Downfall

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1920x1080 with playable performance?

A: Yes, at 1080p this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low, Medium, and High settings. The recorded average frame rates are 89.7 FPS on Low, 74.1 FPS on Medium, and 62.9 FPS on High. Ultra, however, falls to 41.8 FPS, so it is not playable at that preset.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, only Low settings deliver a playable result, with an average of 63.3 FPS. Medium drops to 56.0 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra are lower still at 44.7 FPS and 30.3 FPS respectively.

Q: Is this system capable of running the game at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested presets reach 60 FPS. The recorded averages are 39.1 FPS on Low, 33.8 FPS on Medium, 25.9 FPS on High, and 14.7 FPS on Ultra. All of these fall well short of the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU score relative to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which places it in the 85th percentile of all tested CPUs. It is virtually tied with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.1% lower), Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, 0.2% lower), Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.2% higher), and Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.2% higher).

Q: What about the GPU's standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874, 0.4% lower score), AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580, 0.7% higher), AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, 0.8% lower), and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (28421, 1.2% higher).

Q: What is the ranking of this CPU+GPU combination for Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 3580 out of 3716 tested combinations in the database. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems for this game, indicating that it delivers playable performance only at lower resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average score of 35365. Its nearest rivals are essentially identical in performance, with deltas under 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.1% faster), Intel Core 5-213PE (35428, 0.2% faster), Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.2% slower), and Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.2% slower) would all deliver nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound results in Downfall. In practice, any of these processors would be equally capable of feeding the RX 570.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average score of 28766. The nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874, 0.4% faster), AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580, 0.7% slower), AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, 0.8% faster), and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (28421, 1.2% slower). For the user, this means that swapping the RX 570 for any of these would yield essentially the same frame rates in Downfall, with differences of less than 2%.

The data shows that this combination behaves as a balanced pair: the CPU is a high-end desktop part (85th percentile), while the GPU is a mid-range part (74th percentile). The bottleneck at higher resolutions is clearly the GPU, as the CPU is far more powerful than needed for this game. Users with a similar CPU but a different GPU will see the same pattern: GPU-bound at 4K and 1440p, with CPU headroom remaining.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates reveal that the GPU is the dominant constraint at all resolutions for Downfall. The CPU is a high-end 12-core part that easily keeps up with the game's demands, but the RX 570 is the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the CPU has enough headroom to allow the GPU to work at its limits. The difference between Low (89.7 FPS) and High (62.9 FPS) is 26.8 FPS, which shows a strong GPU scaling as settings increase. The CPU's heavy 12-core, 20-thread configuration is not stressed by this horror title.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's limitations become more pronounced. The frame rate drops from 63.3 FPS (Low) to 56.0 FPS (Medium), a 7.3 FPS penalty. This relative to the 1080p results indicates that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The CPU is not the issue, as the same CPU would produce higher frames with a stronger GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is severely overburdened. The Low preset yields 39.1 FPS, while High is 25.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 24.4 FPS. This scaling is purely GPU-driven: the CPU is still capable, but the RX 570 cannot handle the pixel load of 4K.

The data indicates that if the CPU were the limiting factor, the performance would not change so dramatically with resolution. Since the frame rates drop by 30-40% from 1080p to 1440p and then by another 40% from 1440p to 4K, the GPU is clearly the main determinant. For this game, the CPU has minimal impact on the observed frame rates at any resolution.

The Verdict

No, this PC cannot run Downfall at a consistent 60 FPS across all settings. The verdict from the database is clear: at 3840x2160, no preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, so the game is unplayable at 4K. The best recorded result there is Low at 39.1 FPS, which is far below the required 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 63.3 FPS. This is just above the threshold, but it is the only option that works. Medium at 56.0 FPS is not playable, and High at 44.7 FPS and Ultra at 30.3 FPS are significantly worse.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable. Low (89.7 FPS), Medium (74.1 FPS), and High (62.9 FPS) all clear the 60 FPS bar. Ultra is the only non-playable setting at 41.8 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination performs as expected.

The verdict is that this PC can run the game, but only at 1080p and 1440p Low. For a smooth experience, users should stick to 1080p High or below. The 4K resolution is out of reach, and 1440p is only playable at the lowest quality preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of all tested combinations for Downfall, this CPU+GPU pair ranks 3580 out of 3716. This places it in the bottom 3.9% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and performance class: the RX 570 is an entry-level part, while the CPU is high-end.

The rank is not a measure of total failure, but rather of relative performance. The system can achieve 60 FPS at 1080p High, which is a reasonable target for many gamers. However, against all tested combos, the vast majority of systems are faster. Users with this combination should expect to run the game at lower settings than most, especially at higher resolutions.

The CPU's high percentile (85%) does not help the ranking much, because the game is GPU-bound. The GPU is in the 74th percentile, but that still leaves a quarter of all GPUs faster. Combined, these factors push the combo to the bottom of the rankings for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded setting is Low with 39.1 FPS, but it is still not playable. There is no recommended setting at 4K for this combination.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low. The recorded average is 63.3 FPS. This is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium falls short at 56.0 FPS, and High and Ultra are even lower.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High. The recorded average is 62.9 FPS. This is barely above the threshold, but it is playable. Medium (74.1 FPS) and Low (89.7 FPS) also work, but High offers the best visual quality. Ultra is not playable at 41.8 FPS.

For the best experience, users should run the game at 1080p High, which provides a solid 62.9 FPS average. If they want a higher frame rate, they can drop to Medium for 74.1 FPS, or Low for 89.7 FPS. At 1440p, Low is the only safe choice.