Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall shows a clear performance curve across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, this combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a strong baseline. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 191 FPS, which is a massive headroom over the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop the average to 156 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS. High settings still hold an average of 128 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 80 FPS. All four settings at 1080p clear the 60 FPS mark, and even the lowest average (Ultra at 80 FPS) leaves a comfortable margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the gap between presets widens. Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS, while Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 128 FPS. High settings average 92 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Ultra settings, however, fall to an average of 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS line. This is the first resolution where the Ultra preset becomes problematic, and the data indicates that High is the ceiling for smooth play at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER begins to show its limits with heavier presets. Low settings average 85 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS, so the average clears 60 FPS but the minimum dips just below. High settings average 57 FPS, which is under the threshold, and Ultra drops further to 36 FPS. The data shows that at 4K, only Low and Medium presets can maintain a 60 FPS average, and Medium is the best playable option.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 2060 SUPER scales predictably with resolution and preset load. The 1080p and 1440p results show strong performance, while 4K requires preset compromises. The min/max data is only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution, which provides a useful snapshot of frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 133 FPS minimum indicates a stable experience. At 1440p Medium, the 95 FPS minimum is still smooth. At 4K Medium, the 59 FPS minimum is borderline, matching the average of 69 FPS with occasional dips below the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers an average of 80 FPS, which is 20 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 for a stable 60 FPS experience?

A: High settings are the best option at 1440p, with an average of 92 FPS. Ultra falls to 57 FPS average, which is below the threshold, so High is the highest preset that maintains smooth performance.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only with preset compromises. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 85 FPS and Medium averages 69 FPS. High drops to 57 FPS and Ultra to 36 FPS. Medium is the best playable preset, but the minimum of 59 FPS shows occasional dips below 60.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 18093. The closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with an average score of 18159, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373 (1.5% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383 (1.6% higher). All four rivals are within 1.6% of the RTX 2060 SUPER's score.

Q: What is the CPU's position relative to other processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177 and sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a score of 17120 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 (0.6% lower). The performance differences are minimal, all within 0.6%.

Q: Does the combo's rank indicate good performance in Downfall specifically?

A: The combo ranks 2630 out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, but the measured FPS data shows it can still run the game well at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings. The rank reflects the overall spectrum of tested hardware, not an absolute verdict on playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F is tightly clustered with several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 0.3% lower, making it a near-identical match in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, since the game's performance here is heavily influenced by the GPU. The differences between these processors are within the margin of measurement noise.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is surrounded by very close competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% faster, the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% faster, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% faster. These delta values are small enough that a user swapping between these cards would see almost identical FPS in Downfall. However, the RTX 2060 SUPER has specific hardware features like 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, which may matter for other games but are not directly reflected in these synthetic scores.

If a builder is considering alternatives, the data suggests that any of these GPU rivals would deliver essentially the same experience in Downfall. The RTX 3060 Mobile is the closest match, with a negligible 0.4% performance advantage. The AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M are slightly ahead in raw score, but the difference is unlikely to cross the 60 FPS threshold in any meaningful way. For the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-12450H is the nearest match on the higher side, and the AMD EPYC 7H12 is the nearest on the lower side. All of these alternatives would pair similarly with the RTX 2060 SUPER.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2630 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This puts the system in the 70th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 30% of systems perform better. However, the rank alone does not tell the full story. The measured FPS data shows that this combo exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p for all presets, at 1440p for Low, Medium, and High, and at 4K for Low and Medium.

The rank is influenced by the full spectrum of hardware in the database, which includes much more powerful CPUs and GPUs. For a game like Downfall, which is a horror title from 2016, the demands are moderate relative to modern releases. The combo's rank of 2630 indicates it is not a top-tier system, but the practical results show it handles the game well. The gap between the 70th percentile rank and the playable results highlights that Downfall is not particularly demanding on this hardware configuration.

Comparing the rank to the measured FPS, there is a clear disconnect: a system in the lower third can still deliver 80 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This suggests that the database's combo ranking includes many high-end configurations that far exceed the requirements for this game. For the user with this specific CPU and GPU, the ranking should be interpreted as a relative position among all tested systems, not as a measure of playability. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met in the majority of tested settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, and it can run it well at 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low, Medium, and High all stay above 60 FPS, with High averaging 92 FPS. Ultra at 1440p falls to 57 FPS average, which is below the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium averaging 69 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K are not viable, with averages of 57 FPS and 36 FPS respectively.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at maximum settings, 1440p is playable up to High settings, and 4K requires Medium settings or lower. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 59, which is just below the 60 FPS line, but the average of 69 FPS suggests the experience is mostly smooth with occasional dips. For a horror game where atmosphere matters, the 60 FPS average at 4K Medium is acceptable, but 1440p High provides a better balance of visual quality and frame rate stability.

The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 191 FPS at 1080p Low, which is likely CPU-bound or engine-limited. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the 4K Ultra preset demands more than the 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance can deliver.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 80. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it provides the highest visual quality. The 80 FPS average is 20 FPS above the threshold, so there is room for occasional dips without dropping below playable levels. For users who prioritize maximum frame rate, Low settings at 191 FPS is an option, but Ultra is the recommended choice for a balance of visuals and smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, with an average FPS of 92. High is the only preset above 60 FPS that is also the highest quality option at this resolution. Ultra drops to 57 FPS, which is not playable. The 92 FPS average provides a comfortable margin, and the absence of min/max data for High suggests the frame pacing is consistent enough to not require recording. Medium at 112 FPS is also an option for higher frame rates, but High is the best for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, with an average FPS of 69. Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, though the minimum of 59 FPS shows some dips below the threshold. Low settings at 85 FPS provide a more stable experience with a higher average, but Medium offers better visuals. For users who want to maximize quality at 4K, Medium is the ceiling, and the 69 FPS average indicates the system is just barely capable of maintaining smooth gameplay with occasional minor stutters.