Fortnite

Fortnite, a Battle Royale title released in 2017, remains a demanding benchmark for modern hardware, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, drawing exclusively from the provided benchmark data. The dataset includes average FPS figures across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), offering a clear picture of how this combination scales under varying loads. The combo ranks 1640th out of 2740 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This report breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, resolution scaling, comparative ranking, settings recommendations, and a full measured FPS breakdown.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 24 MB shared L3 cache, with 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, yielding 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, while its Passmark multithread score is 38706 and single-thread score is 4394. It sits at the 90th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995.

In Fortnite, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the graphics card is less likely to be the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 217 FPS, the highest measured figure in the dataset. This high frame rate suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower graphical loads. However, the CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is notable. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, just 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5% higher. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% lower. These deltas are small, indicating the Core Ultra 5 245 is competitive with those chips in general compute, but Fortnite’s engine may favor certain architectures. Given that the CPU has 14 threads without hyperthreading, its multi-threaded capacity is moderate, but Fortnite is typically not heavily multi-threaded, relying more on single-core performance. The single-core score of 4648 in Cinebench R23 is solid, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates in lightly threaded scenarios. At 1080p Medium, the FPS drops to 153, a 29% decrease from Low, which suggests the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the CPU still has headroom. The data shows that at 1440p Low, the combo hits 138 FPS, which is still high, indicating the CPU is not limiting at that resolution when settings are low. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking suggests it is a capable processor, but in this specific game, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (26 FPS) is far lower, pointing to the GPU as the primary constraint at higher settings. The CPU’s performance here is adequate, but it does not boost the combo beyond its mid-tier rank.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB207 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, along with 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and memory runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The card’s FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS, and it has a 130 W TDP. In synthetic tests, the RTX 5050 scores 17326 in Passmark G3D and 2502 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It ranks at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show tight competition. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153, 0.6% higher, while the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237, 1.0% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713, 1.6% lower, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379, 1.6% higher. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5050 is positioned near those older or mobile parts in raw compute, but Fortnite’s performance depends heavily on driver optimization and memory bandwidth. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the data shows the combo drops to 26 FPS. That low figure suggests the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of resolution and settings. The memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s is modest for 4K, where high-resolution textures and effects demand more data throughput. At 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 217 FPS, showing it can run the game very fast when the load is light. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is stark: 138 FPS versus 50 FPS, a 64% drop. This indicates that the GPU’s shading and memory resources are strained by higher presets. The 4K Medium result of 51 FPS, with a min FPS of 44 and max of 59, shows some playability, but the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking places it below many mid-range cards. The RTX 5050’s 8 GB VRAM may also become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where texture pools can exceed that capacity, though the data does not specify VRAM usage. Overall, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at higher settings, as evidenced by the sharp FPS declines when moving from Low to Ultra across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo scales from 1080p to 4K, indicating which component limits performance. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 217. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 138, a 36% reduction, and at 4K Low, it falls to 73, a 66% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at low settings, where the CPU can keep up, and the GPU’s workload increases with pixel count. At 1080p Medium, the average is 153 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 97 FPS (37% lower); and at 4K Medium, it is 51 FPS (67% lower). The consistent percentage drops suggest that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the relative performance loss is proportional to the pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K (roughly 4x pixels, but the FPS drops by about 3x, indicating some CPU headroom remains at lower settings). At High settings, 1080p yields 119 FPS, 1440p yields 76 FPS (36% lower), and 4K yields 40 FPS (66% lower). Again, the scaling is uniform. At Ultra settings, 1080p gives 78 FPS, 1440p gives 50 FPS (36% lower), and 4K gives 26 FPS (67% lower). The pattern holds across all settings, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU’s performance does not degrade with resolution, as its workload remains constant, so the FPS drops are attributable to the GPU. The data shows that the combo cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset, with the highest 4K result being 73 FPS on Low. At 1440p, the combo can exceed 60 FPS on Low (138 FPS) and Medium (97 FPS), but falls below 60 FPS on High (76 FPS) and Ultra (50 FPS). At 1080p, all settings except Ultra (78 FPS) exceed 100 FPS, with Low hitting 217 FPS. This scaling indicates that for smooth 60 FPS gameplay, the user must drop to 1440p Medium or 1080p High, depending on the desired visual quality. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs about 36% of FPS, and from 1440p to 4K costs another 47% on average, based on the Low settings. The data suggests the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU’s synthetic scores are above average, but the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking aligns with the observed performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1640th out of 2740 combos in Fortnite. This places it in the 59th percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly 40% of combinations perform worse. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but given the resolution scaling analysis, the GPU likely drags the rank down more than the CPU. The CPU alone sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 66th percentile. The combo’s rank of 1640 suggests that the GPU’s mid-tier performance dominates the overall result. Compared to other combos, this system is not near the top, but it is also not at the bottom. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (217 FPS) is competitive, but at 4K Ultra (26 FPS) it is far below playable. The rank reflects the average performance across all tested resolutions and settings, which includes the poor 4K results. For context, the CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and AMD Ryzen 9 7900, have similar average scores, but their pairing with different GPUs could yield different Fortnite results. The GPU’s nearest rivals, like the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, are older parts, and the RTX 5050’s performance is slightly lower in synthetic tests, which likely translates to similar or slightly worse Fortnite FPS. The combo rank of 1640 out of 2740 means it is in the lower half, but not at the extreme bottom. Users with this combo can expect playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p on lower settings, but 4K is not viable for competitive play. The data shows that the combo’s performance is balanced toward 1080p gaming, which aligns with the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus. The rank would likely improve if the GPU were paired with a weaker CPU, but that is not the case here. Overall, this combo is a mid-range performer, suitable for esports titles like Fortnite at moderate settings, but not for high-refresh 4K gaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Low preset delivers 217 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, but the Medium preset at 153 FPS still provides a smooth experience with better visuals. High at 119 FPS is also playable, while Ultra at 78 FPS may be acceptable for those prioritizing visuals over frame rate. Given that Fortnite is a competitive game, many players prefer higher FPS, so 1080p Medium or High offers a good balance. For 1440p, the Low preset achieves 138 FPS, which is great for fast-paced play, but Medium at 97 FPS is still above 60 and looks better. High at 76 FPS is playable, but Ultra at 50 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which may cause noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. The measured min FPS for 1440p Medium is 83, indicating that frame drops are not severe. For 4K, the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS is Low, at 73 FPS, but that sacrifices visual quality. Medium at 51 FPS is borderline, with a min of 44 FPS, which may feel inconsistent. High at 40 FPS and Ultra at 26 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p High, which yields 119 FPS with good visual fidelity, or 1440p Medium at 97 FPS for higher resolution. The 1080p Medium preset has a min FPS of 130 and max of 176, showing stable performance. The 1440p Medium preset has a min of 83 and max of 112, which is also stable. For players with 144 Hz monitors, 1080p Low at 217 FPS is ideal, but Medium at 153 FPS still exceeds 144. If the monitor is 165 Hz, 1080p Medium is the best choice, as it stays above that threshold. The 4K Low preset at 73 FPS is the only way to play at 4K with a playable frame rate, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it. In summary, the recommended settings are 1080p Medium or High for competitive play, and 1440p Medium for a balance of resolution and performance. Avoid Ultra at 1440p and all presets above Low at 4K unless frame rate is not a priority.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, as provided in the FACT PACK.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 217 FPS. The Medium preset averages 153 FPS, with a minimum of 130 and maximum of 176. The High preset averages 119 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 78 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 138 FPS. The Medium preset averages 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112. The High preset averages 76 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 50 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 73 FPS. The Medium preset averages 51 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and maximum of 59. The High preset averages 40 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 26 FPS.

These numbers show a clear trend: as resolution increases, FPS drops proportionally across all settings. The Medium preset has explicit min and max values, indicating measured variance, while other presets only have average FPS. The data reveals that at 1080p, even Ultra (78 FPS) is above 60, making it playable. At 1440p, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, with High at 76 FPS also being above 60. At 4K, only Low exceeds 60 FPS, and Medium is close at 51 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p, where the difference is 139 FPS (217 vs 78). At 1440p, the gap is 88 FPS (138 vs 50), and at 4K, it is 47 FPS (73 vs 26). This indicates that the GPU’s performance scales poorly with increased settings, likely due to the 8 GB VRAM and limited memory bandwidth. The Medium preset’s min FPS values show that at 1080p, the lowest frame rate is 130, which is still high, while at 1440p, it drops to 83, and at 4K, it is 44. This suggests that frame pacing is more stable at lower resolutions. The data does not include min or max for other presets, so variance cannot be assessed for those. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with acceptable performance at 1440p on lower settings, and marginal performance at 4K only on Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Fortnite?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 217, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this combo run Fortnite at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 3840x2160, the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 73 FPS. Medium averages 51 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS, so 4K is only playable on Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, while the RX 5600 XT scores 20713, which is 1.6% lower. This indicates the RTX 5050 is slightly faster in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1640th out of 2740 tested combinations in Fortnite, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: Which settings provide the best balance for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112, making it the best choice for smooth gameplay. Low averages 138 FPS, but Medium offers better visuals with a still-high frame rate.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196, just 0.4% higher.