Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 767 out of 3,716 tested combinations in the database for Downfall. That places this configuration in the top 21% of all recorded combos for this title, a strong showing for a horror game that appears to be far more forgiving on modern hardware than many contemporary releases.

The ranking reflects the substantial GPU headroom available in this pairing. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the i5-10400F achieves a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs. This asymmetry matters: the graphics card is considerably stronger relative to its peers than the processor, and the measured frame rates in Downfall reflect that GPU dominance.

What makes this rank notable is the consistency across resolutions. Many combinations show dramatic rank drops when moving from 1080p to 4K, but this pairing maintains playable performance even at the most demanding settings at 3840x2160. The data indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is doing the heavy lifting throughout, with the i5-10400F providing sufficient throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: this game scales almost entirely with GPU capability, and the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 284 FPS average. That figure drops to 248 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, then to 155 FPS at 3840x2160 Low. The progression shows resolution, not CPU limitation, driving performance changes.

The CPU's contribution is most visible at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 284 FPS, a figure that would challenge many processors. The i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to sustain these rates without becoming the limiting factor. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,283 and single-core score of 1,451 indicate balanced throughput that handles the game's threading demands at these frame rates.

As resolution climbs, the GPU workload expands and frame rates converge toward what the RTX 4070 SUPER can physically render. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution illustrates this. At 1080p, Low produces 284 FPS while Ultra produces 146 FPS, a 138 FPS spread. At 4K, Low produces 155 FPS while Ultra produces 65 FPS, a 90 FPS spread. The GPU's rendering workload at higher resolutions compresses the performance envelope, making the processor's role less consequential.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's specifications support this interpretation. With 7,168 shading units, 56 RT cores, and 224 tensor cores, the GPU has substantial compute resources. Its 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory provide ample headroom for texture-heavy horror environments. The 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 throughput explains why even 4K Ultra remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, with complete average frame rate figures for all combinations. Minimum and maximum frame rates were recorded only for Medium settings, providing additional stability context.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 284 FPS average, the highest figure recorded for this pairing. Medium settings drop to 264 FPS with a minimum of 225 FPS and maximum of 304 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings produce 233 FPS average. Ultra settings yield 146 FPS average, still more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust. Low settings produce 248 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and maximum of 234 FPS. High settings produce 167 FPS average. Ultra settings maintain 104 FPS average, comfortably above playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the demands increase substantially but the combo holds. Low settings produce 155 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 145 FPS, indicating stable performance even under load. High settings produce 104 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 65 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but with less margin than lower resolutions.

The Medium settings minimums deserve attention. At 1080p, the 225 FPS minimum versus 264 FPS average shows a 39 FPS variance. At 1440p, the 173 FPS minimum versus 203 FPS average shows a 30 FPS variance. At 4K, the 107 FPS minimum versus 126 FPS average shows a 19 FPS variance. The shrinking variance at higher resolutions suggests the GPU's consistent rendering pipeline smooths out frame delivery as resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database records nearest rivals for both components, offering context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the closest matches in average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6756E with a 0.2% higher score, the Intel Core 7 160UL with a 0.3% lower score, the AMD EPYC 7552 with a 0.5% higher score, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with a 0.6% lower score. These processors all fall within a narrow performance band around the i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14,185.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a 0.1% lower score, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile with a 0.1% lower score, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with a 0.2% lower score, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile with a 1% lower score. The GPU's average benchmark score of 43,223 places it in close company with these alternatives.

In practical terms for Downfall, a system using any of these rival CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates to the i5-10400F, since the game's performance is GPU-bound at the tested settings. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for one of the rival GPUs would shift results by only a few percentage points, well within the margin that separates playable from highly playable at each resolution.

The close clustering of these rivals reinforces that this combo sits in a well-populated performance tier. Neither component is an outlier; both are mainstream offerings with comparable alternatives available. The measured FPS figures for this pairing should generalize to systems using any of these nearby components.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The combo achieves 65 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, and 104 FPS average at High settings. All four settings tiers at 4K clear the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 104 FPS average, which is the highest quality preset while maintaining well above playable frame rates. The database lists Ultra as the best settings option for this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43,223 is nearly identical to the Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% lower), the RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% lower), and the Quadro M6000 (0.2% lower). The RTX 4090 Mobile trails by 1%.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 264 FPS average at 1920x1080 Medium, with a minimum of 225 FPS and maximum of 304 FPS. This represents the most stable frame delivery among the recorded Medium settings.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data indicates no significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 284 FPS average, and performance scales consistently with resolution changes, suggesting the GPU is the primary performance driver throughout.

Q: How much performance drops from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, 1080p produces 146 FPS average while 4K produces 65 FPS average, a reduction of 81 FPS or approximately 55%. The 4K figure still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This combination runs Downfall with substantial headroom across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution confirms that every resolution and settings preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a universally playable pairing for this title.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance with 146 FPS average at Ultra settings, the most demanding preset. The best settings option is Ultra, and the 146 FPS average provides more than double the playability threshold. Even the most conservative reading of the data, the Medium minimum of 225 FPS, shows exceptional stability.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. Ultra settings produce 104 FPS average, and the database lists Ultra as the best settings choice. The Medium minimum of 173 FPS indicates smooth frame delivery throughout typical gameplay sequences.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable performance at every settings tier. Ultra settings produce 65 FPS average, just above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings provide more margin at 104 FPS average, and Medium settings offer 126 FPS average with a minimum of 107 FPS. For players prioritizing visual quality at 4K, Ultra settings are viable, though High settings provide additional safety margin.

The i5-10400F and RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 767 out of 3,716 combos for Downfall, placing it in the top tier of tested configurations. The GPU's 83rd percentile standing among all GPUs drives this result, while the CPU's 68th percentile ranking proves sufficient for the game's demands. Players seeking a system that handles Downfall at maximum quality across all resolutions can rely on this pairing without compromise.