Downfall

Can Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 run Downfall? The benchmark data for this horror title shows a resounding yes, with the combination delivering playable performance at every tested resolution and preset. This pairing leverages a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake CPU with the flagship Blackwell GPU, producing results that are consistently far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates that the RTX 5090 dominates the rendering workload, allowing even the most demanding settings to remain fluid across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates demonstrate the GPU's immense headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 201, providing an exceptionally smooth experience. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing. High settings still produce an average of 135 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding Ultra preset at 4K yields an average of 84 FPS, which remains comfortably playable and indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated even at this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results show a significant leap in performance, as expected from a lower pixel count. Low settings produce an average of 323 FPS, while Medium settings average 264 FPS with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. High settings achieve 217 FPS on average, and even the Ultra preset maintains a robust 135 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1440p, the system is heavily GPU-bound, but the RTX 5090 has enough compute power to push frame rates into territory that would be ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080, the performance ceiling is extraordinary. The Low preset averages 384 FPS, while Medium averages 358 FPS with a minimum of 304 FPS and a maximum of 411 FPS. High settings follow closely with an average of 303 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 190 FPS, which is still three times the playable threshold. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution decreases, the average FPS increases substantially, but the minimum FPS values for Medium settings at all resolutions remain well above 60, indicating consistent frame delivery without severe dips.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 84 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 4K gaming, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The High preset at 135 FPS is a viable alternative for those seeking even higher frame rates, but the data confirms Ultra is fully playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best settings choice, delivering an average of 135 FPS. This allows users to run the game at maximum visual quality with frame rates that are more than double the 60 FPS requirement. With such a high average, there is considerable headroom for any potential frame-time spikes, making this a stable configuration.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot, with an average of 190 FPS. This is the highest average FPS among all Ultra presets across the three resolutions, confirming that the system is not bottlenecked at 1080p. The data indicates that users can max out all settings and still experience a fluid, high-refresh-rate experience without needing to compromise on quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 84 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 384 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest average for a playable preset is 190 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: Are there any resolution and settings combinations where the system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. All tested combinations—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K—produce average FPS values above 60.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for the Medium preset?

A: At 3840x2160, the minimum is 140 FPS; at 2560x1440, the minimum is 225 FPS; at 1920x1080, the minimum is 304 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks in the 92nd percentile, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the Intel Core 3 N355 with a score of 13492, the Intel Core i5-9500 with a score of 13452, and the Intel Core 5 120UL with a score of 13594. The i3-12100F is essentially on par with the Core 3 N355, 0.3% faster than the i5-9500, and 0.7% slower than the Core 5 120UL. The Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% slower with a score of 13351. In practical terms for Downfall, these CPUs would likely deliver similar frame rates, as the game appears to be heavily GPU-bound in this configuration.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which is 0.3% slower with an average score of 79605, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, which is 0.6% slower at 79396. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower with a score of 78940, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster at 80959. Despite these being workstation or mobile parts, the performance deltas are minimal, meaning users with these alternatives would see nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, though power and driver characteristics may differ.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 133rd out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the top 3.6% of all configurations in the database, which is a strong result given the potential CPU bottleneck from the quad-core processor. The high ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's massive compute power, as the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile standing dwarfs the CPU's 68th percentile among all processors. The benchmark results indicate that for this title, the GPU is the determining factor for performance, and the i3-12100F provides sufficient throughput to avoid crippling frame rates.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The verdict by resolution is unequivocal: yes, at every tested setting and resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 84 FPS, which is the best playable setting for 4K. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 135 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 190 FPS. All playable settings lists for each resolution include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, confirming that no preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system with extraordinary headroom, capable of maxing out the game at 4K while still maintaining a fluid experience. The only theoretical limitation is the CPU, but its benchmark performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output in this horror title.