Downfall

This PC configuration delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, with every tested settings preset at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is overqualified for this title, producing playable performance even at 4K Ultra settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close rivals that would produce nearly identical performance in Downfall. The Intel Core i5-14600KF sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,394. Its nearest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49,228 — a negligible 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, 0.4% ahead) and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995, 0.8% ahead) are also within one percent of the i5-14600KF’s performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 trails by 0.8% with a score of 49,796. Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical frame pacing in Downfall, meaning the choice between them would not meaningfully alter the gaming experience.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with a score of 54,247, a difference of just 0.1% — these two cards are essentially interchangeable in real-world gaming. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) are 2.7% and 2.8% ahead respectively. Despite these slight benchmark advantages, the frame rate differences in Downfall would be minor, with all of these GPUs remaining well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and settings combination.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data shows that this system can run Downfall at maximum graphical fidelity across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 75 FPS. This is particularly noteworthy because 4K Ultra is typically the most punishing scenario for gaming hardware, and this configuration handles it with 15 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again delivers the best visual experience, achieving an average of 120.2 FPS. This more than doubles the 60 FPS requirement, providing ample margin for demanding scenes or future content updates. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 168.5 FPS, which is nearly three times the minimum playable threshold.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates over visual fidelity, the lower presets offer substantially higher performance. At 4K, Low settings yield 176.7 FPS, Medium produces 141.6 FPS, and High achieves 120 FPS. The scaling pattern holds at lower resolutions, with 1440p Low reaching 281.8 FPS and 1080p Low hitting 396.6 FPS. However, given that even the most demanding preset comfortably exceeds 60 FPS at every resolution, there is no practical reason to compromise visual quality in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals that Downfall is not particularly demanding on either component, but the scaling patterns indicate which part carries more weight at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates across presets range from 168.5 FPS (Ultra) to 396.6 FPS (Low), showing a 228.1 FPS spread. This wide gap demonstrates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as lowering graphics settings directly translates to massive frame rate gains.

At 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly, with Ultra producing 120.2 FPS and Low reaching 281.8 FPS — a difference of 161.6 FPS. The reduced scaling compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is becoming more saturated as pixel count increases, though the CPU still has ample headroom. At 3840x2160, the range compresses further to 101.7 FPS (75 FPS Ultra versus 176.7 FPS Low), confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K, while the i5-14600KF remains underutilized.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when examining the same settings across resolutions. At High settings, performance drops from 268.5 FPS at 1080p to 192 FPS at 1440p and 120 FPS at 4K. This consistent degradation pattern suggests that neither component is severely strained at any point. The i5-14600KF’s 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with its 5.30 GHz boost clock, provide more than enough processing power for Downfall’s horror-focused gameplay, which typically does not involve the complex physics simulations or large-scale AI that stress high-core-count processors.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and it does so with exceptional performance across the board. The verdict data lists every settings preset at every resolution as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, Ultra delivers 75 FPS average; at 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 120.2 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra produces 168.5 FPS.

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 274th out of 3,716 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top 7.4% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the substantial headroom this system has for Downfall, as it clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by at least 15 FPS even in the most demanding scenario tested. Players can enable every graphical feature without concern, and the system will maintain smooth, playable frame rates.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate play at 1080p, the system delivers up to 396.6 FPS on Low settings, which would saturate even the fastest gaming monitors. At 1440p, the 281.8 FPS ceiling on Low settings similarly exceeds the refresh rate capabilities of most displays. Even at 4K, the minimum average of 75 FPS on Ultra provides a comfortable experience for a horror game, where smooth motion and consistent frame pacing are more important than extreme refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield an average of 396.6 FPS, Medium reaches 325.4 FPS, High achieves 268.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 168.5 FPS. The progression shows a 228.1 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality presets, demonstrating the GPU’s significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 281.8 FPS for Low, 230.5 FPS for Medium, 192 FPS for High, and 120.2 FPS for Ultra. The relative scaling between presets remains consistent, with each step up in quality costing roughly 20-25% of the frame rate. The 161.6 FPS spread between Low and Ultra indicates that while the GPU workload increases with resolution, the system retains substantial performance reserves.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 176.7 FPS for Low, 141.6 FPS for Medium, 120 FPS for High, and 75 FPS for Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 75 FPS is the only data point where the system approaches the 60 FPS threshold, yet it still maintains a comfortable 15 FPS margin. The 101.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows that 4K is where the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth become more significant factors.

Across all resolutions and presets, the minimum FPS values were not recorded in the benchmark data, so the analysis relies on average FPS. The consistent averages above 75 FPS in the most demanding scenario suggest that frame drops would need to be severe to cause perceptible stuttering, which is unlikely given the hardware’s overall performance tier.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 75 FPS, which is 15 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four settings presets at 4K are marked as playable in the benchmark data.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 120.2 FPS, making it the recommended choice. This is more than double the playability threshold, so there is no performance reason to select lower quality presets.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the regular RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247. The SUPER is 0.1% slower in aggregate benchmarks, meaning the two cards perform nearly identically in gaming workloads.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The i5-14600KF ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound system rather than a CPU-limited one.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system delivers an average of 268.5 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors and indicates substantial performance headroom.

*Q: How does this system rank among all tested configurations for Downfall?*

A: This combination ranks 274th out of 3,716 tested CPU and GPU pairings, placing it in the top 7.4% of all configurations. This high relative standing confirms that the system provides near-top-tier performance for this game.