Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1576 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the combination in the upper-middle portion of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 57% of all recorded system configurations for this specific horror title. The ranking reflects a balance between a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor and an Ampere-based GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% slower), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% slower), and the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3% faster). These deltas are negligible, so swapping between these processors would produce virtually identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. The GPU achieves the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its closest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 (0.7% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1.0% slower), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468 (1.5% faster). Again, the margins are small enough that real-world Downfall performance would be nearly indistinguishable among these alternatives.

What this ranking means in practice: this combo is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, but it sits comfortably above the median for this game. The recorded data shows that the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution, and the 8 GB VRAM capacity of the RTX 3070 becomes a relevant factor at 4K Ultra settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records a playable threshold of 60 FPS. At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above that threshold is as follows.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which delivers an average of 76.6 FPS. Low runs at 113.8 FPS and Medium at 94.5 FPS, but Ultra drops to 47.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS line. Therefore, 4K Ultra is not recommended for this combo.

At 2560x1440, every recorded preset clears the threshold. Ultra is the most demanding playable option, averaging 79.3 FPS. High averages 122.3 FPS, Medium 153.2 FPS, and Low 184.6 FPS. The data indicates there is ample headroom at this resolution, even with all settings maxed.

At 1920x1080, Ultra also clears the threshold, averaging 107.9 FPS. High averages 171.1 FPS, Medium 209.7 FPS, and Low 257.4 FPS. This resolution is clearly the strongest showing for this hardware, with every preset far exceeding the playability floor.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra. The recorded data shows High settings at 3840x2160 average 76.6 FPS, Medium averages 94.5 FPS, and Low averages 113.8 FPS. Ultra falls to 47.3 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra is fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 79.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

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

A: The i5-10400F scores 14185 on average. The Intel Xeon 6756E is 0.2% slower, the AMD EPYC 7552 is 0.5% slower, and the Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.3% faster. These differences are minor enough to be considered equivalent in gaming workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 close to the RX 7600 XT in performance?

A: Yes. The RTX 3070 averages 17208, while the RX 7600 XT averages 17083, a difference of 0.7%. In Downfall, this translates to a single-digit FPS difference at most settings.

Q: Does the combo rank change between resolutions?

A: The combo rank of 1576 out of 3716 is a single overall figure for the game. However, the measured FPS values show that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 47.3 FPS.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average is 257.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K Low, the average remains high at 113.8 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average FPS values for four presets at three resolutions. No minimum or maximum frame values were recorded, so the analysis relies entirely on averages.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 257.4 FPS, Medium 209.7 FPS, High 171.1 FPS, and Ultra 107.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with Ultra representing a 58% reduction from Low. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves a large margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 184.6 FPS, Medium 153.2 FPS, High 122.3 FPS, and Ultra 79.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 57%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. Ultra remains playable, but the margin shrinks considerably compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 113.8 FPS, Medium 94.5 FPS, High 76.6 FPS, and Ultra 47.3 FPS. This is the only configuration where a preset falls below the playable threshold. The gap between High and Ultra is 29.3 FPS, the largest single-step decline in the entire dataset. The jump from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra costs 32.0 FPS, confirming that 4K Ultra is the breaking point for this hardware.

The overall pattern shows diminishing returns when lowering settings at 1080p, where even Low cannot push beyond 257.4 FPS, likely due to the CPU's single-thread ceiling. At 4K, the GPU workload dominates, and settings scaling becomes more pronounced.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the i5-10400F and RTX 3070 shifts clearly across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's 3DMark scores become relevant: 688 single-thread and 4748 with 16 threads. The fact that Low settings at 1080p only reach 257.4 FPS, while the same settings at 1440p reach 184.6 FPS, suggests the GPU is still doing most of the work. But the relatively modest single-thread score of 688 indicates that extreme frame rates above 250 FPS are likely CPU-limited.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to dominate. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is a drop from 107.9 to 79.3 FPS, a 26.5% reduction, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 suggest enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the 79.3 FPS average at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are pushed hard at 4K Ultra, where the average collapses to 47.3 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes further; even with a strong multi-threaded score of 12115 in PassMark, the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The 2.4x pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K explains why Ultra becomes unplayable.

The data also shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 4K High, where the average is 76.6 FPS. If the processor were limiting, the gap between High and Medium at 4K would be smaller than the observed 18.1 FPS difference. Instead, the settings scaling at 4K is steep, confirming GPU-bound behavior.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but the answer depends on resolution and preset. The verdict by resolution is clear.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best option is High with an average of 76.6 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it averages 47.3 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The best option is Ultra at 79.3 FPS, with High at 122.3 FPS, Medium at 153.2 FPS, and Low at 184.6 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance between visual quality and performance headroom.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra averaging 107.9 FPS. This is the safest environment for this combo, providing a comfortable margin above the playability threshold even at maximum settings.

In summary, the i5-10400F and RTX 3070 combination is fully capable of running Downfall at 1080p and 1440p with maxed settings, and at 4K with High settings. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS requirement is 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the database, several alternative components would produce similar results in Downfall.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-10400F. This would yield nearly identical frame rates, possibly one or two FPS higher in CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p Low. The Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 is 0.2% slower, and the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 is 0.5% slower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 is 0.6% faster, the closest match overall. Any of these processors paired with an RTX 3070 would behave almost exactly like the tested combo.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT averages 17083, which is 0.7% slower than the RTX 3070. In Downfall, this would translate to roughly one to three FPS lower across all settings. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 is 1.0% slower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 is 1.1% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468 is 1.5% faster, the closest competitor on the upper side. For practical purposes, swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these cards would keep the combo within 2% of the recorded performance, meaning the same verdict applies: playable at 4K High, playable at 1440p Ultra, and playable at 1080p Ultra.

The takeaway is that this combo sits in a dense performance cluster. Small benchmark deltas among rivals mean that system-to-system variance, driver versions, or cooling solutions could easily outweigh the component differences. The recorded data positions this hardware as a reliable 60 FPS performer for Downfall in all but the most demanding 4K preset.