Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Downfall, with measured frame rates that consistently exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. At 4K, the combo averages 75.1 FPS on the Ultra preset, while the 1440p and 1080p results scale to 118.1 FPS and 167.4 FPS respectively on the same settings, indicating that this configuration is not merely playable but offers substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this combination provides a clear gradient of performance across three resolutions and four graphics presets. Starting with the most demanding scenario, 3840x2160 (4K) at Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 75.1 FPS. Dropping the preset to High at the same resolution raises the average to 118.2 FPS, while Medium produces 144.9 FPS and Low reaches 174.5 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K represents a significant jump of over 99 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has ample compute headroom when texture and shading workloads are reduced.

At 2560x1440, the performance envelope shifts upward considerably. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 118.1 FPS, which is nearly identical to the High preset result at 4K (118.2 FPS), highlighting how resolution scaling affects the workload. High settings at 1440p produce 189 FPS, Medium reaches 230 FPS, and Low peaks at 284.5 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low at this resolution is approximately 166 FPS, showing that preset selection has a proportionally larger impact than resolution changes within this range.

The 1920x1080 results complete the picture with the highest raw frame rates. Ultra settings average 167.4 FPS, High jumps to 270 FPS, Medium achieves 322.3 FPS, and Low tops out at 386.3 FPS. Notably, the 1080p Ultra figure is more than double the 4K Ultra figure, reinforcing that resolution is the dominant variable for this hardware combination. Across all resolutions, the min and max FPS fields are null in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which still provide a robust basis for evaluating playability.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step down in preset yields a substantial FPS increase, and each step down in resolution yields an even larger one. For instance, moving from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra improves performance by 43 FPS, while moving from 1440p Ultra to 1080p Ultra adds another 49.3 FPS. This monotonic scaling suggests no bottlenecks or anomalies in the tested configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining which component drives performance in Downfall requires examining how frame rates scale with resolution and preset changes. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with 10240 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

The resolution scaling data strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 75.1 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it reaches 167.4 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar frame rates across resolutions at the same preset, since the CPU workload per frame remains largely constant regardless of output resolution. Instead, the 92.3 FPS difference between 4K Ultra and 1080p Ultra points to the GPU becoming progressively more saturated as pixel count increases.

The preset scaling provides further evidence of GPU dominance. At 4K, raising the preset from Low to Ultra reduces performance from 174.5 FPS to 75.1 FPS, a drop of 57%. This magnitude of impact is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where increased shading, texture filtering, and pixel workload directly translate to lower throughput. The CPU, with its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 12 threads, is unlikely to be the bottleneck when the GPU is processing 8.3 million pixels at 4K.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 386.3 FPS, which is a substantial figure that approaches the CPU's ability to feed draw calls and game logic. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3481 and 3DMark single-thread score of 909 suggest it can handle high instruction throughput, but the extreme frame rates at 1080p Low may begin to expose CPU limitations in certain scenes. The data does not isolate CPU vs GPU time, so this remains an inference from the scaling behavior, but the consistency of resolution scaling at mid-to-high presets indicates the GPU remains the dominant constraint even at 1440p and 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average frame rate of 75.1 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combo rank of 318 out of 3716 tested combinations confirms this is a strong performer for 4K gaming.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—maintain frame rates above 60 FPS at 2560x1440. The Ultra preset averages 118.1 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold, so users can select the most demanding settings without concern.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the regular RTX 4080 in this context?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, representing a delta of -0.1%. This indicates the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, so users can expect similar frame rates in Downfall from either card.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The data does not indicate a significant bottleneck. The frame rate scaling from 1440p to 1080p at the Ultra preset shows a 49.3 FPS increase (from 118.1 to 167.4), suggesting the GPU continues to scale with lower resolution workloads. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a capable mid-range processor that keeps pace with the GPU in most scenarios.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 270 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides excellent headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, though the exact experience may vary depending on scene complexity.

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p High or 4K Medium?

A: The 1440p High preset averages 189 FPS, while 4K Medium averages 144.9 FPS. The 1440p configuration provides higher frame rates by a margin of 44.1 FPS, but both options comfortably exceed the playable threshold, so the choice depends on whether resolution or frame rate is prioritized.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the GPU identifies several alternatives with comparable benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 sits at an average score of 54247, which is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209, making it the closest performance match. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a delta of -1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.7%) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.8%). These deltas indicate that all four rivals fall within a narrow performance band around the RTX 4080 SUPER, so users with any of these GPUs would see similar frame rates in Downfall.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 (delta 0%), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.3%). These scores are all within a fraction of a percent of the i5-12400F's 19039 average, suggesting that swapping to any of these processors would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance. However, note that the Ryzen 5 7535HS and Core i5-1335U are mobile processors, which may have different power characteristics in practice even if their benchmark scores are similar.

When considering a full system replacement, pairing any of the GPU rivals with the i5-12400F would produce comparable results, as would keeping the RTX 4080 SUPER and swapping to one of the CPU rivals. The deltaPct values are all under 3%, so the performance differences are minimal and unlikely to be perceptible in real-world gameplay.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: this PC can run Downfall at playable frame rates across every tested configuration. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High (118.2 FPS), Low (174.5 FPS), Medium (144.9 FPS), and Ultra (75.1 FPS), with Ultra being the best settings option at an average of 75.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best settings is Ultra at 118.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same pattern holds, with Ultra delivering 167.4 FPS as the best settings choice.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and every data point clears it by a comfortable margin. Even the most demanding combination—4K Ultra at 75.1 FPS—exceeds the threshold by 15.1 FPS, providing a buffer that should absorb scene-to-scene variation. The lowest observed average is 75.1 FPS, so there is no configuration in the dataset that falls below playable levels. This suggests the combo is well-suited for users who want maximum visual fidelity at 4K or high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Downfall is 318 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.6% of all configurations. This percentile position reflects the strength of the i5-12400F and RTX 4080 SUPER pairing, which outperforms the vast majority of systems tested. The rank is a holistic measure that accounts for performance across resolutions and presets, so it provides a useful summary of overall capability.

For context, the CPU's individual percentile is 73 among all CPUs, and the GPU's percentile is 86 among all GPUs. The combo rank of 318 suggests that the pairing performs better than the CPU's percentile alone would indicate, since the GPU's high percentile pulls the combined score upward. The data does not specify how many of the 3716 combos use similar hardware, but the rank implies that most tested systems are either less powerful overall or have a less balanced CPU-GPU configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 75.1 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K displays, as it delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold. Users who prefer even higher frame rates can drop to High for 118.2 FPS, but the Ultra preset remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings option is also Ultra, with an average of 118.1 FPS. This nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality. The High preset at 189 FPS offers an alternative for users with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, but Ultra is the optimal balance of fidelity and smoothness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra provides an average of 167.4 FPS, which is the clear best settings recommendation. The frame rate is high enough to support 144 Hz and even some 165 Hz displays, while the Low preset at 386.3 FPS shows that the hardware can push far beyond typical refresh rates if needed. In all cases, the most demanding preset is playable, so the choice comes down to whether the user prioritizes visual fidelity or maximum frame rates.