Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits at rank 2151 out of 3716 tested combinations in the database for Downfall. This places the combo in the upper 42% of all recorded system pairings, a respectable position for a 10-core CPU from 2023 mated with a GPU that has been end-of-life since its 2019 release. The measured results confirm that this pairing produces playable frame rates across most settings, with the bottleneck shifting predictably between components depending on resolution and quality preset.

What makes this ranking noteworthy is the age gap between the two components. The CPU is an active production part built on Intel's 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture, while the GPU is a Turing-generation card that has been discontinued. Despite this generational mismatch, the combination still outperforms more than half of all recorded configurations in this horror title. The data suggests that Downfall is not particularly demanding on modern hardware, which allows older GPUs to remain viable when paired with a strong modern processor.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component carries the workload in Downfall. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 208.4 FPS on Low settings down to 89.9 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 118.5 FPS, a 56.9% reduction in performance when maxing out quality. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU is heavily involved even at 1080p, as visual effects and post-processing demand more shading and texture work.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings ladder shows 152.7 FPS on Low and 62.8 FPS on Ultra. The delta between presets here is 89.9 FPS, a smaller absolute difference but a similar percentage drop of 58.9%. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 27% of the Low-setting frame rate and 30% of the Ultra-setting frame rate. This consistent proportional loss across presets points to the GPU being the primary limiter as pixel count grows.

At 3840x2160, the pattern intensifies. Low settings produce 93.6 FPS, High produces 63.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, while High barely clears it. The jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 38.7% loss on Low settings and a 34.1% loss on Ultra settings. These losses are smaller than the 1080p-to-1440p transition, suggesting that the CPU begins to matter more as resolution increases, but the GPU still dominates the performance curve.

The CPU's 16 threads and 10 cores provide ample headroom for this title. At 1080p Low, the system exceeds 200 FPS, which typically indicates that the processor can feed the GPU efficiently at lower graphical loads. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for all tested settings, as no memory-related stutter is evident in the average frame data. The component balance leans toward GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions and presets, while the CPU remains capable of sustaining high frame rates when the GPU is not saturated.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. The i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25292 sits within 0.4% of the Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and the Ryzen 7 6800H (25201). The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, just 0.3% higher, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver statistically identical performance in Downfall, as the differences fall well below the threshold where frame rates would change meaningfully.

For the GPU, the nearest competitors are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20282 trails the Quadro M4000M by 1% (20480), the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2% (20534), the Arc B570 by 1.3% (20556), and the Arc A750 by 1.5% (20582). These margins are narrow enough that users with any of these GPUs would observe nearly identical frame rates in Downfall at the same settings and resolutions. The RTX 3070 Mobile being a laptop part yet scoring higher than the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER reflects the efficiency gains of newer architectures, though the real-world gaming difference remains minimal.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly answers whether this system can run Downfall. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin, from 89.9 FPS on Ultra to 208.4 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 62.8 FPS and Low reaching 152.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system maintains playability on Low, Medium, and High settings, with respective averages of 93.6 FPS, 78.2 FPS, and 63.2 FPS. Only the Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 41.4 FPS.

The verdict is clear: this combination runs Downfall well at 1080p and 1440p with any settings, and at 4K with settings up to High. For users with a 4K display who insist on Ultra quality, the system will not maintain 60 FPS, but the High preset offers a playable alternative with only a modest visual compromise. The 60 FPS playability threshold used in the database is met or exceeded in 11 of the 12 recorded configurations, with the single exception being the most demanding scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale predictably with quality. Low settings deliver 208.4 FPS average, Medium drops to 173.9 FPS, High produces 139.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 89.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 34.5 FPS, from Medium to High costs 34.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 49.3 FPS. The Ultra preset's larger penalty reflects the additional rendering features that come with maximum quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the same progression shows 152.7 FPS on Low, 120.5 FPS on Medium, 99.3 FPS on High, and 62.8 FPS on Ultra. The transitions between Low and Medium (32.2 FPS) and Medium to High (21.2 FPS) are smaller than at 1080p, while the High to Ultra drop of 36.5 FPS remains significant. The Ultra preset at this resolution still clears the playability threshold, but with less headroom than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the results show 93.6 FPS on Low, 78.2 FPS on Medium, 63.2 FPS on High, and 41.4 FPS on Ultra. The High preset is the most demanding configuration that stays above 60 FPS, with a margin of only 3.2 FPS. Medium offers more comfortable headroom at 18.2 FPS above the threshold, while Low provides a 33.6 FPS cushion. The Ultra preset fails by 18.6 FPS, making it the sole unusable configuration in the entire dataset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 60 FPS on 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 89.9 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 29.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 produce 63.2 FPS average, which is the highest quality preset that remains playable at that resolution. Ultra drops to 41.4 FPS and falls below the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 1.5% higher. In Downfall, this difference would translate to less than 2 FPS at any given setting.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p Ultra?

A: The 62.8 FPS result at 2560x1440 Ultra suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU's 16 threads can clearly sustain higher frame rates (evidenced by 152.7 FPS at Low settings). The GPU's rendering workload at Ultra settings creates the bottleneck.

Q: Does this system meet the 60 FPS threshold at 4K Medium?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 Medium is 78.2 FPS, providing 18.2 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to the Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25292 on average benchmarks, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, a difference of 0.3%. This negligible gap means the two CPUs would perform identically in Downfall.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 89.9 FPS. This provides 29.9 FPS of headroom, making it a safe choice for consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable preset, averaging 62.8 FPS. The margin above the 60 FPS threshold is only 2.8 FPS, so users seeking more stability might prefer High at 99.3 FPS, but Ultra remains technically playable.

At 3840x2160, High is the most demanding playable preset at 63.2 FPS. The 3.2 FPS margin above the threshold is tight, and Medium at 78.2 FPS offers a more comfortable experience. Users prioritizing frame rate stability should consider Medium, while those wanting maximum visual quality can use High with acceptable results.