Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers playable frame rates across most settings and resolutions in Greedfall, though the data reveals a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs. The measured results show a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions, with the 1080p and 1440p figures indicating headroom for higher settings, while 4K Ultra demands compromises. The combo ranks 1413 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how this pairing scales under increasing pixel throughput demands. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 133 at 1920x1080 to 92 at 2560x1440, then to 55 at 3840x2160. That represents a 30.8% reduction going from 1080p to 1440p, and a 58.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern suggests the RTX 3060 Ti becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower pixel counts.

Examining Low settings shows a similar trajectory, with 187 FPS at 1080p falling to 130 FPS at 1440p and 77 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Low result of 187 FPS is notably high, indicating that at this resolution the system is not constrained by either component in a meaningful way. The gap between Low and High settings at 4K is 22 FPS (77 vs 55), while at 1080p that same gap is 54 FPS (187 vs 133). This compression of the settings delta at 4K strongly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at that resolution, as raising quality settings has less impact when the render resolution already saturates the graphics card.

Medium settings provide the most complete data, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, the average is 147 FPS with minimums of 125 and maximums of 169. At 1440p, the average drops to 102 FPS with a range of 87 to 117. At 4K, the average falls to 61 FPS with minimums of 52 and maximums of 70. The minimum-to-average ratio at 4K Medium is 85.2%, which is tighter than the 85.3% ratio at 1440p and 85.0% at 1080p, suggesting frame time consistency remains relatively stable across resolutions.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic resolution scaling. The 1080p Ultra average of 85 FPS drops to 59 FPS at 1440p and 35 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS is below the generally accepted threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating this setting combination is not viable at that resolution. The data shows a 50.6% drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra, which is the steepest percentage decline among all settings presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This is a desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process from TSMC, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The core configuration, lacking hyperthreading, means 14 physical cores handle all thread scheduling, which is sufficient for Greedfall's demands as an Action RPG from 2019.

The CPU's benchmark positioning shows it performs competitively against similar processors. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 32924 and the single-core score is 4648. The Passmark single-thread score of 4394 and multithread score of 38706 further characterize its capabilities. The processor achieves a 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 245 sits within a tight band: it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5% in average benchmark score, while leading the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

Given that Greedfall's frame rates at 1080p Low reach 187 FPS, the CPU clearly has substantial headroom to drive high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The 14-core configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance, which is typically what matters most for game logic and draw call submission. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and its competitive standing against the Ryzen 9 7900 suggest it is not the bottleneck in this system for most scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU can operate at higher utilization.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory throughput for feeding the GPU. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 CPU lanes ensures the RTX 3060 Ti has ample bandwidth for data transfer, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is present but irrelevant for gaming performance when a discrete GPU is installed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary driver of the measured results, particularly at higher resolutions. This Ampere architecture card features 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, along with 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 14 Gbps effective across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Core clocks are rated at 1410 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost.

The GPU's benchmark performance places it at the 59th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16129. Its nearest rivals show tight competition: the AMD Radeon RX 9060 trails by 0.7%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M leads by 1.4%, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT leads by 1.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 370X trails by 1.7%. The RTX 3060 Ti sits between these competitors, indicating it is a mid-range performer in the current GPU landscape.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for Greedfall at the tested settings, as even the 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS is more likely limited by raw compute throughput than memory capacity. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate data throughput for texture streaming at 4K resolutions. The FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s contribute to the card's ability to handle the game's rendering demands.

The GPU's 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry card, but these figures do not directly impact measured frame rates. The dual-slot form factor and 242 mm length are physical characteristics that matter for case compatibility but not performance. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring full API compatibility with Greedfall's rendering requirements.

At 4K Ultra, the 35 FPS result shows the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, as the CPU has demonstrated it can drive much higher frame rates at lower resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 42 FPS (77 vs 35), while at 1080p that same gap is 102 FPS (187 vs 85). This compression at 4K confirms the GPU saturates before the CPU becomes a limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings provides the best balance, achieving 102 FPS average with minimums of 87 and maximums of 117. This stays well above 60 FPS while offering higher visual fidelity than Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. The 4K Medium preset achieves 61 FPS average with 52 FPS minimums, which is playable. The 4K High preset drops to 55 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 35 FPS, which is below smooth gameplay thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 trails the Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5% in average benchmark score, placing them in essentially the same performance class. The 14-core Intel processor achieves a 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti sits at the 59th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16129. It is closely matched with the Radeon RX 9060, trailing that card by just 0.7%.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 147 FPS versus 187 FPS on Low, a 40 FPS difference. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 28 FPS (130 vs 102), and at 4K it narrows to 16 FPS (77 vs 61). The visual improvement from Medium is worth the frame rate cost at lower resolutions.

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

A: The combination ranks 1413 out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the 48th percentile of tested configurations for Greedfall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1413 out of 2938 tested combinations places this system in the middle of the database for Greedfall performance. This ranking reflects the balance between the Core Ultra 5 245's strong CPU performance and the RTX 3060 Ti's mid-range GPU capabilities. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU's 59th percentile ranking, indicating the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

The CPU's position among its nearest rivals — within 0.8% of the Ryzen 9 7900 and i5-14600K — suggests the processor is not holding back the system. The GPU's tight competition with the RX 9060 and RX 5700 XT, all within 1.7% of the RTX 3060 Ti's average score, places it in a crowded mid-range segment. The combination of a top-decile CPU with a mid-range GPU produces a system that excels at lower resolutions but hits GPU limitations at 4K.

The 1080p results, where the combo achieves 133 FPS on High and 147 FPS on Medium, demonstrate that this pairing is well-suited for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates. The 1440p results, with 92 FPS on High and 102 FPS on Medium, remain solid for that resolution. The 4K results, capped at 77 FPS on Low and 61 FPS on Medium, show the GPU becomes the limiting factor at this resolution. This performance profile is consistent with a combo rank that sits below the top quartile but above the bottom half of tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 133 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with Medium at 147 FPS providing additional headroom. The Ultra preset at 85 FPS remains smooth and is viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity. For 1440p, the Medium preset at 102 FPS is the best recommendation, as it maintains a triple-digit average while delivering better visuals than Low. The High preset at 92 FPS is also viable, but drops closer to the 90 FPS threshold. For 4K, the Medium preset at 61 FPS is the only setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS, with Low at 77 FPS providing extra margin. The High preset at 55 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 35 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The measured minimum frame rates at Medium settings provide additional context for recommendations. At 1080p Medium, the 125 FPS minimum ensures no significant dips below the average. At 1440p Medium, the 87 FPS minimum stays above 60 FPS with comfortable margin. At 4K Medium, the 52 FPS minimum occasionally drops below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable on high refresh rate displays but remains playable on standard 60 Hz monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 187 FPS average, Medium settings produce 147 FPS with minimums of 125 and maximums of 169, High settings produce 133 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 85 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 102 FPS, showing substantial scaling across quality presets.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU beginning to limit. Low settings achieve 130 FPS, Medium settings achieve 102 FPS with a range of 87 to 117, High settings achieve 92 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 71 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings produce 77 FPS, Medium settings produce 61 FPS with minimums of 52 and maximums of 70, High settings produce 55 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 35 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread compresses to 42 FPS, demonstrating that at 4K the graphics card is saturated and settings changes have less impact on frame rates.

The Medium settings data, which is the only preset with complete min/max information, shows consistent frame pacing across all three resolutions. The 1080p range of 125 to 169 FPS, the 1440p range of 87 to 117 FPS, and the 4K range of 52 to 70 FPS all maintain roughly a 1.35:1 max-to-min ratio, indicating stable performance without major frame time spikes.