Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that shifts between processor and graphics card limits depending on the resolution and quality preset. The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a playable experience across most settings, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to determine the role of each component and identify optimal configurations.

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

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. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and can boost up to 5.10 GHz. This processor includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel 102.4 GB/s bus. In the context of Greedfall, a title from 2019, this CPU provides substantial headroom for game logic, AI, and physics calculations, particularly at lower resolutions where the graphics card is less likely to be the primary constraint.

Benchmark data positions the Core Ultra 5 245 in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong overall processing capability. Its average benchmark score of 48995 places it in close competition with several notable rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, a delta of -0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a delta of -0.5%. Conversely, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (0.6% delta) and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% delta). These margins are minimal, suggesting that the Core Ultra 5 245's performance is well within the expected range for a modern mid-range to high-end desktop processor.

In Greedfall, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p. At this resolution, the measured FPS at Low settings reaches 159, which is significantly higher than at 4K, indicating that the processor can feed frames at a rapid rate. The single-core performance is particularly relevant for a game of this era, as many game engines rely heavily on a few primary threads. With a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4394, the Core Ultra 5 245 demonstrates robust per-core performance that should prevent bottlenecks in standard gameplay scenarios. The 14 threads also ensure that background tasks and more heavily threaded game systems do not starve the main game loop of resources.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features the Navi 33 chip. It comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1980 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. Its memory operates at 2250 MHz, or 18 Gbps effective. This graphics card is positioned in the 60th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17083.

The GPU's closest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, delta 0.4%), and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 (16932, delta 0.9%). Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores slightly higher at 17208, a delta of -0.7% from the RX 7600 XT's score. This suggests that while the RX 7600 XT is a competent performer, it sits in a competitive bracket where small margins separate it from older and newer hardware.

For Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is a significant asset, especially at 4K Ultra settings where texture memory demands are high. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 30, indicating a heavy load on the graphics processor. The memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is sufficient for the game's assets, but the raw compute power of the GPU, rated at 22.57 TFLOPS FP32, appears to be the limiting factor at the highest settings. The GPU's pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s are indicative of its capability, yet the 4K Ultra results suggest that the card is stretched to its limits in this specific title.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p High settings, the system produces an average of 114 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average is 79 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops to 47 FPS. This represents a significant performance cost for each step up in resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a drop of 35 FPS (approximately 31%), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 32 FPS (approximately 41%). This trend indicates that the graphics card is becoming an increasingly significant bottleneck as pixel count rises.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced in absolute terms. The system achieves 159 FPS at 1080p Low, 111 FPS at 1440p Low, and 66 FPS at 4K Low. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 48 FPS (30%), and from 1440p to 4K is 45 FPS (41%). The fact that the percentage drops are similar between High and Low settings suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint across the board. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat when lowering the resolution, as the CPU workload would not change. The data does not show this; instead, FPS scales almost linearly with the number of pixels, confirming that the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the performance ceiling for this combo.

The difference between 1080p Low (159 FPS) and 4K Low (66 FPS) is a 93 FPS reduction. This stark contrast highlights the GPU's workload. While the Core Ultra 5 245 is more than capable of delivering high frame rates at lower resolutions, the RX 7600 XT cannot maintain those rates when tasked with rendering four times the pixels. The 4K Medium result of 52 FPS, which is only 5 FPS higher than 4K High, further indicates that the GPU is saturated, and reducing settings from High to Medium provides diminishing returns at this resolution.

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

Based on the measured frames per second, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired smoothness. For players prioritizing a high refresh rate experience at 1080p, the High preset is a strong choice, delivering an average of 114 FPS. This provides a fluid experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 1080p offers even more headroom at 159 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra frames unless the display supports very high refresh rates. The Medium preset at 125 FPS is a balanced option, though High's 114 FPS is close enough that the visual upgrade is likely preferable.

At 1440p, the High preset yields an average of 79 FPS, which is a solid target for 60 Hz displays and provides some headroom for dips. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is also viable, and the data shows a minimum of 74 FPS, ensuring that frame pacing remains stable. The Low preset at 111 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the Ultra preset at 50 FPS is not advisable for most users, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Low preset is the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, with an average of 66 FPS. The Medium preset averages 52 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The High preset at 47 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 30 FPS is generally not recommended for a smooth experience. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K, the Low preset is the only measured option that guarantees a frame rate above 60. The Medium preset is a viable alternative if a 50-60 FPS target is acceptable, as it offers a minimum of 44 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1080p, the High preset achieves 114 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset achieves 79 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS, with an average of 66 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, while being 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: Is the 16 GB of VRAM on the GPU sufficient for 4K gaming?

A: The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 30. While the 16 GB memory size is large, the GPU's compute performance appears to be the limiting factor at this resolution and setting.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 159 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 73 FPS. This is a difference of 86 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the RTX 3070?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 106 FPS; at 1440p, it is 74 FPS; and at 4K, it is 44 FPS.

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

The following data is drawn directly from the measured FPS table for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 159 FPS
• Medium: Average 125 FPS, Minimum 106 FPS, Maximum 144 FPS
• High: Average 114 FPS
• Ultra: Average 73 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 111 FPS
• Medium: Average 87 FPS, Minimum 74 FPS, Maximum 100 FPS
• High: Average 79 FPS
• Ultra: Average 50 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 66 FPS
• Medium: Average 52 FPS, Minimum 44 FPS, Maximum 60 FPS
• High: Average 47 FPS
• Ultra: Average 30 FPS

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy, with Low settings providing the highest frame rate at 159 FPS. The Medium preset offers a substantial reduction to 125 FPS, but it includes the only recorded minimum and maximum values in the dataset, indicating a frame time variance between 106 and 144 FPS. The High preset at 114 FPS is a more stable option, and the Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS, which is still playable but marks a significant performance hit.

At 1440p, the performance scales down accordingly. The Low preset at 111 FPS is the only option above the 100 FPS mark. Medium preset at 87 FPS is the next step down, with a minimum of 74 FPS. The High preset at 79 FPS is close to Medium, suggesting that the graphical differences between these two presets are less impactful on performance than the resolution change. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is the first configuration to dip below the 60 FPS target.

The 4K results are the most demanding. The Low preset at 66 FPS is the only configuration that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. The Medium preset at 52 FPS has a minimum of 44 FPS, which could lead to noticeable stutters in busy scenes. The High preset at 47 FPS and Ultra preset at 30 FPS are progressively less smooth, with Ultra being effectively unplayable for a fluid experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is ranked 1840 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the system in the lower half of all tested configurations, specifically in the 37th percentile (calculated as 1840 / 2938). This ranking reflects the overall performance of the combo across all measured settings and resolutions.

A rank of 1840 out of 2938 indicates that while this system is capable of running the game, there are 1098 other combinations that achieve higher average performance metrics. This is consistent with the GPU's 60th percentile ranking and the CPU's 90th percentile ranking. The CPU is a high performer, but the GPU is more of a mid-range part, which pulls the overall combo ranking down.

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary factor limiting this combo's rank. If a user paired the Core Ultra 5 245 with a higher-performing graphics card, the combo rank would likely improve substantially. Conversely, pairing a weaker CPU with this GPU would likely yield a similar rank, as the GPU would remain the bottleneck in most scenarios. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (30 FPS) versus 1080p Low (159 FPS) demonstrates the wide performance envelope of this combo, but the mid-range GPU ensures that it cannot compete with top-tier systems in the ranking. The combo's position in the lower half of the database is a direct consequence of the RX 7600 XT's performance ceiling, which is an average benchmark score of 17083.