Downfall

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but not at maximum quality. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at 69 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: High is the recommended preset at 2560x1440, delivering 92 FPS average. The system also handles Low at 136 FPS and Medium at 112 FPS, but Ultra drops to 57 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does this combo achieve 60 FPS at 1080p with all settings enabled?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, including Ultra at 80 FPS average. Medium reaches 156 FPS, High hits 128 FPS, and Low peaks at 191 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799 on average, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27896, a delta of only -0.3%. It trails the Intel Core i9-10900K by the same margin and leads the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by 0.3%.

Q: Where does the GPU stand relative to similar graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER averages 18093 across benchmarks, placing it within 1.6% of its nearest rivals. The Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile leads by 0.4%.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU pairing for Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 2630 out of 3716 tested combinations in the database. This places it in the lower portion of the rankings, though the measured frame rates still support smooth gameplay at most resolutions and presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Downfall reveals a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom even at lower settings. The Intel Core i5-12600KF, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, delivers strong single-thread performance (1016 in 3dmark_single_thread) and robust multi-thread results (7956 in 3dmark_16_threads). This processing power ensures that frame rates scale predictably with graphics load rather than being capped by processor limits.

At 1920x1080, the system shows substantial frame rate variation across presets, ranging from 191 FPS on Low to 80 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 111 FPS, a 58% reduction, which indicates the GPU is heavily engaged even at this resolution. The CPU does not bottleneck here; the i5-12600KF's single-thread score of 1016 and passmark_single_thread result of 3925 provide ample processing capacity for the game's logic and physics at high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress somewhat: Low delivers 136 FPS, High delivers 92 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces the Low preset from 191 to 136 FPS, a 29% decrease, while Ultra falls from 80 to 57 FPS, a 29% drop as well. This consistent scaling points to the GPU being the primary constraint, as the pixel count increase directly impacts the render workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. Low settings still produce 85 FPS, but Medium falls to 69 FPS, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 49 FPS, a 58% reduction from the Low baseline. This matches the 1080p pattern in relative terms, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher pixel densities.

The data indicates the CPU contributes a stable foundation across all resolutions, while the GPU determines the ceiling. The i5-12600KF's cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23391 and geekbench_multicore result of 12137 show it never becomes the bottleneck, even at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 190. The RTX 2060 SUPER's passmark_g3d score of 16462 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 result of 2011 provide the graphics throughput that scales with resolution, and these numbers align with the measured FPS behavior.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 191 FPS, Medium reaches 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 and maximum of 180, High hits 128 FPS, and Ultra settles at 80 FPS. All presets clear the 60 FPS playability threshold with comfortable margins, making 1080p the most flexible resolution for this hardware pairing.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but begin to show the GPU's limitations at higher quality settings. Low delivers 136 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 128, High produces 92 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS. The Medium preset maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, while High stays well clear of the threshold. Ultra falls just short, indicating that the most demanding settings at 1440p require either a lower preset or a more powerful GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope narrows considerably. Low settings still yield 85 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. Medium is the only preset that stays close to the 60 FPS threshold, though its minimum dips to 59 FPS. High and Ultra both fail to maintain playable frame rates, making 4K gaming viable only at Low or Medium quality.

The Medium preset is the only one across all resolutions that includes recorded minimum and maximum values in the database. At 1080p, the spread from 133 to 180 FPS shows a 47 FPS range. At 1440p, the range narrows to 33 FPS (95 to 128). At 4K, the spread compresses further to 21 FPS (59 to 80). This tightening range at higher resolutions reflects the GPU becoming the primary performance limiter, reducing frame time variance as the workload saturates the graphics hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12600KF's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-10900K, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. The i9-10900K averages 27872, a delta of -0.3% relative to the i5-12600KF, meaning these processors deliver nearly identical overall performance. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also -0.3% from the i5-12600KF. The Ryzen 7 6800U matches at 27887 with the same delta, while the Ryzen 5 8500GE sits at 27712, 0.3% behind. Any of these CPUs would produce similar frame rates in Downfall, given the game's modest multi-thread requirements and the i5-12600KF's already substantial single-thread capabilities.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, AMD Radeon Pro 5700, AMD Radeon RX 460, and Intel Arc A770M. The RTX 3060 Mobile averages 18159, leading the RTX 2060 SUPER by 0.4%. The Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% ahead. The Radeon RX 460 reaches 18373, 1.5% ahead, and the Arc A770M tops the group at 18383, 1.6% ahead. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these graphics cards would produce nearly interchangeable frame rates in Downfall at the same settings and resolution.

When considering a system with a similar performance profile, swapping the i5-12600KF for a Ryzen 7 5800X3D or an i9-10900K would yield essentially identical results in this game. Likewise, replacing the RTX 2060 SUPER with an RTX 3060 Mobile or an Arc A770M would shift frame rates by no more than 1.6%, which translates to roughly 1 to 3 FPS at the measured averages. The practical takeaway is that this combination sits in a tight performance cluster, and nearby hardware options would behave almost indistinguishably in Downfall.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific pairing at 2630 out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall. This places it in the 29th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 71% of combinations deliver higher measured performance in this game. The ranking reflects the RTX 2060 SUPER's position as a mid-tier GPU from the GeForce 20-series, combined with a strong 12th-generation Core i5 processor.

The CPU alone sits in the 79th percentile among all processors in the database, indicating the i5-12600KF is a high-performing component relative to the broader CPU landscape. The GPU, however, ranks in the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards, which is solid but not exceptional. The combination of a top-quartile CPU with a mid-tier GPU produces the 2630 rank, highlighting that the graphics card is the limiting factor for Downfall's performance.

The measured FPS data supports this assessment. At 1080p, the system performs well above the 60 FPS threshold at all presets, which many lower-ranked combinations would struggle to match. At 4K, however, the system only manages playable frame rates at Low and Medium, a limitation that pushes it down the rankings relative to systems with more powerful GPUs. The rank of 2630 out of 3716 is consistent with a system that excels at lower resolutions but cannot sustain high-quality 4K gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, and it does so with clear strengths at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra runs at 80 FPS average, which provides a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. Medium reaches 156 FPS with a minimum of 133, offering headroom for high refresh rate displays. This resolution is the system's best environment, delivering playable performance across the entire settings range.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable but requires settings discipline. The playable presets are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 92 FPS average. Medium runs at 112 FPS with a minimum of 95, and Low reaches 136 FPS. Ultra falls to 57 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, so it should be avoided at this resolution. The recommended configuration is High, which balances visual fidelity with a comfortable frame rate margin.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable only at Low and Medium settings. Medium is the best option, delivering 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS. Low runs at 85 FPS, providing a smoother experience with reduced visual quality. High drops to 57 FPS and Ultra falls to 36 FPS, both below the playability threshold. For 4K gaming, stick to Medium for the best balance of quality and performance.

The verdict by resolution confirms the system's versatility: it offers playable settings at all three resolutions, though the quality ceiling decreases as resolution increases. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combination delivers strong performance with multiple preset options above 60 FPS. For 4K, the system requires reduced settings but remains functional. Overall, the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER provide a capable Downfall experience for most gaming scenarios, with the caveat that 4K Ultra settings are not achievable.