Downfall

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in an interesting position within the database's CPU rankings, with an average benchmark score of 17,177 and a percentile ranking of 71 against all CPUs. The closest comparable processors in terms of aggregate performance are tightly clustered. The AMD EPYC 7H12 trails by just 0.3% with a score of 17,120, while the Intel Core i5-12450H posts a 17,239 average score, which is 0.4% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G leads the group slightly at 17,278, representing a 0.6% advantage over the i5-11400F. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U comes in at 17,074, which is 0.6% behind.

What this means for a user of the i5-11400F is that the CPU's real-world gaming performance should be effectively indistinguishable from these alternatives. The differences are all within a fraction of a percent, so any of these processors would deliver similar frame pacing and physics workloads. The i5-11400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.60 GHz base clock with a 4.40 GHz boost, and a 65W TDP, which is relevant for system builders looking at power envelopes, though the database scores do not penalize or reward that aspect.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, the GPU comparison is more peculiar. Its average benchmark score is 13,745, which places it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals according to recorded data are not what one would expect from a high-end enthusiast card. The AMD Radeon 660M, an integrated graphics solution, scores 13,812, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13,821, also 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13,871, 0.9% higher. Finally, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13,543, which is 1.5% lower than the RX 7900 XT.

This clustering suggests that in synthetic benchmark terms, the RX 7900 XT behaves similarly to a range of very different hardware, from mobile workstation GPUs to older mainstream desktop cards. The practical takeaway is that the 20 GB memory buffer, 320-bit bus, and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth of the RX 7900 XT do not translate into a dominant synthetic score advantage over these rivals. For gaming specifically, the measured FPS in Downfall will be the more reliable indicator, and that data is covered in later sections.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records measured FPS for Downfall at three resolutions and four settings levels. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every combination of resolution and settings in the measured data clears that bar. The verdict by resolution identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS on average is Ultra, which delivers an average of 61.7 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the playable threshold, but it is recorded as playable. The High preset at this resolution runs at 101.9 FPS, Medium at 122.9 FPS, and Low at 146.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings is also Ultra, with an average of 99.4 FPS. The headroom above 60 FPS is substantial, nearly 40 FPS of buffer. High runs at 161.9 FPS, Medium at 198.7 FPS, and Low at 240.3 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra again is the best settings, producing an average of 139.1 FPS. High runs at 228.6 FPS, Medium at 276.1 FPS, and Low at 332.1 FPS.

The pattern is consistent: the combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT can run Downfall at maximum settings across all three resolutions while staying above 60 FPS. The only tight spot is 4K Ultra, where the 61.7 FPS average leaves just 1.7 FPS of margin before hitting the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 61.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The margin is small, so users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High settings at 101.9 FPS for a safer experience.

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

A: The maximum average FPS in the dataset is 332.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest recorded average is 61.7 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 13,745. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13,543, which is 1.5% lower. The AMD Radeon 660M, NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, and AMD Radeon RX 570X all score slightly higher, by 0.5% to 0.9%, despite being very different classes of hardware.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU at 1080p?

A: The data does not directly measure bottlenecking. However, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 332.1 FPS, and at Ultra it reaches 139.1 FPS. The CPU's single-thread score in the database is 868 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2,024 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which indicates adequate performance for high frame rates.

Q: What settings should a user choose for a 1440p monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings yield 99.4 FPS, which is below 144 Hz but above 60 FPS. High settings yield 161.9 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz. For a 144 Hz display, High settings would be the appropriate choice to fully utilize the refresh rate.

Q: Does the game run better at higher resolutions relative to settings scaling?

A: The frame rate scaling is consistent. At 1080p, moving from Ultra to Low increases FPS from 139.1 to 332.1, a factor of 2.4. At 1440p, the same settings change goes from 99.4 to 240.3, also a factor of 2.4. At 4K, it goes from 61.7 to 146.7, a factor of 2.4. The relative scaling is nearly identical across resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, and it can run it well. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: all three resolutions, 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, have all four settings presets listed as playable. The best settings at each resolution is Ultra, which is the highest quality preset in the data.

At 4K, Ultra averages 61.7 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, but only just. Users who prioritize smoothness over absolute visual quality might step down to High at 101.9 FPS, which provides a substantial safety margin. At 1440p, Ultra hits 99.4 FPS, which is comfortable for 60 Hz and 100 Hz displays, though not for 144 Hz. At 1080p, Ultra hits 139.1 FPS, which is suitable for high refresh rate monitors up to 120 Hz or 144 Hz depending on the exact panel.

The data indicates that the bottleneck is not the GPU at lower resolutions. The RX 7900 XT is capable of producing 332.1 FPS at 1080p Low, which suggests the CPU can keep up with high draw call rates. The GPU's 20 GB memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's texture streaming. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this horror title, which is not particularly demanding on multi-threaded workloads based on the frame rates recorded.

Overall, the combination is a strong match for Downfall. The game is from 2016, and this hardware is far beyond what the title requires. The only caveat is 4K Ultra, where the frame rate hovers near the threshold, but it still qualifies as playable according to the database's criteria.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers 12 distinct configurations: three resolutions, each with four settings levels. All values are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 146.7 FPS
• Medium: 122.9 FPS
• High: 101.9 FPS
• Ultra: 61.7 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 240.3 FPS
• Medium: 198.7 FPS
• High: 161.9 FPS
• Ultra: 99.4 FPS

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 332.1 FPS
• Medium: 276.1 FPS
• High: 228.6 FPS
• Ultra: 139.1 FPS

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings shows a reduction of roughly 30% to 40%. For example, Ultra drops from 139.1 to 99.4, a 28.5% decrease. Low drops from 332.1 to 240.3, a 27.6% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe. Ultra goes from 99.4 to 61.7, a 37.9% decrease. Low goes from 240.3 to 146.7, a 38.9% decrease. This is consistent with the pixel count increase: 1440p has 3.7 million pixels, 4K has 8.3 million, which is 2.25 times more. The frame rate reduction is less than the pixel increase, indicating the GPU is not purely pixel-bound at these settings.

The settings scaling within each resolution is also informative. At 4K, Low to Ultra represents a 58% reduction in FPS (146.7 to 61.7). At 1440p, the same settings range represents a 58.6% reduction (240.3 to 99.4). At 1080p, it is a 58.1% reduction (332.1 to 139.1). The consistency of this scaling across resolutions suggests the settings presets impose a uniform workload increase regardless of resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 751 out of 3,716 tested combos. This places it in the top 20.2% of all configurations in the database for this game.

The rank reflects the measured performance across all resolutions and settings. Given that this combination achieves playable frame rates at Ultra settings in 4K, it is expected to outperform a large majority of systems that cannot reach that threshold. The 751st rank means there are 750 combinations that achieve higher aggregate performance in Downfall, likely featuring more recent high-end CPUs or GPUs with higher synthetic scores.

The CPU's percentile of 71 against all CPUs and the GPU's percentile of 55 against all GPUs might seem modest, but the combination's rank in this specific game is higher than either component's individual percentile. This indicates that Downfall is not particularly demanding on either component, and the pair works well together. The GPU's 20 GB memory is more than sufficient for the game's requirements, and the CPU's 6 cores handle the game's threading model effectively.

The nearest rival CPUs all score within 0.6% of the i5-11400F, and the nearest rival GPUs all score within 1.5% of the RX 7900 XT. If any of those components were substituted into this system, the resulting frame rates in Downfall would likely be very close, possibly differing by only a few FPS. The rank of 751 out of 3,716 is therefore representative of a broad class of similarly performing hardware, not just this exact pairing.

For comparison, the RX 7900 XT's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, scores 1.5% lower in synthetic benchmarks. In a game like Downfall, where frame rates are already far above playable thresholds at most settings, such a small difference would not be perceptible. The rank is solid, the performance is verified, and the system comfortably handles the game at maximum quality.