Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a highly capable Greedfall experience, ranking in the 1224th position out of 2938 tested combos. This places the pairing in the upper half of the database, roughly in the 58th percentile of all systems tested. The data indicates this is a balanced setup, though the ranking suggests that a significant portion of tested systems—about 1714 of them—were able to outperform it, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher core counts.

In the broader context of the component benchmarks, the CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards. The CPU's high percentile is a strong indicator that it is not likely to be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The GPU, while not top-tier, is still solidly mid-range, and the combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-high-tier GPU is a classic pairing for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming. The performance gap to the next tier of systems is narrow; the combo's rank is only slightly ahead of the median, suggesting that small gains in GPU performance could significantly improve the overall standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at rank 1224 out of 2938 is a clear indicator of its mid-to-upper tier status for Greedfall. This ranking is not an outlier; it reflects the strengths and limitations of both components in this specific title. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a powerhouse in synthetic benchmarks, averaging a score of 48995, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and the Intel Core i5-14600K, are separated by less than a single percentage point in average score, showing that the CPU is in a highly competitive performance bracket.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3070 holds its own, with an average benchmark score of 17208, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, is only 0.7% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is a mere 1% behind. This shows the GPU is well-positioned within its class, but it is not a top performer. The overall combo ranking, therefore, is a direct consequence of the GPU's more modest standing relative to the CPU's excellence. The data suggests that the CPU has significant headroom, while the GPU is the primary determinant of the final rank. The performance is consistent with a system designed to target high frame rates at 1440p, rather than a system that can effortlessly dominate at 4K with maximum settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceptional performance, with the Low preset delivering an average of 204 FPS. Even the High preset maintains a very smooth 146 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers a balanced 160 FPS, but the High preset's visual uplift is likely worth the modest performance trade-off.

Moving to 1440p, the High preset remains the sweet spot, delivering an average of 101 FPS. This is an excellent result for a demanding Action RPG, providing a fluid experience on standard 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset is also viable at 111 FPS, but High offers a better visual experience for a 10 FPS cost. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 64 FPS, which, while playable, sacrifices the high frame rate advantage the system is capable of. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the recommended choice at this resolution.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset just manages to hit 60 FPS on average, which is the bare minimum for a smooth experience. The Medium preset is a safer bet, providing an average of 66 FPS, but with a minimum of 56 FPS, which could lead to noticeable stutters in busy scenes. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it falls to 38 FPS, making the game feel sluggish. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that High is the highest playable setting, with Medium being a more stable alternative. The Low preset at 84 FPS is the only way to guarantee a frame rate well above 60, but it comes with a significant visual downgrade.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions tells a clear story about which component is the bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 146 to 101, a reduction of about 31%. This is a significant drop, indicating that the rendering load is increasing substantially. However, the system still manages to maintain a high frame rate, suggesting that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's demands.

The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings is even more dramatic, with the FPS falling from 101 to 60, a 41% decrease. This steep decline is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. At 4K, the pixel count quadruples from 1080p, and the RTX 3070's 8GB of VRAM and its overall compute power are being pushed to their limits. The CPU, which is in the 90th percentile, is unlikely to be the cause of this bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU can deliver 204 FPS at 1080p Low, proving it has ample headroom to feed the GPU at higher resolutions; the GPU simply cannot process the frames fast enough.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. For instance, at Medium settings, the FPS drops from 160 at 1080p to 111 at 1440p, and then to 66 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently around 40-45%, regardless of the preset. This uniformity is a strong indicator that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the performance penalty is directly tied to the increase in pixel count. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, and the GPU's raw rendering power dictates the final frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The detailed FPS measurements provide a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 204 FPS, indicating a massive amount of headroom. The Medium preset delivers 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 and a maximum of 184, showing a stable frame time. The High preset is still very smooth at 146 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, manages an average of 93 FPS, which is perfectly playable on a high-refresh-rate display.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still very good, but the demands of the higher resolution become apparent. The Low preset reaches 141 FPS, which is excellent. The Medium preset delivers 111 FPS, with a minimum of 94 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. The High preset provides a solid 101 FPS, making it the best choice for a balance of quality and speed. The Ultra preset sees a significant drop to 64 FPS, which is a playable frame rate but not ideal for competitive or fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations are exposed. The Low preset is the only one that provides a comfortable margin, hitting 84 FPS. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS, but the minimum of 56 FPS indicates potential frame dips. The High preset just touches 60 FPS on average, which is the minimum for a smooth experience, but it leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset is essentially unplayable at 38 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is only viable with lower settings, and even then, the system is not able to maintain consistently high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture, plays the central role in this combo's performance in Greedfall. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The significant drop in performance at 4K, especially on the Ultra preset, points to the GPU's compute and memory resources being overwhelmed.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1500 MHz base and 1725 MHz boost. These clocks, combined with 5888 shading units, allow for a solid performance level. The GPU's average benchmark score of 17208 places it in the 61st percentile, and its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, is only 0.7% faster. This indicates that the RTX 3070 is a well-balanced card for its class. However, the data from Greedfall shows that it is not powerful enough to handle the highest settings at 4K, where the average FPS drops to 38 on Ultra. This is a clear indication that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this scenario. The card's performance in the PassMark G3D test (22214) is its strongest showing, but it falls behind in compute tasks, which may affect performance in games that rely heavily on compute shaders. The RTX 3070 is a capable card, but its 8GB VRAM and mid-range compute power are its main constraints.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a formidable processor that provides a strong foundation for this combo. With 14 cores and 14 threads, it offers significant parallel processing power, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures excellent single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648. This combination of a high core count and fast clock speeds makes it an ideal partner for a mid-high-range GPU like the RTX 3070.

The CPU's performance is so strong that it is rarely the limiting factor in Greedfall. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 204 FPS, a figure that is likely bounded by the GPU's rendering speed rather than CPU processing power. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and its average benchmark score of 48995 place it in the top tier of processors, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, being just 0.4% slower. This level of performance ensures that the CPU can feed frames to the GPU without bottlenecking, even at high frame rates.

The data suggests that the CPU has significant headroom in this game. At 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, the CPU's load is likely lower, as it is not tasked with generating as many frames per second. The CPU's L3 cache of 24 MB and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s further enhance its ability to handle game data efficiently. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a top-tier gaming CPU, and its performance in this combo ensures that the user's experience is limited only by the GPU's capabilities, not the processor's.