Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall with the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B390 shows a clear performance curve across resolutions and quality presets. At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain smooth frame rates. High settings produce an average of 32 FPS, while Low settings reach 47 FPS. Medium settings land at 39 FPS on average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. Ultra settings drop sharply to 20 FPS, making this resolution entirely unsuitable for playable frame rates.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the results improve noticeably. High settings deliver an average of 51 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings jump to 76 FPS, and Medium settings achieve 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. Ultra settings again drop significantly, averaging only 32 FPS. The data indicates that Medium is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs much more capably. High settings produce an average of 71 FPS, comfortably above the playable threshold. Low settings reach 106 FPS, and Medium settings average 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. Ultra settings remain problematic, averaging 44 FPS. Across all resolutions, Ultra is consistently the weakest preset, while Low and Medium provide the most reliable performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would behave similarly based on the database's recorded scores. For the Intel Core i3-12100F, the nearest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355, with an average benchmark score of 13492 compared to the i3-12100F's 13494, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, a 0.3 percent difference. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, a 1.1 percent difference. These CPUs sit very close in aggregate performance, so swapping between them would yield nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts with much lower scores. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 versus the Arc B390's 1482, a delta of 1.3 percent. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, a 1.5 percent difference. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a 2.5 percent difference. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a 2.7 percent difference. Given these small deltas, any of these GPUs would produce similar FPS levels in this game, though the Arc B390 holds a slight edge in each comparison.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes less relevant as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall steeply from Low to Ultra, indicating that the graphics workload dominates. The Arc B390's modest benchmark score, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, aligns with this observation. The GPU cannot keep up with the pixel throughput required at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between presets shows a similar pattern. Low settings hit 76 FPS, Medium drops to 62 FPS, and High falls to 51 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 11 FPS, while the gap between Low and Medium is 14 FPS. This suggests that each preset tier adds a proportional load on the GPU, with the CPU having enough headroom to feed the graphics pipeline at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more visible. Low settings reach 106 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 893 in 3dmark single-thread and 1674 in cinebench r23 single-core, may start to limit the maximum frame rate. However, the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for this game's workload, as the i3-12100F sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU still drives the differences between presets, but the CPU is less of a bottleneck at this resolution.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B390 combination can run Downfall, but only at specific resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, no settings clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded average is 47 FPS on Low, which is not playable. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 62 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, High, Low, and Medium settings are playable, with High being the best preset at 71 FPS on average. Ultra settings fail to reach 60 FPS at every resolution.

For a 4K display, this combination is not viable for Downfall. For 1440p, gamers can use Medium settings for a smooth experience. For 1080p, High settings deliver solid performance. The data clearly shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware, with 1440p being acceptable only on lower presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The closest is Low at 47 FPS, but that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, so no recommendation can be made for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS is 53, which means there may be brief dips below 60, but the average clears the threshold. Low settings also qualify at 76 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining playability.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. Low settings reach 106 FPS and Medium reaches 87 FPS, but High provides the highest quality while remaining above the 60 FPS line.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this pairing ranks 3303 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the lower portion of the rankings, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile standing. The Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts with minimal performance. The CPU, however, is much stronger, sitting in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. This imbalance means the GPU holds back the overall result.

The rank of 3303 out of 3716 indicates that a majority of tested systems outperform this combination. The GPU's limited capabilities, particularly at 4K and Ultra settings, drag the combo down. For games that are less GPU-intensive, this CPU-GPU pairing might fare better, but in Downfall, the graphics load is too heavy for the Arc B390 to overcome.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes, the recorded data shows an average of 71 FPS at 1080p with High settings, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 62 FPS.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: No, all recorded averages at 4K fall below 60 FPS. The highest is Low at 47 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the recorded benchmark, which is 1.3 percent higher than the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5 percent higher than the GeForce 800M, 2.5 percent higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7 percent higher than the GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the FPS range at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The average is 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS.

Q: Which component is the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the main limitation, as frame rates drop steeply with higher presets at all resolutions. The Arc B390's low percentile ranking supports this conclusion.