Downfall

Can Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti run Downfall? The measured data says yes, but with an important caveat at 4K. This combination delivers playable frame rates across most settings at 1080p and 1440p, while 2160p requires a careful preset choice to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark results reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution, yet shows a sharp performance cliff at Ultra settings in 4K, dropping the average frame rate to 37.7 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 79.1, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin, making Ultra the best playable preset at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 2560x1440 at High settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1440p High is 90.9, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and represents the highest playable preset for this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium averaging 67.5 FPS. High settings drop to 54.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.7 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta), while the Intel Core 5 120 (25362) is 0.3% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU's ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16129. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 0.7% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361) is 1.4% faster.

Q: What is the overall combo rank in Downfall?

A: This CPU-GPU pair ranks 2670 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence is more visible at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates vary dramatically across presets, from 192.6 FPS at Low to 79.1 FPS at Ultra, suggesting the GPU is heavily taxed by graphical settings even at this resolution. The CPU's 16 threads and high single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 960) appear sufficient to feed the GPU, as even the most demanding preset maintains over 79 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling is proportional but the gap between Low (137.2 FPS) and Ultra (55.8 FPS) widens to 81.4 FPS, indicating that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher settings. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS compute throughput seems to handle the geometry and shading load well, but the 55.8 FPS at Ultra suggests that memory capacity or bandwidth constraints begin to surface. The CPU's role diminishes here, as the bottleneck shifts to the GPU's pixel and texture rates (133.2 GPixel/s and 253.1 GTexel/s).

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The frame rate drops from 86 FPS at Low to 37.7 FPS at Ultra, a 56% reduction, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The data implies that the i5-13400F has ample headroom even at 4K, as the GPU's rendering pipeline saturates before the CPU's 10 cores (Raptor Lake architecture) become a constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 37.7 FPS is particularly telling—it suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6 memory is being overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 192.6 FPS, Medium reduces this to 153.8 FPS, High drops further to 127.9 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 79.1 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra shows a 113.5 FPS difference, indicating that each preset tier imposes a significant but manageable load on the GPU.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar trend with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 137.2 FPS, Medium reaches 114.1 FPS, High holds at 90.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55.8 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra is particularly steep, representing a 35.1 FPS drop, which suggests that Ultra preset introduces effects or texture loads that disproportionately impact the GPU's memory subsystem.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope narrows considerably. Low settings average 86 FPS, Medium achieves 67.5 FPS, High drops to 54.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 37.7 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 13 FPS, while High to Ultra is 16.8 FPS, showing that the GPU struggles to maintain 60 FPS beyond Medium. The 4K results indicate that this combination is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises.

The Verdict

The verdict data shows clear playability across resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 79.1 FPS. This means the system can run Downfall at maximum graphical fidelity at 1080p without any frame rate concerns.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings include High (90.9 FPS), Low (137.2 FPS), and Medium (114.1 FPS). Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS at 55.8 FPS, so the recommended best setting is High. This resolution offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, with the 90.9 FPS average providing smooth gameplay.

The 3840x2160 resolution is more restrictive. Only Low (86 FPS) and Medium (67.5 FPS) are playable, while High (54.5 FPS) and Ultra (37.7 FPS) miss the 60 FPS target. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which still allows for a playable experience but requires sacrificing graphical fidelity. Overall, this PC can run Downfall at all tested resolutions, but 4K users must accept Medium settings as the ceiling.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 79.1 FPS. This is the optimal choice for players prioritizing visual quality at this resolution, as it provides a 19.1 FPS buffer above the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 90.9 FPS. This preset delivers a significant performance margin (30.9 FPS above threshold) while offering enhanced visual details over Medium (114.1 FPS) and Low (137.2 FPS). Ultra is not viable here, as its 55.8 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS requirement.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 67.5 FPS. This provides a modest 7.5 FPS buffer above the threshold, making it the only visually enhanced option that remains playable. Low settings (86 FPS) offer more headroom but at reduced visual quality, while High and Ultra are not recommended due to their sub-60 FPS averages.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2670 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 28th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's balanced but modest performance, with the GPU's 59th percentile standing (avg score 16129) and CPU's 77th percentile (avg score 25292) combining to produce mid-pack results in this specific game.

The CPU's performance relative to its peers is strong—it sits just 0.3% behind the Intel Core 5 120 (25362) and matches the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284). The GPU, however, is closer to the middle of the pack, with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361) and AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351) both outperforming it by 1.4%. This suggests that the combo's rank in Downfall is driven primarily by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU provides ample compute headroom.

The 3716-combo database shows that this system is neither a top-tier performer nor a budget option—it sits firmly in the middle, capable of handling Downfall at most settings but not excelling at 4K Ultra. The rank also indicates that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, particularly those with more powerful GPUs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avg score 25284, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta) would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta) is also within a negligible margin. These alternatives would produce virtually the same frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same GPU, as the CPU's 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient headroom for the RTX 3060 Ti.

For the GPU, the closest performance matches are the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 0.7% faster) and the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.7% slower). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361) and AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351) are both 1.4% faster, which could translate to a few extra FPS in Downfall. The RX 9060's slightly higher score suggests it might handle 4K Medium settings marginally better, while the R9 370X would likely struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p High.

Substituting any of these rival GPUs would shift the measured FPS by only a few frames, meaning the overall verdict—playable at 1080p and 1440p, limited at 4K—would remain unchanged. The CPU alternatives would have even less impact, as the game's frame rates are primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.