Downfall

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the Intel Arc B570 is a combination that targets mainstream 1080p and 1440p gaming. In the horror title Downfall, the recorded data shows this setup delivers a wide range of performance depending on resolution and quality settings. At 1920x1080, the pairing is capable of high refresh rates on less demanding presets and remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold even at the maximum quality setting. Moving to 2560x1440, the combo still provides a strong experience, though Ultra settings dip below the playable line. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset keeps the average frame rate above 60 FPS. This analysis uses only the measured values from the database to outline exactly what a user can expect.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for this specific CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four settings levels. Some entries also include minimum and maximum frame rate data, which helps illustrate frame pacing consistency.

Starting with 1920x1080, the most common gaming resolution, the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combination performs strongly. At Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 163 FPS. This is the highest measured average across all resolutions and settings in the dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. At High settings, the average is 109 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still produces an average of 68 FPS. The data does not include minimum or maximum values for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, so only the averages are available for those presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains solid for most settings. Low settings yield an average of 116 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS. Ultra settings, however, fall to an average of 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. As with 1080p, the database only lists minimum and maximum values for the Medium preset at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a significant drop in performance. Low settings average 72 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS line. Medium settings average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. High settings average 49 FPS. Ultra settings average 30 FPS, which is the lowest measured average in the entire dataset. The pattern is clear: this combination is not built for 4K gaming beyond the lowest quality preset.

Interpreting the numbers, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080 is substantial, from 163 FPS down to 68 FPS. That is a difference of 95 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes significantly more load on the hardware. At 2560x1440, the drop from Low to Ultra goes from 116 FPS to 49 FPS. At 3840x2160, the drop from Low to Ultra goes from 72 FPS to 30 FPS. The scaling is consistent: each step up in resolution reduces the headroom at every preset.

The minimum and maximum values recorded for Medium settings show reasonable frame pacing. At 1920x1080 Medium, the spread from minimum to maximum is 40 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the spread is 29 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the spread is 18 FPS. This suggests that as resolution increases, the frame rate variance narrows, likely because the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck and the CPU has less influence on frame time fluctuations.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The data shows all four settings presets at 1920x1080 produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. Low averages 163 FPS, Medium averages 133 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: High settings is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. It averages 78 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 49 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 72 FPS. Medium settings average 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 49 FPS and Ultra averages 30 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with a score of 2259, the Intel Core i3-10305 with 2264, the Intel Core i7-10710U with 2248, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 with 2246. The differences are all within less than half a percent.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750 with a score of 20582, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with 20534, the AMD Radeon R9 M390X with 20662, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with 20480. All of these are within a narrow margin of the Arc B570.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combination?

A: The combo ranks 2988 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places it in the lower portion of the database, which aligns with the measured FPS results that show it is best suited for 1080p and lighter 1440p workloads.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is as follows.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It averages 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This means users can run the game at maximum quality settings at this resolution without dropping below the playable line. Lower presets offer higher frame rates, but they are not necessary for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice. It averages 78 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 49 FPS, which is not playable, so High is the maximum quality setting that keeps the average above 60 FPS. Medium and Low also work, but High provides the best visual fidelity while maintaining performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that stays above 60 FPS. It averages 72 FPS. Medium settings average 59 FPS, which is just below the threshold. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution, with averages of 49 FPS and 30 FPS respectively.

These recommendations are based strictly on the average frame rates. Users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate may still choose to run Medium at 4K, but the data indicates the average will sit just under 60 FPS. For a locked experience, Low is the safe choice at 4K.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can run Downfall, but the experience varies significantly by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. Every preset, including Ultra, stays above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin. Users with 1080p monitors can play the game at maximum quality without concern.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, but with limitations. High settings average 78 FPS, which is a strong result. Ultra settings fall to 49 FPS, so users who want 1440p gaming must be willing to stay at High or lower. Medium averages 95 FPS and Low averages 116 FPS, offering plenty of headroom for high refresh rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Low settings, which average 72 FPS. Medium settings sit at 59 FPS, just below the threshold. High and Ultra are not recommended for 4K. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1920x1080 has all four presets listed as playable, 2560x1440 has High, Medium, and Low listed as playable, and 3840x2160 has only Low listed as playable.

The CPU has a benchmark percentile ranking of 47, meaning it sits near the middle of all tested CPUs. The GPU has a percentile ranking of 65, placing it above the median. The combination ranks 2988 out of 3716 tested combos in this game, which reflects the fact that Downfall is not particularly demanding on the CPU side, but the GPU still faces challenges at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, which is 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, which is 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, which is 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, which is 0.4 percent lower. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Downfall when paired with the same GPU, since the frame rate differences would be negligible.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 0.1 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, which is 0.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, which is 0.5 percent higher. These GPUs would behave similarly to the Arc B570 in Downfall, with frame rates within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Users who already own one of these rival components can expect comparable results. The delta percentage values are all under 0.5 percent, so there is no meaningful performance difference between the Arc B570 and its nearest rivals. The same applies to the CPU rivals. This means the measured FPS data for this combo is broadly representative of what these nearby components would deliver.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2988 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This puts it in the lower 20 percent of the database. The ranking is consistent with the measured performance: the system excels at 1080p, handles 1440p well up to High settings, and struggles at 4K beyond Low settings.

The percentile ranking of the GPU at 65 indicates that the Arc B570 is a mid-range performer relative to all GPUs in the database. The CPU percentile of 47 indicates a near-median CPU. When combined, the system lands in the lower portion of the combo rankings for this game. This suggests that Downfall, while not a highly demanding title at lower resolutions, still requires substantial GPU power for higher presets and resolutions.

The combination is best understood as a 1080p gaming setup with some 1440p capability. At 1080p Ultra, it delivers 68 FPS, which is a solid result. At 1440p High, it delivers 78 FPS, which is also good. The 4K performance is limited to Low settings. Users who own this hardware should target 1080p for the best balance of quality and frame rate, or 1440p with High settings. Pushing beyond that will result in averages below the playable threshold.