Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall on this Intel Core i5-9400 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures are average frame rates; no minimum or maximum values were captured in the database.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers 226.6 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 182.5 FPS, a drop of 44.1 FPS. High settings produce 153.2 FPS, while Ultra cuts the frame rate to 97.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 129.3 FPS swing, indicating that the preset selection heavily influences performance at this resolution. Even at the most demanding setting, the average remains well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 164.1 FPS. Medium follows at 132.6 FPS, High at 112.1 FPS, and Ultra at 69.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra is less steep in percentage terms than at 1080p, but the absolute drop of 95 FPS still shows a significant cost for higher quality. Ultra remains playable, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a 9.1 FPS margin.

At 3840x2160, performance compresses further. Low averages 102.3 FPS, Medium 79.4 FPS, and High 69.3 FPS. Ultra drops to 39.6 FPS, which is the only measured configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is 29.7 FPS, the largest single-preset jump recorded across all resolutions. This suggests that Ultra at 4K imposes a disproportionate load on the graphics pipeline.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces average FPS by roughly 30 to 40 percent at equivalent settings, depending on the preset. The RTX 4060 handles lower presets with ample headroom, but Ultra at 4K is clearly out of reach.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High settings average 69.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at this resolution averages 39.6 FPS and is not considered playable.

Q: Can this system run Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 69.1 FPS, staying above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What frame rate does the Low preset achieve at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 226.6 FPS, the highest recorded value in the entire dataset.

Q: Is there any resolution and preset combination that fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: Yes. Only one combination fails: 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, averaging 39.6 FPS.

Q: How does the 3840x2160 Medium preset compare to the 2560x1440 Ultra preset?

A: 3840x2160 Medium averages 79.4 FPS, while 2560x1440 Ultra averages 69.1 FPS. The lower resolution with higher quality still trails the higher resolution with medium quality by 10.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings choice for 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 average 97.3 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded scaling across resolutions helps isolate which component matters more for Downfall. The CPU, Intel Core i5-9400, has six cores and six threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, features 3072 shading units, 24 ray tracing cores, and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset reaches 226.6 FPS, which is far beyond what the CPU alone would typically sustain in a horror title. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 129.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter when quality settings rise. At Low settings, the CPU likely becomes the bottleneck, but the frame rate remains high enough that no practical concern emerges.

At 2560x1440, the resolution increase from 1080p reduces all preset averages by roughly 30 to 55 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 69.1 FPS, close to the 69.3 FPS of High at 4K. This near-identical result across different resolution and quality combinations suggests that the GPU is saturating its throughput at these points. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the graphics card determines the final output.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls to 39.6 FPS. The enormous drop from High at 69.3 FPS to Ultra at 39.6 FPS, a 29.7 FPS difference, cannot be explained by CPU limitations. The i5-9400 has a benchmark score of 6629 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, placing it at the 47th percentile of all CPUs. While not a flagship, it is sufficient for this game. The RTX 4060, with its 48 ROPs and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate, simply runs out of compute headroom at 4K Ultra.

The data indicates that the GPU dominates performance scaling across resolutions. The CPU's role is secondary, providing a stable baseline that rarely constrains the frame rate. The only scenario where the CPU might matter more is at 1080p Low, where 226.6 FPS approaches the practical limit for many processors. Even there, the result is playable with substantial margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists nearest rivals for both components based on average benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i5-9400, the closest alternatives are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with an average score of 2259, which is 0.2 percent higher than the i5-9400's 2254 average. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4 percent lower. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4 percent higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Downfall when paired with the same GPU. The performance differences are far smaller than the FPS variations between presets.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest rivals are unexpected in name but close in score. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2 percent higher than the RTX 4060's 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7 percent lower. These alternatives would produce nearly identical FPS in Downfall, within a margin that is imperceptible in practice. A user with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-9400 should expect similar results to the measured data.

It is worth remembering the rival GPUs span very different hardware generations and market segments. The HD 7790 is an older discrete card, while the 780M is an integrated solution. Their similar average scores indicate that the benchmark metric captures overall capability, but real-world game performance may vary. The database records these as the closest matches by score, and the deltas are all under 1 percent.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 97.3 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by 37.3 FPS. There is no reason to lower quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 69.1 FPS. The margin over 60 FPS is 9.1 FPS, which is acceptable but not generous. Users who prefer a larger safety buffer might choose High at 112.1 FPS instead, but the data supports Ultra as playable.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High with an average of 69.3 FPS. The margin is 9.3 FPS above the threshold. Medium averages 79.4 FPS and Low averages 102.3 FPS, both playable, but High offers the highest quality without crossing below 60 FPS. Ultra at 39.6 FPS is not recommended.

The pattern shows that 60 FPS is achievable at every resolution with the right preset. At 1080p, even the heaviest settings succeed. At 1440p, Ultra just barely succeeds. At 4K, the ceiling drops to High.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but the answer depends on resolution and quality targets. The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. Low averages 226.6 FPS, Medium 182.5 FPS, High 153.2 FPS, and Ultra 97.3 FPS. There is no configuration at this resolution that dips below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable as well. Low averages 164.1 FPS, Medium 132.6 FPS, High 112.1 FPS, and Ultra 69.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one with a slim margin, but it still clears the threshold.

At 3840x2160, three presets are playable. Low averages 102.3 FPS, Medium 79.4 FPS, and High 69.3 FPS. Ultra averages 39.6 FPS and fails the 60 FPS requirement. Users targeting 4K should stick to High or lower.

The combination of a six-core Coffee Lake CPU and an Ada Lovelace GPU is sufficient for smooth gameplay across the vast majority of settings. The single failure point, 4K Ultra, is an extreme configuration that pushes the RTX 4060 beyond its capabilities. For typical gaming at 1080p or 1440p, this system delivers excellent performance with no compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing against all other tested combinations for Downfall. The combo ranks 1989 out of 3716 tested configurations. This places it in the middle of the distribution, at approximately the 53rd percentile of all tested systems.

The rank reflects the balance of components. The Intel Core i5-9400 sits at the 47th percentile of all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The combined rank of 1989 out of 3716 suggests that the GPU carries more weight in this game's performance, pulling the overall position slightly above the CPU's individual standing.

In practical terms, this rank means the system outperforms roughly half of all tested configurations in Downfall. It is not a top-tier setup, but it is far from the bottom. The measured FPS data confirms this: the system delivers playable performance at almost every resolution and preset combination, with only 4K Ultra falling short. Users with this combo should be satisfied with its capability for this title, especially at 1080p and 1440p where it excels.