Downfall

Best Settings per Resolution

For Downfall, the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers playable frame rates across every tested resolution and preset combination. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 140 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset reaches 273 FPS, while High runs at 224 FPS, and Low is fastest at 333 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still holds an average of 100 FPS. This comfortably clears the threshold, with Medium at 195 FPS, High at 160 FPS, and Low at 238 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High at this resolution is 60 FPS, indicating that the Ultra settings carry a significant load.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 62 FPS. This is just 2 FPS above the playable threshold, making it a tight fit but still technically playable. For the other presets at 4K, High averages 99 FPS, Medium averages 121 FPS with minimums of 103 FPS and maximums of 139 FPS, and Low averages 148 FPS.

The data suggests that 4K Ultra is the boundary case for this combination. At exactly 62 FPS average, any particularly heavy scene could push it below 60 FPS, though the recorded average remains playable. For a more comfortable margin at 4K, the High preset at 99 FPS is the safer choice.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Downfall. The RTX 5070 is clearly the dominant component, but the i5-11400F shows its limits in specific situations.

Looking at the 1080p results, the Low preset produces 333 FPS while Ultra drops to 140 FPS. This 193 FPS spread is entirely driven by GPU load, as the resolution is low enough for the CPU to feed frames quickly. The CPU's single-thread score of 868 in 3dmark and 2981 in PassMark single-thread tests suggests it can handle high frame rates at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low runs at 238 FPS, a 95 FPS drop from 1080p Low. This indicates the GPU is now becoming the limiting factor, even at Low settings. The CPU still has headroom, but the GPU's rendering workload at 1440p starts to cap frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is firmly the bottleneck. Low runs at 148 FPS, Ultra at 62 FPS. The 4K resolution nearly triples the pixel count compared to 1440p, and the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard. The CPU's contribution fades further into the background.

The CPU matters most at 1080p Low, where the 333 FPS result shows the i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads can sustain very high frame rates. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and PassMark multi-thread score of 16908 place it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, which is adequate for this game. However, the 3dmark 16-thread score of 5619 and max-thread score of 5652 indicate that the CPU is not the star of this pairing.

The GPU matters most at 4K, where the RTX 5070's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs (average benchmark score 40377) determines playability. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and PassMark G3D score of 29137 show a GPU capable of heavy lifting. Between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops from 333 FPS to 62 FPS, a 271 FPS reduction that is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload.

The verdict is clear: for this game, the RTX 5070 is the performance driver. The i5-11400F provides sufficient CPU throughput to avoid becoming a major constraint, but it does not meaningfully contribute to the higher-resolution results.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this pairing of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 792nd out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 21.3 percent of all configurations, which is a strong result for a horror game that does not appear to be exceptionally demanding.

The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 5070 sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. When combined, they land in the 79th percentile of game-specific combos, which aligns with the GPU being the stronger component.

For context, the combo's position in the 792nd spot out of 3716 means it outperforms roughly 2,924 other tested combinations. This is a competitive position, especially considering the game's 2016 release date and the modern hardware involved. The measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are particularly strong, with Ultra presets clearing 100 FPS at both resolutions.

The 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS is the weak point, but even that clears the playable threshold. The overall ranking suggests that this combo is well-suited for Downfall, with the only caveat being the narrow margin at 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what similar hardware would deliver in this game. These comparisons use average benchmark scores and percentage differences, not game-specific measurements.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the closest rivals are:

• AMD EPYC 7H12: average score 17120, which is 0.3 percent lower than the i5-11400F's 17177.
• Intel Core i5-12450H: average score 17239, which is 0.4 percent higher.
• AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G: average score 17278, which is 0.6 percent higher.
• Intel Core Ultra 7 164U: average score 17074, which is 0.6 percent lower.

These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the i5-11400F in Downfall. The frame rates would be indistinguishable in practice, as the game's CPU demands are modest relative to what these processors offer.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rivals are:

• AMD Radeon Pro 580: average score 40318, which is 0.1 percent lower than the RTX 5070's 40377.
• AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100: average score 40063, which is 0.8 percent lower.
• AMD Radeon Pro 5300: average score 40870, which is 1.2 percent higher.
• NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile: average score 39568, which is 2.0 percent lower.

The GPU rivals are slightly more spread out, with the RTX A500 Mobile being 2 percent slower. However, the AMD Radeon Pro 580 is nearly a perfect match at 0.1 percent difference. Systems with these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would produce very close frame rates to the recorded data.

It is notably the GPU's nearest rivals are professional and mobile parts, which may have different driver characteristics or power delivery profiles. The actual in-game performance could vary slightly, but the benchmark scores suggest similar capability.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p?

A: Yes. All presets at 1920x1080 clear 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset averaging 140 FPS and the Low preset reaching 333 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 100 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but barely. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 62 FPS, which is only 2 FPS above the playable threshold. For a more comfortable margin, High at 99 FPS is recommended.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested systems?

A: It ranks 792nd out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21.3 percent of all configurations for Downfall.

Q: Which component is more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the primary driver. Frame rates drop dramatically with resolution increases, from 333 FPS at 1080p Low to 62 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput across all settings.

Q: Are there other CPUs that would perform similarly?

A: Yes. The AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3 percent slower), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4 percent faster), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6 percent faster), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (0.6 percent slower) all have nearly identical average benchmark scores to the i5-11400F.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, and it can do so at every resolution tested. The verdict by resolution is consistent: all four settings at each resolution clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance. The Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, with Medium at 273 FPS and Low at 333 FPS. This resolution offers no concerns, and even the most demanding settings provide more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong. The Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, which is comfortable for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 195 FPS and High at 160 FPS provide even more headroom. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combination.

At 3840x2160, the system is still playable but with less margin. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 99 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K if you want to avoid any risk of drops below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS is also a strong option.

The recorded data shows that this pairing of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is well-matched for Downfall. The GPU carries the load at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides enough throughput to avoid bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The combo's 792nd rank out of 3716 tested systems confirms its capability.

For players targeting the highest visual quality at 1080p or 1440p, this system delivers. For 4K enthusiasts, the Ultra preset is technically playable, but the High preset offers a safer experience. Overall, this is a capable configuration for Downfall, with the only caveat being the narrow 4K Ultra margin.