Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a playable but heavily GPU-bound experience in Greedfall. The data indicates a clear progression where performance scales inversely with resolution, but the RTX 2060 consistently acts as the limiting factor, even when paired with a modern 14-core processor. This combination ranks in the 21st percentile of tested configurations, placing it firmly in the mid-range tier for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 99 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that figure by 31% to 68 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls another 40% to 41 FPS. This pattern—a near-halving of frame rate from 1080p to 4K—is textbook GPU-bound behavior.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, the spread between Low (138 FPS) and Ultra (63 FPS) is 75 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has enough headroom at lower resolutions to render more effects. But at 4K, that same spread narrows to just 31 FPS (57 FPS on Low versus 26 FPS on Ultra), showing that the RTX 2060 is already saturated at the base settings and cannot compensate for the increased pixel count.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows the most complete data, with min and max FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 92 to 125 FPS with an average of 109. At 1440p Medium, it drops to a 64-87 FPS range with a 75 average, and at 4K Medium it falls to 38-52 FPS with a 45 average. The minimum FPS values suggest that even at Medium settings, there are moments of significant frame pacing issues, particularly at 4K where the 38 FPS minimum is nearly 20% below the average.

The 1080p results indicate that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at that resolution on High settings, as the 99 FPS average comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. However, the 1440p High result of 68 FPS is borderline for smooth play, and the 4K High result of 41 FPS is not ideal for a game that requires quick reactions. The data suggests that users targeting 1440p should stick to Medium or Low, while 4K is only viable at Low settings with a 57 FPS average.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings substantial processing power to this pairing, but the benchmark results show its influence is largely muted in Greedfall. This Arrow Lake-S architecture chip features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. In synthetic tests, it scores 32,924 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4,648 in single-core, placing it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Given this compute capability, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15,290 places it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, a much lower standing than the CPU's 90th percentile. This disparity is the core insight: the RTX 2060 is a mid-range part from the Turing generation, while the Core Ultra 5 245 is a current-generation desktop processor. The result is that frame rates are almost entirely dictated by GPU performance.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU's performance is tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698 (0.6% lower). The Intel Core i5-14600K is the closest competitor at 48,618, just 0.8% behind. This indicates that the Ultra 5 245 is well-positioned among modern mid-range and high-end CPUs, but none of this headroom translates to higher FPS in Greedfall because the GPU saturates first.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for a 2019 action RPG. The game's engine appears to scale primarily with GPU throughput rather than CPU thread count, as evidenced by the minimal frame rate differences between Low and High settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the jump from Low (138 FPS) to High (99 FPS) represents a 28% reduction, which is a GPU workload increase, not a CPU limitation.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, comfortably. The measured data shows 99 FPS at High settings and 109 FPS at Medium settings. Even at Ultra, the 63 FPS average exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, though just barely.

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this combo maintains 60 FPS on High settings?

A: Only 1920x1080 achieves this. At 2560x1440 High, the average drops to 68 FPS, which is above 60 but not by a significant margin. At 3840x2160 High, it falls to 41 FPS, well below the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct competitors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 in average benchmark score, which is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618). It sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Does the game benefit more from CPU or GPU upgrades?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The RTX 2060 ranks at the 58th percentile of GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 90th percentile. Upgrading the GPU would yield larger FPS gains than upgrading the CPU.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with this setup?

A: At 4K, the best result is 57 FPS on Low settings. Medium drops to 45 FPS, High to 41 FPS, and Ultra to 26 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches a playable frame rate.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2,313 out of 2,938 total combinations tested for Greedfall, placing it in the lower 21% of systems. This indicates that while playable at lower resolutions, it is not a high-performance pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2,313 out of 2,938 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 21% of all configurations for Greedfall. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range position more than the CPU's strength. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15,290 puts it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals are telling: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15,283 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171 (0.8% higher). This clustering suggests the RTX 2060 is at parity with much older and much newer parts, indicating it sits at a performance plateau.

The CPU's ranking tells a different story. At the 90th percentile of all CPUs, the Core Ultra 5 245 is a top-tier processor. Its average benchmark score of 48,995 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, 0.5% higher) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618, 0.8% lower). This means the CPU contributes positively to the combo's overall capability, but in Greedfall, that contribution is underutilized because the GPU caps performance.

The rank of 2,313 means that 2,937 other tested combos perform better in this specific game. This is not a flattering position, but it is consistent with the GPU's age and market segment. The RTX 2060 was released in January 2019 with a launch MSRP of 349 USD, and it has since been marked end-of-life. In contrast, the CPU was released in January 2025 with a launch MSRP of $270, making it a much more recent component. This generational mismatch is the primary reason for the low ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured data for this combo is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 138 FPS average
• Medium: 109 FPS average, 92 FPS min, 125 FPS max
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 63 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 96 FPS average
• Medium: 75 FPS average, 64 FPS min, 87 FPS max
• High: 68 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 57 FPS average
• Medium: 45 FPS average, 38 FPS min, 52 FPS max
• High: 41 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy: Low and Medium are well above 100 FPS, High is just below 100, and Ultra is the only preset that dips below 60. The 1440p results are more balanced, with all presets except Ultra staying above 60 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below 60 FPS, with only Low exceeding 50 FPS.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most granular data, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, the 92 FPS minimum indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system stays above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the 64 FPS minimum is still above 60 but close to the threshold. At 4K, the 38 FPS minimum is a significant drop from the 45 FPS average, suggesting occasional stutters that could impact gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p displays: The High preset at 99 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. It stays well above 60 FPS and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (109 FPS). The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is viable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, as the minimum FPS for that setting was not recorded but the average is close to the 60 FPS threshold.

For 1440p displays: The Medium preset at 75 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a 7 FPS improvement over High (68 FPS) and maintains a 64 FPS minimum, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset at 96 FPS is smoother but sacrifices too much visual fidelity. Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended, as it falls well below the acceptable range.

For 4K displays: Only the Low preset is playable, achieving 57 FPS. The Medium preset at 45 FPS is borderline, but the 38 FPS minimum indicates it will feel inconsistent. High and Ultra are not viable options at this resolution, with 41 FPS and 26 FPS respectively.

The data suggests that the best overall experience for most users is 1080p High or 1440p Medium. The 1080p High setting delivers near-100 FPS performance with good visual quality, while 1440p Medium offers a higher resolution at the cost of some frame rate. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only way to achieve a smooth experience, but it will require significant visual compromises. Given that the GPU is the limiting factor, users who prioritize higher resolutions should consider lowering settings to Medium or Low to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.