Downfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall across all tested configurations. Benchmark data confirms that this combination is among the top performers, ranking 80th out of 3716 tested combos, and every resolution and preset tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin. The measured FPS data indicates that at 1080p, the system achieves an average of 448 FPS on Low settings, while at 4K Ultra, it still maintains an average of 84 FPS, showcasing the significant headroom this hardware provides for the horror title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1920x1080, the average frame rates scale from 448 FPS on Low to 190 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution reports an average of 370 FPS, with a minimum of 314 FPS and a maximum of 425 FPS. The High preset achieves an average of 303 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values provided.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, with the Low preset averaging 323 FPS and the Ultra preset averaging 135 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows an average of 264 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. High settings at this resolution produce an average of 217 FPS. The data reveals a clear step-down from Low to Ultra, but even the most demanding 1440p preset maintains an average well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance impact of the higher resolution becomes more apparent. The Low preset averages 201 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 164 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS. High settings at 4K deliver an average of 135 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, the most demanding configuration tested, still achieves an average of 84 FPS, which is 24 FPS above the playable threshold. The data shows that across all resolutions and presets, the average FPS never drops below 84, indicating that this combination is consistently capable of delivering smooth gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination in Downfall?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 448 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 84, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values reported for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 225 and the maximum FPS is 304, with an average of 264 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 80th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest drop in average FPS from Low to Ultra settings?

A: The data shows a drop of 258 FPS at 1920x1080 (from 448 FPS on Low to 190 FPS on Ultra), which is the largest absolute decrease among the three resolutions.

Q: Is the 4K High preset faster or slower than the 1440p Ultra preset?

A: The 4K High preset averages 135 FPS, which is equal to the average FPS of the 1440p Ultra preset at 135 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling in Downfall, particularly as resolution increases. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows an average FPS reduction of roughly 30-35% across most presets, which aligns with the increased pixel count demanding more from the graphics card. For instance, the Low preset drops from 448 FPS at 1080p to 323 FPS at 1440p, and the Ultra preset drops from 190 FPS to 135 FPS. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where the RTX 5090’s capabilities are the limiting factor.

The role of the Intel Core i7-12700K becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and settings, where the CPU must keep up with the high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 448 FPS, a scenario where CPU overhead can often bottleneck performance. The i7-12700K’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark single-thread score of 4013 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784, suggest it has sufficient headroom to feed the RTX 5090 in these conditions. However, the data does not show a plateau in FPS at 1080p, which would indicate a CPU limit; instead, the frame rates continue to scale with settings, implying the CPU is not the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance is clear. The difference between Low (201 FPS) and Ultra (84 FPS) at 4K is a 117 FPS drop, which is a larger absolute reduction than at 1440p (188 FPS difference from 323 to 135). This suggests that as resolution increases, the workload shifts further toward the GPU, and the CPU’s contribution becomes relatively less significant. The measured data across all resolutions supports the conclusion that the RTX 5090 is the decisive component for achieving high frame rates in Downfall, with the i7-12700K providing ample support without becoming a limiting factor in the tested scenarios.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 can run Downfall at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the verdict is that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, as the lowest average FPS is 84 on Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at 4K are Ultra, with an average FPS of 84, meaning the system can run the game at maximum graphical fidelity while maintaining smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the system also achieves playable status on all presets, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 135 FPS. This represents a significant performance margin over the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for high-refresh-rate monitors to be utilized effectively. The 1920x1080 resolution shows the same pattern, with all presets playable and the best settings being Ultra at an average of 190 FPS. The data unequivocally shows that this combination is more than capable of handling Downfall at any resolution or setting, with even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) delivering 40% more FPS than the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 80th out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places the system in the top 2.2% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other hardware pairings for this game. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo delivers frame rates exceeding 60 FPS at all tested settings and resolutions. The ranking reflects the strong synergy between the i7-12700K’s processing power and the RTX 5090’s graphics performance, positioning this setup as a top-tier option for playing Downfall at high refresh rates and maximum visual quality.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080 resolution, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 190 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining an average of 135 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, with an average FPS of 84. Across all three resolutions, the data shows that the system can run Downfall at the highest settings without dropping below the playable threshold. The maximum headroom is seen at 1080p Ultra, where the average FPS of 190 is more than three times the playable threshold, while at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 84 provides a comfortable margin for consistent gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, several hardware combinations would behave similarly to the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in Downfall. The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is -0.2% relative to the i7-12700K’s average score of 35287, indicating nearly identical CPU performance. The Intel Core i5-13600T (avg score 35305, -0.1% delta) and Intel Core i7-13700T (avg score 35403, -0.3% delta) are also within a 0.3% performance difference, making them viable alternatives that would yield comparable frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79605, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 5090’s average score of 79842, suggesting nearly equivalent graphics performance. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (avg score 79396, 0.6% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (avg score 78940, 1.1% delta) are slightly lower but still within a small performance window. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (avg score 80959, -1.4% delta) is the closest rival on the higher end. For a system builder, pairing the i7-12700KF with a Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB would offer performance within 0.3% of the tested combo, while the i5-13600T with the RX 6850M XT would be a slightly lower-performing but still similar alternative based on the benchmark averages.