Downfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a strong performance profile for Downfall, a horror title released in 2016. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combo maintains an average frame rate well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The recorded data confirms that this system is capable of running the game smoothly at every quality level, from Low to Ultra, at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. The database places this combination at rank 903 out of 3716 tested combos, putting it in the top quarter of all systems measured for this game. The following sections break down the measured performance, optimal settings, and comparative analysis based solely on the recorded data.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records average frame rates for Downfall at three resolutions and four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The playability threshold is set at 60 FPS, and every preset at every resolution clears that mark. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the highest one tested, Ultra, in all cases.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces an average of 61.2 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration available, and the system holds just above the 60 FPS threshold. The margin is thin, but the data confirms playability. High settings at 4K yield 94.9 FPS, Medium yields 112.1 FPS, and Low yields 136.6 FPS, all comfortably above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 92.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS line, providing a significant cushion for demanding scenes. High settings at this resolution reach 148.7 FPS, Medium reaches 181.5 FPS, and Low reaches 223.3 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 129.5 FPS. This is the highest average for Ultra across all resolutions, and it leaves a substantial margin above the playability threshold. High settings at 1080p produce 208.6 FPS, Medium produces 256.7 FPS, and Low produces 313.3 FPS.

The data indicates that the best settings per resolution are always Ultra, since it is the most demanding preset available and it remains at or above 60 FPS at every resolution. For users who prefer maximum visual quality, Ultra is the clear choice. For those who want higher frame rates, the lower presets offer progressively larger margins, but the question of the best settings is answered by the data: Ultra is playable everywhere, and it is the highest tier tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific combination, the Intel Core i5-11400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, at rank 903 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This position indicates that the combo performs better than roughly three-quarters of all systems tested for this game. The rank reflects the overall performance across all measured settings and resolutions, not just a single benchmark.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core i5-11400F, holds a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs in the database. This means it outperforms 71 percent of all processors measured. Its average benchmark score is 17177. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, holds a percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs, outperforming 83 percent of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 41187.

The combo rank of 903 out of 3716 puts the system in the upper quartile of tested configurations. This is consistent with the CPU and GPU percentile ranks, which are both above the 70th percentile. The system is not at the absolute top of the database, but it sits comfortably in the top segment. For a horror game like Downfall, which is not among the most demanding titles in the database, this combo provides ample headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. The database does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on the average figures.

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the average frame rates are as follows. Low settings produce 313.3 FPS. Medium settings produce 256.7 FPS. High settings produce 208.6 FPS. Ultra settings produce 129.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with Ultra delivering about 41 percent of the frame rate of Low. Even at Ultra, the average is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are lower across all presets. Low settings produce 223.3 FPS. Medium settings produce 181.5 FPS. High settings produce 148.7 FPS. Ultra settings produce 92.3 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the Ultra preset drops by about 28 percent, from 129.5 to 92.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with each preset losing roughly 30 to 40 percent of its frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the highest tested resolution, the average frame rates drop further. Low settings produce 136.6 FPS. Medium settings produce 112.1 FPS. High settings produce 94.9 FPS. Ultra settings produce 61.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, with a margin of only 1.2 FPS. This is the tightest result in the entire dataset. High settings at 4K, by contrast, have a margin of 34.9 FPS, and Medium settings have a margin of 52.1 FPS.

The data shows that the system maintains playability across all tested configurations. The weakest point is 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate is 61.2 FPS. The strongest point is 1080p Low, where the average frame rate is 313.3 FPS. The scaling between resolutions is predictable: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 30 to 35 percent, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces them by another 30 to 40 percent.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, based on average benchmark scores. These alternatives provide a reference point for what similar hardware would achieve.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7H12, the Intel Core i5-12450H, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3 percent higher than the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4 percent lower than the i5-11400F. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, which is 0.6 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6 percent higher. These differences are minimal, all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB, the NVIDIA Tesla M40, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 has an average score of 40870, which is 0.8 percent lower than the RTX 3080 Ti. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707, which is 1.2 percent higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41897, which is 1.7 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377, which is 2.0 percent lower. Again, the differences are small, all within 2 percent, so these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

In practical terms, a system with the Intel Core i5-11400F and any of these rival GPUs would land within a few frames per second of the measured results. Similarly, a system with the RTX 3080 Ti and any of the rival CPUs would behave almost identically. The measured frame rates for this combo are therefore representative of a cluster of similar hardware configurations.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The database records an average frame rate of 61.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 313.3 FPS, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 903 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top quarter of all systems measured.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 61.2 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain playability at every resolution and preset?

A: Yes. Every tested combination of resolution and settings produces an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The full list includes 12 combinations, all of which exceed the playability threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, which is 0.3 percent higher. The other rivals are all within 0.6 percent of the i5-11400F.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear: this system can run Downfall at all tested resolutions and presets, and it clears the 60 FPS playability threshold in every configuration. The recorded verdict by resolution confirms this.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best settings are Ultra, with an average frame rate of 61.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset has a narrow margin above the threshold, but it is still playable.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average frame rate of 92.3 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, so even demanding scenes should remain smooth.

At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average frame rate of 129.5 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, leaving ample headroom for any scenario.

The overall verdict is that the Intel Core i5-11400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a fully capable system for Downfall. Users can select any preset at any resolution without dropping below 60 FPS. The only point of caution is 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate of 61.2 FPS leaves little room for fluctuations, but the data confirms it remains playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data allows an analysis of how much the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Downfall, based on the scaling between resolutions and presets.

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p and from 1440p to 4K indicates the GPU load. At 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate is 129.5 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 92.3 FPS, a reduction of 28.7 percent. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 61.2 FPS, a reduction of 33.7 percent from 1440p. This consistent decline as resolution increases shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 3080 Ti handles the increased pixel count, and the frame rate scales accordingly.

At lower settings, the frame rates are much higher, which suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the average is 313.3 FPS. At 1440p Low, it is 223.3 FPS, a reduction of 28.7 percent. At 4K Low, it is 136.6 FPS, a reduction of 38.8 percent from 1440p. The fact that the system reaches over 300 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the i5-11400F is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The CPU has a single-thread benchmark score of 2981 and a multi-thread score of 16908 in the database, which supports its ability to handle the game's logic at these frame rates.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent when comparing presets at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 183.8 FPS, from 313.3 down to 129.5. At 1440p, the difference is 131.0 FPS, from 223.3 down to 92.3. At 4K, the difference is 75.4 FPS, from 136.6 down to 61.2. The shrinking gap between Low and Ultra as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is taking on more of the workload at higher resolutions, while the CPU contribution remains relatively constant.

For Downfall, the data suggests that the GPU is the dominant component for determining frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K. The RTX 3080 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, provides the necessary throughput for high-resolution rendering. The CPU, the i5-11400F, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at all tested settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Ultra. In this combo, neither component is a weak link, but the GPU has a larger impact on performance scaling across resolutions.