Downfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a horror title that proves surprisingly scalable across resolutions and presets. The combination ranks 271st out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.3% of configurations. This pairing produces frame rates that are consistently far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the data showing that even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintains an average of 74.2 FPS. The benchmark results indicate a system with substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays and demanding graphical settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals that would yield nearly identical performance in Downfall. For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the nearest comparable processor is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32,233 in average benchmark performance—a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900 is also effectively equivalent at 32,226 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS sits slightly above at 32,354 (-0.2% delta). The Intel Core i7-12800H trails by a marginal 0.5% with a score of 32,121. These four alternatives are within half a percent of the i5-14400F's average score of 32,279, meaning any of them would produce indistinguishable frame rates in this game. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors confirms its position in the upper tier of gaming CPUs.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54,209 is nearly identical to the standard RTX 4080 at 54,247 (-0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (-1.1%), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB achieves 55,698 (-2.7%). The AMD Radeon 8060S rounds out the list at 55,757 (-2.8%). The 86th percentile ranking for the GPU places it among the top tier of graphics cards. In practice, swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for a standard RTX 4080 would change Downfall performance by less than a single frame per second across all resolutions and settings. The Radeon alternatives, while slightly higher in synthetic benchmarks, are within a range that would not produce perceptible differences in this particular title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that Downfall is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with CPU influence becoming more apparent only at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 395.3 FPS, while the same settings at 1440p yield 281.8 FPS—a 28.7% reduction. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low drops performance from 281.8 to 178.1 FPS, a 36.8% reduction. These scaling patterns indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload is the dominant factor, with the i5-14400F providing more than enough computational headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The preset scaling at each resolution further clarifies the GPU's role. At 4K, the jump from Low (178.1 FPS) to Medium (145.1 FPS) represents an 18.5% performance cost, while Medium to High (119.3 FPS) costs another 17.8%. The leap from High to Ultra (74.2 FPS) is the most expensive at 37.8%, suggesting that Ultra settings introduce particularly demanding effects. At 1080p, the same preset progression shows a different pattern: Low (395.3 FPS) to Medium (326.1 FPS) costs 17.5%, Medium to High (267.8 FPS) costs 17.9%, and High to Ultra (168.1 FPS) costs 37.2%. The consistency of these percentages across resolutions confirms that preset changes have a proportional impact regardless of resolution, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary performance driver.

The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, are clearly sufficient for this title. The data shows no evidence of CPU limitation even at 1080p Low where frame rates approach 400 FPS. The i5-14400F's single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,055, appears more than adequate for the game's logic and physics. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily taxed at 74.2 FPS, the CPU's role is minimal; at 1080p Low, the CPU must feed frames at 395.3 FPS, yet the measured performance indicates it does so without constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 395.3 FPS, Medium achieves 326.1 FPS, High reaches 267.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 168.1 FPS. These figures represent 6.6x, 5.4x, 4.5x, and 2.8x the 60 FPS playability threshold respectively. The scaling from Low to Ultra results in a 57.5% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating the substantial graphical demands of the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains remarkably high. Low settings deliver 281.8 FPS, Medium produces 233.2 FPS, High achieves 191.7 FPS, and Ultra sustains 117.7 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs between 28.7% (Low) and 30.0% (Ultra), showing consistent scaling with pixel count. Even at the most demanding 1440p preset, the system maintains nearly double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system still clears the playability bar with room to spare. Low settings yield 178.1 FPS, Medium delivers 145.1 FPS, High achieves 119.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 74.2 FPS. The 4K to 1440p scaling costs range from 36.8% (Low) to 36.9% (Ultra), indicating that resolution scaling is uniform across presets. The 4K Ultra figure of 74.2 FPS is the only measured result below 100 FPS, yet it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 23.7%. Across all 12 measured configurations, the average frame rate is 202.1 FPS, with the lowest single data point being the 4K Ultra result.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combination achieves an average of 74.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data confirms all four settings presets at 4K are playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 on average benchmarks, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247—a delta of -0.1%. This negligible difference means performance in Downfall would be effectively identical between the two cards.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming with this setup?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system produces 191.7 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz or even 165Hz displays. For 240Hz displays, 1080p High delivers 267.8 FPS, well above the refresh rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint even at 1080p. The i5-14400F's performance, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645, appears sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER at all tested presets, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes.

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

A: At Low settings, the drop from 395.3 FPS to 178.1 FPS represents a 54.9% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop from 168.1 FPS to 74.2 FPS is a 55.9% reduction. The proportional cost is consistent across presets.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 233.2 FPS, which is 3.9x the 60 FPS playability threshold. This configuration offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 168.1 FPS. This is 2.8x the playability threshold, leaving substantial headroom for frame rate drops in intense scenes. Given the horror genre's tendency toward sudden visual complexity, this margin is reassuring.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain viable with an average of 117.7 FPS, nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. The 31.4% performance reduction from 1080p Ultra still leaves enough headroom for consistent gameplay. Players with 144Hz monitors would benefit from dropping to High settings, which delivers 191.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings achieve 74.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 23.7%. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below 100 FPS average. For those seeking higher frame rates at 4K, High settings provide 119.3 FPS, while Medium delivers 145.1 FPS. The data shows that even at the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—the system remains comfortably playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 271st out of 3,716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the configuration in the top 7.3% of all tested systems, which is notable given the wide range of hardware combinations in the database. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all graphics cards both contribute to this strong overall position.

The ranking suggests that this combination outperforms the vast majority of tested systems in Downfall, despite not featuring the absolute fastest components available. The i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32,279 places it in the upper tier of CPUs, while the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile GPU ranking indicates near-flagship graphics performance. The synergy between these components appears well-suited to Downfall's rendering requirements, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all tested configurations.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with all measured frame rates exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, achieves 74.2 FPS, providing a 23.7% margin above the playability threshold. At 1440p Ultra, the system delivers 117.7 FPS, while 1080p Ultra reaches 168.1 FPS.

The data indicates this combination is not merely playable but offers significant performance headroom. For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, 4K Ultra is viable. For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, 1080p and 1440p configurations deliver frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates. The benchmark results show no configuration where the system falls below the playability threshold, and the minimum measured performance across all tests is 74.2 FPS. This system is fully capable of handling Downfall with maximum settings at any resolution, and it retains substantial performance reserves for future content or more demanding scenarios.