Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers decisively playable performance in Downfall, with every tested resolution and preset clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the combo is so fast that even the Ultra preset produces a 146 FPS average, while the 4K Ultra setting holds at 65 FPS. This is a system built for high-refresh monitors at lower resolutions and for maxed-out visuals at 4K, though the gap between Medium and Ultra at 2160p shows where the hardware begins to feel the strain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested yields the highest frame rates, with the Low preset hitting a 348 FPS average. Medium drops to 284 FPS, with a minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 327 FPS. High settings produce 233 FPS, while Ultra still manages a robust 146 FPS average. No min or max values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution.

2560x1440: Stepping up to 1440p shows a predictable decline but no loss of fluidity. Low averages 248 FPS, Medium averages 203 FPS with a 173 FPS minimum and 234 FPS maximum, High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra drops to 104 FPS. The Ultra figure is still nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating plenty of headroom for demanding scenes.

3840x2160: At 4K, the scaling becomes steeper. Low produces 155 FPS, Medium 126 FPS with a 107 FPS minimum and 145 FPS maximum, High 104 FPS, and Ultra falls to 65 FPS. The Ultra result is the only one in the entire dataset that approaches the playability line, though it remains above it. The Medium preset’s minimum of 107 FPS suggests that even during intense moments, the frame pacing stays smooth.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in resolution costs roughly 30-40% of the average FPS at the same settings. For instance, High goes from 233 FPS at 1080p to 167 FPS at 1440p and then to 104 FPS at 4K. Similarly, Ultra drops from 146 FPS at 1080p to 104 FPS at 1440p and 65 FPS at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant factor in Downfall performance. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 348 FPS, which is so high that it suggests the CPU is near its limit. However, the i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are clearly sufficient to feed the GPU, as the frame rate scales smoothly when moving from Low to Medium to High at the same resolution.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes increasingly responsible for the frame rate. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 202 FPS (348 vs 146), while at 1440p it is 144 FPS (248 vs 104) and at 4K it is 90 FPS (155 vs 65). This narrowing spread indicates that as resolution rises, the GPU’s rendering load grows, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are well matched to the 4K Ultra workload, which still holds above 60 FPS.

The CPU’s benchmark scores corroborate this division of labor. The i5-12400F achieves a single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark and 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while its multi-thread scores are 5912 (3dmark max threads) and 12380 (Cinebench R23 multicore). These figures place it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating solid general-purpose performance. For Downfall, the data suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint at Ultra settings, while the CPU handles the lower presets without becoming a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The i5-12400F + RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 631st out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 17% of all systems in the database, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The percentile ranking reflects that the RTX 4070 SUPER, which sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, is doing most of the heavy lifting. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking is respectable but not exceptional, and the combo’s overall rank benefits from the GPU’s higher standing.

The rank of 631 means that roughly 3,085 other combinations outperform this one in Downfall. However, the measured FPS data shows that this system exceeds 60 FPS at every setting, including 4K Ultra. Therefore, the rank is more indicative of raw performance ceilings than playability. Many of the systems ranked higher likely feature more powerful CPUs or GPUs, but the practical difference in Downfall is minimal given that this combo already delivers maxed-out 60+ FPS at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the fastest preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces a 104 FPS average, which is the highest quality setting available and remains fully playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 233 at 1920x1080 to 104 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 129 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: The 348 FPS average at 1080p Low is extremely high, and the data does not indicate a CPU limitation. The i5-12400F’s single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark suggests adequate headroom.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 242 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 173 FPS; at 4K Medium, it is 107 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in all scenes?

A: The average is 65 FPS, but no minimum FPS was recorded for 4K Ultra. The Medium preset’s minimum of 107 FPS suggests that frame dips are rare, but exact Ultra minimums are not in the data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i5-12400F’s nearest rivals in CPU benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047 avg score, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056 avg, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982 avg, +0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979 avg, +0.3% delta). These processors would behave nearly identically in Downfall, with the Ryzen 5 7535HS and Core 3 201E being the closest matches. The Core i5-1335U and EPYC 7773X are also within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would likely produce the same frame rates when paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262 avg score, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268 avg, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301 avg, -0.2% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667 avg, -1% delta). The Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile are essentially equivalent in raw compute, while the RTX 4090 Mobile is only 1% faster. In Downfall, these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 4070 SUPER, meaning a system with any of these alternatives would also easily clear 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

For users seeking similar performance, swapping the i5-12400F for a Ryzen 5 7535HS or an Intel Core 3 201E would result in negligible changes. Likewise, the RTX 4070 SUPER could be replaced with a Quadro M6000 24 GB without noticeable differences in Downfall.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering a 146 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the high frame rate ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding horror sequences.

2560x1440: Ultra remains the optimal setting, with a 104 FPS average. The drop from 1080p is significant, but the result is still comfortably playable and offers the best visual quality.

3840x2160: Ultra is also the best setting at 4K, though it produces a 65 FPS average. This is the lowest result in the dataset but still clears the 60 FPS playability line. For users who prefer extra headroom, High settings at 104 FPS provide a substantial safety margin, but the data confirms that Ultra is viable.

Across all resolutions, the most demanding preset stays at or above 60 FPS, making this combo a no-compromise choice for Downfall. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra leaves just 5 FPS of margin above the threshold, so users with variable refresh rate displays might prefer High for consistency.