Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom at every resolution and preset combination tested. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 43rd out of 3,716 tested configurations, placing it in the top 1.2% of all systems evaluated. The measured FPS figures reveal a setup that is not merely playable but overwhelmingly overqualified, with even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintaining an average of 90 FPS, exactly 50% above the playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration in Downfall shows a consistent pattern of performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers extraordinary frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 387 FPS, while Medium settings yield 360 FPS with a minimum of 306 FPS and a maximum of 414 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 324 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a robust 202 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 185 FPS, representing a 47.8% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality preset, yet even the lowest figure remains more than triple the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high but shows the expected scaling with increased pixel count. Low settings deliver a 345 FPS average, Medium settings produce 282 FPS with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 324 FPS, High settings average 231 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a 144 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 201 FPS, a 58.3% drop, but the Ultra figure still represents 2.4 times the playable threshold. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings, 240 FPS, is four times the 60 FPS floor, indicating exceptional frame time consistency.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system continues to deliver well above the playability threshold across all settings. Low settings achieve a 214 FPS average, Medium settings produce 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS, High settings average 144 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at a 90 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 124 FPS difference, a 57.9% reduction, yet the Ultra figure still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by exactly 50%. The minimum FPS of 149 FPS at Medium settings demonstrates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate never approaches the playability boundary.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS in Downfall at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. Measured data shows an average of 90 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 30 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering a 144 FPS average. This is 2.4 times the 60 FPS threshold, and the verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings option at this resolution.

Q: How does the performance scale between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 387 FPS while Ultra settings produce 202 FPS, a difference of 185 FPS. The Ultra preset still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 142 FPS, showing that even the most demanding settings leave substantial performance headroom.

Q: What minimum frame rates can be expected at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the minimum FPS values are 306 FPS at 1920x1080, 240 FPS at 2560x1440, and 149 FPS at 3840x2160. All minimum figures remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating consistent frame delivery without significant drops.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D the limiting factor in this combination?

A: The GPU benchmarks show a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. The CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18,683. The measured FPS data indicates the pairing delivers frame rates that suggest balanced performance, with no single component creating a bottleneck at any tested setting.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 43rd out of 3,716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.2% of all systems evaluated for Downfall. This top-tier ranking aligns with the measured FPS data showing performance far exceeding the playability threshold at every resolution and preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival for the Intel Core i5-12400 is the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18,697 versus the i5-12400's 18,683, a delta of -0.1%. This means the EPYC 7643 performs essentially identically in synthetic benchmarks, with a negligible 0.1% advantage. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18,730, showing a 0.3% advantage, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18,811, a 0.7% lead. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519, placing it 0.9% behind the i5-12400. These deltas are all within 1%, indicating that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Downfall when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the closest comparable GPU is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 76,904 versus the RTX 5090 D's 77,712, a delta of 1.1% in favor of the RTX 5090 D. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, showing a 1.6% advantage over the RTX 5090 D. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, a 2.1% lead, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, a 2.4% advantage. These deltas suggest that the RX 6850M XT and Tesla P100 variants would produce slightly higher frame rates in Downfall, though the differences remain small enough that all of these GPUs would deliver playable performance at every resolution and preset tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 43rd out of 3,716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 98.8th percentile of all configurations evaluated. This ranking reflects the measured FPS data showing performance that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by substantial margins at every resolution and preset. The top-tier ranking is consistent with the GPU's 92nd percentile position among all GPUs and the CPU's 72nd percentile among all CPUs, though the combination's overall rank suggests the GPU's strengths dominate the gaming performance profile.

The 43rd position out of 3,716 combos means only 42 configurations delivered higher frame rates in Downfall. Given the measured FPS figures, particularly the 90 FPS average at 4K Ultra, the systems ranked above this combo would need to sustain even higher frame rates at maximum settings. The data indicates that this combo occupies a performance tier where the RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth drive frame rates that far exceed typical playability requirements.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and the verdict data confirms playable performance at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, all four settings levels — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are listed as playable, with Ultra delivering a 90 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, with Ultra achieving a 144 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce a 202 FPS average. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by margins ranging from 50% at 4K Ultra to 545% at 1080p Low, meaning the system never approaches the boundary of playability.

The benchmark results indicate that this configuration is overqualified for Downfall, a 2016 horror title. The lowest measured average FPS across all tested combinations is 90 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 50% above the playable threshold. Users seeking maximum visual fidelity can enable Ultra settings at any resolution without concern for performance degradation below playable levels. Those prioritizing frame rate above all else can achieve averages exceeding 380 FPS at 1080p Low, though such settings would compromise visual quality unnecessarily given the headroom available.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers a 202 FPS average. This represents the highest quality option available while still providing 142 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. The performance scaling from Low at 387 FPS to Ultra at 202 FPS shows a 47.8% reduction, yet the Ultra figure remains more than triple the 60 FPS requirement.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best option, producing a 144 FPS average. This is 84 FPS above the playable threshold, demonstrating that the highest quality preset at this resolution still leaves substantial performance reserves. The progression from Low at 345 FPS to Medium at 282 FPS to High at 231 FPS to Ultra at 144 FPS shows consistent scaling, with each preset tier delivering playable performance.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings deliver a 90 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by 30 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested and the only one where the margin above the threshold narrows to 50%, yet it remains firmly playable. Low settings at 4K achieve 214 FPS, Medium settings produce 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS, and High settings maintain a 144 FPS average. All settings at 4K are viable, with Ultra providing the best visual experience while still exceeding the playability requirement.