Greedfall

The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in Greedfall produces a system that is heavily influenced by the graphics card, particularly as resolution climbs. The data set for this combination shows a clear progression where the CPU’s substantial processing power is only fully utilized at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the combo's standing among other tested pairings, and examines the specific roles of both the CPU and GPU in shaping the final frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K in Greedfall reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 109 FPS, which is a highly playable figure. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset drops the average to 75 FPS, a reduction of 34 frames per second. The jump to 3840x2160 High sees a further significant decline to 45 FPS, meaning a 4K resolution cuts the 1080p High performance by over 58%. This steep decline is the primary indicator that the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the limiting component in this configuration.

The scaling pattern holds true across other settings. At Medium quality, the average frame rate falls from 120 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 1440p, and then to 50 FPS at 4K. The most dramatic drop occurs with the Ultra preset, where performance plummets from 69 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 1440p and finally to just 29 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that dips below the 30 FPS threshold, indicating that this setting is effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay. In contrast, the Low preset maintains a playable 63 FPS average at 4K, showing that the GPU can handle the resolution if graphical fidelity is sacrificed.

Interestingly, the scaling efficiency is not perfectly linear. The 1080p to 1440p drop is roughly 31% across most settings, while the 1440p to 4K drop is consistently around 40%. This suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and raw pixel throughput are the primary constraints, with the 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth becoming increasingly taxed as pixel count grows. The data shows that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, users must target 1440p or lower, or be willing to use Low settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 achieves a combo rank of 2034 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, a significant majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. The rank reflects the overall balance of the system, which, as seen in the resolution scaling, is disproportionately weighted toward the GPU's limitations.

The combo rank is a direct consequence of the RX 7600's performance tier. The GPU's individual benchmark percentile sits at 57, meaning it performs better than 57% of all GPUs in the database. However, this percentile is relative to all GPUs, not all combos. In Greedfall, a game that appears to favor stronger graphics hardware, the RX 7600’s mid-range position is not enough to push the combo into a higher ranking. The CPU, on the other hand, is a high performer, with a percentile of 90 against all CPUs, but its strength cannot compensate for the GPU's frame rate ceiling.

The ranking data suggests that users pairing this CPU with this GPU should not expect top-tier performance in Greedfall. The 2034th position out of 2938 is a practical indicator that the system is suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at medium-to-high settings, but it will struggle to compete with high-end systems in this game. The data implies that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that the combo's rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's inability to keep up at higher resolutions and settings where the CPU would otherwise excel.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the decisive factor in this combo’s Greedfall performance. Built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, this GPU features 2048 shading units and 32 ray accelerators. Its clock speeds are a notable asset, with a base clock of 1720 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, which helps maintain performance in less demanding scenes. The memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 RAM on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, a figure that becomes a critical constraint at 4K resolution.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a key factor in the observed frame rate drops. In Greedfall, the difference between 1440p High (75 FPS) and 4K High (45 FPS) is stark, and this is partly due to the increased memory pressure at higher resolutions. While the game does not necessarily exceed 8 GB at 4K, the combination of capacity and bandwidth limits how efficiently the GPU can handle the larger textures and draw distances. The measured data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU could likely push higher frame rates if the GPU were more capable.

In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7600 scores 16634 in Passmark G3D and 2310 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. These scores align with its 57th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which scores 15199, and the AMD Radeon 680M, which scores 15270. The RX 7600 is 0.2% ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM and 0.7% behind the Radeon 680M in average benchmark score, indicating a tight cluster of performance around this tier. This positioning explains why the combo ranks where it does; the GPU is competitive within its class but lacks the headroom for high-refresh 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's capabilities across nine different configurations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 152 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield a 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 and a maximum of 138 FPS, while High settings produce a 109 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to a 69 FPS average, which is still smooth but shows the significant cost of maximum graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show the GPU starting to strain. Low settings achieve a 106 FPS average, while Medium drops to 83 FPS with a range of 71 to 95 FPS. High settings are still playable at a 75 FPS average, but Ultra falls to a 48 FPS average. The 1440p results indicate that this is the practical sweet spot for the combo if users want a balance between visual quality and performance, provided they avoid the Ultra preset.

The 3840x2160 results are where the combo struggles. Low settings are the only playable option, with a 63 FPS average. Medium settings drop to a 50 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High settings average 45 FPS, and Ultra falls to a 29 FPS average, which is below the standard 30 FPS playability threshold. The data clearly shows that 4K is only viable with significant compromises to settings, and even then, the frame rates are not consistently high.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 with High settings provides an excellent 109 FPS average. For higher fidelity, 2560x1440 with High settings is still smooth at 75 FPS, but Ultra settings should be avoided at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. The Low preset at 3840x2160 yields a 63 FPS average, while Medium drops to 50 FPS. High and Ultra settings are not recommended due to averages of 45 FPS and 29 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the RX 7600's memory configuration impact performance?

A: The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, is a limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate scaling shows a significant drop from 1440p to 4K, indicating the memory subsystem is saturated at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No, the data suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck. The CPU's benchmark percentile is 90, and the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU limitations. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 152 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2034 out of 2938 tested combinations. This places it in the lower third, indicating that most other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher performance in this specific game.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the RX 7600 in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.7% ahead in average benchmark score. This indicates the RX 7600 is in a tightly contested performance band.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 serves as a high-performance foundation for this combo, even though its capabilities are not fully taxed by Greedfall. This processor features 14 cores and 14 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Built on the Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process, it has a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. These specifications are far beyond what is necessary to drive the RX 7600 at its limits.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its high-end positioning. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. In Passmark, it scores 38706 in multithread and 4394 in single-thread tests. These results place the CPU in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which is 0.4% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which is 0.5% behind. The Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% ahead, showing the Ultra 5 245 is competitive with other strong desktop processors.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to ensure that frame rates are not limited by processing power. The evidence for this is the 152 FPS average at 1080p Low, which is a high enough frame rate that it approaches the GPU's output limit. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 69 FPS, a figure that is more likely constrained by the GPU's pixel throughput than the CPU's core count. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as indicated by the 4648 score in Cinebench R23 single-core, is particularly relevant for a game like Greedfall, which may not fully utilize all 14 cores. The 14 threads are sufficient to handle the game's logic and physics, allowing the GPU to be the sole arbiter of frame rate. Thus, the data indicates that for this title, the Ultra 5 245 provides a robust platform that will not hold back the RX 7600, even if the GPU cannot fully exploit the CPU's headroom.