Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on resolution, and this particular pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti produces a wide spread of framerates. The data shows a system that is comfortably capable of high-refresh 1080p play, strong at 1440p, and only beginning to show its limits at 4K Ultra settings. The measured results indicate that the RTX 3070 Ti is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the 14-core processor provides ample headroom at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about where the performance ceiling lies. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 153 FPS at 1920x1080 to 106 FPS at 2560x1440, a 31% reduction, and then further to 63 FPS at 3840x2160, a 59% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior; the gap between 1080p and 1440p (47 FPS) is nearly as large as the gap between 1440p and 4K (43 FPS), showing that each pixel doubling hits the graphics card hard.

Looking at the Low preset, the pattern intensifies. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 214 FPS, which drops to 149 FPS at 1440p and 89 FPS at 4K. The fact that 4K Low (89 FPS) is still higher than 1080p Ultra (98 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor even at the lowest settings; instead, the GPU's raw fill rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed by the sheer number of pixels. If the processor were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p Low score to be closer to the 1440p or 4K scores, since the CPU workload per frame remains similar regardless of resolution.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data with min/max values, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 FPS and maximum of 194 FPS, giving a 51 FPS spread between min and max. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 117 FPS with a 99 FPS minimum and 134 FPS maximum (35 FPS spread). At 4K Medium, the average is 70 FPS with a 59 FPS minimum and 80 FPS maximum (21 FPS spread). The shrinking min-to-max delta as resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing CPU-driven frame time spikes.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. From 98 FPS at 1080p to 68 FPS at 1440p (a 31% drop) and then to 40 FPS at 4K (a 59% drop from 1080p), the Ultra settings clearly demand more from the 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and the GA104 chip. The 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS is the only measured point below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that this resolution/settings combination exceeds what this GPU can deliver smoothly. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users should stick to High or Medium presets, while 1440p is the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity with high frame rates.

CPU Role

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 from TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 32924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4648 in single-core, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 48995 puts it within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, indicating strong general-purpose performance.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the Low preset framerates. At 1080p Low, the system hits 214 FPS, which is the highest measured result across any configuration. This high ceiling suggests that the processor is not constraining performance even in less demanding scenes. The 14 cores and 14 threads are more than sufficient for a 2019 Action RPG, which likely uses only a handful of threads for game logic and physics. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz helps maintain high single-thread performance, which is often more critical for older game engines.

However, the data also reveals that the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. The fact that 4K Low (89 FPS) is less than half of 1080p Low (214 FPS) indicates that the GPU is handling most of the workload at higher resolutions. The processor's 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support are adequate for feeding the RTX 3070 Ti, but they are not the limiting factor in any measured scenario. The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors (90th) and its proximity to rivals like the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% delta) suggest that it is a well-balanced mid-range part that will not hold back this GPU in most gaming scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 1770 MHz, and it achieves 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, it scores 23356, placing it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29945.

The GPU's role as the primary performance limiter in Greedfall is clear from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p High, the RTX 3070 Ti delivers 153 FPS, but this drops to 106 FPS at 1440p and 63 FPS at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely a factor at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 40 FPS. While the memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s is substantial, the relatively small 8 GB frame buffer can cause texture thrashing at high resolutions with Ultra settings, which often require more than 8 GB for large open-world textures.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 3070 Ti sits within 0.5% of the RTX 2080 Ti and 0.1% of the RTX 5070 Mobile, while being 0.5% slower than the RX 6800 and 1.6% slower than the RX 6700. This places it in a competitive mid-to-high range tier. In Greedfall, the GPU's performance at 1440p is particularly strong, with 106 FPS at High and 149 FPS at Low, indicating that this resolution is where the card's balance of shader throughput and memory bandwidth shines. The 4K results are playable at Medium (70 FPS) but not at Ultra (40 FPS), suggesting that users should prioritize settings over resolution if they want to stay above 60 FPS at 2160p.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1012 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 66th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects a capable but not top-tier pairing; it sits in the upper-middle range, meaning there are many faster combos but also a substantial number of slower ones. Given that the CPU is in the 90th percentile of all processors and the GPU is in the 75th percentile, the combined ranking is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile, which is expected since both parts must work together.

The ranking suggests that this combo will handle Greedfall well at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not optimized for 4K Ultra gaming. The 40 FPS result at 4K Ultra is a clear weakness, and users seeking 4K performance would need to either lower settings or consider a higher-tier GPU. In contrast, at 1080p, the combo delivers over 150 FPS at High settings, making it excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p results (106 FPS High, 117 FPS Medium) are also strong, providing a smooth experience on standard 1440p displays.

The rank of 1012 out of 2938 combos indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for mainstream gaming but not a halo product. It outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested configurations, which is respectable given the mid-range positioning of both components. The data suggests that the CPU has headroom to support a more powerful GPU in the future, but as configured, this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 153 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra drops to 98 FPS — still playable but not necessary given the visual differences between High and Ultra in most games. The Medium preset at 168 FPS offers a good middle ground, but High is the recommended choice for the best balance of visuals and performance at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 106 FPS is the standout choice, providing a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 117 FPS is slightly faster but may have noticeably reduced visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is playable but approaches the edge of smoothness for fast-paced action. For 1440p, High is the recommended setting, as it stays well above 60 FPS while maintaining good image quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset at 63 FPS is barely playable, and the Medium preset at 70 FPS is better, but neither maintains a locked 60 FPS in all scenes. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for serious play. For 4K, the Medium preset is the best choice, offering an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, which is just on the edge of playability. Users who prioritize frame rate over visuals should consider the Low preset at 89 FPS for a more comfortable margin. Overall, the data indicates that High settings at 1440p provide the best overall experience, balancing visuals and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Greedfall with this hardware combination is as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Low: Average 214 FPS
• Medium: Average 168 FPS, Minimum 143 FPS, Maximum 194 FPS
• High: Average 153 FPS
• Ultra: Average 98 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: Average 149 FPS
• Medium: Average 117 FPS, Minimum 99 FPS, Maximum 134 FPS
• High: Average 106 FPS
• Ultra: Average 68 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: Average 89 FPS
• Medium: Average 70 FPS, Minimum 59 FPS, Maximum 80 FPS
• High: Average 63 FPS
• Ultra: Average 40 FPS

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the 51 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates some variability, likely due to CPU-side gameplay logic. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 35 FPS, and at 4K, it narrows further to 21 FPS, confirming that the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases. The minimum FPS values of 143, 99, and 59 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively show that even in the worst-case scenes, the system maintains acceptable frame rates at Medium settings, with 4K just barely staying above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p (214 FPS) is the highest measured result, while 4K Ultra (40 FPS) is the lowest, illustrating the full performance envelope of this combination.