Downfall

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers overwhelming performance in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Benchmark data shows this combination achieves playable frame rates—defined as 60 FPS or higher—at every resolution and preset tested, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. The RTX 5090 D, ranking in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, provides massive headroom that easily saturates even high-refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions. The i5-13400F, a 10-core Raptor Lake processor in the 77th percentile of CPUs, keeps up without bottlenecking the GPU in this workload. The measured FPS values are all exceptionally high, with the lowest average recorded being 90 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that this system is not merely playable but overwhelmingly overqualified for the game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for the i5-13400F + RTX 5090 D combination in Downfall are consistently high across all tested configurations. The data reveals a clear scaling pattern: performance decreases as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, but even the most demanding setting at the highest resolution maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 406 FPS. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 378 FPS, with a minimum of 322 FPS and a maximum of 435 FPS. The High preset averages 324 FPS. The most demanding 1080p setting, Ultra, still delivers an exceptional average of 202 FPS. All results at this resolution are dramatically above the playable threshold, indicating the GPU is largely idle or limited by CPU draw-call throughput rather than its own rendering capabilities.

At 2560x1440, performance remains extraordinarily high. The Low preset averages 345 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 324 FPS. High settings produce an average of 231 FPS. The Ultra preset, which demands the most from the hardware at this resolution, still averages 144 FPS. The 1440p results show a noticeable step down from 1080p, but the scaling is modest, suggesting that the rendering pipeline is still not fully saturated by the GPU.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system begins to show more pronounced scaling, though it remains exceptionally powerful. The Low preset averages 214 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. The High preset averages 144 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still produces an average of 90 FPS. This 4K Ultra result is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the entire dataset, but it remains 50% above the 60 FPS playability threshold, demonstrating that the combination has substantial headroom even under maximum load.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 37th out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 1% of all systems tested for this game. The rank reflects the raw performance of the RTX 5090 D, which is a top-tier GPU, and the capable mid-range i5-13400F that avoids becoming a limiting factor.

The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this high ranking. The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the database. The i5-13400F, while not as dominant, is still in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The combination of a top-decile GPU with an above-average CPU yields a system that is positioned near the very top of the performance hierarchy for this specific game. The data suggests that the GPU's immense compute power is the primary driver of the high ranking, as the game's horror genre and 2016 release date likely do not present a significant challenge to the processor.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. Benchmark results show the combination achieves an average of 90 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are marked as playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 144 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended preset for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 202. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 90. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 55% when scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same Ultra preset.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 406 FPS, but the frame rate does not scale linearly with resolution, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently. The combo ranks 37th out of 3716, indicating balanced high performance.

Q: Are the minimum FPS values still playable?

A: Yes. The only configurations with recorded minimum FPS values are the Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 322 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 240 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 149 FPS. All exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 37th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 1% of systems tested for Downfall. This is consistent with the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the CPU's 77th percentile ranking.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall with exceptional performance at all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict data confirms that every combination of resolution (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and preset (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) is marked as playable, meaning it achieves at least 60 FPS on average.

The strong suit of this configuration is its ability to handle the highest settings at any resolution. At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 90 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 144 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 202 FPS. In all cases, the system provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes that may cause frame rate dips.

Given the game's 2016 release date and horror genre, the visual demands are likely modest by modern standards. The RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is massively overprovisioned for this title. Users can expect to max out all settings at any resolution and still have substantial performance headroom for future titles or additional background tasks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F are all AMD or Intel processors with similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average score of 25284, a 0% difference. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, 0.4% lower. In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Downfall, as the game is unlikely to stress the CPU heavily. Upgrading or downgrading among these options would not produce a noticeable change in frame rates.

The nearest rivals for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D are a mix of AMD and NVIDIA professional cards. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% higher. While the Tesla P100 cards are workstation parts not designed for gaming, their raw compute scores are similar. In a gaming context, the RX 6850M XT would be the closest consumer alternative, offering slightly better or similar performance depending on driver optimization. The RX 6650M XT would be a minor step down, resulting in a small FPS reduction at 4K Ultra, but likely still maintaining playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. Since all presets are playable, the "best" setting is the highest quality one: Ultra.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset is the best option, delivering an average of 90 FPS. This is the lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset but still well above the 60 FPS target.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The Ultra preset is the best option, averaging 144 FPS. This provides a high-quality image with enough frame rate headroom for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset is the best option, averaging 202 FPS. This is more than sufficient for any 1080p display, including 144Hz or 240Hz panels.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset offers the highest FPS at each resolution: 406 FPS at 1080p, 345 FPS at 1440p, and 214 FPS at 4K. However, given the extreme performance of this combo, there is no practical reason to use lower settings, as Ultra provides a high frame rate at every resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals distinct scaling patterns that illuminate the roles of the CPU and GPU in Downfall at different resolutions. The game appears to be heavily GPU-bound, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS shows minimal variation between presets. The Low preset averages 406 FPS, while Ultra averages 202 FPS. This wide range, with Ultra being roughly half the FPS of Low, indicates that the GPU is doing more work at higher presets, but the CPU is still able to keep up. The fact that the system can reach 406 FPS at Low suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering workload at higher presets becomes the primary constraint.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 345 FPS, and Ultra averages 144 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 201 FPS, compared to a 204 FPS gap at 1080p. This consistency indicates that the GPU's workload is scaling with resolution and settings, while the CPU's role remains constant. The CPU is likely not the bottleneck, as the frame rate is still extremely high even at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low averages 214 FPS, and Ultra averages 90 FPS, a gap of 124 FPS. The absolute drop from 1080p Low (406 FPS) to 4K Low (214 FPS) shows the GPU is working harder to fill more pixels. The 4K Ultra result of 90 FPS is the only configuration where the GPU appears to be nearing its limits for this game, though it still exceeds the playability threshold. Across all resolutions, the CPU's performance is sufficient, as there is no evidence of a frame rate ceiling that would indicate a CPU bottleneck. The RTX 5090 D is the decisive component in this pairing, and its immense compute power is what allows the system to achieve such high frame rates at all settings.