Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3514 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. That places this setup in the bottom 5 percent of all configurations recorded in the database. The percentile standings for the individual components tell a different story: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 74th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination, however, falls far behind the top of the field because Downfall is a demanding title, and the low overall rank reflects how heavily the game leans on the graphics subsystem.

The measured frame rates confirm this positioning. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 91.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin. At Medium settings, the average drops to 74.4 FPS, still above the threshold. The High preset at 1080p yields 59.9 FPS, just narrowly missing the 60 FPS mark. Ultra at 1080p falls to 41.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, only the Low preset remains playable at 65.3 FPS, while Medium drops to 55.8 FPS, High to 46.2 FPS, and Ultra to 26.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best result is 44 FPS on Low, with Medium at 34.2 FPS, High at 27.9 FPS, and Ultra at 19.5 FPS.

The rank of 3514 out of 3716 indicates that this hardware pairing is near the bottom of what the database has tested for this specific game. The data shows a clear pattern: the RX 570 holds the combo back at higher resolutions and presets, while the i5-12400F provides enough processing headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

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

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the closest matches in average benchmark score are:

• AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, with a delta of 0 percent
• Intel Core 3 201E, with a delta of -0.1 percent
• Intel Core i5-1335U, with a delta of 0.3 percent
• AMD EPYC 7773X, with a delta of 0.3 percent

These processors all produce nearly identical average benchmark scores, meaning a system built with any of them would likely deliver similar CPU-bound performance in Downfall. The Ryzen 5 7535HS and Core 3 201E are the closest direct substitutes, with deltas under 0.1 percent. The Core i5-1335U and EPYC 7773X are marginally further off but still within a fraction of a percent.

For the AMD Radeon RX 570, the nearest GPU rivals are:

• AMD Radeon RX 6800M, with a delta of -0.4 percent
• AMD Radeon R9 M295X, with a delta of 0.7 percent
• AMD Radeon RX 470, with a delta of -0.8 percent
• NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000, with a delta of 1.2 percent

The RX 470 is the most direct desktop comparison, sitting just 0.8 percent below the RX 570 in average score. The R9 M295X is 0.7 percent above, making it a slightly faster alternative. The RX 6800M and Quadro RTX 8000 are within a narrow band as well, though these are very different products in terms of intended use. For practical purposes, swapping the RX 570 for an RX 470 would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, while the R9 M295X would offer a small improvement.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Downfall for this combo, particularly as resolution and preset quality increase.

At 1920x1080, scaling from Low to Medium reduces the average FPS from 91.7 to 74.4, a drop of 17.3 FPS. Moving from Medium to High brings the average down to 59.9, another 14.5 FPS reduction. The leap from High to Ultra is severe: 41.4 FPS, a drop of 18.5 FPS. This pattern indicates that graphics load is the primary constraint, since the CPU has ample headroom at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the same scaling trend continues but with lower absolute values. Low runs at 65.3 FPS, Medium at 55.8, High at 46.2, and Ultra at 26.2. The differences between presets are consistent, suggesting the GPU is being pushed harder with each step up in quality. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, does not appear to be the limiting factor here.

At 3840x2160, all presets fall well below the 60 FPS threshold. Low produces 44 FPS, Medium 34.2, High 27.9, and Ultra 19.5. The gap between Low and Ultra is 24.5 FPS, which is the largest spread across any resolution. This confirms that the RX 570, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, cannot sustain playable frame rates at 4K regardless of settings.

The data indicates that the CPU matters most at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU has less work per frame. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 91.7 FPS, which suggests the i5-12400F can feed the GPU fast enough. But at higher resolutions and presets, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, and the CPU's performance becomes largely irrelevant to the final frame rate.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? Yes, but only under specific conditions.

At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low and Medium presets. Low averages 91.7 FPS, and Medium averages 74.4 FPS. High comes close at 59.9 FPS, but it does not quite reach the playable mark. Ultra is not playable at 41.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, only the Low preset remains playable, with an average of 65.3 FPS. Medium drops to 55.8 FPS, High to 46.2 FPS, and Ultra to 26.2 FPS, none of which meet the 60 FPS requirement.

At 3840x2160, no settings are playable. The best result is 44 FPS on Low, which falls short of the threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is the intended target for this hardware. Users who want a smooth experience should stick to Medium at 1080p, which provides 74.4 FPS. Lowering to Low at 1440p is also viable if the display supports it, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth the resolution increase.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where multiple presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, Low and Medium are playable, while High just misses at 59.9 FPS.

Q: Can this system run the game at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which averages 65.3 FPS. Medium drops to 55.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded result is 44 FPS on Low, and all other presets fall further behind. The RX 570 does not have enough graphics throughput for 4K in Downfall.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. The closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a delta of -0.1 percent. These processors are effectively interchangeable in performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, a delta of -0.8 percent, making it slightly slower. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, a delta of 0.7 percent, making it slightly faster.

Q: What preset should I use for a smooth experience at 1080p?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1920x1080, with an average of 74.4 FPS. Low also works at 91.7 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 74.4 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 91.7 FPS, but Medium provides a better balance of visual quality and performance. High falls short at 59.9 FPS, so it should be avoided if a consistent 60 FPS is required.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 65.3 FPS. Medium drops to 55.8 FPS and is not recommended. Higher presets are not viable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average is 44 FPS on Low, which is still 16 FPS below the playability threshold. Users with a 4K display should run the game at a lower resolution to achieve acceptable frame rates.