Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a remarkably strong performance profile for Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the combination never drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and at 1080p and 1440p it clears that mark by a wide margin even at maximum settings. The data shows a system that is effectively overkill for this game, with the only remotely challenging scenario being 4K Ultra, which still manages a respectable 57 FPS average.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K?*

A: Yes. The measured FPS shows playable performance at 4K with High (93.4 avg), Medium (113.2 avg), and Low (141.7 avg) presets. Only the Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 57 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 94.6. This is the highest quality option available and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta). It is marginally ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X, both with a 0.3% delta.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% delta).

Q: Is the 1080p performance sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: Absolutely. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 131.9 on Ultra to 312.2 on Low. Even the most demanding preset delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making this combo suitable for 120Hz or 144Hz displays.

*Q: What is the combined rank of this CPU-GPU pairing in Downfall?*

A: The combo ranks 896th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top quarter of all systems benchmarked for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals that the RTX 4070 GPU is the dominant factor in Downfall's frame rates, with CPU load appearing minimal across all scenarios. The evidence for this lies in the scaling between resolutions and presets. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset, the FPS drop is substantial but consistent with GPU-bound rendering. For instance, at High settings, performance falls from 208.9 FPS at 1080p to 151.7 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 27%. This pattern continues from 1440p to 4K, where the same preset yields 93.4 FPS, another 38% drop. Such steep scaling with resolution is the hallmark of a GPU-limited workload.

The CPU's role becomes even less significant when examining the preset-to-preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1440p, moving from Low (220.4 FPS) to Ultra (94.6 FPS) reduces performance by over half, yet the i5-12400F has ample headroom in both scenarios. The CPU's synthetic benchmarks support this interpretation: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 12380, and its single-core score is 1680, both of which are more than adequate for a game originally released in 2016. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures that even the highest FPS figures are not bottlenecked by processing power.

At 4K, the GPU's role is even more pronounced. The difference between Low (141.7 FPS) and Ultra (57 FPS) at this resolution represents a 60% performance swing, all attributable to the graphics card's workload. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are well-suited for the high-resolution textures that drive this difference. The CPU, with its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support, does not appear to impede frame delivery at any tested setting. In summary, for Downfall, the GPU is the sole determinant of playable quality, while the i5-12400F provides a stable, non-limiting foundation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 312.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded in this dataset. Medium settings reduce this to 254.2 FPS, while High delivers 208.9 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, maintains an average of 131.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at 180.3 FPS, indicating that the game's visual options have a significant impact on rendering load, but the hardware has enough headroom to absorb it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains high but shows the expected decline from 1080p. Low settings produce 220.4 FPS, which is still a very high figure. Medium follows at 180.9 FPS, and High at 151.7 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 94.6 FPS, which is just over 1.5 times the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly consistent across presets, with an average reduction of about 30-35%. This suggests that the game is primarily GPU-limited at these settings, as the CPU's performance characteristics do not change with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the strain on the GPU becomes evident. Low settings still manage a strong 141.7 FPS average, but the progression through presets shows steeper declines. Medium drops to 113.2 FPS, and High to 93.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration tested that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 57 FPS. This represents a 40% reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K, compared to a 58% reduction at 1080p and a 57% reduction at 1440p. The smaller relative drop at 4K indicates that the GPU is nearing its maximum output capacity at this resolution, making the transition from High to Ultra particularly costly.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall with excellent performance. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the lowest average being 131.9 FPS on Ultra. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, making the game exceptionally smooth at this resolution. The 2560x1440 results are equally impressive, with all presets clearing the threshold, including Ultra at 94.6 FPS. Even the most demanding setting at this resolution leaves a comfortable 34.6 FPS margin above the playable line.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is slightly more nuanced. The High preset is the best playable option, averaging 93.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold. Medium (113.2 FPS) and Low (141.7 FPS) are also fully playable. However, the Ultra preset falls short of the 60 FPS target, averaging 57 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the system fails to maintain playable performance. For most users, the High preset at 4K will provide an excellent balance of visual quality and frame rate, and the data indicates that this is the recommended ceiling for this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination holds a rank of 896 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the 76th percentile of all configurations benchmarked for this game, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the tested machines. The rank reflects the GPU's strong standing relative to other cards — the RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs — while the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all processors. The slight gap between the two component rankings suggests that the GPU is the stronger contributor to this combo's overall position.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta), indicating that the i5-12400F is precisely in the middle of a tightly clustered performance group. The GPU's closest competitor is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% delta), with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% delta) also within a fraction of a percent. This suggests that the combo's rank is not driven by exceptional component performance, but rather by the game's relatively low system demands, which allow this mid-to-high-tier hardware to excel.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which achieves an average of 131.9 FPS. This is the highest quality option available and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a factor of more than two. There is no reason to reduce settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset leaves substantial performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, with an average of 94.6 FPS. This is comfortably above the playable threshold and provides the full visual experience without compromise. The margin of 34.6 FPS above 60 FPS ensures that any minor dips in demanding scenes will not cause noticeable stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is High, which delivers an average of 93.4 FPS. While the Ultra preset is technically available, its 57 FPS average falls below the playable threshold. High settings provide a 33.4 FPS margin above the threshold while still offering a high level of visual fidelity. Users who prioritize maximum quality over frame rate could attempt Ultra, but the data indicates that High is the optimal choice for maintaining a consistently smooth experience at 4K.