Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released on 2019-09-09, presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 combination. The measured data shows this pairing performs in the lower 20th percentile of tested configurations, ranking 2344 out of 2938 combos. This indicates a system that can deliver playable frame rates at lower resolutions but struggles significantly at 4K Ultra settings, revealing a clear bottleneck dynamic that shifts depending on the graphical load.

FAQ

Q: How well does this combo rank among all tested hardware pairings for Greedfall?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This suggests the pairing is not optimized for this specific game title, as the benchmark results place it well below the median performance level.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 130 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The data shows a clear progression where lower graphical settings consistently produce higher frame rates across all resolutions, with the 1080p Low preset being the only configuration to break the 120 FPS barrier.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 more comparable to a desktop or mobile GPU?

A: The Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534. This statistical tie suggests the desktop Arc B570 performs at a level comparable to a high-end mobile GPU, indicating its performance envelope is closer to laptop parts than to larger desktop graphics cards.

Q: What CPU benchmark score does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 achieve in multi-core tests?

A: The processor scores 32924 points in the Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark. This result is part of a broader benchmark profile that includes a PassMark multithread score of 38706 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13828, all contributing to its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: Does the Arc B570 support modern graphics APIs needed for Greedfall?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B570 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The card's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 72 and DirectX 11 score of 118 provide the API foundation required for the game, though performance varies significantly across different settings and resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU's memory bandwidth compare to its performance needs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 features dual-channel DDR5 memory support with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This memory configuration, combined with 24 MB of shared L3 cache, supports the processor's 14 cores and 14 threads, providing sufficient data throughput for the game's computational demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The data positions this combo at rank 2344 out of 2938 total combinations tested for Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 20% of all systems. This ranking is notably lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest — the CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all processors, and the GPU in the 65th percentile. The discrepancy between component-level rankings and the in-game combo rank reveals that these parts do not synergize well for this title.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with an average score of 49196 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48618 (0.8% lower). These tight margins of less than 1% indicate the CPU is well-matched against contemporary competitors in general computing tasks, yet this parity does not translate to strong Greedfall performance when paired with the Arc B570.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 puts it in a virtual dead heat with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 0.1% lower). The 65th percentile ranking for the GPU combined with the subpar combo rank suggests that while the hardware is mid-tier in isolation, the specific demands of Greedfall expose weaknesses in this particular pairing that other combinations might handle more effectively.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to the system, operating with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This Arrow Lake-S architecture processor, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors, delivers strong synthetic performance that places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648 demonstrate balanced computational capability.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears most critical at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less burdened. The 1920x1080 Low setting achieves 130 FPS, suggesting the processor can feed frames quickly when graphical demands are minimal. However, the 14-thread configuration without hyper-threading means the CPU relies on native core count, and the PassMark data shows a multithread score of 38706 with a single-thread score of 4394, indicating solid but not exceptional parallel processing capability.

The processor's cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth through dual-channel DDR5 support, which helps maintain data flow during intense gameplay sequences. The 65W TDP and Socket 1851 compatibility position this as a mainstream desktop part, though its performance in Greedfall suggests the game may not fully utilize the available CPU resources at higher graphical presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance with average frame rates ranging from 59 FPS at Ultra to 130 FPS at Low. The Medium preset achieves 102 FPS with minimum and maximum readings of 87 and 117 FPS respectively, while High settings produce 92 FPS. This resolution shows playable performance across all settings, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 54.6% performance hit for maximum visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 41 FPS at Ultra, 64 FPS at High, 71 FPS at Medium, and 90 FPS at Low. The Medium preset maintains a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS, making it the only 1440p setting with a consistent 60 FPS floor. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces average frame rates by approximately 30% across most settings, indicating the GPU is becoming a more significant factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Ultra settings yield only 24 FPS average, High produces 38 FPS, Medium achieves 42 FPS with a 36 FPS minimum and 48 FPS maximum, and Low manages 54 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach a stable 60 FPS, making this resolution impractical for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a further 40-45% reduction in frame rates, confirming the GPU's limitations at higher pixel counts.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, provides 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU operates at a consistent 2500 MHz for both base and boost clocks, delivering 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance through 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. This configuration supports a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 20556 place it in the mid-range segment, but Greedfall's performance reveals specific limitations. The PassMark G3D score of 14195 and DirectX 12 score of 72 suggest the card handles modern APIs adequately, yet the 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS indicates the 10 GB frame buffer and 160-bit memory interface become bottlenecks at high resolutions with maximum settings.

The card's 150W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provide adequate bandwidth for most scenarios, but the 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die suggest a design focused on efficiency rather than raw throughput. The 18 ray tracing cores and 80 ROPs contribute to the card's feature set, though Greedfall's performance at higher presets suggests these resources are insufficient for the game's demands at 4K Ultra, where the GPU clearly becomes the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The data indicates that Medium settings provide the most balanced experience across resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium achieves 102 FPS average with an 87 FPS minimum, offering a substantial improvement over Ultra's 59 FPS while maintaining visual quality. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum, making it the only 1440p setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS.

For 4K gameplay, no preset achieves smooth performance, but Medium at 42 FPS average with a 36 FPS minimum represents the most playable option if 4K is required. The jump from Medium to High at 4K only yields a 4 FPS average improvement (42 to 38 FPS actually decreases), suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings. Low settings at 4K provide 54 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain.

Players prioritizing frame rate should select Low at 1080p for 130 FPS, while those seeking a balance between visuals and performance should choose Medium at 1440p. The 1080p Ultra setting at 59 FPS offers a console-like experience, but the 40% performance penalty compared to High settings makes it difficult to recommend when smoother alternatives exist.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a consistent pattern across all settings. At Low settings, performance drops from 130 FPS at 1080p to 90 FPS at 1440p (a 30.8% reduction) and then to 54 FPS at 4K (a 40% further reduction). This scaling suggests the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly strained as pixel count rises, with the 160-bit memory bus and 380 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for 4K workloads.

Medium settings show a similar trend: 102 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p (30.4% reduction), and 42 FPS at 4K (40.8% reduction). High settings demonstrate 92 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p (30.4% reduction), and 38 FPS at 4K (40.6% reduction). Ultra settings exhibit the steepest decline: 59 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p (30.5% reduction), and 24 FPS at 4K (41.5% reduction).

The consistent 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 40% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance headroom, evidenced by its 90th percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores, cannot compensate for the GPU's bandwidth and compute limitations as pixel counts increase. This scaling pattern confirms that the Arc B570 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring substantial settings reductions to achieve playable frame rates.