Downfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a decisive performance outcome in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Measured data shows this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset and resolution tested, from 1080p to 4K. The strongest settings at each resolution are not merely playable but leave substantial headroom, making this build a straightforward recommendation for high-refresh-rate displays without compromising visual quality.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at 76.8 FPS. This is the ceiling for this resolution; pushing beyond Ultra is not an option within the game's settings. The data shows a clear progression: Low runs at 178.9 FPS, Medium at 144.7 FPS, and High at 118.4 FPS. Since Ultra stays comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, there is no need to drop to High for smoother motion, although High offers a 54% FPS increase over Ultra if a user prioritizes frame rate over maximum fidelity.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the best preset is also Ultra, delivering an average of 118.5 FPS. This is a significant leap from the 4K Ultra result, representing a 54% performance gain. The lower presets are almost superfluous here: Medium hits 231 FPS, High reaches 190.7 FPS, and Low scales up to 284.4 FPS. For a 144Hz monitor, Ultra is the ideal choice because it sits just below the refresh rate ceiling, while High would be better suited for a 240Hz panel given its substantial headroom.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 168.6 FPS. This is the fastest configuration tested at this resolution, and the performance is so high that the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor. The scaling is steep: Low produces 398.2 FPS, Medium 324.9 FPS, and High 266.1 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra is the only sensible choice for a modern high-refresh-rate monitor, as even the most demanding preset leaves enough headroom for a 165Hz display.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a distinct shift in component dependency across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is dominant. The FPS difference between Low (398.2) and Ultra (168.6) is a 136% drop, but the absolute numbers are so high that the RTX 4080 SUPER is rarely the bottleneck. This is typical for a horror game with modest geometry; the i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides enough headroom to feed the GPU at these extreme frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the balance begins to tilt toward the GPU. The FPS range narrows compared to 1080p, with Ultra at 118.5 and Low at 284.4. The gap between Low and Ultra is now 140%, but the lower absolute values indicate that the GPU's rendering load is increasing. The RTX 4080 SUPER still has ample compute, but the CPU's influence wanes as resolution scales. The data suggests that at 1440p, neither component is a clear bottleneck; they are well matched.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. Ultra drops to 76.8 FPS, while Low still achieves 178.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 35% performance reduction, directly attributable to the increased pixel count and shading complexity. The CPU's role is minimized here; the i5-13400F's single-thread performance, while adequate, is not the constraint. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus are fully utilized, and the data indicates that any FPS gains from overclocking the CPU would be negligible at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, benchmark averages place the i5-13400F (avg score 25292) very close to several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an identical average score (25284, deltaPct 0), meaning users would see nearly interchangeable frame rates in Downfall. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within a fraction of a percent (25362 and 25365, deltaPct -0.3), so swapping to either would produce no perceptible difference in this game. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (deltaPct 0.4), which is also effectively identical. Notably, all these rivals have similar multi-threaded capabilities, so the choice between them should be based on platform features rather than gaming performance in Downfall.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER (avg score 54209) is flanked by close competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247 (deltaPct -0.1), making it a direct equivalent; users would see the same FPS within a rounding error. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is slightly ahead (54828, deltaPct -1.1), but this is a workstation card with different driver optimizations. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, deltaPct -2.7) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, deltaPct -2.8) are nominally faster in synthetic benchmarks, but the deltas are small enough that real-world Downfall performance would be indistinguishable. None of these alternatives would change the verdict of playability at any resolution.

The Verdict

This combination absolutely runs Downfall with authority. According to the verdict data, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra at 76.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a 28% margin. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 118.5 FPS, nearly double the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 168.6 FPS, which is 2.8x the minimum requirement.

The only scenario where a user might feel constrained is 4K Ultra on a 120Hz or higher display, where the 76.8 FPS average would not saturate the refresh rate. However, for standard 60Hz displays, this is a flawless experience. The data shows no settings combination that falls below 60 FPS, which means the user has complete freedom to choose between maximum fidelity and maximum frame rate. The verdict is unambiguous: this PC is overqualified for Downfall at any resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. Measured data shows an average of 76.8 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 398.2. This is the highest value recorded across all resolutions and presets.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 54209 for the SUPER versus 54247 for the standard RTX 4080, a delta of -0.1%. In practice, frame rates would be the same.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the CPU still drives 168.6 FPS, and at Low settings it reaches 398.2 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter. The FPS drops from 118.5 at 1440p Ultra to 76.8 at 4K Ultra, a 35% reduction that aligns with the increased rendering load on the RTX 4080 SUPER.

Q: Should I lower settings from Ultra at 1440p for higher FPS?

A: Only if you need more than 118.5 FPS. Dropping to High yields 190.7 FPS, but for most 144Hz monitors, Ultra is the optimal balance of quality and speed.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 267th out of 3716 combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 7.2% of all systems tested, a strong showing that reflects the high GPU percentile (86th among all GPUs) and respectable CPU percentile (77th among all CPUs). The rank is influenced by the CPU's position; the GPU is in the top tier, but the i5-13400F's mid-range standing prevents a higher overall placement. In practical terms, this rank indicates that the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, but there is headroom to improve by pairing the RTX 4080 SUPER with a higher-tier CPU. For Downfall, however, the rank is more than sufficient, as the game's modest requirements are easily exceeded at every resolution.