Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall on this Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination shows a wide performance spread across resolutions and presets. Starting with 3840x2160, the results indicate a heavy load on the GPU. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 17.0, which is barely a slideshow. High settings at 4K produce 27.1 FPS average, while Medium improves to 35.4 FPS. The only viable 4K preset is Low, which reaches 41.7 FPS average, still well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. None of the 4K presets clear the playable mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves noticeably. Low settings deliver 63.5 FPS average, the only preset at this resolution that crosses the 60 FPS line. Medium settings come close with 56.5 FPS, but High drops to 44.4 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is demanding, yielding just 27.2 FPS average. The pattern is clear: this hardware can handle 1440p only at the lowest visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the combination becomes much more capable. Low settings produce 90.7 FPS average, a strong result for a horror title. Medium settings still hold up well at 73.9 FPS. High settings reach 61.8 FPS, just above the playable threshold. Ultra, however, falls to 41.2 FPS, indicating that the highest preset remains out of reach even at 1080p. The recorded data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies on average FPS figures only.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result is Low settings at 41.7 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Low settings is the only playable option at 1440p, with an average of 63.5 FPS. Medium settings fall short at 56.5 FPS.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, for most presets. Low, Medium, and High all clear 60 FPS, with averages of 90.7, 73.9, and 61.8 FPS respectively. Ultra does not, at 41.2 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% ahead at 17278.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, which is 0.7% lower.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combination?

A: The combo ranks 3535 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance shifts between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the AMD Radeon RX 570 depending on resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The FPS drop from Low to Ultra is severe, from 41.7 to 17.0, a reduction of about 59%. This steep decline indicates that the RX 570's compute resources, including 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs, are overwhelmed at 4K. The CPU, with 6 cores and 12 threads, likely has headroom at this resolution, as the workload is pixel-bound.

At 2560x1440, the balance starts to even out. Low settings hit 63.5 FPS, but Medium drops to 56.5 and High to 44.4. The scaling between presets is less dramatic than at 4K, suggesting that the CPU begins to play a larger role. The i5-11400F's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 12 MB of L3 cache help maintain frame pacing, but the GPU still dominates the performance curve. Ultra at 1440p, at 27.2 FPS, shows that the combination cannot sustain high visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU reach a more balanced state. The jump from Low to Medium is 90.7 to 73.9 FPS, a 19% drop, while Medium to High is 73.9 to 61.8 FPS, a 16% drop. These smaller gaps indicate that both components are working in tandem. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 868 and a passmark_single_thread score of 2981, is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p. The Ultra preset, at 41.2 FPS, shows that the GPU's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become bottlenecks when fully stressed.

The resolution scaling tells a similar story. At Low settings, going from 1080p to 1440p drops FPS from 90.7 to 63.5, a 30% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, it drops to 41.7, another 34% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint across all resolutions, with the CPU providing adequate support up to 1440p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but with significant limitations. At 1920x1080, the combination clears the 60 FPS threshold on High, Medium, and Low settings. The best playable preset at 1080p is High, with an average of 61.8 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the playable threshold, making 1080p the most practical resolution for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings achieve playability, with an average of 63.5 FPS. This is a narrow margin, and any demanding scene could push it below 60 FPS. The data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160, so 4K is not an option for this combination.

The verdict is clear: this system is suitable for 1080p gaming with high settings, and it can handle 1440p only at minimal visual quality. For a horror game like Downfall, where atmosphere and visibility matter, the 1080p High setting at 61.8 FPS is the recommended path. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 41.2 FPS, is playable in a technical sense but falls short of the smooth experience most players expect.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-11400F provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, just 0.3% lower, meaning it would behave nearly identically in this game. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These CPUs would produce very similar frame rates when paired with the RX 570, as the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in most scenarios.

For the AMD Radeon RX 570, the closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800M with a score of 28874, just 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher, and would deliver nearly identical performance in Downfall. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% lower, while the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% lower. These GPUs would all fall within a narrow performance band, so users with any of these cards can expect similar FPS figures at the same settings and resolutions.

The data suggests that swapping the CPU or GPU for any of these rivals would change the frame rate by less than 1.2%, which is within run-to-run variance. For practical purposes, any of these combinations would behave the same way in Downfall.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 41.7 FPS, but this does not meet the playable threshold. The database records no playable settings for 4K, so users should avoid this resolution entirely.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 63.5 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution. Medium falls short at 56.5 FPS, so Low is the definitive choice for 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, averaging 61.8 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS. Medium offers a higher margin at 73.9 FPS, and Low reaches 90.7 FPS, but High is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. Ultra at 41.2 FPS does not meet the threshold.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the RX 570's 4 GB memory and 150 W TDP limit the game to medium-tier settings at best. At 1080p, High is the ceiling. At 1440p, Low is the floor. At 4K, nothing works.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3535 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the bottom 5% of the database, which is expected given the GPU's age and the game's release date of February 2016.

The CPU itself is not the weak link. It sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with a strong multi-threaded score of 14340 in Cinebench R23. The GPU, at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, is also not the worst, but its 4 GB memory capacity is a limiting factor for modern titles. The rank of 3535 reflects the combination's overall capability, which is adequate for 1080p gaming but insufficient for higher resolutions or maximum presets.

The data shows that this combo is positioned well below the median tested combination. For a game like Downfall, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, the system can still deliver playable performance at 1080p. However, for users seeking higher resolutions or ultra settings, this rank indicates that substantial upgrades would be needed. The nearest CPU rivals all score within 0.6% of the i5-11400F, so the rank is largely determined by the GPU's limitations rather than the processor.