Downfall

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 17177 places it within 0.6% of several nearby processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 averages 17120, a 0.3% difference, making it the closest match in the database. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G reaches 17278, 0.6% above. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails slightly at 17074, 0.6% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame pacing in this game when paired with the same graphics card, as the performance deltas are well within run-to-run variance.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 records an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, a 0.1% gap. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X sit at 20480 and 20662 respectively, with deltas of 0.4% and 0.5%. These four GPUs effectively form a single performance tier. A system builder swapping between them would see no meaningful difference in Downfall's frame rates.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 71 among all tested processors, combined with the GPU's 65th percentile, suggests a balanced pairing. Neither component dramatically outclasses the other, which is reflected in the measured frame data across resolutions. The recorded scores show a system that behaves predictably: GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with CPU headroom at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Low, delivering an average of 72 FPS. Medium falls to 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50, just short of the playable threshold. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 30 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming requires substantial settings compromises for this combination.

At 2560x1440, High becomes the best playable preset, averaging 78 FPS. Medium runs at 95 FPS average with a minimum of 81, and Low reaches 116 FPS. Ultra at this resolution averages 49 FPS, below the 60 FPS mark. The jump from 4K to 1440p allows the system to move from Low to High while staying playable, a significant improvement in visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best playable setting at 68 FPS average. High runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 133 FPS with a minimum of 113, and Low reaches 163 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the only one where the full settings range is accessible.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern across resolutions reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 42 FPS (from 72 down to 30), a 57% drop purely from graphics workload. The CPU's role at 4K is diminished because the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough to stress the processor.

At 2560x1440, the balance changes. Low produces 116 FPS, which is 61% higher than the 72 FPS at 4K Low. The frame rate scaling from 4K to 1440p at the same Low preset indicates the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU begins to matter more as the graphics load lightens. At Medium, the 1440p average of 95 FPS versus 59 FPS at 4K shows a 61% improvement, consistent with pixel-count scaling.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence becomes apparent. Low settings produce 163 FPS, which is 40% higher than 1440p Low's 116 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is smaller than the scaling from 4K to 1440p, suggesting the CPU is starting to limit maximum frame rates. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 68 FPS, while at 1440p it averages 49 FPS, a 39% difference. This pattern holds across all presets: the GPU dominates at 4K, while the CPU increasingly matters as resolution drops to 1080p.

The recorded data shows that this pairing is GPU-bound at 4K and 1440p for most settings, with the CPU becoming a co-limiting factor only at 1080p Low and Medium. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provides sufficient throughput, but the frame ceiling around 163 FPS suggests the processor's single-thread performance is the upper bound.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B570 combination can run Downfall, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, only Low clears 60 FPS with an average of 72 FPS. Medium misses the threshold at 59 FPS, and both High and Ultra fall short at 49 and 30 FPS respectively. Players at 4K must accept Low settings for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system is comfortably playable across three presets. High averages 78 FPS, Medium 95 FPS, and Low 116 FPS. Ultra remains unplayable at 49 FPS. The recommended setup for 1440p is High, which provides the best visual quality while maintaining a 30% margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the entire settings range is playable. Ultra averages 68 FPS, High 109 FPS, Medium 133 FPS, and Low 163 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra is viable, and even then the 68 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The minimum recorded frame rate across all 1080p presets is 113 FPS at Medium, indicating consistent performance without severe dips.

The verdict is clear: this PC runs Downfall well at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires Low settings. Players prioritizing visual quality should use 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. Those with 4K displays should expect a compromised experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows: Low 72 FPS, Medium 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High 49 FPS, and Ultra 30 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, showing a 50 to 68 FPS range. The gap between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 19 FPS, indicating that Ultra imposes a disproportionately heavy load.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 116 FPS, Medium 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110, High 78 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. The Medium preset's 81 FPS minimum still clears the playable threshold. The step from High to Ultra is 29 FPS, the largest drop between consecutive presets at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 163 FPS, Medium 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 153, High 109 FPS, and Ultra 68 FPS. The Medium preset shows a 40 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. The drop from High to Ultra is 41 FPS, suggesting Ultra uses settings that heavily tax the GPU even at 1080p.

The complete dataset shows consistent behavior: each resolution has one preset with min/max measurements, and those ranges are stable. The 1080p Medium range of 113 to 153 FPS demonstrates the system can maintain high frame rates without severe stuttering. The 1440p Medium range of 81 to 110 FPS stays above the 60 FPS floor. The 4K Medium range of 50 to 68 FPS dips below the threshold at the low end.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3716 tested combinations in the database for Downfall, this pairing ranks 2988th. This places it in the lower 20% of tested systems, which is consistent with the component choices. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors, and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, but the combination's rank in this specific game is lower than those individual percentiles might suggest.

The rank reflects the game's demands. Downfall, as a horror title, may have specific rendering paths that do not favor this hardware. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result of 49 FPS show that the GPU struggles with the highest settings. The rank of 2988 out of 3716 means 728 tested combinations performed worse, while 2987 performed better.

For context, the nearest rival GPUs from the database, such as the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, would likely produce nearly identical rankings due to their 0.1% performance deltas. The system's position in the rankings is driven primarily by the GPU's 65th percentile standing, with the CPU's 71st percentile providing adequate support. Players comparing this system to others in the database should expect it to handle 1080p and 1440p well, but struggle at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 72 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra average 49 and 30 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: High is the best playable preset at 1440p, averaging 78 FPS. Medium averages 95 FPS, Low averages 116 FPS, and Ultra falls below the threshold at 49 FPS.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, Ultra averages 68 FPS at 1080p, clearing the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 109 FPS, Medium 133 FPS, and Low 163 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU scores 17177 on average, within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120), Intel Core i5-12450H (17239), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074).

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival GPUs?

A: The GPU scores 20556 on average, within 0.5% of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Arc A750 (20582), Quadro M4000M (20480), and Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

Q: What rank does this CPU and GPU combination achieve in Downfall?

A: The combination ranks 2988th out of 3716 tested systems in the database for this game.