Downfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a benchmark showing that this combination is overwhelmingly capable of running Downfall at high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The data indicates that even at the most demanding settings, the system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with performance scaling predictably as resolution decreases. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, the relative standing of the components, and the implications for gameplay at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 62 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at that resolution.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Medium preset compared to the 4K Medium preset?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 273, while at 3840x2160 Medium, it drops to 121. This represents a 152 FPS difference, with the lower resolution delivering roughly 2.26 times the frame rate.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The 1920x1080 Low preset yields an average of 334 FPS, which is the highest measured average across all resolution and settings combinations.

Q: Does the system ever drop below the 60 FPS playable threshold?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 62 at 4K Ultra, and the only min FPS values provided are at Medium settings, which are 103 at 4K, 166 at 1440p, and 232 at 1080p — all far above 60.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its benchmark rivals in average score?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318 (0.1% higher), while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 (2% lower).

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested system combinations in Downfall?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K + RTX 5070 combination ranks 768th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 21% of all configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would behave similarly according to aggregate benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent. The Intel Core i5-13600T has an average score of 35305, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700K's 35287 average. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (0.4% higher). In practical terms, all four of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Downfall, with differences well below the margin of error for game benchmarking.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (1.2% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 (2% lower). These deltas are all small enough that a user swapping between any of these GPUs would likely see no meaningful difference in Downfall's frame rates, assuming the rest of the system remains constant.

It is importantly the CPU's percentile rank is 84 against all CPUs, and the GPU's percentile rank is 82 against all GPUs. This indicates that both components sit at a similar tier relative to their respective markets, reinforcing that neither is a bottleneck in this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-limited, as evidenced by the massive frame rate headroom. The Low preset at 1080p hits 334 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 140 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 194 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is the dominant factor when the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress slightly. Low runs at 238 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 100 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 138 FPS, smaller than at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the increased pixel count begins to even out the performance curve. The Medium preset at 1440p records a min FPS of 166 and a max of 224, which brackets the average of 195 tightly, showing consistent frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more dominant. Low runs at 148 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 86 FPS, the smallest absolute gap across resolutions. However, the relative drop is steepest here: Ultra delivers only 42% of the Low preset's frame rate. This pattern confirms that the RTX 5070's rendering load scales more aggressively with resolution than with preset changes, meaning the GPU is the decisive component at 4K.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset produces 140 FPS. This indicates that the i7-12700K has sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to feed the GPU at high frame rates. At 4K, the CPU is essentially a non-factor, as the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the limiting step. For this game, users should expect that upgrading the GPU would yield larger gains at 4K, while the CPU matters more for maximizing frame rates at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In Downfall, the Intel Core i7-12700K + RTX 5070 combination ranks 768th out of 3716 tested system configurations. This places the combo in the top 20.7% of all tested hardware pairings. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, and given the measured FPS data, it is clear that this ranking is driven by the GPU's strong performance at high resolutions.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 35287 and the GPU's average of 40377 both sit in the 82-84 percentile range against their respective component databases. This alignment suggests that the combo is well balanced — neither component is significantly weaker than the other relative to its market segment. For a game like Downfall, which appears to scale primarily with GPU load based on the resolution analysis, the GPU's 82nd percentile standing is the more important factor for the combo's 768th rank.

Notably, the combo rank of 768 out of 3716 means that a large number of tested configurations fall below this pairing. The data indicates that this system is not merely playable — it is positioned to handle the game at maximum settings with substantial headroom, which is consistent with a top-quartile rank.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: this PC can run Downfall with every settings preset at every tested resolution, and it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin in most cases. At 1920x1080, the system achieves a minimum of 140 FPS average at Ultra settings, with the Low preset reaching 334 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 100 FPS average, and even the Medium preset maintains a minimum of 166 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset just clears the threshold at 62 FPS average, while the High preset runs at 99 FPS, Medium at 121 FPS, and Low at 148 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets are playable at every resolution. The best settings at 4K is Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra runs at 100 FPS average, and at 1080p, Ultra achieves 140 FPS average. For users with 4K displays, this system provides the option to run at maximum visual quality while staying just above the 60 FPS line. For those on 1440p or 1080p monitors, the system offers substantial headroom that could support higher refresh rate displays, as the frame rates far exceed 60 FPS even at Ultra settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 62 FPS. Users prioritizing visual fidelity can run the game at maximum settings, but the margin is slim — a mere 2 FPS above the threshold. The High preset at 4K offers more comfort at 99 FPS, and Medium provides a balanced 121 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the top choice, averaging 100 FPS. This gives a 40 FPS buffer over the playable threshold, making it a safe recommendation for high-quality gameplay. The High preset runs at 160 FPS, and Medium at 195 FPS, but Ultra at 100 FPS is the clear best setting for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. This is the definitive best setting, as it provides maximum quality with enormous performance headroom. The High preset runs at 224 FPS, and Medium at 273 FPS, but none of these are necessary when Ultra already exceeds 140 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured data shows a clear progression across presets. Low settings produce an average of 148 FPS. Medium settings average 121 FPS, with a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS. High settings average 99 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 62 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 86 FPS, with the most significant single-step drop occurring between High and Ultra, which represents a 37 FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are substantially higher. Low settings average 238 FPS. Medium settings average 195 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. High settings average 160 FPS. Ultra settings average 100 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is 60 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop at this resolution, highlighting the cost of the Ultra preset's additional effects.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. Low settings average 334 FPS. Medium settings average 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS. High settings average 224 FPS. Ultra settings average 140 FPS. Even the Ultra preset's 140 FPS is far above the 60 FPS threshold, and the Medium preset's minimum of 232 FPS indicates that the system never stutters at this resolution. The scaling from Medium to High (49 FPS drop) and High to Ultra (84 FPS drop) shows that the Ultra preset carries a heavy rendering cost, but the absolute performance remains outstanding.