Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019, and the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 produces a compelling, high-refresh-rate experience across most settings. The data indicates that this pairing is exceptionally strong, placing it in the top tier of tested hardware configurations for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks at position 188 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the top 6.4% of all configurations evaluated, which is a strong indicator of high-end performance. The ranking suggests that this hardware pairing is well-balanced for this specific game, avoiding severe bottlenecks that can plague less harmonious component matches. This percentile placement reflects a system capable of delivering a very smooth experience at high resolutions and settings, as the measured FPS data confirms. The rank is a holistic measure, but the underlying component performance and the measured frame rates show a system that is far more capable than the vast majority of the tested field. This is not a mid-range or entry-level result; it is a top-tier placement that signals a system built for demanding scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of Greedfall's visual output. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's core runs at a base clock of 2295 MHz and can boost up to 2617 MHz. This combination of high bandwidth and clock speeds is crucial for a game like Greedfall, which features dense environments and detailed textures. The 16 GB frame buffer is a significant asset, ensuring that even at 4K resolution with high-detail textures, the card is unlikely to run out of memory, which can cause stuttering or texture pop-in.

The benchmark results for the GPU show it is a high-performance part. Its Passmark G3D score of 36565 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 are indicative of its raw computational power. The GPU's percentile ranking of 87 among all tested GPUs confirms its position in the upper echelon of graphics cards. In Greedfall, this power translates directly to the ability to maintain high frame rates. The data shows the RTX 5080 is not the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates are exceptionally high, and it only begins to show strain at the highest settings at 4K. The transition from Low to Ultra settings at 4K, which results in a performance drop from 136 FPS to 62 FPS, demonstrates the significant load that the most demanding visual presets place on the GPU. The card's headroom is vast, but the Ultra preset at 4K is a formidable challenge that even this hardware cannot fully conquer.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. For a game released in 2019, the CPU's 14 cores provide ample processing power for game logic, AI, and physics calculations. The processor's performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. Its Passmark multithread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394 further illustrate its balanced capabilities.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to keep it saturated. The measured FPS data suggests that the Core Ultra 5 245 is more than capable of this task at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, the FPS is exceptionally high, reaching 329 FPS on Low settings and 235 FPS on High, which indicates the CPU is not creating a bottleneck. However, at 4K, the frame rates are lower, and the performance gap between settings narrows, which is a classic sign that the workload shifts to being primarily GPU-bound. The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is tight; it is a mere 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. This places it in a highly competitive performance bracket, and its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a high-tier processor that will not hold back a graphics card like the RTX 5080 in most gaming scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset is an excellent choice, delivering an average of 235 FPS. This is more than enough for even the highest refresh rate monitors on the market. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides a very playable 150 FPS, so users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays can enable the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. For those with 240Hz+ monitors, the High preset is the better option to stay closer to that refresh rate ceiling.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, achieving 163 FPS. This is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, offering a perfect balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset offers a higher frame rate at 179 FPS, but the visual jump to High is significant and the performance cost is relatively small. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with an average of 104 FPS, is still very playable and will be the choice for those who prioritize image quality over maximum frame rates, especially on 120Hz displays.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing an average of 62 FPS, which is at the edge of playability for some. The High preset is the recommended choice for 4K, delivering a smooth 97 FPS average that is ideal for a 4K 120Hz display. The Medium preset provides a higher 107 FPS average, but the visual decrease from High is noticeable. For 4K gaming, the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable performance curve across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5080 is operating well within its comfort zone. The Low preset yields an average of 329 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 259 FPS (with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS). The High preset delivers 235 FPS, and the Ultra preset still manages a very high 150 FPS. These numbers indicate a severely GPU-light workload at this resolution, with the CPU being the primary limiter, but still capable of producing extremely high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more work. The Low preset averages 228 FPS, the Medium preset 179 FPS (with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 206 FPS), and the High preset 163 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to an average of 104 FPS. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent decrease in frame rates across all settings, indicating the increased pixel count is having a direct impact on the GPU's workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset produces an average of 136 FPS, the Medium preset 107 FPS (with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS), and the High preset 97 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 62 FPS. The gap between the Medium and High presets is relatively small, while the jump from High to Ultra is significant, showcasing the heavy cost of the Ultra preset's additional visual effects.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component. At 1080p, the High preset averages 235 FPS. At 1440p, this drops to 163 FPS, a 30.6% decrease. At 4K, the High preset averages 97 FPS, a 58.7% decrease from 1080p and a 40.5% decrease from 1440p. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU has enough headroom to process the game logic at 1080p, but as the resolution increases, the GPU must render more pixels, which becomes the dominant constraint.

The data for the Low preset further confirms this. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 329 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 228 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 136 FPS. The percentage drops are 30.7% and 58.7% respectively, which are nearly identical to the High preset. This consistency in scaling across different settings is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see a smaller performance delta between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU workload would remain similar. Instead, the frame rate scales almost perfectly with the pixel count, which is the definitive sign of a GPU-limited scenario. The RTX 5080 is the clear performance ceiling for this combination in Greedfall, particularly at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is this hardware combination capable of running Greedfall at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 97 FPS at 3840x2160 with the High preset. This provides a smooth experience suitable for a high refresh rate 4K display.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset is the optimal choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 163 FPS. This offers a great balance between visual quality and high frame rates, ideal for 144Hz monitors.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245's average benchmark score is 48995. It is 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, placing it in a very competitive performance tier.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game at high resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops consistently from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1080p with the Ultra preset?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 150 FPS. This is still very high and provides a smooth experience for most high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5080 compared to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367. The data shows the RTX 5080 is 2.2% slower than this specific rival in overall GPU benchmarks.