Downfall

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination in Downfall shows a clear performance ladder across the three tested resolutions. All measurements are average FPS values, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded in the database.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset reaches 210.4 FPS, Medium drops to 173.8 FPS, High settles at 140.4 FPS, and Ultra still holds 87.6 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding settings maintaining a comfortable cushion above the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with reduced headroom. Low runs at 150.9 FPS, Medium at 120.9 FPS, High at 100.9 FPS, and Ultra at 65.7 FPS. The Ultra preset remains playable but sits much closer to the 60 FPS line, suggesting that this resolution stresses the GPU noticeably more than 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low still produces 95.1 FPS, Medium manages 74.9 FPS, and High stays just above the threshold at 62.8 FPS. However, Ultra falls to 40.8 FPS, which is well below the playable threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination in the recorded data that fails to reach 60 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 28-30% reduction in FPS across most presets, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 35-40%. The Ultra preset degrades most steeply, going from 87.6 FPS at 1080p to 65.7 FPS at 1440p and finally to 40.8 FPS at 4K.

# How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 2146 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. That puts it in the 57.8th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 42% of tested combos perform better in this game.

This mid-pack ranking makes sense given the hardware mix. The RTX 2070 SUPER is an end-of-life product from the Turing generation, while the i5-12600KF is a current Alder Lake desktop processor. The combination is capable but not exceptional for this horror title, which appears to favor stronger GPUs at higher resolutions.

The rank reflects that while the combo handles 1080p and 1440p with ease across most settings, the 4K Ultra result drags down its overall positioning. Many combos in the database likely achieve playable 4K Ultra performance, which this configuration cannot deliver.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming less relevant as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the Low preset hits 210.4 FPS, which is high enough that CPU limitations could begin to appear, but the game still scales strongly with GPU settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 122.8 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between presets remains consistent: Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, Medium to High costs 20 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 35.2 FPS. This suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, as the CPU would show less differentiation between presets if it were limiting.

The 3840x2160 results confirm the GPU-bound nature. Low produces 95.1 FPS, but Ultra drops to 40.8 FPS, a 54.3 FPS swing. Such a dramatic preset sensitivity at 4K is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the determining factors.

The i5-12600KF, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient computational headroom even at 4K Low where the GPU is less stressed. The CPU's single-thread performance, indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1016 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3302, ensures that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

# FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 87.6, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 27.6 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays playable, with an average FPS of 62.8. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 40.8 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the drop is from 140.4 FPS to 100.9 FPS, a reduction of 39.5 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 87.6 FPS to 65.7 FPS, a reduction of 21.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at all tested resolutions. The large FPS differences between presets at each resolution indicate GPU-bound performance, especially at 4K where Ultra drops to 40.8 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank well among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2146th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the distribution. This is adequate for most playable settings but not top-tier.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Downfall?

A: The recorded data shows no VRAM-related failures at any tested resolution or preset. Even 4K Ultra, which runs at 40.8 FPS, completes without crashing or stalling, suggesting the 8 GB capacity is adequate for this game's requirements.

# Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872 against the i5-12600KF's average benchmark score of 27799, a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also -0.3% relative. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712 at +0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887 at -0.3%. All four CPUs sit within a 0.6% band of the i5-12600KF, meaning any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-light scenarios like Downfall at high resolutions.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly tight. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 versus the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282, a delta of -1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 at -1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 at -1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 at -1.5%. These deltas are all within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER, indicating that swapping to any of these GPUs would yield nearly identical FPS in Downfall. The RTX 3070 Mobile is particularly interesting as a direct performance equivalent despite being a mobile part.

When pairing these alternatives, a system with an i9-10900K and an RTX 3070 Mobile would behave almost identically to the tested configuration in this game, as would an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with an Intel Arc B570. The small deltas on both sides mean the overall ranking in Downfall would shift by only a few positions.

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 87.6. All four presets are playable at this resolution, so users can select Ultra for maximum visual quality without concern.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains playable with an average FPS of 65.7. This is the best visual quality option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, though it has less headroom than at 1080p. High runs at 100.9 FPS, Medium at 120.9 FPS, and Low at 150.9 FPS, all of which are also viable.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average FPS of 62.8. Ultra drops to 40.8 FPS and is not recommended. Medium runs at 74.9 FPS and Low at 95.1 FPS, both offering smoother experiences if the user prefers higher frame rates over visual detail.

# The Verdict

This configuration can run Downfall at playable frame rates across most of the tested spectrum. At 1920x1080, all presets including Ultra clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 87.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains playable at 65.7 FPS, and all lower presets exceed 100 FPS. At 3840x2160, High is the best playable preset at 62.8 FPS, Medium runs at 74.9 FPS, and Low at 95.1 FPS. The only failure point in the recorded data is 4K Ultra at 40.8 FPS.

For users targeting 1080p or 1440p displays, this system handles Downfall with room to spare, even on the highest settings. For 4K displays, the system can run the game at High settings with just enough headroom above 60 FPS, but Ultra is off the table. The overall ranking of 2146 out of 3716 combos reflects this mixed picture: excellent at lower resolutions, adequate at 4K with adjusted settings.