Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a consistently playable experience in Downfall, with the data showing that 60 FPS is achievable at all three tested resolutions when settings are chosen appropriately. The benchmark results indicate a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset, offering a wide performance envelope from a highly smooth 210 FPS at 1080p Low to a borderline 39 FPS at 4K Ultra. The pairing of a mid-range 12th Gen CPU with a current-generation RDNA 4 GPU creates a balanced platform where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this system can achieve at 1920x1080?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 210 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. With the Ultra preset at this resolution, the average drops to 88 FPS.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K (3840x2160) gaming with high settings?

A: Yes, the data shows a 63 FPS average at 3840x2160 with High settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the Ultra preset at 4K falls below the threshold with an average of 39 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129. This places the RX 9060 approximately 0.7% behind the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic performance.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors tested?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 falls into the 72nd percentile when compared to all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of tested processors in general benchmarks.

Q: At which resolution does the system show the largest performance drop when moving from Medium to High settings?

A: The data shows a significant drop at 3840x2160, where the average FPS goes from 76 on Medium to 63 on High, a reduction of 13 FPS. The drop is more severe when moving from High to Ultra at this resolution, falling to 39 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 104 FPS, with a maximum of 141 FPS and an average of 123 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 places it in close proximity to several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7643, with an average score of 18697, is effectively a performance peer, being only 0.1% faster. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-1355U and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 are within a narrow band, with scores of 18730 and 18811, respectively, showing deltas of -0.3% and -0.7% against the i5-12400. The Intel Core i3-14100F is a slightly slower alternative, scoring 18519, which is 0.9% behind. These results indicate that users can expect near-identical CPU-bound performance from these alternatives in Downfall.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060's average score of 16014 positions it directly against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129. This 0.7% difference is negligible in practice. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is another close competitor, scoring 15852, a 1% deficit, while the AMD Radeon R9 370X shows a similar performance profile with a score of 15862. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by a slightly larger margin of 2.1% with a score of 15679. These GPU alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in this title for the given CPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in Downfall. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily CPU-bound at lower presets. The jump from Low (210 FPS) to Medium (172 FPS) and then to High (141 FPS) shows the GPU's frame output scaling with settings, but the sheer headroom indicates the i5-12400 is capable of feeding frames faster than the RX 9060 can render them. The GPU becomes the limiting factor for the Ultra preset, which still delivers 88 FPS.

Raising the resolution to 2560x1440 shifts the balance. The average FPS for Low, Medium, and High presets are 150, 123, and 101, respectively. The consistent drop from the 1080p figures demonstrates the GPU is now the dominant constraint, as the workload on the fixed-function units increases. At 4K with a 3840x2160 resolution, the GPU's role is even more pronounced. The frame rates compress significantly, with the difference between High (63 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) being a substantial 24 FPS gap, highlighting the rendering cost of the highest preset. The CPU side shows its strength mainly in single-core scenarios. The benchmark results for the i5-12400 show a strong 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873, which is not a bottleneck given the frame rates observed. The data confirms that for this game, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the deciding factor for performance at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p, the i5-12400 provides sufficient headroom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall with a playable experience, defined as maintaining at least 60 FPS, across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the system clears the threshold with High settings, delivering an average FPS of 63. However, the Ultra preset is not playable, as the average FPS drops to 39. For the 2560x1440 resolution, the verdict is more favorable, with all presets, including Ultra, staying above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 63 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable with all presets, and even the most demanding Ultra setting produces a strong average of 88 FPS. The data confirms that this combination is capable of a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a playable experience at 4K as long as settings are managed.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: The best playable setting is High, yielding an average of 63 FPS. While the Low and Medium presets are also playable, High offers the best visual fidelity that maintains the target frame rate.
• 2560x1440: The best playable setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 63. This allows for the maximum visual quality at this resolution while staying just above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 1920x1080: The best playable setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 88 FPS. This provides a high level of detail with a substantial margin above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested system combinations for this game, the Intel Core i5-12400 + AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing ranks 2185 out of 3716. This placement in the 59th percentile of all tested combos indicates that while it is not a top-tier performance setup, it sits comfortably in the upper half of systems for which we have measured data. This ranking aligns with the CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 59th percentile, confirming that the overall system performance is in line with the capabilities of its individual components.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table provides the exact measured average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :---------- | :---------- | :---------- |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 150 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 172 | 146 | 198 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 141 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 88 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 150 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 123 | 104 | 141 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 101 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 63 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 93 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 76 | 65 | 88 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 63 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 | N/A | N/A |

The medium preset at each resolution is the only one with min/max data available, showing a consistent pattern of frame delivery. For instance, at 1080p medium, the system fluctuates between 146 and 198 FPS, while at 4K medium it ranges from 65 to 88 FPS. The data underscores that the high presets offer no headroom at 4K, averaging exactly at the 60 FPS target, while the Ultra presets at 1440p and 1080p provide a stable experience.