Downfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combo handles the game with ease at lower resolutions, though 4K requires some compromise on settings. The processor, part of the Core 13th Gen family, offers 10 cores and 16 threads, while the graphics card is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The measured frames per second across multiple resolutions and presets provide a clear picture of what to expect.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. At 4K, the combo achieves 85 FPS on Low and 70 FPS on Medium, while High drops to 57 FPS and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, so Medium is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

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

A: High is the best choice. The combo delivers 92 FPS on High, 112 FPS on Medium, and 137 FPS on Low. Ultra drops to 57 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is not recommended.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, it does. The measured average FPS is 80 at 1080p Ultra, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets are even faster, with High at 129 FPS, Medium at 157 FPS, and Low at 192 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 2566 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, but the game is from 2016, so absolute rank does not reflect the high frame rates measured at standard gaming resolutions.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary factor at 4K. The frame rate drops significantly as settings increase from Low (85 FPS) to Medium (70 FPS) to High (57 FPS) to Ultra (36 FPS), showing that the Radeon RX 7600 is the limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU has enough headroom, as indicated by its multithreaded scores.

Q: What are the frame rate ranges at Medium settings?

A: The data includes min and max FPS for Medium presets. At 1080p, the range is 133 to 180 FPS with an average of 157. At 1440p, it is 95 to 129 FPS with an average of 112. At 4K, it is 59 to 80 FPS with an average of 70, with the minimum just barely under 60.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits at rank 2566 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This puts it in the 31st percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 69 percent of tested systems perform better in this specific game. However, this rank is heavily influenced by the 4K Ultra result, which drags down the overall standing. The data shows that at more common resolutions, the combo performs much better than the rank suggests.

At 1080p, every preset clears 60 FPS, including Ultra at 80 FPS. At 1440p, High, Medium, and Low all clear 60 FPS, with High hitting 92 FPS. The only resolution where the combo struggles is 4K, where High and Ultra fall below the playable threshold. Given that the game was released in 2016, the low rank relative to modern hardware is understandable, but the actual measured performance indicates this is a highly capable setup for this title.

The CPU alone ranks in the 77th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25292. The GPU ranks in the 57th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 15171. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and a mid-range GPU creates a balanced system, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores nearly identically at 25284, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, 0.4 percent lower. These four processors would deliver essentially the same CPU-bound performance in Downfall, meaning any of them paired with the RX 7600 would produce similar frame rates.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.2 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, 0.6 percent higher. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.7 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063, 0.7 percent higher. These GPUs would offer nearly identical rasterization performance, so swapping to any of them would yield comparable FPS in Downfall, though features like ray tracing or driver optimizations might differ.

For a system with the same overall performance profile, a build with any of the listed rival CPUs and any of the listed rival GPUs would behave similarly. The delta percentages are all within one percent, so the gameplay experience would be indistinguishable in terms of raw frame rate.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Downfall well at most settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are all playable, with High being the best at 92 FPS. Ultra at 1440p falls to 57 FPS, just below the playable mark. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium achieving 70 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p supports Ultra, 1440p supports High, and 4K supports Medium.

For a 2016 horror title, this is strong performance. The game is not overly demanding by modern standards, and the RX 7600 provides enough graphics horsepower for smooth gameplay at standard resolutions. The only area of concern is 4K Ultra, which drops to 36 FPS, but this is an extreme setting for a budget-oriented GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 changes with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is not under heavy load. The frame rates scale from 192 FPS on Low to 80 FPS on Ultra, showing that the GPU becomes more stressed as the preset increases, but the CPU keeps up without bottlenecking. The processor’s strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604, ensures it is not the limiting factor.

At 1440p, the GPU starts to take a larger role. The scaling from Low (137 FPS) to High (92 FPS) is more pronounced than at 1080p, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS. This indicates that the RX 7600 is nearing its limit at this resolution with higher presets. The CPU still has headroom, as the 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a game from 2016.

At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component. The frame rate drops dramatically from Low (85 FPS) to Medium (70 FPS) to High (57 FPS) to Ultra (36 FPS). This is a classic GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s role diminishes because the graphics card cannot render enough frames to saturate the processor. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield the largest performance gains at this resolution, while the CPU would not need to be changed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 70 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS at this setting is 59, so there may be brief dips below 60, but the average is comfortably above the threshold. Low runs at 85 FPS and is also playable, but Medium offers better visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 92 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 4K result, showing that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. Ultra is not playable at 57 FPS, so High is the recommended choice for balanced visuals and performance.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, which averages 80 FPS. This is the only resolution where the combo can handle the highest preset while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The minimum FPS at this setting is not recorded, but the average suggests consistent smoothness. For players seeking maximum frame rates, Low runs at 192 FPS, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing playability.