Downfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall across all tested resolutions and settings. The recorded data shows this combination is never constrained by the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding preset at 4K maintaining a comfortable margin. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific pairing compares to other hardware combinations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average FPS measurements for four graphical presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions. No minimum or maximum frame time data was recorded, so all analysis relies on average frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset averages 330.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination. The Medium preset averages 310.3 FPS, while High drops slightly to 284.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is typically the most demanding configuration, still averages 178.9 FPS. This represents a significant drop from Low to Ultra, but the absolute numbers remain far above any competitive threshold.

At 2560x1440, the scaling follows a similar pattern with a noticeable reduction in headroom. Low averages 295.5 FPS, Medium averages 244.9 FPS, and High averages 204.9 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 125.4 FPS, which is roughly 53 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 170 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains strong but the impact of resolution scaling is most visible. Low averages 187.6 FPS, Medium averages 153.8 FPS, and High averages 124.6 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 79.3 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Even at this demanding configuration, the frame rate clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a margin of roughly 19 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset at 4K is the only scenario where the hardware begins to show any meaningful strain.

The progression across resolutions shows a consistent pattern: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces performance, but the drop is more pronounced at the Ultra preset. For example, the Ultra preset loses about 53 FPS going from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46 FPS going from 1440p to 4K. In contrast, the Low preset loses 35 FPS from 1080p to 1440p and 108 FPS from 1440p to 4K, showing that the Low preset scales more steeply at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining which component matters more for Downfall requires examining how performance scales with resolution and preset changes. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes relatively more relevant at lower resolutions and lower presets.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, averaging over 300 FPS on the Low and Medium presets. At these frame rates, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the Intel Core i5-11400F with 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz must feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The difference between Low (330.6 FPS) and Medium (310.3 FPS) is only about 20 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is holding back the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 178.9 FPS shows a larger drop, indicating that the GPU is now taking on more of the rendering load.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert its influence more clearly. The Low preset drops from 330.6 FPS at 1080p to 295.5 FPS, a reduction of 35 FPS. The Ultra preset drops from 178.9 FPS to 125.4 FPS, a reduction of 53 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates high.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the dominant component. The Low preset at 187.6 FPS is a massive drop from the 1080p Low result, and the Ultra preset at 79.3 FPS shows the GPU working at its hardest. The RTX 5080 with its 10752 shading units and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is delivering the bulk of the performance here, and the CPU is no longer a limiting factor at this resolution.

The preset scaling also reveals component roles. At 4K, going from Low to Medium increases the load by roughly 34 FPS of cost, while going from Medium to High costs another 29 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 45 FPS. These increasing gaps indicate that the Ultra preset includes effects that disproportionately impact GPU throughput, such as higher resolution textures and more complex lighting. At 1080p, the gaps between presets are smaller, which reinforces the idea that the CPU is masking some of the GPU's potential at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data confirms that every tested preset at every resolution stays at or above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that maintains this threshold is Ultra at all three resolutions, so the best settings are straightforward.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 178.9 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it delivers more than double the playability threshold. There is no reason to compromise on quality at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset leaves ample performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 125.4 FPS. This is still well above 60 FPS, and the visual fidelity gains from Ultra settings are worth the performance cost. The gap between Ultra and High at this resolution is about 80 FPS, but the absolute frame rate remains high enough for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 79.3 FPS. This is the only scenario where the frame rate approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by a healthy margin. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is playable, making it the best choice for users who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rates. For those who prefer higher refresh rates, dropping to High at 124.6 FPS would provide a significant boost, but it is not necessary to achieve playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this combination.

The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its closest rival is the AMD EPYC 7H12 with an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within 1% of the i5-11400F's score, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, so it is a mid-to-high tier processor, but the game's frame rates are so high that CPU differences would be imperceptible in most situations.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55757, which is 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 2.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher. The RTX 5080 ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, making it a high-end card, and its rivals are all within a few percentage points of its average score. In Downfall, this means that swapping the RTX 5080 for any of these GPUs would result in frame rates that are very close to the recorded values, with the RX 9070 GRE being slightly faster on average.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution lists all four settings as playable at each resolution, and the average FPS at the best settings confirms this.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 178.9 FPS, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 125.4 FPS, comfortably above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 79.3 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS. The hardware is never below the playable threshold, even under the heaviest load in the dataset.

The RTX 5080 is clearly the driving force behind this performance. Its high-end specifications, including 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, allow it to handle the game's rendering demands at 4K. The i5-11400F, while not a top-tier CPU, provides enough single-threaded and multi-threaded performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the very high frame rates at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 228th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 6.1% of all combinations in the database, which is a strong result given that the CPU is a mid-range part from 2021.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which is in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking is lower, but the game's performance is so high that the CPU does not drag down the overall result. The combination outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, and only 227 other combinations achieve higher frame rates in this game.

The high ranking also reflects the game's relatively modest demands. Downfall is a horror title from 2016, and the RTX 5080 is a modern high-end GPU, so the combination has an abundance of performance. The 228th rank out of 3716 reflects how well this pairing handles the game, not a sign of any weakness.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-11400F and RTX 5080 run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 79.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest recorded average is 330.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, while the RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, but the CPU still contributes. The frame rates drop noticeably from 1080p to 1440p, indicating the GPU is taking on more load.

Q: What is the playable threshold used in the database?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. Every tested preset at every resolution exceeds this threshold.

Q: How many tested combinations does this PC outperform in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 228th out of 3716 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms 3488 other combinations in the database.