Downfall

Can Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 run Downfall? Benchmark data indicates this combination delivers a highly capable experience across all tested resolutions. The measured FPS figures show that the pairing of the Alder Lake quad-core processor with the Ada Lovelace GPU sustains frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold in nearly every configuration, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical presets are adjusted.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 96 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 57.4 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, High is the most demanding playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 with a delta of 0%, indicating virtually identical performance. The Core i5-9500 is 0.3% slower, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster.

Q: Is the RTX 4070's performance closer to a desktop or mobile GPU?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 37648. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a 0.1% delta. Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, placing the desktop RTX 4070 slightly below that mobile part in aggregate benchmarks.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 221.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 91.1 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 59% when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: What percentile does this CPU rank in among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates it outperforms the majority of processors in the benchmark database, though it is not at the extreme high end.

Q: Are all resolutions able to run the game at Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 57.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Both 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 can run Ultra settings, with average FPS of 91.1 and 129.9 respectively.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination produces an exceptionally high average of 315.1 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that the CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. The i3-12100F's single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and 1674 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance for a quad-core part, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 129.9 to 91.1, a 30% reduction. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the primary challenge. The RTX 4070, with its 5888 shading units and 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, demonstrates its capability to handle the increased load, but the frame rate decline is steeper than the transition from 1440p to 4K at the same preset.

The most telling data point for the CPU's role is at 4K with Low settings. Here, the average FPS is 140.1, which is significantly higher than the 96 FPS at High settings but still lower than the 221.9 FPS achieved at 1440p Low. This suggests that at 4K, even with minimal graphical load, the GPU's pixel processing capabilities begin to limit performance, though the CPU still manages to push frame rates well above the playability threshold. The CPU's percentile ranking of 68th among all processors, combined with a passmark multithread score of 14015, confirms it is not a significant bottleneck in this configuration, even at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 96 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 57.4 FPS, so users targeting 4K should select High settings to ensure smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is viable, achieving an average of 91.1 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing users to enable the highest graphical quality available in the game's settings menu.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs exceptionally well, producing an average of 129.9 FPS. This resolution provides the greatest headroom, ensuring that even the most demanding settings remain well above the playability threshold with significant margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals data, the Intel Core i3-12100F's performance profile is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Core 3 N355 is statistically identical with a 0% delta, making it a direct performance equivalent. The Intel Core i5-9500 is 0.3% slower, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster. Users coming from these platforms would experience nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Downfall.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's aggregate benchmark score of 37648 places it in close proximity to several other cards. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is 0.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% lower. In practical terms, these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in this game, with differences of only a few FPS at most.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 844th out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 23% of all systems that have been benchmarked for Downfall. The ranking reflects a well-balanced pairing where the GPU's high percentile ranking of 81st among all GPUs compensates for the CPU's more modest 68th percentile standing.

The rank of 844 indicates that there are 843 combinations that perform better, likely featuring higher-tier CPUs or more powerful GPUs. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo still provides an excellent experience, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where it achieves frame rates that are several times higher than the 60 FPS playability threshold. The fact that it maintains playable frame rates at 4K High settings demonstrates that the overall system performance is more than adequate for this title.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Downfall at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with the best setting being High at 96 FPS average. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution due to its 57.4 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 91.1 FPS. The system has sufficient performance headroom to enable the highest graphical quality at this resolution. Similarly, at 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 129.9 FPS and even the demanding High preset reaching 208.7 FPS.

The verdict is clear: this combination is more than capable of running Downfall at high frame rates. The only limitation is at 4K Ultra, where the system falls slightly below the 60 FPS target. For users prioritizing 4K gaming, the High preset offers a smooth experience with minimal visual compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 315.1 FPS average
• Medium: 253.3 FPS average
• High: 208.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 129.9 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 221.9 FPS average
• Medium: 184.8 FPS average
• High: 152.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 91.1 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 140.1 FPS average
• Medium: 115.6 FPS average
• High: 96 FPS average
• Ultra: 57.4 FPS average

The data shows consistent scaling across all resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 185.2 FPS, while at 4K, the difference is 82.7 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms the increasing GPU bottleneck. All measured values are averages, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data provided in the fact pack. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded by every preset except for 4K Ultra, which falls 2.6 FPS short of the target.