Downfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a broad range of performance in Downfall, scaling from a comfortable 85.2 FPS average at 1080p Ultra down to a borderline 38.1 FPS at 4K Ultra. Benchmark data indicates the combination is highly capable for most gaming scenarios, but 4K remains a challenge unless settings are reduced. The measured FPS values, derived from actual testing, show a clear pattern: the system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p across nearly all presets, while 4K requires dropping from High to Medium or Low to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 198.9, providing an exceptionally fluid experience. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 164.2 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 135.3 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain a strong 85.2 FPS average. The data shows no risk of dropping below playable levels at this resolution, regardless of the preset chosen.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust but begins to show the expected scaling. Low settings produce an average of 139.3 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 114.2 FPS. High settings achieve 95.3 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 60.9 FPS — just barely clearing the 60 FPS playable mark. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a performance cost of roughly 78.4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is the most demanding but still viable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings yield 89.8 FPS, which is playable, and Medium settings produce 69.4 FPS, also above the threshold. However, High settings drop to 56.7 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable line. Ultra settings are the most demanding, delivering only 38.1 FPS. The data reveals a steep drop-off at 4K: the gap between Low and Ultra is 51.7 FPS, and the transition from Medium to High alone costs 12.7 FPS, pushing the system out of the comfortable range.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. Measured results show an average of 85.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 60.9. This is the most demanding preset that still maintains an average at or above 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings are playable, with averages of 89.8 and 69.4 FPS respectively. High settings fall to 56.7 FPS and Ultra drops to 38.1 FPS, so 4K requires a preset reduction.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% delta, while the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a -0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, a -0.3% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% delta.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 0.3% delta, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 0.4% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, a -0.7% delta, while the NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16932, a 0.9% delta.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings average 89.8 FPS, while Ultra settings average 38.1 FPS. This represents a drop of 51.7 FPS when moving from the least to the most demanding preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals provide a clear picture of comparable processing power. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and the Intel Core 5 120 sit within a fraction of a percent of the i5-13400F's average score, with deltas of 0% and -0.3% respectively. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also matches closely at -0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% ahead. This indicates that a system built around any of these processors would likely exhibit similar CPU-bound behavior in Downfall, though the i5-13400F's specific cache configuration and core layout are not directly comparable from the benchmark scores alone.

On the GPU side, the RX 7600 XT's closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which scores 17208 versus 17083, a -0.7% delta. This suggests the RTX 3070 would deliver nearly identical frame rates in most scenarios. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are slightly behind at 0.3% and 0.4% deltas, respectively, while the NVIDIA Tesla M4 trails at 0.9%. For Downfall, a system with an RTX 3070 would be the most direct performance equivalent, though the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB memory capacity provides an advantage that is not reflected in the aggregate benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 2414 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the lower half of the tested database, which is notable given the strong individual benchmark scores for both components. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 60th percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy between the component-level percentiles and the combo rank suggests that Downfall may be more demanding on certain hardware configurations, or that many other tested combos include higher-tier graphics cards that push the average FPS higher at 4K resolutions. The 3716 total combos indicate a wide field, and the 2414 rank means roughly 65% of tested systems perform better in this specific title.

The Verdict

The data shows this PC can run Downfall successfully at most settings, with the primary caveat being 4K resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 85.2 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: Low (139.3 FPS), Medium (114.2 FPS), High (95.3 FPS), and Ultra (60.9 FPS) all remain playable. At 3840x2160, only Low (89.8 FPS) and Medium (69.4 FPS) achieve averages above 60 FPS. High settings fall to 56.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38.1 FPS, making those presets unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p and 1440p are fully playable across the board, while 4K requires using Medium or Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which delivers an average of 85.2 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold, and it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, with an average of 60.9 FPS. This result is tight against the threshold, but it still clears the 60 FPS mark, making it the optimal choice for maximum fidelity at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is Medium, which averages 69.4 FPS. High settings are not viable at 4K, as they fall to 56.7 FPS, so Medium represents the best balance of visual quality and performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less likely to be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Ultra (85.2 FPS). The CPU's strong single-thread performance — a 3dmark single-thread score of 960 — helps maintain these high averages, but the system's overall performance is constrained by the GPU's ability to render frames quickly. The gap between Low (198.9 FPS) and Ultra (85.2 FPS) at 1080p is 113.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck. The frame rate drops from 139.3 FPS at Low to 60.9 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 78.4 FPS. The CPU still has headroom, as shown by the relatively small performance delta between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings — for example, High settings drop from 135.3 FPS at 1080p to 95.3 FPS at 1440p, a 40 FPS reduction. This suggests the GPU is handling more pixel work, while the CPU maintains its role.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is decisively the limiting component. The frame rate falls to 56.7 FPS at High and 38.1 FPS at Ultra, while even Low settings produce only 89.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings — from 114.2 FPS to 69.4 FPS — shows a 44.8 FPS drop, which is a 39.2% reduction. This heavy penalty indicates that the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K with demanding presets. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU's rendering workload dominates the performance outcome.