Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall on this Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset averages 32 FPS, Low reaches 47 FPS, Medium sits at 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 44, and Ultra drops to 20 FPS. None of these averages approach playability, and even the lowest preset at this resolution leaves a substantial gap to the target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, which clears the threshold comfortably. Medium averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 71, placing it just above the 60 FPS line on average but with dips below it. High averages 51 FPS, falling short of playable, while Ultra averages 32 FPS. The 2560x1440 results show that the combination can handle moderate settings, but the frame time variance at Medium means users may notice occasional stutter during intense scenes.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the strongest performance. Low averages 106 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100, and High averages 71 FPS. All three of these presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 44 FPS, which remains below playable. The frame consistency at 1080p Medium is notable, with the minimum of 74 FPS still well above the target, indicating that even the worst-case frames remain smooth.

The scaling between resolutions follows an expected pattern. Dropping from 3840x2160 to 2560x1440 at Medium improves the average from 39 to 62 FPS, a gain of 23 FPS. Dropping further to 1920x1080 at Medium pushes the average to 87 FPS, an additional 25 FPS improvement. The High preset shows similar scaling: 32 FPS at 4K, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 1080p. The Low preset scales from 47 FPS at 4K to 76 FPS at 1440p to 106 FPS at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places this CPU among close competitors based on average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292 on average, with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matching 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 scores 25365, also 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, representing a 0.4 percent gap. These four alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Downfall, meaning frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios would be indistinguishable.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390 averages 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower. The Arc B390 outperforms all four, but the margins are narrow, indicating that any of these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in graphics-bound scenarios. The GPU percentile ranking of 9 places it in the lower tier of all tested graphics cards, which aligns with the observed difficulty at higher resolutions.

The CPU percentile of 77 shows a strong processor relative to the entire database, while the GPU percentile of 9 reveals a significant bottleneck. A user swapping the CPU for any of the four listed rivals would see essentially no change in Downfall performance, since the GPU is the limiting factor in nearly every preset and resolution tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the dominant constraint in this pairing. The GPU sits at the 9th percentile among all tested graphics cards, while the CPU ranks at the 77th percentile. This disparity explains why the measured frame rates collapse at higher resolutions and higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily saturated. The gap between Low and Ultra averages is 27 FPS (47 versus 20), showing that graphics load dramatically affects output. The CPU has ample headroom at this resolution, as the 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock is far more capable than the GPU. The resolution scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Medium shows a 23 FPS drop (62 to 39), a 37 percent reduction. This steep decline is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering, where pixel count directly limits throughput.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, while Low averages 76 FPS. The 14 FPS difference between these two presets indicates that the GPU still dominates, but the CPU begins to contribute more meaningfully. The minimum frame at Medium is 53 FPS, suggesting that occasional CPU-side hitches or driver overhead can cause dips below the average.

At 1920x1080, the CPU role becomes more apparent. The Low preset reaches 106 FPS, which is a 30 FPS improvement over 1440p Low. This scaling is larger than what pure GPU limitations would predict, indicating that at lower resolutions the CPU can push the GPU harder. The High preset at 71 FPS versus Medium at 87 FPS shows a 16 FPS penalty for the higher quality settings. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, a 43 FPS reduction from Low, demonstrating that the GPU still cannot handle the most demanding settings even at 1080p.

The recorded data shows that users should treat this as a GPU-limited system for Downfall. The CPU will not be the reason for frame rate drops in any tested configuration. The GPU determines whether a preset is playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS is 71, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 1080p is listed as the best playable setting for this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average, with a measured average of 62 FPS. The minimum recorded frame is 53 FPS, so occasional dips below 60 are possible.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B390 GPU weaker than the CPU in this combination?

A: Yes. The GPU ranks at the 9th percentile among all tested GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 77th percentile. The GPU is the primary bottleneck in Downfall across all tested resolutions and presets.

Q: What happens if I try 3840x2160 with any settings?

A: No preset at 3840x2160 reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best result is Low at 47 FPS average, followed by Medium at 39 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The average benchmark score is 25292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201. All four are within 0.4 percent of the i5-13400F.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1080p Medium without drops?

A: Yes. The minimum recorded frame at 1080p Medium is 74 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The average is 87 FPS and the maximum is 100 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the recommended target for users prioritizing visual quality at this resolution. The Ultra preset averages 44 FPS and is not playable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 62 FPS. The minimum of 53 FPS means the system occasionally drops below the threshold, but the average remains acceptable. The High preset at 51 FPS and Ultra at 32 FPS are not playable.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best average is 47 FPS on Low, which falls short of playable. Users at this resolution would need to lower resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 combination at 3303 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the system in the lower 11 percent of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the GPU's weak performance relative to the database, as the CPU alone would place much higher if paired with a stronger graphics card. The combination is functional at 1080p and 1440p with modest settings, but it cannot compete with higher-tier configurations in this game.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Downfall, but with significant caveats. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low (106 FPS), Medium (87 FPS), and High (71 FPS). The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not playable. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 62 FPS being the best option. The High and Ultra presets fall short. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable, with the best average being 47 FPS on Low.

The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1920x1080 supports High as the best playable setting at 71 FPS, 2560x1440 supports Medium as the best playable setting at 62 FPS, and 3840x2160 has no playable settings. Users with this hardware should target 1080p for a comfortable experience with headroom, or 1440p Medium if they accept occasional dips below 60 FPS. The system is not suited for 4K gaming in Downfall. The GPU is the limiting factor throughout, and the CPU has ample performance to support higher frame rates if the graphics card were upgraded.