Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2630 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. That places this combo in the lower third of the database, which is notable given that the game itself is a 2016 horror title with relatively modest demands. The ranking suggests this pairing is capable but not exceptional for Downfall, and the recorded measurements confirm that the experience depends heavily on resolution and quality settings.

The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121 (0.5% behind). These are all close scores, meaning the i5-14400F delivers compute performance that is statistically similar to those alternatives. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% ahead), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% ahead). The GPU is slightly behind those four alternatives, but the deltas are small enough that in practice the differences would be minor.

The rank of 2630 out of 3716 means that about 29% of tested combos perform worse and about 71% perform better. For a horror game like Downfall, which favors atmosphere over raw frame rates, this position is workable, but it does mean that users should not expect top-tier performance at maximum settings on high resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: the combo clears 60 FPS at 1080p on all tested presets, at 1440p on High, Medium, and Low, and at 4K only on Medium and Low. Ultra settings are the breaking point at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 60 frames per second?

A: Yes, at 1080p the combo runs all tested settings above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 80 FPS. At 1440p, High, Medium, and Low all clear 60 FPS, with High at 92 FPS. At 4K, only Low (85 FPS) and Medium (69 FPS) are playable.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 4K resolution?

A: Medium is the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160, averaging 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. High drops to 57 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 32279 on average, which is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121. None of these CPUs would meaningfully change Downfall performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average, while the RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, the Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, the Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, and the Arc A770M scores 18383. The RTX 2060 SUPER is between 0.4% and 1.6% behind these alternatives, so any of them would deliver very similar frame rates in Downfall.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum and maximum values were not recorded for this preset, but the average indicates that Ultra is not recommendable at this resolution.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra a viable option for this game?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 80 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the lower resolutions and presets all perform even better: High at 128 FPS, Medium at 156 FPS, and Low at 191 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 69 FPS. The recorded minimum for Medium is 59 FPS, which is just below the threshold, but the average holds above it. Low is also playable at 85 FPS, and High falls just short at 57 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 4K, averaging only 36 FPS.

At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset, averaging 92 FPS. Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, and Low averages 136 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so it should be avoided.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 80 FPS. High averages 128 FPS, Medium averages 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS, and Low averages 191 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears 60 FPS comfortably, making this resolution the sweet spot for the combo.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Intel Core i9-11900, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and Intel Core i7-12800H all produce average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-14400F. In Downfall, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates, since the game is not heavily dependent on multi-threaded compute. The differences between these chips are negligible for this workload.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, AMD Radeon Pro 5700, AMD Radeon RX 460, and Intel Arc A770M all score within 1.6% of the RTX 2060 SUPER. The RTX 3060 Mobile is the closest, at 0.4% ahead, and the Arc A770M is the farthest, at 1.6% ahead. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these would change Downfall frame rates by only a few FPS at most, likely not enough to shift the playable presets at any resolution. The recorded data indicates that this GPU tier is the limiting factor more than the CPU, but the margins are small.

The combo rank of 2630 out of 3716 suggests that there are many faster combinations, but also that this pairing is not an outlier. Users with any of the rival CPUs or GPUs listed above would see nearly identical performance in Downfall, which makes the specific choice of these components less critical for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results are as follows: Low averages 85 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The minimum and maximum values for Low, High, and Ultra were not recorded in the database, but the averages show a clear downward trend as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 57 FPS. Again, minimum and maximum values are only available for Medium, but the averages demonstrate that the combo has headroom at lower presets and struggles only at Ultra.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 191 FPS, Medium averages 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS, High averages 128 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The 1080p results show that the combo is never close to the 60 FPS threshold, even at Ultra, which suggests that the game is well within the capabilities of this hardware at this resolution.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 30% to 40% depending on the preset, and dropping from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by another 40% to 50%. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at that extreme.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can run Downfall, but the playable settings depend on the resolution. At 1920x1080, every tested preset clears 60 FPS, including Ultra at 80 FPS, so this resolution is fully playable with maximum quality. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High at 92 FPS, but Ultra drops to 57 FPS, which is below the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 69 FPS and Low at 85 FPS; High averages 57 FPS and Ultra averages 36 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: the combo is fully capable at 1080p, very capable at 1440p with reduced settings, and only partially capable at 4K. For a horror game that relies on tension and atmosphere, a stable 60 FPS is important, and the data shows that this is achievable at all resolutions except for the most demanding presets. Users who want to play at 4K should stick to Medium or Low, while those at 1440p can enjoy High without issue. At 1080p, there is no compromise needed.

The rank of 2630 out of 3716 reflects this mixed capability: it is not a top-tier combo, but it is far from the bottom. The recorded data shows that the game is playable in most configurations, and the only real failure point is Ultra at 1440p and above, along with High at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Downfall performance, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops from 191 FPS at 1080p Low to 136 FPS at 1440p Low and 85 FPS at 4K Low, which is a reduction of about 55% from 1080p to 4K at the same preset. The GPU's average benchmark score of 18093 and its 62nd percentile ranking suggest that it is a mid-range part, and the measured FPS reflects this: at 4K Ultra, the combo falls to 36 FPS, which is clearly GPU-limited.

The CPU, on the other hand, has an average benchmark score of 32279 and sits in the 83rd percentile, which indicates that it is more than sufficient for this game. Downfall is a horror title from 2016, and its demands are unlikely to stress a 10-core, 16-thread processor. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.5%, so any of them would perform identically. The fact that the combo rank (2630 of 3716) is lower than the CPU percentile (83rd) suggests that the GPU is holding the pairing back, not the CPU.

The scaling between resolutions and presets reinforces this. At 1080p, the combo goes from 191 FPS on Low to 80 FPS on Ultra, a drop of 58%. At 1440p, the same preset change goes from 136 FPS to 57 FPS, a drop of 58%. At 4K, the drop is from 85 FPS to 36 FPS, a 58% reduction. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck across all resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change much with resolution. The CPU is likely idle or lightly loaded in most scenes, while the GPU is working harder as pixel count increases.

For users deciding where to invest, the data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield the largest gains in Downfall, particularly for 4K and Ultra settings. The CPU is already positioned well above the GPU in percentile rank, and its rivals show no meaningful difference in performance. The recorded frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are high enough that the CPU is not a limiting factor, and the only way to push 4K Ultra above 60 FPS would be a substantially faster GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear constraint in this pairing, and the measured FPS breakdown confirms that the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases.