Downfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable combination for playing Downfall, a horror title released in 2016. The measured data shows this system handles the game with substantial headroom, achieving playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset. The strongest result is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average frame rate of 65.8 FPS confirms that even the most demanding configuration clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. This places the combo in the 663rd position out of 3716 tested hardware combinations in the game's database, putting it in the top percentile of tested systems.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system produces an average frame rate of 65.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it remains comfortably playable.

Q: What is the fastest frame rate this system can achieve in Downfall?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 345.3 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For a more balanced experience, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 still delivers 146.2 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667. The deltaPct is -1, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER is approximately 1% behind the RTX 4090 Mobile in average benchmark performance, making them very close in overall capability.

Q: Is the Core i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. The CPU scores in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, scores 32354, a difference of only -0.2%, showing the CPU is highly competitive for this workload.

Q: What is the playable frame rate at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 103 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual quality.

Q: Are there any settings at 3840x2160 that are not playable?

A: No. All tested presets at 3840x2160—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest result is Ultra at 65.8 FPS, which still clears the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 146.2 FPS. This leaves significant performance headroom, allowing the system to run the game with maximum visual fidelity and still nearly triple the playability threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution is the definitive choice for users prioritizing image quality over raw frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, achieving an average of 103 FPS. This is a substantial 42% decrease from the 1080p Ultra result, but it still provides a high-refresh-rate experience. The frame rate drop is expected given the increased pixel count, yet the system maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is still playable with an average of 65.8 FPS, but it is the only configuration tested that falls below the 100 FPS mark. For users with 4K displays, Ultra remains the highest quality option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, though the margin is slimmer compared to lower resolutions. The High preset offers a more comfortable buffer at 103.7 FPS, but Ultra is technically the most demanding playable setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at higher resolutions, with the CPU's role diminishing as the pixel count increases. This is evident from the frame rate scaling between 1920x1080 and 3840x2160. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 146.2 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 65.8 FPS—a 55% reduction. This scaling pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where the rendering load increases exponentially with resolution.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-14400F with 10 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming the limiting factor at any tested resolution. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is typically higher, the system still achieves 235.7 FPS on High settings, indicating the processor can feed the GPU effectively even at lower resolutions.

The transition from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution also highlights the GPU's role. At 4K, moving from Low (152.5 FPS) to Ultra (65.8 FPS) represents a 57% performance drop, while at 1080p, the same settings change reduces performance from 345.3 FPS to 146.2 FPS, a 58% drop. The consistent percentage decrease across resolutions suggests the settings scaling is primarily a GPU workload adjustment, with the CPU maintaining a stable frame delivery rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (average benchmark score 43223) has several near-identical competitors. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning it performs within 0.1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER. Similarly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also showing a -0.1% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a -0.2% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, a -1% delta. In practical terms, all four alternatives would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the only one to edge out the RTX 4070 SUPER, albeit by just 1%.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F (average benchmark score 32279) is closely matched by four rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the i5-14400F is slightly ahead. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% advantage for the i5-14400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, putting it 0.2% ahead of the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% advantage for the i5-14400F. These differences are negligible for gaming performance, so any of these CPUs would produce virtually identical results in Downfall when paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 345.3 FPS, while Medium reaches 282.6 FPS. High settings yield 235.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 146.2 FPS. All configurations at this resolution are far above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the resolution where the hardware is most overqualified for the game's demands.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset averages 246.2 FPS, Medium achieves 200.7 FPS, and High produces 166.2 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 103 FPS, which is still more than 70% above the playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in frame rates, with Ultra experiencing the largest drop from 146.2 to 103 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to perform admirably but with tighter margins. The Low preset averages 152.5 FPS, Medium reaches 127.5 FPS, and High produces 103.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 65.8 FPS, which is the only result across all resolutions and settings that falls below 100 FPS. Even at this most demanding configuration, the system maintains a 9.7% buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a playable experience for 4K users.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best performance, with Ultra settings producing 146.2 FPS and Low settings reaching 345.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 103 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience at a common gaming resolution.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is still positive, but with less headroom. Ultra settings average 65.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for users who prefer a large margin above 60 FPS. The High preset at 4K offers 103.7 FPS, a more comfortable option for those willing to sacrifice some visual fidelity. Ultimately, the system is fully capable of running Downfall at its highest settings across all tested resolutions, making it a strong choice for this horror title. The combination ranks 663rd out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper tier of systems for this game.