Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination sits at rank 1014 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the upper 27% of all recorded configurations. This is a strong result for a horror title that is not notoriously demanding, and the ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU is clearly the dominant contributor. The CPU itself ranks in the 68th percentile against all processors in the database, while the GPU sits in the 81st percentile against all graphics cards. That mismatch, a mid-range 10th Gen Core i5 paired with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU, is the defining characteristic of this build. The combo's percentile placement suggests that while the CPU is not a top-tier part, it is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 in this particular title. The recorded data shows a system that consistently delivers well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS at every resolution and preset combination tested, with only one exception at 4K Ultra. The rank of 1014 out of 3716 also indicates that there are many faster combinations, but the absolute frame rates achieved here are high enough that the practical difference is minimal for a game like Downfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Downfall reveal a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary driver of performance, and the CPU becomes less relevant as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 284 FPS on average, a figure that is likely constrained by CPU throughput rather than GPU capability. Moving to 1080p Medium drops the average to 256 FPS, and High yields 210 FPS, while Ultra still manages 131 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, which indicates that the graphics settings are having a substantial impact on the workload. However, the fact that the CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake part with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz means it is not a bottleneck at these frame rates; the numbers are far too high for any modern CPU to be the limiting factor. At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low produces 223 FPS, Medium 182 FPS, High 150 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 58%, slightly steeper than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is now under more stress as the pixel count increases. At 4K, the scaling becomes even more pronounced: Low delivers 139 FPS, Medium 114 FPS, High 93 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58%, identical to the 1440p scaling. The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 284 FPS figure is close to the ceiling for a Core i5-10400F in a lightly threaded scenario. The single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and the PassMark single-thread score of 2541 indicate that this processor has adequate per-core performance for gaming, but the data suggests that Downfall is not CPU-bound beyond that entry-level preset. The RTX 4070, with its 5888 shading units and 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is clearly the component that scales the frame rates across resolutions. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth also help at 4K, where the Ultra preset still manages 58 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS, and the measured data shows that this combo clears that bar at every resolution with the right preset. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers 93 FPS on average. Ultra drops to 58 FPS, so it is not playable by the 60 FPS standard. Medium is also viable at 114 FPS, and Low at 139 FPS, but High is the best visual quality that maintains 60 FPS or higher. At 2560x1440, the system can handle Ultra settings at 94 FPS, which is the best preset available. High runs at 150 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS, and Low at 223 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the top preset, and it delivers 131 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. High runs at 210 FPS, Medium at 256 FPS, and Low at 284 FPS. The data indicates that this combo is capable of running Downfall at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires dropping from Ultra to High to stay playable. The 93 FPS at 4K High is still a very smooth experience for a horror game, and the 58 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, which places it within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163, and within 0.3% of the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a 0.6% difference. These four processors are all within a very tight performance band, meaning that swapping the Core i5-10400F for any of them would result in nearly identical frame rates in Downfall. The Ryzen 3 7320C is a notable alternative because it is a lower-end part that still matches the Core i5's average score, but the data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this game. The GPU side is more interesting. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, and its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (0.1% difference), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (1.3% difference), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.3% difference). The RTX 4080 Mobile is the only rival that is faster, but by just 1.3%, which is within the margin of error for most games. The Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56 are essentially identical in performance to the RTX 4070 in the database's aggregate benchmarks, but they are older architectures with different feature sets. For Downfall specifically, the measured FPS figures would likely be very close with any of these GPUs, as the game is not pushing the limits of modern graphics hardware. The RX Vega 56, despite being several generations old, would deliver nearly the same frame rates in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 284 FPS on average, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium runs at 256 FPS, with a minimum of 217 FPS and a maximum of 294 FPS. High produces 210 FPS, and Ultra drops to 131 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 153 FPS, which is a 54% reduction. The Medium preset's minimum of 217 FPS is still far above the playable threshold, and even the Ultra preset at 131 FPS leaves a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, Low runs at 223 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS, High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 94 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 129 FPS, or 58%. The Medium preset's minimum of 155 FPS is still more than double the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, Low delivers 139 FPS, Medium runs at 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS, High produces 93 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 81 FPS, a 58% reduction. This is the only resolution where any preset falls below 60 FPS, and it is only the Ultra preset that does so. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 97 FPS, which is still well above the threshold. The data shows a consistent pattern: the game scales smoothly with settings, and the frame rates are high enough that even the lowest recorded minimums are playable. The 4K Ultra figure of 58 FPS is just below the threshold, but it is close enough that a slight reduction in settings or a minor overclock could push it over.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Downfall, and it does so with substantial headroom. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 93 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 58 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra is the best choice at 94 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, and Ultra is the best choice at 131 FPS. The system's weakest point is 4K Ultra, where it misses the 60 FPS target by just 2 FPS. Every other combination of resolution and preset clears 60 FPS by a significant margin. The RTX 4070 is the star of this pairing, and the Core i5-10400F is sufficient for the task. The data indicates that this is a well-balanced combo for this game, with the GPU providing enough power for smooth gameplay at high settings across all resolutions, and the CPU never becoming a limiting factor. The 1014th rank out of 3716 combos might sound mid-pack, but the absolute performance is far above what Downfall requires. The 58 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only blemish, and it is a minor one. This system is a capable machine for Downfall, and the measured results confirm that it delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with everything maxed out, and at 4K with a single preset reduction.