Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall places this Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination in a strong position across all tested configurations. The benchmark suite measured average, minimum, and maximum frame rates at three resolutions, with four preset levels each.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable performance in every preset. The Low preset produces an average of 177 FPS, which is the highest figure at this resolution. Medium settings yield an average of 144 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 118 FPS. Ultra remains comfortably above the playable threshold at 74 FPS average, though this is the most demanding configuration tested at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates scale upward substantially. The Low preset reaches an average of 284 FPS. Medium averages 232 FPS, with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 267 FPS. High settings produce 190 FPS on average. Ultra at this resolution maintains an average of 119 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally fast. Low settings hit an average of 333 FPS. Medium averages 310 FPS, with a minimum of 264 FPS and a maximum of 357 FPS. High settings record 267 FPS average. Ultra still manages 167 FPS average, leaving enormous headroom for high-refresh-rate displays and future driver optimizations.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the RTX 4080 SUPER is not meaningfully challenged by this title. The largest performance gap between Low and Ultra appears at 1080p, where the difference is 166 FPS. At 4K, that same gap narrows to 103 FPS. The data shows the GPU scales well with resolution, and the CPU keeps pace even at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the RTX 4080 SUPER near several other graphics cards in aggregate benchmark scores. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 0.1% lower. That difference is effectively negligible, meaning a system with a standard RTX 4080 would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X sits 1.1% higher in average score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% higher and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.8% higher. These deltas are small enough that in-game performance differences would be within run-to-run variance rather than a perceptible gap.

The Intel Core i5-11400F has its own set of close rivals in the CPU benchmark rankings. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 0.3% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core i5-12450H trails by 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G trails by 0.6%. None of these processors would change the outcome in Downfall, which is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions and still CPU-capable at 1080p. The recorded frame rates at 1080p Ultra, 167 FPS, are far below the CPU's maximum throughput, so any of these rival CPUs would likely produce similar results.

The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks at the 86th percentile among all tested graphics cards. That combination explains why the system lands at rank 345 out of 3716 total combinations in the database for this game. The GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, and the CPU is adequate to feed it without becoming a limiting factor in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The recorded average at Ultra is 74 FPS. That leaves only 14 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, so players who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity might prefer High at 118 FPS average. However, the data confirms Ultra is technically playable at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice. The average of 119 FPS at this preset is well above the threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The minimum frame rate at Medium is 197 FPS, which suggests even the most stressful moments stay far above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers an average of 167 FPS. There is no configuration in the database that fails to clear 60 FPS at this resolution, so players can select the highest preset without concern. The gap between Ultra and the next step down, High at 267 FPS, is substantial, but Ultra is the recommended setting because it maximizes visual quality while still offering nearly triple the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, and it does so with considerable authority. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every resolution and every preset tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the weakest recorded result is Ultra at 74 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 119 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 167 FPS.

The data indicates a system that is suitable for 4K gaming at maximum settings, with enough headroom to handle dynamic scenes without dipping below 60 FPS. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings, 123 FPS at 4K and 264 FPS at 1080p, suggest that the Ultra preset's average figures do not hide severe frame time spikes. The RTX 4080 SUPER is overqualified for this 2016 horror title, which is a relatively old game with modest graphical demands compared to modern releases.

Players with a 60 Hz display can run everything maxed out at 4K. Players with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p or 1080p will also be satisfied, as the system consistently produces frame rates far above 100 FPS even at Ultra. The only scenario where this hardware might feel constrained is if a player targets 240 FPS or higher at 1080p Ultra, since the average is 167 FPS, but that is a niche requirement.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative importance of the CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions, but in this game the GPU dominates the performance profile. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a predictable decline in frame rates as pixel count increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload.

At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because frame rates are extremely high. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 166 FPS, the largest gap of any resolution. This suggests the CPU can still push frames quickly enough that the GPU's workload varies significantly with settings. However, even the lowest frame rate at 1080p, 167 FPS at Ultra, is far above the point where a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake processor would struggle.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 165 FPS, which is nearly identical to 1080p. The absolute frame rates are lower, indicating the GPU is doing more work per frame. The CPU still has enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the 284 FPS result at Low settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 103 FPS, and the highest average is 177 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 333 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is fully saturated at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes further, and any modern processor with similar or better single-thread performance would produce comparable results.

The passmark data supports this interpretation. The CPU's single-thread score is 2981, and its multithread score is 16908. These are solid mid-range figures, but Downfall's engine does not appear to be heavily threaded. The 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and max-threads score of 5652 indicate modest scaling with additional cores. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 34245 and OpenCL score of 219065 dwarf the CPU's contribution in gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3716 tested combinations in the database, this pairing of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 345th for Downfall. That places it in the top 9.3% of all recorded systems, which is a strong result for a CPU that was released in 2021 paired with a GPU from 2024.

The rank reflects the GPU's high percentile standing. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU is at the 71st percentile. The combination outperforms many systems with newer or more expensive CPUs because Downfall is not a CPU-intensive title. A weaker CPU paired with the same GPU would likely rank similarly, while a stronger CPU paired with a weaker GPU would drop significantly.

The nearest rival GPUs all score within 2.8% of the RTX 4080 SUPER in aggregate benchmarks, so any of those alternatives would produce comparable ranks in this game. The CPU rivals are even closer, with deltas under 1%. This suggests that small hardware changes would not meaningfully alter the system's standing in the database.

The rank of 345 out of 3716 is a clear signal that this combination is well above average for Downfall. It is not the fastest possible setup, but it is firmly in the upper tier. The recorded frame rates at 4K Ultra, 74 FPS, confirm that the system can handle the game's maximum visual settings at the highest common resolution without compromise.