Downfall

This pairing of an Intel Core i5-12400F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a lopsided match on paper, but for Downfall, the benchmark data shows it delivers overwhelming performance. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile, and the measured frame rates confirm that this combo crushes the game’s 60 FPS target at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows a maximum observed average of 390.3 FPS at 1080p Low and a minimum of 86 FPS at 4K Ultra, which means the RTX 4090 is never the bottleneck, even when paired with a mid-range 12th-gen Core i5.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 86 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 26 FPS.

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

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 132.3 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 390.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 187.9 FPS. The difference is 202.4 FPS, meaning Low is roughly 2.1 times faster than Ultra.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's benchmark score place it near any other GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score is 60347. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% faster.

Q: How does the Core i5-12400F compare to its closest CPU rivals in average score?

A: The i5-12400F scores 19039 on average. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (0.3% higher).

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average frame rate in the data is 86 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other resolutions and presets exceed this figure.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmark data places the Intel Core i5-12400F in a tight cluster of processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, has an average score of 19047, a negligible 0% delta from the i5's 19039. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3% lower. The AMD EPYC 7773X also lands nearby at 18979, 0.3% below. In practical terms, all four of these chips would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall, so the game would feel the same regardless of which one is installed.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090's average score of 60347 is bracketed by several workstation and professional cards. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, matching the 4090 within 0%. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% behind at 61896. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% higher than the 4090. For Downfall, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, though the consumer-focused RTX 4090 is the only one with the measured data here. The key takeaway is that the i5-12400F is not leaving performance on the table; its closest rivals are all within 0.3% in average score, so swapping to any of them would not change the game's frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested CPU-GPU combinations, this specific pairing ranks 141st out of 3716 combinations, putting it in the top 3.8% of all tested systems. That rank reflects the raw power of the RTX 4090, which drives the measured FPS, while the i5-12400F's 73rd percentile CPU score ensures it does not hold the GPU back in this title. The data shows that the combo rank is not a simple average of the two component percentiles; instead, it reflects the actual measured performance in Downfall, where the GPU dominates workload distribution. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, the 141st rank means this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, all while using a mid-range CPU that costs a fraction of the GPU's price. The ranking would likely be higher in GPU-bound scenarios, but for this game, it is already far above what is needed for smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: this PC runs Downfall at over 60 FPS in every tested configuration. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include Low (196.7 FPS), Medium (161.8 FPS), High (133 FPS), and Ultra (86 FPS). The verdict for 4K lists Ultra as the best setting, with an average of 86 FPS at that resolution. Moving down to 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 132.3 FPS, and the verdict again selects Ultra as best. At 1920x1080, the story repeats: Low (390.3 FPS), Medium (360.4 FPS), High (295.5 FPS), and Ultra (187.9 FPS) all exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra being the recommended maximum. The only scenario where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS is 4K Ultra, but even that 86 FPS average leaves a 26 FPS margin of safety above the 60 FPS threshold. For a horror game like Downfall, where smooth motion is critical for immersion, this system provides headroom for future patches or background tasks without dropping below playable levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the primary performance driver in Downfall, with the CPU playing a secondary role. At 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra (187.9 FPS) to Low (390.3 FPS) yields a 202.4 FPS increase, showing that the RTX 4090 has massive headroom when pixel count is low. At 3840x2160, the same preset drop from Ultra (86 FPS) to Low (196.7 FPS) produces a 110.7 FPS gain. This resolution-dependent scaling indicates that the GPU's workload grows significantly with pixel count, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. The i5-12400F's single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 5912 in max_threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 at all tested settings, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the system reaches 390.3 FPS without hitting a CPU bottleneck.

The data also shows that the GPU matters more at higher resolutions. The gap between 1080p Ultra (187.9 FPS) and 4K Ultra (86 FPS) is 101.9 FPS, a 54.2% drop. In contrast, the gap between 1080p Low (390.3 FPS) and 4K Low (196.7 FPS) is 193.6 FPS, a 49.6% drop. This relatively consistent percentage drop across presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution, and the CPU's role is to keep up with the GPU's frame generation. The i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are more than adequate for this title. If a weaker CPU were used, the 1080p Low result would likely be lower, but with this chip, the frame rates are purely GPU-limited.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, and the measured average frame rates are as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra is the best playable setting, averaging 86 FPS. This is 26 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is room for minor frame drops without hitting the playability limit. High averages 133 FPS, offering a more comfortable margin if you prefer stability over maximum visual fidelity.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra is the best setting, averaging 132.3 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS target, meaning even demanding scenes with heavy particle effects or dynamic lighting will stay well above the threshold. High averages 214.6 FPS, Medium 259.8 FPS, and Low 316.8 FPS.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra is the best setting, averaging 187.9 FPS. The frame rate is so high that the GPU is likely idle waiting for the CPU to send draw calls. High averages 295.5 FPS, Medium 360.4 FPS, and Low 390.3 FPS. At this resolution, the i5-12400F's single-thread performance becomes more relevant, but it still does not bottleneck the RTX 4090.

In all cases, the data supports running Ultra settings for the best visual experience without sacrificing the 60 FPS requirement. If you have a high-refresh-rate monitor, dropping to High at 1440p or 1080p will push frame rates into the 200-300 FPS range, but for standard 60 Hz displays, Ultra at every resolution is the clear choice. The 86 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only result that approaches the threshold, but it still leaves a 43.3% margin above 60 FPS, making this a safe configuration for any scenario in Downfall.