Downfall

Downfall is a horror title from 2016 that stresses the AMD Radeon RX 570 heavily at higher resolutions. Benchmark data from the database shows that this Intel Core i5-10400F and Radeon RX 570 combination delivers playable frame rates only up to 1440p, and only at the lowest settings. At 1080p, the pairing offers more headroom, with three presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded measurements reveal a system that is firmly entry-level for modern standards, though it remains capable of running this game smoothly at mainstream resolutions with the right settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records 60 FPS as the playable threshold for Downfall. At each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above that average frame rate is the recommended setting.

1920x1080 (1080p): The best settings are High, which produces an average of 62.6 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium runs at 77.8 FPS, and Low runs at 90.3 FPS, but High is the most visually demanding option that still maintains playability. Ultra falls short at 40.8 FPS, so it should be avoided.

2560x1440 (1440p): The only playable preset is Low, with an average of 65.8 FPS. Medium drops to 55.9 FPS, just under the threshold, while High runs at 44.2 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS. The data shows a steep drop-off once you move past Low, meaning 1440p requires significant visual compromises.

3840x2160 (4K): No preset reaches 60 FPS. The best recorded average is 42.8 FPS at Low, followed by 36.5 FPS at Medium, 29.6 FPS at High, and 15.6 FPS at Ultra. The verdict data confirms that 4K is not playable with this combo, as the playable settings list is empty for that resolution.

The pattern is clear: 1080p High is the sweet spot, 1440p is playable only on Low, and 4K is out of reach entirely. The differences between presets are large, especially at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU dominates performance in Downfall, especially as resolution increases. The CPU, Intel Core i5-10400F, has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it sits at the 68th percentile among all tested CPUs. The GPU, AMD Radeon RX 570, is a 2017 Polaris card with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit bus, ranking at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. Both components are mid-pack, but their interaction in this game shows clear GPU-bound behavior.

At 1080p, the scaling between presets reveals how much headroom the CPU provides. Low runs at 90.3 FPS, Medium at 77.8 FPS, High at 62.6 FPS, and Ultra at 40.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is about 55%, which is a typical GPU-limited pattern. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as the frame rates at Low and Medium are well above the playable threshold, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately.

At 1440p, the frame rates fall more sharply. Low drops to 65.8 FPS (a 27% reduction from 1080p Low), Medium to 55.9 FPS, High to 44.2 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. This scaling is steeper than what a pure CPU limit would produce, confirming that the GPU is increasingly stressed as pixel count grows. The 1440p Medium result, at 55.9 FPS, is only 3.5 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold, which shows how close the GPU is to being just barely insufficient at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed. Low drops to 42.8 FPS, Medium to 36.5 FPS, High to 29.6 FPS, and Ultra to 15.6 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K at the same preset is massive: Low goes from 65.8 to 42.8 FPS (a 35% drop), and High goes from 44.2 to 29.6 FPS (a 33% drop). These numbers indicate that the RX 570’s 4 GB frame buffer and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K in this title, regardless of CPU capability.

The CPU’s role is secondary. The i5-10400F’s single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1451, and its multi-core score is 10283, which places it well above the minimum needed for a 2016 horror game. The database shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 90.3 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this engine, but even then the GPU is still the primary constraint. At higher resolutions, the CPU matters even less, as the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the deciding factors.

The conclusion from the data is straightforward: the RX 570 is the limiting component in this pairing. The i5-10400F provides enough processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any playable setting, but the GPU’s performance drops off sharply with resolution and preset increases.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p with high settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average at 1920x1080 High is 62.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best playable preset at 1080p, as Ultra falls to 40.8 FPS.

Q: What is the highest resolution this combo can handle at 60 FPS?

A: The highest resolution with any playable setting is 2560x1440, but only at Low, which averages 65.8 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 55.9 FPS, below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with the Intel Core i5-10400F and Radeon RX 570?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded average is 42.8 FPS at Low. Medium runs at 36.5 FPS, High at 29.6 FPS, and Ultra at 15.6 FPS. None reach 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its closest GPU rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 28874, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, which is 0.8% higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, which is 1.2% lower.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all tested CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F is at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 14185, and its closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, just 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower.

Q: Which settings should be avoided at 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, only Low is playable at 65.8 FPS. Medium at 55.9 FPS, High at 44.2 FPS, and Ultra at 27 FPS all fall below the threshold, so they should be avoided if maintaining 60 FPS is the goal.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3506 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Downfall. This places it in the bottom 6% of all configurations, which is a low ranking but not surprising given the GPU’s age and memory capacity. The rank reflects that the vast majority of tested systems outperform this pairing in this specific game.

The low rank is driven primarily by the RX 570’s inability to handle higher presets and resolutions. At 1080p, the combo is playable, but many other GPUs in the database would deliver higher frame rates at the same settings. The CPU’s 68th percentile ranking does not compensate for the GPU’s limitations in a title that is heavily GPU-bound. The combination’s overall position among 3716 combos suggests that it is a below-average performer for Downfall, though it remains functional for 1080p and low-setting 1440p play.

The ranking also reflects the fact that the RX 570 is end-of-life hardware, released in 2017. Its 4 GB memory size is a particular weakness for a 2016 game that still demands high memory bandwidth at higher resolutions. The combination’s rank is not a reflection of the CPU, which performs adequately, but rather the GPU’s inability to scale beyond entry-level settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F’s average benchmark score of 14185 is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower, making it a nearly identical performer. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher, while the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher. These CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Downfall, as the game’s CPU demands are modest and all of these processors exceed the necessary single-thread performance.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 570’s average benchmark score of 28766 is matched by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, 0.4% higher, so it would behave nearly identically in this game. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% lower. All of these GPUs would produce similar FPS numbers in Downfall, meaning the same settings would be playable: 1080p High at around 62 FPS, 1440p Low at around 65 FPS, and no playable 4K options.

The takeaway is that swapping the CPU or GPU for any of these nearest rivals would not meaningfully change the experience. The RX 470, in particular, is the closest match, with a score just 0.8% higher, and it would likely show frame rates within 1-2 FPS of the RX 570 across all tested settings. Similarly, the Xeon 6756E or Core 7 160UL would not alter the CPU-bound behavior, as the i5-10400F is already sufficient for this game’s demands.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear: this PC can run Downfall, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, with High averaging 62.6 FPS, Medium at 77.8 FPS, and Low at 90.3 FPS. The best playable preset is High, which offers a good balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 1080p drops to 40.8 FPS, which is not playable.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable only at Low, with an average of 65.8 FPS. This is a marginal pass, as Medium falls to 55.9 FPS. Players who want 1440p must accept the lowest graphical preset to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any setting. The best average is 42.8 FPS at Low, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. The RX 570 does not have the memory bandwidth or compute power for 4K in this title.

The overall assessment is that this is a capable 1080p gaming system for Downfall, with enough headroom to run the game at High settings. For 1440p, it is a borderline performer that requires Low settings. For 4K, it is not a viable option. The CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, but the GPU’s age and 4 GB memory capacity cap the experience. If the goal is to play Downfall at 1080p with high quality, this combo delivers. If higher resolutions are required, a more powerful GPU would be necessary.