Downfall

# Intel Core i5-14400F + Intel Arc B570 in Downfall: A Benchmark Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a surprisingly consistent 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, though 4K gaming demands a significant reduction in visual fidelity. At 1080p and 1440p, the combination is capable of pushing well past the 60 FPS threshold with headroom to spare, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows that 4K is playable, but only at the Low preset, which is a notable limitation for users with 4K displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 combination across the tested resolutions and presets are listed below. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with 1080p delivering the highest average frame rates, followed by 1440p, and 4K bringing up the rear. The variance between settings also increases with resolution, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution climbs.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the benchmark results are as follows:

• High: Average 49 FPS, with no reported minimum or maximum.
• Low: Average 72 FPS, representing a solid 20% uplift over the High preset.
• Medium: Average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 30 FPS, which is exactly half the frame rate of the Low preset.

The data indicates that at 4K, only the Low preset consistently maintains an average above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset dips to 50 FPS in demanding scenes, while High and Ultra averages fall below the threshold, making sustained 60 FPS gameplay unlikely at those settings.

Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the i5-14400F + Arc B570 combo shows significantly more headroom:

• High: Average 78 FPS.
• Low: Average 116 FPS, roughly 49% faster than High.
• Medium: Average 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 49 FPS, which is 1.5x slower than the High preset.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset is the only one that fails to hit the 60 FPS target. The High, Medium, and Low presets all maintain an average above 78 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. The data shows a wide performance gulf between the High and Ultra presets, indicating the Ultra preset's advanced effects are particularly taxing on the Arc B570.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are excellent:

• High: Average 109 FPS.
• Low: Average 163 FPS, a 49% increase over High.
• Medium: Average 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 68 FPS, which is over the 60 FPS threshold.

All four presets at 1080p deliver average frame rates above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, lands at 68 FPS on average, ensuring a smooth experience even in graphically intense scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the Intel Core i5-14400F very close to several other CPUs. Based on the average benchmark score of 32,279, the nearest rivals from the CPU data are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U: This CPU scores 32,233, a mere 0.1% difference. In Downfall, users can expect virtually identical CPU-bound performance, making the Ryzen 7 PRO a direct alternative.
• Intel Core i9-11900: With an average score of 32,226, this chip is just 0.2% off the i5-14400F's pace. In this game, the two processors would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.
• AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS: Scoring 32,354, this processor is actually 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F. The data suggests it may hold a slight edge in CPU-limited scenes.
• Intel Core i7-12800H: A score of 32,121 puts this part 0.5% lower. It trails the i5-14400F but remains within the same performance class.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rivals, based on an average score of 20,556, include:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile: With an average score of 20,534, this GPU is 0.1% slower. Expect virtually identical rasterization performance.
• Intel Arc A750: Scoring 20,582, the A750 is 0.1% faster. This is the closest direct competitor.
• NVIDIA Quadro M4000M: An average score of 20,480 puts this professional GPU 0.4% behind the Arc B570.
• AMD Radeon R9 M390X: At 20,662, this chip is 0.5% ahead of the Arc B570, making it a slightly stronger option in GPU-bound scenarios.

For Downfall, the combination of the i5-14400F and Arc B570 places the system in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs and the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This means the CPU is the stronger component relative to other tested CPUs, but the GPU is slightly below the median of tested graphics cards. The balance of performance is important: at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint; at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom and the GPU dictates the final frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 shifts depending on the resolution. The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern.

At 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor. The jump from the Low preset (163 FPS) to Ultra (68 FPS) is about a 58% reduction in performance, showing the GPU's shading workload and pixel fill rate are the determining factors. The CPU, however, does not bottleneck in this scenario; the average 109 FPS at High preset demonstrates enough headroom to feed the GPU.

At 1440p, the GPU's rendering load increases. The average of 116 FPS at Low and 78 FPS at High show a 33% performance drop, which is a smaller relative decrease than at 1080p. This is consistent with the GPU becoming more pixel-bound. The CPU is still sufficient, as evidenced by the Ultra preset at 49 FPS, a 37% drop from High.

At 4K, the GPU is severely stressed. The High preset's 49 FPS and Ultra's 30 FPS represent a 39% drop, with the Low preset at 72 FPS showing the only playable option for 60 FPS. The CPU's role is largely irrelevant here; the data shows no setting scales to a higher FPS at this resolution.

The scaling between 1080p and 1440p shows a roughly 25% performance discount across similar presets (High 109 to 78 FPS; Low 163 to 116 FPS). Scaling from 1440p to 4K is much harsher: a 55% drop from High 1080p to High 4K, and 50% from Low 1080p to Low 4K. This indicates that the Arc B570's memory bandwidth and shading units are heavily taxed by 4K, while the CPU remains a secondary factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i5-14400F + Arc B570 combination ranks 2,988th out of 3,716 tested combos in the database for Downfall. This places it in the upper 20% of tested configurations — a strong result. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking is a solid contributor to this placement, while the GPU's 65th percentile is respectable but less influential.

In practice, this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 4K numbers are playable but only at the Low preset, which is a significant compromise for a modern setup. Users with 4K displays should look for a more powerful GPU to achieve higher visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 run Downfall at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 High is 49, below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The minimum FPS is not reported, but the average indicates the experience will suffer during graphically intense scenes.

Q: What is the best settings for 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset runs at an average of 72 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that maintains an average above 60 FPS. Medium preset averages 59 FPS but dips to 50 FPS, making it less consistent.

Q: Is the Arc B570 enough for 1440p gaming?

A: The data says yes. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 78 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 49 FPS. The High preset is a strong choice for 60 FPS, while Ultra will fall below the threshold.

Q: Which settings at 1080p provide the best 60 FPS experience?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 68 FPS, giving a 13% buffer above the 60 FPS target. The High preset averages 109 FPS, offering substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset also stays above 60 FPS (minimum 113 FPS), making all three top presets playable.

Q: How does the Core i5-14400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U?

A: The two CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores (32,279 vs 32,233, a 0.1% difference). In Downfall, this translates to virtually identical CPU-bound performance. Neither will be the bottleneck in this pairing.

Q: Is the GPU comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile?

A: The Arc B570's average score of 20,556 is 0.1% higher than the RTX 3070 Mobile's 20,534. The data indicates a performance tie between the two. The Arc B570 also leads the Intel Arc A750 by a 0.1% margin (20,582 vs 20,556).

Best Settings per Resolution

For a consistent 60+ FPS experience in Downfall, the following presets are the highest that maintain the target:

• 3840x2160: Low preset — average 72 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that stays above 60 FPS.
• 2560x1440: High preset — average 78 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the threshold, with a 95 FPS average and a floor of 81 FPS, but the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Ultra preset — average 68 FPS. The High preset offers 109 FPS, but Ultra is the higher visual quality at a playable framerate.