Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a highly specific performance profile for Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The data shows a system that is firmly capable at 1080p and 1440p, but which falls apart entirely at 4K. The recorded measurements indicate that the playable threshold of 60 FPS is achievable only at certain settings and resolutions, making this a combination that requires careful configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 96 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 78 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. High settings still maintain a solid average of 64 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, sees a significant drop to an average of just 40 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases noticeably across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 68 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to an average of 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. High settings average 46 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to an average of 29 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30% of the frame rate at Low settings, and the impact grows with higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B370 is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset averages 43 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages just 18 FPS. None of these settings reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the lowest preset fails to provide a comfortable experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F show that its overall CPU performance is closely matched by a small group of processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, which is effectively identical to the i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it is slightly faster. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a delta of 0.3%, meaning it is slightly slower. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a delta of 0.3%. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly the same CPU-bound performance in Downfall, so the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than game performance.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370 sits in a much more precarious position. Its average benchmark score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all significantly older parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%, making it essentially a direct match. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a delta of 1.4%, meaning the Arc B370 is slightly faster than the FirePro. The data indicates that any of these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Downfall, and users coming from those older cards should expect a similar experience, not a generational leap.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 64 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for this resolution, as it offers the highest visual quality while staying above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset is not viable here, as its 40 FPS average falls short.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the best available setting for this resolution. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with averages of 56, 46, and 29 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded average is 43 FPS at Low settings, but this is still below the playable threshold. The data shows no playable settings at this resolution for this combination.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 1080p?*

A: Yes. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the High preset averages 64 FPS, Medium averages 78 FPS, and Low averages 96 FPS, all above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1440p?

A: No. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages only 29 FPS. The only playable setting at this resolution is Low, which averages 68 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B370 perform at 4K in this game?

A: Poorly. At 3840x2160, the best average is 43 FPS on Low settings, with Medium averaging 35 FPS, High averaging 29 FPS, and Ultra averaging 18 FPS. None reach 60 FPS.

*Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in Downfall?*

A: The CPU data shows strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6980. The frame rate scaling between presets and resolutions suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher settings.

Q: What settings should be used at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: The only setting that provides an average of 60 FPS or higher at 2560x1440 is Low, which averages 68 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to other processors in the database?

A The i5-12400F sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 1335U, all score within 0.3% of it.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the CPU is not the primary constraint for Downfall at any resolution. The Intel Core i5-12400F has a 3DMark max-thread score of 5912 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9472, indicating it has ample processing power for this title. The frame rate drops from 1080p Low (96 FPS) to 1440p Low (68 FPS) to 4K Low (43 FPS) show a clear pattern of GPU scaling that is typical of a system where the GPU is the limiting factor. The performance gap between presets at the same resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS versus 40 FPS, a massive drop that is entirely attributable to GPU load. At 1440p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 68 FPS versus 29 FPS. At 4K, the spread is 43 FPS versus 18 FPS.

At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has headroom to spare. The frame rates at lower settings at these resolutions are high enough that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that CPU performance becomes almost irrelevant. The recorded data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in this pairing, and the CPU is essentially a constant that does not change the outcome at any resolution. The system is playable at 1080p High, playable at 1440p Low, and unplayable at 4K Low, regardless of any CPU changes.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3429 out of 3716 tested combinations in the database for Downfall. This is a low ranking, meaning the majority of tested combinations perform better. The 5th percentile GPU score of the Arc B370, with a score of 1184, places it at the very bottom of the GPU performance scale, and it drags the whole system down. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking, with a score of 19039, cannot compensate for the GPU's low standing. The data shows that the Arc B370 is one of the weakest GPUs in the database. The result is a system that is only marginally better than the majority of the 3716 tested combos, with a rank of 3429, indicating that 3428 other combinations are faster. This is a very low rank and a very low-performing GPU pairing. The core takeaway is that this is a poorly performing combination for the game and is a bottom-half rank of 3429.