Downfall

Can the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B570 run the horror title Downfall? The measured data indicates that this combination is highly capable, delivering playable frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p, though 4K requires a compromise on visual fidelity. The benchmark results show a clear performance curve across resolutions and presets, with the combo ranking in the 2988th position out of 3716 tested configurations for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The frame rate data for this CPU and GPU pairing was collected across three resolutions and four quality presets. The results show a predictable decline in performance as resolution and graphical demands increase, but the margins between settings reveal distinct bottlenecks.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs exceptionally well across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 163 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS, indicating smooth frame pacing even in demanding scenes. The High preset still maintains a strong 109 FPS average. For the most demanding Ultra preset, the average falls to 68 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS target, though the frame rate variance is not recorded for this setting.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains robust. The Low preset reaches an average of 116 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The Medium preset produces a 95 FPS average, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, demonstrating consistent performance. The High preset records a 78 FPS average, which is still well within playable territory. The Ultra preset, however, drops to a 49 FPS average, falling below the 60 FPS threshold and indicating that this setting is too demanding for the hardware at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the Arc B570 become more apparent. The Low preset is the only setting that achieves playable performance, with a 72 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, placing it just below the playability threshold. The High preset drops further to a 49 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to a 30 FPS average, making it unplayable at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1920x1080, producing an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains smooth at this resolution.

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1440p with high settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 the High preset achieves a 78 FPS average, which is well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The data shows that High is the best playable preset at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with a 72 FPS average. The Medium preset falls just short at 59 FPS, while High and Ultra are not viable options.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS, providing a very smooth experience with minimal frame drops.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 116 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 49 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 67 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the data include minimum and maximum frame rates for all settings?

A: No, the dataset only includes minimum and maximum FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution. For example, at 1920x1080 Medium, the min/max is 113/153 FPS, while other presets only have average FPS recorded.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the tested database of 3,716 combinations for Downfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B570 ranks at position 2,988. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested configurations, suggesting that while it is capable of running the game, many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's raw throughput.

The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize this rank. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile compared to all tested processors, indicating it outperforms a majority of alternatives. The GPU is at the 65th percentile among all tested graphics cards. When combined, their performance is sufficient for smooth gameplay at most settings, but the overall rank suggests that the hardware is not at the top tier for this specific title. The data indicates that the combo is more than adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it struggles with the most demanding 4K presets, which likely contributes to its mid-tier ranking.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-12100F provide a benchmark for expected CPU performance. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13,492, which is essentially identical (0% delta) to the i3-12100F's 13,494 average. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13,452, a negligible 0.3% difference, meaning these processors would deliver very similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 5 120UL is slightly faster at 13,594 (-0.7% delta for the i3), and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13,351 (1.1% delta), all of which are within a narrow performance band.

For the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's closest competitors are equally matched. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has an average score of 20,534, a 0.1% delta from the Arc B570's 20,556, indicating nearly identical performance. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (-0.1% delta), making it a direct equivalent. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, 0.4% delta) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662, -0.5% delta) also fall within a tight range. In practical terms, a system with the Core i5-9500 and an Arc A750 would behave almost identically to this i3-12100F and Arc B570 combination in Downfall, with frame rate differences of less than one percent.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 68 FPS. This allows users to experience the game at maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, delivering a 78 FPS average. This preset offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the Ultra preset drops below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the only playable option is Low, which achieves a 72 FPS average. The Medium preset falls just short at 59 FPS, so users targeting 4K must accept lower quality settings to maintain fluid gameplay.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Downfall effectively across most resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, including Ultra at 68 FPS, making it fully playable at the highest settings. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option, providing a 78 FPS average, while the Ultra preset fails to maintain 60 FPS. For 4K gaming, the verdict is more restrictive: only the Low preset reaches a playable 72 FPS average, with Medium at 59 FPS being borderline and High/Ultra not viable. In summary, this hardware is ideal for 1080p and capable for 1440p, but 4K users must significantly reduce graphical settings to achieve a stable frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high, with the Low preset reaching 163 FPS. This suggests that the CPU, the Intel Core i3-12100F, has enough headroom to feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions, and the Arc B570 is not the limiting factor. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is significant, from 163 FPS to 68 FPS, indicating that the GPU's rendering load increases substantially with higher settings, but the CPU still keeps up.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets, but the pattern remains similar. The Low preset at 116 FPS shows that the GPU is still capable of high output, while the Ultra preset at 49 FPS highlights the GPU's limitations with heavier shader workloads. The CPU does not appear to bottleneck at this resolution, as the performance scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Low preset drops to 72 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 30 FPS, a 42 FPS difference that is purely driven by the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the frame rate is primarily determined by the graphics card's ability to process the increased pixel count. The data suggests that the i3-12100F is sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions, while the Arc B570's performance is the deciding factor for higher settings and resolutions.