Downfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall across all tested resolutions and settings. The recorded data shows a system that never approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the most demanding configuration still producing a comfortable margin of performance. This analysis examines the benchmark results, component roles, and how this pairing compares to other hardware in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this system in Downfall?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 333 FPS, which is the peak performance recorded in the dataset.

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintain an average above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 65 FPS.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate falls from 146 FPS at 1920x1080 to 65 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a significant reduction of 81 FPS when moving up two resolution tiers.

Q: What is the only setting preset that records a minimum FPS below 100?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is recorded at 107, which is the lowest minimum value in the entire dataset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Downfall?

A: The combination ranks 668th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 18 percent of all systems in the database.

Q: Is there any resolution where the system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Every resolution and settings combination in the measured data exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant performance driver, but the CPU still provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows how resolution increases place progressively more strain on the graphics card while the processor's workload remains relatively constant.

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 187 FPS (333 to 146), which indicates that the GPU has substantial capacity to render frames quickly when graphical demands are minimal. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this resolution. The 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and multi-thread score of 5652 suggest that the processor can handle the game's logic and physics without becoming the limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still achieves 104 FPS, which is a 42 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra result. This reduction is modest compared to the 4K drop, indicating that the GPU remains the primary constraint but still has considerable headroom. The Medium preset at this resolution produces 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS, showing consistent performance without major frame time spikes.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra setting drops to 65 FPS, while Low reaches 155 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 90 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions. This narrowing suggests that at 4K, the GPU is nearing its maximum output capacity even at Low settings, and the CPU is no longer the relevant factor. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, handles the increased pixel count effectively, but the demands of 4K Ultra push it closer to its limits.

The data implies that for this game, the GPU matters more at every resolution tested. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, since the graphics card's rendering workload grows faster than the processor's game logic requirements. At 1080p, a weaker CPU might have shown limitations, but the i5-11400F's performance in the 71st percentile of all CPUs provides enough margin to keep the system GPU-bound across all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data provides context for both components. For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the closest comparable processors are the AMD EPYC 7H12 with an average score of 17120 (0.3 percent higher), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 (0.4 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 (0.6 percent higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 (0.6 percent lower). These rivals would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Downfall, meaning the system's frame rates at lower resolutions would likely match within a small margin.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262 (0.1 percent lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (0.1 percent lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 (0.2 percent lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 (1 percent higher). These GPU alternatives would deliver similar graphics performance, though the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it maintains sustained clocks better than mobile variants.

A system pairing the i5-11400F with any of these rival GPUs would produce frame rates within 1 percent of the measured results. Conversely, using a rival CPU with the RTX 4070 SUPER would likely show identical GPU-bound performance at 4K, with minor differences only at 1080p where the processor has more influence. The AMD EPYC 7H12, despite being a server-class chip, scores nearly identically to the i5-11400F, which indicates that gaming performance at this level is not dictated by core count alone.

The Verdict

The recorded data confirms that this PC can run Downfall exceptionally well at every resolution and settings combination tested. The 60 FPS playable threshold is cleared with substantial margins across the board. At 3840x2160, all four presets achieve playable frame rates, with Ultra averaging 65 FPS, High at 104 FPS, Medium at 126 FPS, and Low at 155 FPS. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, which still maintains a 5 FPS margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system performs even better. Ultra settings reach 104 FPS, High achieves 167 FPS, Medium produces 203 FPS, and Low delivers 248 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, with a 44 FPS margin above the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, performance is exceptionally high: Ultra averages 146 FPS, High reaches 233 FPS, Medium hits 284 FPS, and Low peaks at 333 FPS. The best setting remains Ultra, providing 86 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

The verdict is clear: this system not only runs Downfall at 60 FPS but does so with enough overhead to enable the highest graphical settings at all tested resolutions. Players seeking maximum visual fidelity can enable Ultra at 4K without dropping below the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 333 FPS, Medium averages 284 FPS with a minimum of 242 and maximum of 327, High averages 233 FPS, and Ultra averages 146 FPS. The variance between Medium's minimum and maximum frames is 85 FPS, indicating some frame time fluctuation but nothing that would impact playability.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 248 FPS, Medium averages 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 and maximum of 234, High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra averages 104 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 173 FPS shows that even the lowest recorded frames stay far above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system slows down but stays playable. Low settings average 155 FPS, Medium averages 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 and maximum of 145, High averages 104 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 107 FPS, which is the lowest minimum recorded across all resolutions, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 47 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 146 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 104 FPS. The 1440p Ultra setting offers the full graphical experience with over 100 FPS of average performance.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best setting, averaging 65 FPS. This is the closest the system comes to the playable threshold, but it still clears it with a 5 FPS margin. For players who prefer additional headroom, High at 104 FPS or Medium at 126 FPS provide alternatives with reduced visual demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 668th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the top 18 percent of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the GPU's strong performance, as the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 71st percentile.

The ranking indicates that this system outperforms the majority of tested hardware in this specific game. The high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where many systems would struggle to maintain 60 FPS, contribute significantly to this position. The combination of a solid mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU proves effective for Downfall, which appears to favor graphics processing over multi-core CPU performance based on the consistent frame rates across resolution changes.