Downfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a thoroughly capable 60+ FPS experience in Downfall across the vast majority of tested settings and resolutions. Measured data shows the combo ranks 2048th out of 3716 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all benchmarked systems. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile, indicating a balanced pairing where the processor holds a relative strength advantage over the graphics card in aggregate benchmark terms.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 68.6 FPS. Ultra drops to 39.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 65.5 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra remains playable alongside High, Medium, and Low presets.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (0.3% higher).

Q: What GPU alternatives perform within 1% of the RTX 4060?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX 4060's 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% higher).

Q: What frame rate does the game achieve at 1080p on Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo averages 182.5 FPS. This is substantially above the playable threshold and represents a 70 FPS jump over the 4K High preset.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset viable for this hardware?

A: No. The 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 39.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates that 4K gaming is limited to High, Medium, and Low presets for this combo.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset maintaining at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 68.6 FPS. The Medium preset averages 85.1 FPS, and Low averages 100.1 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, averaging 65.5 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, with High at 111.3 FPS, Medium at 132.4 FPS, and Low at 159.7 FPS providing progressively larger safety margins.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 93 FPS. This represents the highest settings combination across all resolutions that clears the 60 FPS floor. The High preset averages 154.5 FPS, Medium averages 182.5 FPS, and Low reaches 226.9 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2048th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system slightly above the median of all tested configurations, which aligns with the GPU's 61st percentile standing among all graphics cards. The CPU's higher percentile ranking (84th) suggests that processor headroom is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

The rank position reflects a system that handles the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions but sits well below top-tier configurations. The gap between the 1080p Ultra performance (93 FPS) and 4K Ultra performance (39.8 FPS) indicates that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-pack percentile rank relative to the CPU's stronger showing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-13600T offers a nearly identical aggregate score of 35305 versus the i7-12700K's 35287, a mere 0.1% difference. Systems using this processor would behave almost indistinguishably in Downfall CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, 0.2% higher) and Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.3% higher) represent slightly faster options, though the deltas are negligible for gaming workloads.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon HD 7790 is the closest rival with an average score of 17666 versus the RTX 4060's 17639, differing by only 0.2%. The AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% higher) all fall within a 1% band of the RTX 4060's aggregate performance. A system swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these cards would produce frame rates within a rounding error of the measured results, assuming the CPU remains constant.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scales dramatically with settings: Low averages 226.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 93 FPS. This 133.9 FPS spread indicates the GPU is heavily taxed even at lower resolutions, and the CPU's 84th percentile standing provides ample headroom — the i7-12700K is not constraining performance.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern persists with a narrower spread. Low averages 159.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 65.5 FPS, a 94.2 FPS difference. The CPU's role remains secondary; the GPU's workload scaling with resolution and settings drives the frame rate changes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes absolute. Ultra averages 39.8 FPS, while Low averages 100.1 FPS, a 60.3 FPS range. The CPU's aggregate benchmark strength (84th percentile) cannot compensate for the GPU's 61st percentile ranking at this resolution. The RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors, as evidenced by the steep drop from High (68.6 FPS) to Ultra (39.8 FPS) — a 28.8 FPS penalty for the highest settings tier.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at a playable level in the majority of tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS and Low reaching 226.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets remain playable, including Ultra at 65.5 FPS, though this is the closest margin above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 68.6 FPS and remains playable, along with Medium (85.1 FPS) and Low (100.1 FPS); however, the Ultra preset falls to 39.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The system's overall rank of 2048 out of 3716 combos confirms it as a solid mid-tier performer. Users targeting 1080p or 1440p can enable maximum settings without concern, while 4K users should stick to High settings to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience. The CPU provides substantial headroom, as its 84th percentile ranking far exceeds the GPU's 61st percentile, meaning future GPU upgrades would yield immediate frame rate improvements without requiring a processor change.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Ultra: 39.8 FPS average — below the 60 FPS threshold
• High: 68.6 FPS average — playable, with a 8.6 FPS margin above threshold
• Medium: 85.1 FPS average — comfortable margin above threshold
• Low: 100.1 FPS average — substantial headroom for high refresh displays

2560x1440:

• Ultra: 65.5 FPS average — playable, with a 5.5 FPS margin above threshold
• High: 111.3 FPS average — strong performance for high refresh
• Medium: 132.4 FPS average — well above threshold
• Low: 159.7 FPS average — excellent for competitive play

1920x1080:

• Ultra: 93 FPS average — fully playable with a 33 FPS margin
• High: 154.5 FPS average — suitable for 144 Hz displays
• Medium: 182.5 FPS average — high refresh capable
• Low: 226.9 FPS average — exceeds 240 Hz refresh potential

The data shows no minimum or maximum frame rate values recorded for any configuration, with only average FPS captured across all resolution and settings combinations. The progression from 4K Ultra to 1080p Low demonstrates a 187.1 FPS total range, highlighting the significant performance scaling available through resolution and settings adjustments.