high refresh rate experience, averaging 107 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 87 FPS, which is still very playable and offers a better visual experience. High at 4K (72 FPS) is acceptable for slower-paced horror gameplay, but the Ultra preset should be avoided due to its 45 FPS average, which will feel stuttery in a genre that relies on smooth camera movement for atmosphere. The data clearly shows that Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p offers the best combination of frame rate and visual fidelity for this hardware.