Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2009th out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the benchmark database. This pairing demonstrates a clear capability to handle the game across most settings, though the data reveals specific limitations at the highest resolution and preset combinations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2009 out of 3716 places it just past the median of all tested systems, indicating a mid-pack performance profile. This position is consistent with the component-level percentiles: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a system that performs above average but does not reach the upper echelon of tested hardware.

Benchmark scores for the individual components reinforce this positioning. The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 19,039, with notable results including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380 and a single-core score of 1,680. The GPU's average benchmark score of 17,639 is led by a Passmark G3D score of 19,545 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 95,057. These figures suggest the CPU has more relative headroom than the GPU, which becomes relevant when analyzing performance scaling across resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary performance determinant as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput at all tested settings. At 1920x1080, the transition from Low to Ultra settings shows a performance drop from 226 FPS to 95 FPS, a reduction of 131 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the system has ample headroom, and the GPU is not yet the limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings progression yields a drop from 162 FPS at Low to 68 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result exactly matches the 4K High result at 68 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated at this point. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls to 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while the High preset maintains 68 FPS. This demonstrates that the GPU's capabilities are best utilized at 1440p and below, with 4K requiring reduced settings to maintain playability.

The CPU's role is consistent across all resolutions, as the i5-12400F's six cores and twelve threads provide adequate processing power for Downfall's horror genre workload. The single-thread performance of 1,680 in Cinebench R23 and 909 in 3DMark single-thread testing indicates the CPU can handle the game's primary thread without becoming a bottleneck, even at the highest frame rates observed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 226 FPS, while Medium reaches 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 FPS and maximum of 213 FPS. High settings produce 152 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 95 FPS average. All presets at this resolution remain well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Low settings yield 162 FPS average, Medium produces 132 FPS with a range of 112 to 152 FPS, High achieves 108 FPS, and Ultra maintains 68 FPS. The Ultra preset's 68 FPS average is identical to the 4K High result, suggesting the GPU is operating at a similar load level in both scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limitations. Low settings achieve 101 FPS average, Medium produces 82 FPS with a range of 70 to 95 FPS, and High maintains 68 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 42 FPS average, which is the only tested configuration below the 60 FPS threshold. The lack of minimum and maximum data for several presets limits granular analysis, but the available figures show consistent performance with no severe frame time spikes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19,047 and a 0% delta, the Intel Core 3 201E at 19,056 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18,982 with a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18,979 with a 0.3% delta. These processors would be expected to deliver nearly identical performance to the i5-12400F in Downfall, as their benchmark scores fall within a 0.4% range of each other.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17,666 and a -0.2% delta, the AMD Radeon 780M at 17,588 with a 0.3% delta, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17,551 with a 0.5% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17,509 with a 0.7% delta. These graphics cards would produce frame rates within approximately 1% of the RTX 4060 in Downfall, making them viable alternatives for users with different hardware preferences.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains playability, achieving an average of 95 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains playable with an average of 68 FPS. This represents the best visual quality available at this resolution while staying above the playable threshold, though the margin is narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, delivering an average of 68 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 42 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, making High the optimal choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset also remains playable at 82 FPS, and Low achieves 101 FPS, providing options for users who prioritize higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K resolution the system can run Downfall at High settings with an average of 68 FPS, Medium at 82 FPS, and Low at 101 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 42 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 68 FPS, making it the best visual quality option that maintains playability at this resolution.

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

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19,039, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scoring 19,047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E scoring 19,056 (-0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1335U scoring 18,982 (0.3% delta). All four processors perform within a narrow range.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 152 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more influential on performance?

A: The GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the identical 68 FPS average at both 1440p Ultra and 4K High. The CPU maintains sufficient performance across all tested configurations.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 2009th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the benchmark database with the CPU at the 73rd percentile and GPU at the 61st percentile.

The Verdict

The data clearly demonstrates that this system can run Downfall effectively at all three tested resolutions, with specific limitations only at 4K Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, all presets including Ultra maintain frame rates of 95 FPS or higher, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p gaming viable at the highest settings. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 68 FPS and represents the best playable option, while the Ultra preset falls to 42 FPS and should be avoided for playable frame rates.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis: at 4K, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 68 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, all settings are playable, with Ultra being the best option at 68 FPS and 95 FPS respectively. This system is well-suited for Downfall at mainstream resolutions and can handle 4K gaming with some settings compromises.