Downfall

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a lopsided combination that lands at rank 317 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top tier of systems overall. This pairing sits in the 91st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of builds in this horror title. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound, with the RTX 4080 SUPER doing most of the heavy lifting while the quad-core i3-12100F keeps pace without becoming a bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions. The result is a machine that delivers playable frame rates at every preset and resolution tested, including 4K Ultra, which is a rare outcome for any combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i3-12100F + RTX 4080 SUPER combo ranks 317th out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the top 8.5% of all systems. This is a strong showing for a processor that, on its own, sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, paired with a GPU at the 86th percentile of all graphics cards. The rank reflects the game’s clear preference for GPU horsepower over CPU thread count — the i3’s four cores and eight threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER at the frame rates measured. In practical terms, this combo outperforms roughly 92% of all tested configurations in this specific title, though it trails the absolute top-end builds that pair flagship CPUs with the same or faster GPUs.

The gap between this combo and the very best systems is modest in percentage terms. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 54209 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the RTX 4080, which scores 54247 for a delta of -0.1%. This means the GPU is performing essentially at par with the non-SUPER variant. The CPU side tells a similar story: the i3-12100F’s average score of 13494 is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452) and within 1.1% of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13351). These margins are negligible in gaming terms, so the combo’s rank is determined almost entirely by the GPU’s immense rasterization power.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Downfall, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component at every resolution, but the degree of dominance shifts as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU matters more relatively, because the GPU can produce extraordinarily high frame rates — 384 FPS on Low settings — where even a capable quad-core processor like the i3-12100F becomes a limiting factor. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops average FPS from 384 to 167, a 56.5% reduction that is purely GPU-driven as the rendering load increases. The CPU’s role is to maintain a high enough minimum frame rate to avoid stutters, which it does, though the data shows no min FPS values for most settings, suggesting the CPU holds up fine.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s load increases, and the CPU’s relative importance diminishes. Average FPS at 1440p ranges from 284 on Low to 119 on Ultra, with the Medium preset showing a min of 197 and max of 267. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a consistent drop of roughly 26-29% across settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 3840x2160, the CPU is almost irrelevant — the GPU is fully saturated, and frame rates drop to 177 on Low and 74 on Ultra. The 4K scaling from 1440p shows a 37.7% reduction on Low (284 to 177) and a 37.8% reduction on Ultra (119 to 74), indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER is the sole performance driver at this resolution.

The i3-12100F’s single-thread performance, as measured by a 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674, is sufficient for this game’s engine. The game’s release date of 2016-02-28 means it was built for older multi-core CPUs, so the i3’s four cores are more than adequate. The CPU’s multi-thread scores — Cinebench R23 multicore of 11860 and Geekbench multicore of 7252 — are not stressed by Downfall, which appears to use only a handful of threads based on the measured frame rates. In short: at 1080p, the CPU can slightly hold back the GPU at very low presets; at 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers extraordinary frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 384 FPS, the highest measured in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 325 FPS with a minimum of 276 and a maximum of 374, showing excellent frame pacing. High settings average 267 FPS, while Ultra still manages 167 FPS. These numbers indicate the GPU is rarely strained at 1080p; even the heaviest preset remains far above any playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain extremely high. Low settings average 284 FPS, a 26% drop from 1080p. Medium averages 232 FPS with a min of 197 and max of 267. High settings average 190 FPS, and Ultra drops to 119 FPS. The 1440p results show the GPU scaling predictably with resolution, and every preset stays well above 100 FPS, making this resolution a comfortable zone for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits but still delivers playable results everywhere. Low settings average 177 FPS, which is still very fast. Medium averages 144 FPS with a min of 123 and a max of 166. High settings average 118 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74 FPS. The 4K numbers demonstrate that even with a modest CPU, this GPU can handle 4K gaming with ease, though Ultra at 74 FPS is the first preset to approach the 60 FPS threshold. The measured data includes min/max values only for the Medium preset at each resolution, indicating that frame pacing is consistent across most settings.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict data confirms that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest average frame rate measured is 74 FPS at 4K Ultra, which clears that threshold by 23%. At 1440p, the worst case is Ultra at 119 FPS, nearly double the threshold. At 1080p, the worst case is Ultra at 167 FPS, almost triple the threshold.

The i3-12100F does not prevent the system from achieving these results. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU could theoretically bottleneck, the system produces 384 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can show. The only scenario where the CPU might be a concern is if a user targets 500+ FPS on Low settings at 1080p, but that is outside the scope of the measured data. For standard gaming, this combo is overkill for Downfall at any resolution, and the 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS is the clear headline: this budget processor paired with a flagship GPU delivers a flawless 4K experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest rivals in benchmark score are the RTX 4080 (delta of -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (-2.8%). In practice, the RTX 4080 would perform almost identically to the SUPER variant in Downfall, with frame rates within 1-2% across all presets. The Radeon Pro W5700X is a workstation card that would behave similarly in gaming but may lack the same driver optimizations. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is a lower-tier gaming card that would deliver roughly 3% lower frame rates, which translates to about 3-4 FPS at 4K Ultra — a negligible difference in this game.

On the CPU side, the i3-12100F’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core 3 N355 (0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (0.3%), Intel Core 5 120UL (-0.7%), and Intel Core i7-1250U (1.1%). These processors all have average benchmark scores within 1.1% of the i3, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical results in Downfall. The i5-9500 is a six-core processor that would offer more headroom for other tasks, but for this specific game, the performance difference is negligible. The Core 7 1250U is a mobile chip that matches the i3 in average score, though it may have different power characteristics.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 74 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting, and it clears the threshold comfortably. The data shows no reason to drop below Ultra at 4K, as even the heaviest preset leaves 14 FPS of headroom. For users who prefer higher frame rates, dropping to High yields 118 FPS, but it is not necessary for playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, averaging 119 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, so there is ample performance for high-refresh-rate displays. Users with 144Hz monitors can enable Ultra and still have 5 FPS of headroom above their refresh rate. Medium settings at 1440p produce 232 FPS, which would benefit 240Hz displays, but Ultra is the clear choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra again takes the top spot with an average of 167 FPS. This is the best possible settings combination, and it remains well above 60 FPS. For competitive players, Low settings at 384 FPS would maximize frame rates, but the visual quality trade-off is severe. The recommended path is Ultra at 1080p, which offers the full visual experience at 167 FPS. In summary, this combo can run Downfall at maximum settings with a playable frame rate at every resolution, with 4K Ultra being the most demanding scenario at 74 FPS.