Downfall

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a commanding performance profile in Downfall, with measured frame rates that consistently dwarf the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. The dataset shows this combo achieving average frame rates from a low of 76.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 424.8 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the system has substantial headroom for the game's demands. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, explores the CPU versus GPU dynamic, and contextualizes the combo’s standing against similar hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5080 and i5-14600K combination produces exceptional results. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 424.8 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 345.7 FPS, while High settings still deliver a robust 284.7 FPS. The most demanding 1080p preset, Ultra, maintains an average of 177.9 FPS, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely high but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 305 FPS, while Medium settings yield 246.1 FPS. High settings produce an average of 200.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 125.3 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is notable but not drastic; for example, the High preset drops from 284.7 FPS to 200.5 FPS, a reduction that still leaves ample performance margin.

The 3840x2160 resolution is where the most significant scaling occurs. Low settings average 190.8 FPS, which is still far above the threshold. Medium settings follow at 153.4 FPS, and High settings produce 125.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested, with an average of 76.4 FPS. While this is the lowest average in the entire dataset, it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin of 16.4 FPS.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The data indicates a smooth progression of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase, with no anomalous spikes or drops in the averages.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of performance in Downfall, with the Intel Core i5-14600K providing ample support. The scaling between resolutions demonstrates a GPU-bound workload. When moving from 1080p High (284.7 FPS) to 1440p High (200.5 FPS), the frame rate drops by 84.2 FPS, a 29.6% reduction. This significant decrease is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, as the rendering load increases with pixel count.

The pattern continues when moving from 1440p High to 4K High, where the average drops from 200.5 FPS to 125.5 FPS. This 75 FPS reduction (37.4%) further confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 424.8 FPS, a figure that suggests the i5-14600K's strong single-threaded performance is sufficient to feed the GPU without bottlenecking.

The settings scaling also points to GPU dominance. At 4K, the difference between Low (190.8 FPS) and Ultra (76.4 FPS) is 114.4 FPS, showing that the GPU's fill rate and shading power are heavily taxed by higher quality presets. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are more than adequate for this horror title, as even the lowest resolution and preset combination does not reveal any CPU-induced frame rate ceiling. The data implies that for Downfall, the RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the key assets, with the i5-14600K's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 5.30 GHz boost clock ensuring no processing stall.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is identified as the "best settings." Across all three resolutions tested, the Ultra preset qualifies, making it the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 76.4 FPS. This is the only configuration at 4K that pushes the system, and it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that 4K Ultra is playable, but with less headroom than other resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 125.3 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS requirement, allowing for consistent performance even during intense scenes. The 1440p Ultra setting offers a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate, with the average being more than double the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches an average of 177.9 FPS. This is the highest frame rate among the Ultra presets across all resolutions, indicating that 1080p Ultra is not only playable but also provides a very smooth experience suitable for high refresh rate displays. The data recommends Ultra as the best setting at each resolution, as it is the most demanding preset that still maintains an average above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally indicates that this PC can run Downfall with exceptional performance. The verdictByResolution field confirms that all tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution, with average frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system clears 60 FPS on all presets, with the best settings being Ultra at 76.4 FPS. This makes 4K gaming viable, though the margin is smaller compared to lower resolutions. The 2560x1440 resolution shows even more capability, with Ultra settings averaging 125.3 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience with high visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly powerful, with Ultra settings reaching 177.9 FPS, leaving significant headroom for future game updates or more demanding scenes.

The combination of the i5-14600K and RTX 5080 is more than sufficient for Downfall. The lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset—76.4 FPS at 4K Ultra—is still 16.4 FPS above the playability threshold. This suggests that players can confidently enable maximum settings at any resolution without concern for performance dips below 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals for both the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in Downfall. For the Intel Core i5-14600K, the closest rivals are the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, AMD EPYC 4345P, Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245. The Xeon Gold 5318H has an average score of 48698, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-14600K's average of 48618, indicating virtually identical performance. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, a 0.3% difference, while the Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, a 0.7% difference. The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, which is 0.8% higher than the i5-14600K.

These small deltaPct values—all within 1% of each other—suggest that any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, as the game does not appear to be CPU-bound at the tested settings. The GPU's nearestRivals show a slightly wider variance. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 0.7% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 2.3% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080.

In practical terms, these rival GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5080 in Downfall. For instance, the RX 9070 GRE might produce slightly higher averages due to its higher benchmark score, while the Pro W5700X could be marginally slower. The data implies that any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would offer a similar gaming experience, with the RTX 5080 sitting comfortably in the middle of this performance cluster.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination holds a rank of 178 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the top 4.8% of all configurations tested, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of hardware combinations. The high ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system exceeding 60 FPS on all presets and resolutions.

The percentileVsAllCpus field for the i5-14600K is 90, meaning it performs better than 90% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Similarly, the RTX 5080's percentileVsAllGpus is 87, indicating it outperforms 87% of all GPUs tested. These high individual percentiles, combined with the strong combo ranking, suggest that this pairing is well-matched for Downfall. The rank of 178 out of 3716 demonstrates that while there are faster combinations, this system is firmly in the upper echelon of performers, with only 177 other combos achieving higher overall scores in this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 125.3, providing a significant margin above the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 284.7 at 1920x1080 to 200.5 at 2560x1440, and further to 125.5 at 3840x2160.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best for 1080p, as it achieves an average of 177.9 FPS while being the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RX 9070 GRE has an average benchmark score of 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080's score of 56083, suggesting slightly better performance in Downfall.

Q: What rank does this combo hold among all tested systems?

A: This combo is ranked 178 out of 3716 total combinations tested in Downfall, placing it in the top 4.8% of all systems.