Downfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a benchmark result that places this configuration in the 970th position out of 3,716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the combo in the top percentile of tested systems. The data shows a system capable of extreme frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions, but with a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, optimal settings, and component roles based strictly on the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Downfall show a consistent pattern of high performance across all tested resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces outstanding frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 311. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 254 FPS, with a minimum of 216 FPS and a maximum of 292 FPS. At High settings, the average is 208 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still achieves an average of 130 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers an average of 222 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 182 FPS, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. The High preset averages 149 FPS. Under Ultra settings, the average is 93 FPS.

The 3840x2160 resolution shows the first signs of strain. Here, the Low preset reaches an average of 138 FPS. Medium settings average 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. The High preset averages 93 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 58 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is fully playable, with an average of 130 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that clears the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset remains playable, achieving an average of 93 FPS. This demonstrates the GPU's capability to handle maximum settings at this resolution.
• 3840x2160: The High preset is the best choice, with an average of 93 FPS. While Medium also clears 60 FPS at 113 FPS, High offers better visual quality at a still-comfortable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS does not meet the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this configuration. The data shows that at lower resolutions, the frame rate is exceptionally high, suggesting that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low (311 FPS) to Ultra (130 FPS) is a 58% reduction in average FPS. This indicates that the GPU workload increases significantly with preset quality, but the CPU can still feed the GPU effectively at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues. The Low preset yields 222 FPS, while Ultra yields 93 FPS, a 58% reduction. The absolute frame rates are lower than at 1080p, but the relative scaling is similar. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, but the CPU still provides enough headroom.

The 3840x2160 resolution demonstrates the GPU's dominance. The Low preset averages 138 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS, a 58% reduction. More telling is the comparison between resolutions. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 130 at 1080p to 93 at 1440p, and then to 58 at 4K. This steep decline is a clear indicator that the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at higher resolutions and demanding presets. The CPU, a quad-core part, appears sufficient to keep up with the GPU at all tested settings, as the frame rate scales consistently with GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 970th out of 3,716 tested configurations for Downfall. This places it in the upper quarter of all tested systems, indicating strong overall performance. Given the measured FPS, this ranking reflects a system that can handle the game at high settings and high resolutions. The ranking also considers the CPU and GPU individually. The Core i3-12100F is in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,494. The RTX 3080 Ti is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,187. The combination of a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU yields a system that is well-balanced for this title, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1440p and 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K, the system can run the game at High settings with an average of 93 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it averages 58 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it maintains an average of 93 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 130 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, providing a very smooth experience.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti or the Core i3-12100F the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 58, while at 1080p Ultra it is 130. The CPU appears to provide sufficient performance, as the frame rate scales with GPU load across resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 96 FPS, which occurred at 4K with Medium settings. At 1440p Medium, the minimum was 154 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum was 216 FPS. No minimum FPS data is available for the other presets.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 970th out of 3,716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top quarter of all systems tested.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC is more than capable of running Downfall at high frame rates. At 1920x1080, all presets, including Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 130 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also clears the threshold, averaging 93 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best option that maintains a playable frame rate, averaging 93 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short, averaging 58 FPS. Overall, this system provides a definitive answer: it can run Downfall exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest performance rivals are all within a small margin of the Core i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13,494. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13,492, a 0% difference. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13,452, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13,594, which is 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13,351, which is 1.1% lower. These CPUs would provide very similar CPU-bound performance in Downfall.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score of 41,187 are as follows. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870, which is 0.8% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41,707, which is 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41,897, which is 1.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40,377, which is 2% lower. These GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in this game, with the Tesla cards being workstation parts that may not have the same driver optimizations for gaming.