Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 in Downfall shows a clear pattern: performance degrades sharply as resolution increases, and the gap between settings widens at higher resolutions. The database records average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values available only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset delivers an average of 29 FPS, which is effectively unplayable for a horror title requiring responsive movement. Dropping to Medium improves the average to 35 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS. The Low preset reaches an average of 43 FPS, still well short of the target. The Ultra preset falls to 18 FPS average, the lowest figure recorded across all configurations. None of these settings provide a smooth experience at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains limited. The High preset averages 46 FPS, while Medium reaches 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. The Low preset is the only option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, achieving an average of 68 FPS. Ultra drops to 29 FPS, matching the 4K High result in terms of playability. The data indicates that 1440p users must settle for Low settings to maintain fluid motion.

At 1920x1080, the combination becomes viable across multiple presets. Low settings produce an average of 96 FPS, the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium delivers 78 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS, meaning even the worst-case frame rate stays above the 60 FPS line. High settings average 64 FPS, just clearing the threshold. Ultra falls to 40 FPS, again demonstrating that the most demanding preset is reserved for higher-end hardware. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is steep: High drops from 64 to 46 FPS, a 28% reduction, while Low falls from 96 to 68 FPS, a 29% reduction. The 4K results show even more severe degradation, with High dropping to 29 FPS from the 1440p figure.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The database lists the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284, essentially identical to the i5-13400F's 25292 average, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, again 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails by 0.4% with a score of 25201. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, so users with any of these CPUs should expect similar frame rates in Downfall when the GPU is the limiting factor.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest GPU rivals are considerably older hardware. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2% above the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These comparisons highlight that the Arc B370's raw 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score places it in the lower percentile range, at just the 5th percentile among all GPUs. In practical terms, the Arc B370 behaves like a legacy discrete GPU from over a decade ago, which explains the difficulty achieving high frame rates at elevated resolutions. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; the GPU's limited throughput dictates the observed performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides clear guidance for the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded average is 43 FPS on Low, which falls far short. The verdict field confirms that the playable settings list is empty for 4K, and no best settings are identified.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only playable option. It achieves an average of 68 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS line. The Medium preset falls to 56 FPS, below the threshold, so Low is the designated best setting. The 68 FPS average suggests that 1440p Low is a stable configuration, though the lack of minimum FPS data for Low means the worst-case frame time is not recorded.

At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 64 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 78 FPS, and Low reaches 96 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while remaining above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset does not qualify, as it drops to 40 FPS. The database explicitly lists High, Medium, and Low as playable settings at 1080p, with High as the best choice.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 combination can run Downfall, but only under specific conditions. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average, and the verdict by resolution is unambiguous.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at any preset with playable frame rates. The highest average is 43 FPS on Low, which is 28% below the threshold. Users attempting 4K will experience significant stutter and visual lag, making the game effectively unplayable.

At 2560x1440, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 68 FPS. This is a playable configuration, but it requires sacrificing visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 56 FPS is borderline, and the minimum of 48 FPS recorded at Medium indicates frame drops that could disrupt gameplay in tense horror sequences.

At 1920x1080, the system performs adequately. High settings average 64 FPS, which is playable, and Medium provides a more comfortable 78 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, ensuring no dips below the threshold. Low reaches 96 FPS for maximum fluidity. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution, capping at 40 FPS at 1080p.

In summary, this PC is a 1080p machine for Downfall. It can handle High settings at that resolution, but anything beyond 1080p requires dropping to Low or accepting sub-60 FPS performance. The 4K results are uniformly below playable standards, and 1440p offers only a single viable preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the Intel Arc B370 in Downfall. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: it sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191. The Geekbench multi-core score is 11068, and the single-core score is 1996. These figures indicate that the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic and AI systems.

The GPU, however, is the limiting factor. The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all legacy ATI/AMD parts from a past era. The GPU's peak pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS. These specifications, combined with the measured FPS data, show that the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates as resolution increases.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1080p High, the average is 64 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 46 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 4K High, it falls to 29 FPS, a 55% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load grows faster than the GPU's fill rate can accommodate. The CPU's performance does not change with resolution, so the frame rate drop is directly attributable to the GPU.

The preset scaling reinforces this analysis. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra increases the average from 96 to 40 FPS, a 58% drop. At 1440p, Low to Ultra drops from 68 to 29 FPS, a 57% drop. At 4K, Low to Ultra goes from 43 to 18 FPS, a 58% drop. The consistency of this percentage reduction across resolutions indicates that the GPU's workload scales uniformly with visual complexity, and the CPU is never the bottleneck. Users with a stronger GPU could expect significant frame rate improvements, while upgrading the CPU alone would yield minimal gains in Downfall.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 43 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at 4K are lower, with Ultra at 18 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p?

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 1920x1080, achieving an average of 64 FPS. Medium averages 78 FPS and Low averages 96 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The Low preset averages 68 FPS at 2560x1440, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 56 FPS, and High averages 46 FPS, both below the threshold.

Q: Which component limits performance in Downfall?

A: The Intel Arc B370 GPU is the limiting factor. The GPU ranks at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 77th percentile. Frame rate drops with resolution and settings follow GPU-bound scaling patterns.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% higher). The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are 0.3% higher. These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What is the lowest recorded frame rate at a playable setting?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 67, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Low, no minimum FPS is recorded, but the average is 68 FPS. The lowest minimum across all Medium presets is 30 FPS at 4K, which is not playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3429 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the GPU's severe limitations, as the CPU alone would rank much higher based on its 77th percentile standing among all CPUs.

The low rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. The system only achieves playable performance at 1080p and 1440p Low, and it fails entirely at 4K. Most other tested combos in the database are capable of higher frame rates at more demanding settings, which explains the bottom-tier ranking. Users considering this configuration for Downfall should expect a modest 1080p experience, with no headroom for higher resolutions or Ultra settings. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary driver of this outcome, and the CPU's strong benchmark scores cannot compensate for the rendering bottleneck.