Downfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a combination of a mid-range 13th Gen desktop processor and an end-of-life flagship graphics card. Benchmark data for the horror title Downfall shows this pairing delivers frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The RTX 4090, with its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, dominates the rendering load, while the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient support to avoid bottlenecking in this title. The measured results indicate that this is an exceptionally capable configuration for Downfall, with the lowest average frame rate recorded being 85.6 FPS at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the playable threshold for Downfall, and how does this combo perform against it?*

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. This combination exceeds that mark at all resolutions and settings tested. The lowest average FPS recorded was 85.6 at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is 25.6 FPS above the threshold.

*Q: Which component is more critical for achieving high frame rates in Downfall at 1080p?*

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver, but the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The i5-13400F scores 960 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3634 in passmark_single_thread, which is sufficient to feed the RTX 4090. The data shows an average of 407.4 FPS at Low settings, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13400F has an avgBenchmarkScore of 25292. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 with a deltaPct of 0, making them statistically identical. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an avgBenchmarkScore of 60347. Its closest competitor, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has a score of 60326 with a deltaPct of 0, showing near-identical performance in synthetic benchmarks.

*Q: Does the RTX 4090 support modern graphics APIs required for Downfall?*

A: Yes, the RTX 4090 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This ensures full compatibility with Downfall, which is a horror title that can utilize these APIs for advanced rendering features.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains over 100 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 129.5 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 160.9 FPS. Both exceed 100 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 85.6 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but below the 100 FPS mark.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 changes across resolutions, with the GPU becoming increasingly dominant as pixel count rises. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more pronounced. The data shows a significant jump from 295.2 FPS at High settings to 407.4 FPS at Low settings, a 112.2 FPS difference. This 38% increase when lowering settings from High to Low indicates that the CPU, with its 3dmark_2_threads score of 1880, can keep up with the GPU's output even at very high frame rates. The RTX 4090 is still the primary component, but the i5-13400F’s single-thread capabilities prevent it from being the bottleneck at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, as evidenced by the frame rates. The gap between High (214.6 FPS) and Low (316.3 FPS) settings is 101.7 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p. This suggests the GPU is beginning to become more saturated, but the CPU still provides enough throughput to maintain high performance. The RTX 4090’s 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 512 TMUs handle the increased pixel count efficiently, while the CPU’s 3dmark_8_threads score of 5591 ensures consistent frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The frame rate drops to 129.5 FPS at High settings and 85.6 FPS at Ultra, showing a clear scaling with GPU load. The difference between Low (195.5 FPS) and High (129.5 FPS) is 66 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4090’s rendering capabilities are the limiting factor. The CPU’s role diminishes, as its 3dmark_max_threads score of 7307 is more than sufficient to handle the game logic at these lower frame rates. The data confirms that for Downfall, the GPU is the decisive component at 4K, while the CPU matters more at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-13400F and RTX 4090 deliver exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 407.4 FPS, the highest recorded for this combination. Moving to Medium, the frame rate drops to 361.5 FPS, a 45.9 FPS decrease. The High preset yields 295.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 185.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 54.5% reduction, reflecting the increased GPU load from higher-quality textures and effects. All results far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest value being 185.3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain extremely high but show a more pronounced drop compared to 1080p. The Low preset averages 316.3 FPS, which is 91.1 FPS lower than the same preset at 1080p. Medium follows at 257.9 FPS, and High at 214.6 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 136.2 FPS, which is 49.1 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result. The gradient between presets is consistent, with a 51.3% reduction from Low to Ultra. This resolution still provides a massive performance buffer, with the lowest average being 136.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still excellent but the GPU is clearly working harder. The Low preset yields 195.5 FPS, a substantial 120.8 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium produces 160.9 FPS, and High averages 129.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 85.6 FPS, which is the lowest recorded value for this combo. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 56.2% reduction, indicating the RTX 4090 is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. Despite this, every preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, confirming the combo’s capability at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 136th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 3.7% of all tested systems, putting it in the upper echelon of gaming performance. The rank reflects the GPU’s 88th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU’s 77th percentile among all CPUs. The data indicates that the RTX 4090’s high avgBenchmarkScore of 60347 is the primary driver of this strong ranking, while the i5-13400F’s score of 25292 is adequate but not top-tier.

The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals show that the i5-13400F is well-matched to its peers. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Intel Core 5 120 are within 0.3% of its average score, meaning systems with those CPUs would likely achieve similar rankings. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% ahead, which could marginally improve the combo rank. However, the GPU’s performance is so dominant in Downfall that CPU differences of this magnitude would have a negligible effect on the final frame rates. The combo’s rank of 136 reflects the RTX 4090’s raw power, which compensates for the CPU’s mid-range positioning.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that the Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 can run Downfall at maximum quality without any performance concerns. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 185.3 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 136.2 FPS, again well above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 85.6 FPS, which is 25.6 FPS above the 60 FPS playable line. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested.

This means the user can run Downfall at its highest visual fidelity, 4K Ultra, and still experience a smooth frame rate. The performance headroom is substantial, with the 4K Ultra result being the only time the frame rate drops below 100 FPS. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results provide ample frame rates to take full advantage of displays up to 360Hz. The combination is not just playable; it is overkill for this title, providing a consistent and exceptionally high level of performance across all tested settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 185.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and provides a frame rate more than triple the playable threshold. Users can comfortably enable all graphical features without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, with an average of 136.2 FPS. This is 76.2 FPS above the threshold, leaving significant headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 214.6 FPS is also an option, but Ultra offers the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the most demanding option that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 85.6 FPS. While this is the lowest FPS recorded for this combo, it is still 25.6 FPS above the threshold. The High preset at 129.5 FPS is a viable alternative for users who prefer a higher frame rate, but Ultra provides the maximum visual fidelity while maintaining a playable experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-13400F’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. The Ryzen 9 6900HS and Core 5 120 have avgScores of 25284 and 25362, respectively, with deltaPct values of 0 and -0.3, meaning they perform nearly identically to the i5-13400F. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is also 0.3% behind, while the Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% ahead. In Downfall, any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4090 would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results, as the GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (avgScore 60326, deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140, deltaPct 0.3), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61896, deltaPct -2.5), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657, deltaPct 2.9). The Arc Pro A60 and Radeon Pro Vega 48 are statistically identical to the RTX 4090 in average benchmark score, indicating they would deliver similar performance in Downfall. The W6600M is 2.5% faster, while the PRO V710 is 2.9% slower. In practice, these differences would translate to a few frames per second in the measured scenarios, meaning a system with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-13400F would offer a comparable gaming experience in Downfall.