Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall shows clear scaling across resolutions and presets for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers an average of 225.6 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium produces 186.4 FPS, High drops to 153.1 FPS, and Ultra still holds a strong 94 FPS average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, every preset sits far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the Ultra setting retaining a comfortable margin of 34 FPS over the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain high but show the expected cost of additional pixels. Low settings produce 161.2 FPS, Medium delivers 133.3 FPS, High comes in at 110.1 FPS, and Ultra settles at 69.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one at this resolution that falls below the triple-digit mark, yet it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 9.3 FPS. This makes 1440p Ultra a viable option, though the margin is noticeably thinner than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low settings average 98.5 FPS, Medium drops to 85 FPS, and High manages 70.5 FPS. Ultra, however, falls to 40.1 FPS, which is 19.9 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that at 4K, only Low, Medium, and High are playable, with High being the best settings option at this resolution.

It is worth remembering the database records only average FPS values for this game; no minimum or maximum frame time data is present in the measurements. The averages alone, however, provide a consistent picture of a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset changes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4060 is the dominant factor in Downfall's performance at lower resolutions, while the i5-10400F becomes more relevant as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra is 131.6 FPS (from 225.6 to 94). This wide spread suggests that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, as the CPU has ample headroom at this resolution to feed frames.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 91.9 FPS (from 161.2 to 69.3). The relative reduction in performance from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with Low dropping by 28.6%, Medium by 28.5%, High by 28.1%, and Ultra by 26.3%. This uniform scaling points to a GPU-bound scenario where the render resolution, not the CPU, is the primary limiter.

At 3840x2160, the pattern continues but with a sharper cliff at Ultra. Low drops from 161.2 FPS at 1440p to 98.5 FPS at 4K, a 38.9% reduction. Medium falls from 133.3 to 85, a 36.2% reduction. High goes from 110.1 to 70.5, a 36.0% reduction. Ultra, however, drops from 69.3 to 40.1, a 42.1% reduction. The Ultra preset at 4K appears to push the GPU past its comfort zone, causing a disproportionate performance loss compared to the other presets.

The CPU's role is more visible when comparing the 1080p Low result of 225.6 FPS. This figure is far above what the RTX 4060 would typically sustain at higher settings, and it suggests that the i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates in this horror title. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and multithread score of 4735 support a processor that is adequate for high-refresh gaming at lower resolutions. At 4K, the CPU matters less, as the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, especially at Ultra where the 40.1 FPS result is largely a GPU-side limitation.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this specific pairing ranks 1993 out of 3716 combos. This places it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 54% of tested configurations perform better. The rank reflects a mid-pack position, which is consistent with a CPU that scores in the 68th percentile among all CPUs and a GPU that scores in the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

The combo rank of 1993 is not a measure of absolute capability but rather a relative position among a large pool of systems. Given that this system clears 60 FPS at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra, the rank likely reflects the presence of many higher-end configurations in the database rather than a weakness in this particular pairing. The i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14185 and the RTX 4060's average score of 17639 are both respectable mid-range figures, and the combined result lands in the middle of the pack.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question of whether this PC can run Downfall. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 94 FPS, which is 34 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 69.3 FPS, a 9.3 FPS margin. At 3840x2160, the situation changes: Low (98.5 FPS), Medium (85 FPS), and High (70.5 FPS) are playable, but Ultra drops to 40.1 FPS, which is 19.9 FPS below the threshold.

The verdict is that this system can run Downfall at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings as the best playable option. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard. Users targeting 4K should stick to High or lower presets to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The i5-10400F's closest competitors by average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% higher score), the Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% lower), the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6% lower). All four chips sit within a 1% band of the i5-10400F's performance, meaning any of them would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower score), the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% higher). These GPUs are all within a similar performance envelope, so swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these would result in comparable frame rates in Downfall, assuming the CPU remains the same.

It is important to note that these rival comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not game-specific measurements. The delta percentages are small, so the practical difference in Downfall would likely be within a few frames per second at each preset and resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 60 FPS on 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 94 FPS, which is 34 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High is the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 70.5 FPS. Ultra at 4K averages 40.1 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 780M?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, while the Radeon 780M scores 17588, a difference of 0.3%. The two GPUs perform nearly identically in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 225.6 FPS, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The CPU's single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark supports this.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Downfall?

A: This combo ranks 1993 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the database.

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p Ultra or 4K High?

A: 1440p Ultra averages 69.3 FPS, while 4K High averages 70.5 FPS. The two are nearly identical, with 4K High being marginally faster by 1.2 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 94 FPS. All lower presets also clear the threshold, making Ultra the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, averaging 69.3 FPS. This is only 9.3 FPS above the threshold, so users who prefer a larger safety margin may consider High at 110.1 FPS, but the data confirms that Ultra is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 70.5 FPS. Ultra falls to 40.1 FPS and is not playable. Users at 4K should select High for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or drop to Medium (85 FPS) or Low (98.5 FPS) for higher frame rates.