Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT reveals a clear progression of performance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 130 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops this to 90 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls further to 54 FPS. This represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40% reduction from 1440p to 4K, for a total drop of about 58% from the lowest to the highest resolution tested.

The scaling pattern across all presets shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs. At Low settings, the frame rates are 182 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 75 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops here are similar in magnitude, indicating that even when the graphical load is light, the Radeon RX 6700 XT cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K without significant compromises. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings is 51 FPS, which is a 40% decrease, nearly identical to the High preset drop.

Interestingly, the Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling. At 1080p, the combo achieves 83 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 57 FPS (a 31% reduction), and at 4K it plummets to 34 FPS (a further 40% reduction). This suggests that the Ultra preset pushes the GPU's compute and memory resources to their limits, and the 12 GB VRAM buffer combined with the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data indicates that while the CPU has headroom at lower resolutions, the GPU's rendering capabilities dictate the performance envelope as pixel count increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 182, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average FPS of 59, with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68.

Q: Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT capable of running Greedfall at 1440p smoothly?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 90 FPS on average, and at Medium settings it reaches 99 FPS, indicating a smooth experience for most display refresh rates.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1502 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of the database.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 49196, and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900's 49228.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 122, with an average of 143 and a maximum of 164.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for Greedfall shows a distinct trade-off between visual quality and frame rate. For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it delivers 83 FPS on average. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 57 FPS, which may be acceptable for some, but the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is too low for comfortable play. The High preset offers a better balance: 130 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. This preset provides a substantial improvement over Ultra in frame rate while likely retaining most visual fidelity.

For users with 144Hz displays, the Medium preset is the optimal choice at 1080p, yielding 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS, ensuring the frame rate stays above the refresh rate in most scenes. At 1440p, Medium produces 99 FPS, which is suitable for 100Hz or 120Hz displays, but the minimum of 84 FPS indicates occasional dips below 90. The Low preset is the only option that exceeds 144 FPS at 1440p, reaching 126 FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual detail.

Given the data, the recommended approach is to use High settings for a balanced experience, as it provides a 40% uplift over Medium at 1080p and a 58% uplift over Ultra at 4K. However, for competitive or fast-paced play, Medium at 1080p offers the best compromise between frame rate consistency and visual quality, as the minimum FPS of 122 is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset should be reserved for those prioritizing image quality over performance, and only at 1080p where it remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1502 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 51st percentile of all configurations in the database. This position indicates that the combo is slightly above the median but far from top-tier. The rank reflects the GPU's age and position in the market; the Radeon RX 6700 XT sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for the combo's overall standing.

In the context of Greedfall specifically, the combo's rank of 1502 means that roughly half of the tested configurations outperform it. This is expected given that the game is from 2019 and modern high-end GPUs can achieve much higher frame rates. The combo's performance is respectable for its class, but it does not challenge the top performers. The measured FPS at 1080p High (130 FPS) and 1440p High (90 FPS) are solid numbers, but they pale in comparison to what flagship GPUs could achieve.

The rank also highlights the balance of the system. With a CPU that outperforms 90% of all processors and a GPU that outperforms 72%, the combo is well-matched for 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, dragging the overall rank down. For users with 1080p or 1440p displays, this combo is a strong choice, but for 4K enthusiasts, it falls short of the top tier.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648. The CPU's percentile rank of 90 among all tested CPUs indicates that it is in the top 10% of processors, and its average benchmark score of 48995 places it just 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo achieves 130 FPS on High settings, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at High settings (130 to 90 FPS) is a 31% drop, which is typical GPU scaling. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain more consistent across resolutions. The fact that the FPS drops significantly with resolution indicates that the CPU has headroom to spare.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for the game's demands. The architecture is Arrow Lake, built on a 3 nm process, which contributes to its efficiency and high clock speeds. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is particularly beneficial for single-threaded tasks, which many game engines still rely on. In the context of Greedfall, a 2019 title, the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the GPU's output, and the measured FPS at lower resolutions is likely capped by the GPU's pixel throughput rather than CPU processing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS data for this combo in Greedfall is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 182 FPS. Medium settings produce 143 FPS on average, with a minimum of 122 and a maximum of 164. High settings yield 130 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low gives 126 FPS, Medium gives 99 FPS (min 84, max 114), High gives 90 FPS, and Ultra gives 57 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low achieves 75 FPS, Medium achieves 59 FPS (min 50, max 68), High achieves 54 FPS, and Ultra achieves 34 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces FPS by roughly 30-40%, and each step up in settings reduces FPS by a similar margin. The Medium preset, which has min/max data, provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the spread from min to max is 42 FPS (122 to 164), which is a 34% range around the average. At 1440p, the spread is 30 FPS (84 to 114), a 30% range. At 4K, the spread is 18 FPS (50 to 68), a 31% range. This consistency across resolutions suggests that the frame pacing is stable, with no sudden spikes or drops that would indicate stuttering.

The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 34 FPS. This is a 59% drop from the High preset at the same resolution, indicating that the Ultra settings introduce a significant computational load that the GPU cannot handle. The Low preset at 1080p, at 182 FPS, shows the upper limit of the combo's capabilities, likely approaching the CPU's maximum frame generation rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations units. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost of 2581 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435, 0% delta).

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is dominant in determining performance. The measured FPS scaling with resolution and settings is classic GPU-bound behavior. The GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 413.0 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as shown by the high frame rates at those resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth become stressed, leading to the lower FPS figures.

The GPU's memory bandwidth is particularly relevant for Greedfall, which is an open-world RPG with large textures. At 4K Ultra, the combo only achieves 34 FPS, which is a telling sign that the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and high settings. The 64 ROPs and 165.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the pixel fill rate becomes a limiting factor. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, but the game's age means it does not heavily utilize ray tracing or other advanced features.

The GPU's performance in Greedfall aligns with its benchmark scores. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 and Passmark G3D score of 19786 are indicative of a mid-range to upper-mid-range GPU. For a 2019 title, this GPU provides excellent performance at 1080p and good performance at 1440p, but it is not designed for 4K gaming at high settings. The data confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, and users seeking 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU with higher bandwidth and more VRAM.