Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 pairs a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake design with a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. For Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, this processor provides a substantial amount of headroom, as its benchmark scores place it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The data shows that this CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing; its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648 indicate that it can handle the game’s logic and draw calls without breaking a sweat. The processor’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory further ensure that data can be fed to the GPU quickly. In the context of the measured FPS, which drops to as low as 14 at 4K Ultra, the CPU’s role is to stay out of the way, and the data suggests it does exactly that, providing a stable platform for the graphics card to work as the primary performance limiter.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features 14 cores and 14 threads, a configuration that lacks hyper-threading but still offers ample parallel processing power. The base clock of 3.50 GHz can boost up to 5.10 GHz for single-threaded tasks, which is beneficial for games like Greedfall that rely heavily on a few primary threads for game logic and physics. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 sits in a competitive range, while its multi-core score of 32924 demonstrates strong all-core performance. In the nearestRivals comparison, the Core Ultra 5 245 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with a deltaPct of -0.4%, and it outperforms the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8% in average benchmark score. This suggests that the CPU has no trouble feeding the GPU with draw calls at any resolution.

For Greedfall specifically, the game’s release date in 2019 means it was designed for processors with far fewer cores. The Ultra 5 245’s 14 threads are more than sufficient to handle the game’s AI, scripting, and world-streaming tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 4394 and the PassMark physics score of 2569 confirm that the processor handles both lightly-threaded and physics-heavy scenarios adeptly. Because the measured FPS at 1080p Low is 73, which is the highest recorded value for this combo, it is clear that the CPU is not capping the frame rate. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across different resolutions, but that is not the case. The data indicates that the processor’s performance is effectively invisible in this pairing, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of the final frame rate.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the clear bottleneck in this configuration. This GPU, based on the Polaris 20 chip and GCN 4.0 architecture, was released in 2017 and is now end-of-life. It comes with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz, or 7 Gbps effective. The GPU’s compute power is rated at 5.095 TFLOPS for FP32, which is modest by modern standards. Its percentileVsAllGpus rank of 74 places it in the lower-to-mid tier of graphics cards, and the nearestRivals data shows it is essentially equivalent to the AMD Radeon RX 470 with a deltaPct of -0.8%.

In Greedfall, the RX 570’s 4 GB of VRAM is a significant constraint, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The game’s texture and geometry demands can easily exceed this limit, leading to reduced performance. The measured FPS data shows a steep drop as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU that is running out of memory and raw fill rate. The pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K. At 1080p, the card can manage playable frame rates, but at 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 14. The GPU’s performance is the primary reason for the combo’s low overall rank, and its age is reflected in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 880, which is a low result for modern DirectX 12 workloads.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This scaling behavior is the most direct evidence that the AMD Radeon RX 570 is the limiting component in this system. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 73. Moving to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops to 51, a reduction of 30%. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 30, which is a 59% drop from the 1080p Low result. This is a severe scaling penalty that is characteristic of a GPU that is overwhelmed by the increase in pixel count.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the FPS goes from 52 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p, and then down to 22 at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 57 at 1080p, 40 at 1440p, and 24 at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 33 at 1080p, dropping to 23 at 1440p, and bottoming out at 14 at 4K. The consistent relative drops indicate that the CPU is not becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions; if it were, the FPS at 1080p would be closer to the FPS at 1440p. Instead, the CPU’s performance remains constant, and the GPU’s inability to keep up with the increased pixel workload is the sole reason for the declining numbers. The data clearly shows that this is a GPU-bound scenario across all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete set of measured FPS values for Greedfall with this hardware combination is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low settings preset yields an average of 73 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66 FPS. The High preset averages 52 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 33 FPS. At this resolution, the game is playable on all presets, with even Ultra exceeding 30 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 51 FPS. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46 FPS. The High preset averages 36 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to an average of 23 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low and Medium presets offer a consistently smooth experience, while High is marginal and Ultra is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RX 570 struggles significantly. The Low preset averages 30 FPS. The Medium preset averages 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27 FPS. The High preset averages 22 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages just 14 FPS. At 4K, none of the presets provide a playable experience, as even the Low preset hovers right at the edge of what is generally considered acceptable, and the higher presets are well below that. These numbers paint a clear picture of a GPU that is out of its depth at high resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The overall ranking for this specific CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall is 2825 out of 2938 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 4% of all configurations in the database, which is a very poor result. The rank is overwhelmingly influenced by the GPU, as the CPU is a high-performing part that would rank near the top if paired with a more capable graphics card. The data shows that the RX 570’s limitations are so severe that they drag the entire combo down, even with a processor that is in the 90th percentile for CPU performance.

The near-bottom ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. A combo that averages 22 FPS at 4K High and 14 FPS at 4K Ultra is not going to compete with systems that can push 60 FPS or more at those settings. The combo’s performance at 1080p is more respectable, with a 73 FPS average on Low settings, but this is not enough to boost its standing. The data indicates that this pairing is severely unbalanced, and the GPU is the primary cause of the low rank. For any user considering this combination, the numbers suggest that it is only suitable for 1080p gaming with lowered settings, and even then, performance is not exceptional.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combo is the Low preset at 1920x1080, which delivers an average of 73 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a high, smooth frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 57 FPS, is also viable and offers a better visual experience, but it does not consistently hit 60 FPS. For players who prioritize frame rate, Low is the best choice, as it provides a significant performance margin.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that offers a playable experience, with an average of 51 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 40 FPS, is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets are not recommended. At 3840x2160, none of the presets are recommended, as even the Low preset only reaches an average of 30 FPS, which is often considered the minimum for playability, but it is not a comfortable experience. The data suggests that for the best balance of visuals and performance, 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, offering 57 FPS with better graphical fidelity than Low. However, for the absolute highest frame rate, 1080p Low is the clear winner.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings preset for this CPU and GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 73, while 1920x1080 with Medium settings offers a good balance at 57 FPS. Higher resolutions result in significantly lower frame rates.

Q: Is this combo capable of playing Greedfall at 4K resolution?

A: No. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 ranges from 14 FPS on Ultra to 30 FPS on Low. None of these presets provide a consistently playable experience, as even the best case of 30 FPS is marginal.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. It is 0.4% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, 0.8% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 470, and 1.2% faster than the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 570 in this game?

A: No. The CPU’s performance is far ahead of the GPU’s. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 73, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Ultra preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 yields an average FPS of 23. This is below the playable threshold, so it is not recommended.