Downfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a wide range of performance in Downfall, scaling dramatically with resolution and quality presets. At 1080p, this combo is clearly overqualified for the game, while at 4K Ultra it falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system that excels at high refresh rates on Full HD and remains comfortable at 1440p, but requires settings adjustments for 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for this combination provide a clear picture of its behavior across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are consistently high. With Low settings, the combo produces 192.5 FPS average, which is an exceptionally smooth experience for a horror title with fast movement. Medium settings drop this to 153.9 FPS, still far above any display refresh rate concern. High settings yield 129.2 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 77.5 FPS average, which is comfortably above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling is evident. Low settings deliver 133.9 FPS average, a noticeable reduction from the 1080p result but still very high. Medium settings produce 111.4 FPS, and High settings reach 91.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 58.5 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the first point where the RTX 2060 SUPER's limits begin to show, as the combination cannot maintain a locked 60 FPS at the highest quality setting on a 1440p display.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings average 84 FPS, which is playable and smooth for most scenarios. Medium settings drop to 68.3 FPS, still above the threshold. High settings average 55.6 FPS, which dips below the playable mark. The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 36.7 FPS, a substantial drop that makes the game feel sluggish and unresponsive, particularly in a horror genre where quick reactions are often necessary. The absence of min and max FPS data in the measurements means we only have the average frame rates to evaluate, but the trend across resolutions is consistent: each step up in resolution or settings costs a significant chunk of performance, and the combo is best suited to lower resolutions or reduced settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks at 2708 out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall. This places it in the lower half of all tested combos, which may seem surprising given the strong absolute FPS numbers at 1080p and 1440p. However, this rank reflects the fact that the database includes many high-end and newer combinations that can handle 4K Ultra with ease, which this combo cannot. The rank is a holistic measure across all resolutions and settings, not just the ones where this pairing performs well.

The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize this. The Core i5-14600KF sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs tested in the database, indicating that the processor is far above average in overall compute performance. The RTX 2060 SUPER, in contrast, sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, which is a more modest position. This gap suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor for higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions. The combo's rank of 2708 of 3716 reflects the GPU's mid-range standing, as many other combinations pair stronger graphics cards with similar or weaker CPUs.

The measured FPS data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, where CPU load is relatively higher per frame, the combo performs admirably, suggesting the i5-14600KF is doing its job. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the scores drop off sharply. The rank is not a judgment of whether the system is usable; it is a comparative measure of how this pairing handles the game's full range of settings. For a player targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo ranks much higher in practical terms than the raw number suggests.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in the database provide useful context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Intel Core i5-14600KF, the closest match is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which has an average benchmark score 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% higher. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% lower. These deltas are all very small, meaning that any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical performance in Downfall when paired with the same GPU. The differences are within run-to-run variance, so a system builder could expect the same FPS numbers with any of these processors.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 0.4% lower, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 1.5% lower. The Intel Arc A770M scores 1.6% lower. None of these alternatives would provide a meaningful performance uplift or drop in Downfall. The RTX 3060 Mobile, despite being a newer architecture, is a laptop part and lands at nearly the same level. This means a desktop user with a RTX 2060 SUPER should not expect a dramatic change by switching to any of these listed alternatives; they all fall within a narrow 2% band of performance.

In practical terms, if a player has a system with one of these rival CPUs or GPUs, the measured FPS for this combo is a reliable guide. The differences are so small that they would be imperceptible in actual gameplay. The only way to get a large jump in FPS at 4K Ultra would be to move to a significantly more powerful GPU, which is not listed among the nearest rivals.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 55.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You would need to drop to Medium settings to get 68.3 FPS average at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 91.9 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 58.5 FPS, so it is not playable.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 192.5 FPS on Low and 129.2 FPS on High, indicating the GPU has enough headroom to handle the load. The CPU's high percentile rank (90th) suggests it is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER perform better than the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: The database shows the RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score 0.4% higher than the RTX 3060 Mobile. In Downfall, the difference would be negligible, with the RTX 2060 SUPER having a very slight edge.

Q: How many tested combos does this pairing beat in Downfall?

A: This combo ranks 2708 out of 3716 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms 1008 other combos in the database for this game.

Q: What average FPS can I expect at 4K Low?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 84. This is well above the playable threshold and provides a smooth experience, though visual quality is reduced.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in Downfall. The CPU's high benchmark scores (90th percentile) and the GPU's more modest scores (62nd percentile) indicate that the graphics card is the primary constraint as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the FPS scales from 192.5 on Low to 77.5 on Ultra, a 2.5x reduction. This wide spread suggests that the GPU is still the main driver of performance, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough frames to reach very high numbers on lower presets.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. The jump from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is a 30% reduction (from 192.5 to 133.9 FPS), which is a typical GPU-bound scaling. The CPU does not become more important at this resolution; rather, the GPU's work per pixel increases, and the frame rate drops accordingly.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. The FPS at Low settings is 84, which is 56% lower than at 1080p Low. At Ultra, the score is 36.7, which is 53% lower than 1080p Ultra. This consistent drop of over half the frame rate when moving to 4K points squarely at the GPU as the limiting factor. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the rendering load overwhelms it. The CPU's role diminishes further, as it has ample headroom to prepare frames that the GPU cannot render fast enough.

For presets, the scaling between Low and Ultra at each resolution is also informative. At 1080p, Ultra is 40% slower than Low. At 1440p, Ultra is 56% slower than Low. At 4K, Ultra is 56% slower than Low. This indicates that the GPU's performance penalty for higher settings grows as resolution increases, reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher loads. Players with this combo should prioritize GPU settings at 1440p and above, while at 1080p they can freely max out settings without worrying about the CPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides clear guidance on the best playable settings for each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 77.5 FPS. This is the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The margin above the 60 FPS threshold is 17.5 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is not playable (58.5 FPS). The best settings are High, which averages 91.9 FPS. This preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still delivering a frame rate that is 31.9 FPS above the playable threshold. The drop from Ultra to High is a worthwhile trade-off for maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable. The best settings are Medium, which averages 68.3 FPS. This is 8.3 FPS above the threshold, so there is a slight risk of drops below 60 FPS in busy scenes, but the average is acceptable. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as they fall below the playable threshold. For a horror game where atmosphere matters, Medium at 4K provides a good balance of visual quality and performance, but players seeking a guaranteed smooth experience may prefer Low settings at 84 FPS average.