Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a mid-pack performer for Downfall, based on the recorded data. This combination ranks 2138 out of 3716 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems. That puts it below the median but still within comfortable playable territory for most settings.

The CPU itself is a strong contributor. The Core i7-12700K sits at the 84th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 35287. Its multi-threaded performance is particularly robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15790. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2308 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1850.5. These numbers indicate the processor is not a bottleneck for this horror title.

The GPU, meanwhile, is a more modest contributor. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its Passmark G3D score of 18169 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 90637 show capable DirectX 12 and Vulkan performance, but the card is clearly a step below modern high-end options. This is reflected in the combo's overall ranking, which is dragged down by the GPU relative to the CPU.

The data shows that the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution with the right settings. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings average 88.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 60.8 FPS, just barely above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the system falls short on Ultra at 40 FPS but manages High at 65.9 FPS. The bottleneck in the most demanding settings is clearly the GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom across all scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are extremely close in average score. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is only 0.1% behind the i7-12700K. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% behind. These four chips would behave nearly identically in Downfall, with differences well within measurement noise. If a user has any of these alternatives installed, the frame rates would be indistinguishable in practice.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly tight. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% behind the RTX 2070 SUPER. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% behind. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% behind, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% behind. These deltas are small enough that swapping between these cards would produce nearly identical FPS in Downfall. The Quadro M4000M is a workstation card, but its performance profile matches closely here. The RTX 3070 Mobile being slightly behind is notable, as it suggests the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER holds its own against a newer mobile part.

The practical takeaway is that if a user has a CPU from that rival group or a GPU from that rival group, the experience in Downfall would be essentially the same. The performance differences are all under 2%, which is within the variability you would see from driver updates or background processes.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS across all settings is 88.3 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the lowest is 60.8 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the lowest playable setting is High at 65.9 FPS, while Ultra falls to 40 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K?

A: High is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160, averaging 65.9 FPS. Medium averages 78.5 FPS and Low averages 92 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality while still clearing the threshold. Ultra only averages 40 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, which is less than 0.5% different from its four nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-13600T is 0.1% behind, the Intel Core i7-12700KF is 0.2% behind, the Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core 5 213PE is 0.4% behind. These are negligible differences.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all 1% to 1.5% behind. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% behind, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% behind, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% behind, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% behind. None of these differences would be noticeable in gameplay.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 60.8 FPS. This is just barely above the threshold, so users who want a larger safety margin might prefer High at 100.6 FPS or Medium at 123.1 FPS. Low averages 152.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p?

A: Ultra is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1920x1080, averaging 88.3 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 140.7 FPS, Medium averages 173.9 FPS, and Low averages 211 FPS.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows this PC can run Downfall without issue at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 88.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra just barely making it at 60.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, High, Medium, and Low clear 60 FPS, with High being the best visual option at 65.9 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls short at 40 FPS and is not recommended.

The system is well balanced for this title, though the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The CPU has more than enough headroom, as evidenced by its high percentile ranking. For a horror game like Downfall, where frame pacing and smoothness matter for atmosphere, the 88.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 60.8 FPS at 1440p Ultra are both acceptable. At 4K, users should stick to High settings for the best experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average FPS recorded for each combination. Minimum and maximum FPS were not recorded, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 211 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 173.9 FPS, High averages 140.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 88.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is roughly linear, with each step up in quality costing about 20% to 25% of the frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are lower but still strong. Low averages 152.5 FPS, Medium averages 123.1 FPS, High averages 100.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 60.8 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is the most severe, a 40% reduction, which suggests Ultra at 1440p is pushing the GPU hard.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to struggle at the highest preset. Low averages 92 FPS, Medium averages 78.5 FPS, High averages 65.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 40 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only tested configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 25.9 FPS, a 39% reduction, indicating that Ultra settings introduce a significant rendering cost that this GPU cannot sustain at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 2070 SUPER handles Low through High settings comfortably, but Ultra at 4K is too demanding. The CPU's performance is consistent regardless of resolution, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is identified, along with the exact average FPS at that preset.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 88.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving about 28 FPS of headroom. Users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness should choose Ultra here.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 60.8 FPS. This is only 0.8 FPS above the threshold, so it is technically playable but leaves very little margin for scene-to-scene variation. Users with variable refresh rate monitors may want to drop to High at 100.6 FPS for a more comfortable experience, but the data confirms Ultra does clear the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 65.9 FPS. Medium at 78.5 FPS and Low at 92 FPS are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality among the playable options. Ultra at 40 FPS is not playable and should be avoided.

The pattern across all three resolutions is that the system can handle Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, users must step down to High. The 60 FPS threshold is met with room to spare at 1080p, but at 1440p Ultra, the margin is thin. At 4K, High is the sweet spot, providing a 65.9 FPS average that is comfortably above the threshold while looking noticeably better than Medium.