Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a decisive performance profile for Downfall, a horror title from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant, with average frame rates exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The measured FPS values indicate that the RTX 5070 provides substantial headroom even under maximum graphical load, making this system a high-performance solution for the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings, with no instances of frame rates dipping below the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, performance is exceptional. The Low preset yields an average of 340.2 FPS, while Medium achieves 274.2 FPS. High settings produce 224.9 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 139.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a performance reduction of approximately 59%, yet even the most intensive settings retain triple-digit frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows a predictable decline in raw throughput, but the results remain far above what the game requires. The Low preset delivers 240.9 FPS, Medium reaches 196.1 FPS, and High sustains 161.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, records an average of 102.6 FPS. This represents a 26.5% drop from the 1080p Ultra result, indicating that the GPU handles the additional pixel count with relative ease.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the combination still delivers high refresh rate performance. Low settings average 148.4 FPS, Medium achieves 124.8 FPS, and High produces 104.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most taxing, still maintains an average of 62.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 55.5% reduction in average FPS, from 139.6 to 62.1, demonstrating that the GPU's bandwidth and compute resources are heavily utilized at this resolution.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the dataset, meaning the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The absence of min/max data prevents assessment of frame time consistency, but the high averages suggest the system is unlikely to experience severe stuttering. The data shows a clear pattern: each increase in resolution or settings tier reduces average FPS proportionally, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and Ultra at 4K, where the average falls from 124.8 to 62.1 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal configuration is the most demanding preset that still achieves an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset qualifies, recording an average of 139.6 FPS. This means users can enable every graphical feature without concern for performance degradation. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain viable, with an average of 102.6 FPS, providing substantial margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS line with an average of 62.1 FPS. While technically playable, this leaves only a 2.1 FPS margin, which is relatively tight for a horror game where frame rate consistency can impact immersion. The High preset at 4K offers a safer alternative with 104.1 FPS, but the data confirms that Ultra is playable. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, the 4K Ultra setting is justifiable, though the High preset provides more headroom for demanding scenes.

The verdict by resolution confirms all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution. The best settings for each resolution are therefore Ultra, with the average FPS at best being 139.6 at 1080p, 102.6 at 1440p, and 62.1 at 4K. This indicates the i5-12400 and RTX 5070 combination is not bottlenecked by the CPU or GPU at lower resolutions, as the frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for CPU performance. The AMD EPYC 7643 has an average score of 18697, which is 0.1% higher, making it statistically identical in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. These deltaPct values are all within 1% of the i5-12400's average score of 18683, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, assuming the GPU remains the limiting factor.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rivals show similar performance parity. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5070's 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, which is 2.0% lower. These GPUs would behave comparably in Downfall, though the professional-oriented Radeon Pro cards may have different driver optimizations for gaming workloads.

It is notably these rival comparisons are based on synthetic benchmark averages, not in-game FPS measurements. The data shows that swapping the i5-12400 for any of its nearest rivals would likely result in a negligible change in Downfall performance, as the RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing. Similarly, replacing the RTX 5070 with a Radeon Pro 580 or WX 7100 would produce FPS figures within a few percent of the measured results.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution states that all settings presets are playable at every resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 139.6 FPS, more than double the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 102.6 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 62.1 FPS, which is just above the threshold.

The data indicates this system is overqualified for Downfall, a game released in 2016 with modest hardware demands. The RTX 5070's Blackwell architecture and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory provide ample resources for the game's horror visuals. Users with high refresh rate monitors will benefit from the 1440p and 1080p results, which comfortably exceed 100 FPS at Ultra settings. For 4K displays, the Ultra preset is playable, but users seeking consistent 60 FPS through intense scenes may prefer the High preset, which averages 104.1 FPS.

The combination ranks 703 out of 3716 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 19% of all systems. This percentile ranking confirms that the i5-12400 and RTX 5070 pairing is well above average for Downfall, though not the absolute top performer. The data supports a clear conclusion: this PC runs the game at maximum settings across all resolutions, with only the 4K Ultra preset approaching the lower boundary of playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component is more critical for Downfall. At 1920x1080, the CPU has a more significant role, as the GPU is not fully saturated. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 200.6 FPS (from 340.2 to 139.6), showing that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, but the CPU must keep up with the high frame rate demands. The i5-12400, with 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient throughput for these frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU load grows, and the CPU's role diminishes. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 102.6 FPS, which is 37 FPS lower than at 1080p. This 26.5% reduction is attributable to the increased pixel count requiring more GPU compute. The CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. The Ultra preset drops to 62.1 FPS, a 55.5% reduction from 1080p. This significant decline indicates the RTX 5070's fill rate and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed at 4K. The CPU's role is minimized at this resolution, as the frame rates are lower and the i5-12400 has ample headroom to process game logic and draw calls. The scaling between Medium and Ultra at 4K (from 124.8 to 62.1 FPS) shows a 50.2% performance cost for the highest settings, confirming that GPU effects, such as shadows and post-processing, are the primary performance drivers.

The data suggests that for Downfall, the GPU is the more important component at all resolutions, but especially at 4K. The CPU matters more at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, but the i5-12400 is never a limiting factor. Users considering a similar build should prioritize GPU performance for this game, particularly if targeting high resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 703 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 81st percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong showing, indicating that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of hardware configurations for this specific game. The rank is influenced by the RTX 5070's high average benchmark score of 40377, which places it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, and the i5-12400's score of 18683, which is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

The combination's rank is higher than the individual component percentiles might suggest, which indicates the pairing works well together for Downfall. The GPU is the stronger component, and the CPU does not bottleneck it at any resolution. The rank of 703 out of 3716 means there are 702 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 5080 or 5090, or more powerful CPUs. However, the vast majority of systems (over 3000) perform worse than this combination.

It is important to note that this rank is specific to Downfall and may vary for other games. The horror genre often has different performance characteristics than other genres, but the data shows this combo is well-suited for this title. The high rank, combined with the fact that all settings are playable at 4K, makes this a top-tier configuration for Downfall.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 62.1, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Are all settings presets playable at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the verdict by resolution lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable, with Ultra averaging 102.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580?

A: The Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5070's 40377.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is the best, averaging 139.6 FPS.

Q: What percentile does the i5-12400 rank in for all CPUs?

A: The i5-12400 is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683.

*Q: What is the combo rank for this system in Downfall?*

A: The combo ranks 703 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19% of all systems.