Downfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a combination that places in the 2602nd position out of 3716 tested configurations for Downfall. This places the combo in the lower half of the database, though the specific benchmark results show that the hardware remains capable of delivering playable performance across most settings and resolutions. The GPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all tested graphics cards, while the CPU ranks at the 85th percentile among all processors, indicating a system where the graphics card is the more limiting component for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places this specific Intel and NVIDIA pairing at rank 2602 out of 3716 total combinations tested in the database for Downfall. The percentile rankings of the individual components help explain this mid-pack standing. The CPU is a strong performer in synthetic workloads, scoring an average of 35365 across all benchmark tests, which places it above 85 percent of all CPUs in the database. The GPU, however, scores an average of 18093, ranking higher than 62 percent of all graphics cards tested. This discrepancy in component strength suggests that the GPU is the primary determinant of the final combo ranking, as the CPU has substantial headroom that the graphics card cannot fully utilize at higher settings.

The CPU benchmark scores reinforce the idea that the processor is not the bottleneck in this configuration. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 28838 points in the multicore test and 4071 in single-core. The 3DMark results also show robust performance, with a maximum thread score of 9983 and a single-thread score of 1043. The Geekbench results, scoring 14367 multicore and 2255 single-core, further confirm the processor's strength relative to other CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals to the CPU, including the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i5-13600T, score within 0.2 percent of the i7-12700KF in average score, confirming that the CPU sits in a very tight performance cluster.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival data shows a similar situation with less variation. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, which is 0.4 percent lower than the RTX 2060 SUPER. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, which is 0.5 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5 percent higher than the RTX 2060 SUPER. This indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is surrounded by graphics cards with very similar performance characteristics within a 1.6 percent margin, meaning users with any of these GPUs should expect nearly identical behavior in Downfall.

The measured FPS data reveals that the combo's rank is not necessarily indicative of poor playability across the board. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves playable frame rates at every preset from Low through Ultra. The rank of 2602 out of 3716, while placing below the 50th percentile of tested combos, does not tell the full story of performance at lower resolutions, where the hardware handles the game well. It is at 4K Ultra where the limits become apparent, with the combo dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Downfall?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2602 out of 3716 total tested combos in the database for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest performance rivals in terms of average score?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, has an average score of 35403, which is 0.1 percent lower than the i7-12700KF's average of 35365. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 on average. For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with a score of 18159, a 0.4 percent difference.

Q: Which component is stronger in synthetic benchmarks, the CPU or the GPU?

A: The CPU is the stronger component in the pairing. It scores an average of 35365 across all benchmarks and ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU scores an average of 18093 and ranks in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is less of a limiting factor. The combo reaches an average of 191.2 FPS at Low settings and 78.2 FPS at Ultra settings, showing that even the most demanding preset at that resolution exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440 based on the data?

A: At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 93.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 57.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate monitors at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the combo produces 159.2 FPS on Medium and 128 FPS on High, both of which are well above 60 FPS and in range for high refresh rate displays. At Low settings the average reaches 191.2 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows the combo delivers its strongest performance. At Low settings, the average FPS is 191.2. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 159.2 FPS. High settings produce an average of 128 FPS. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, still holds an average of 78.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down but remains solid. Low settings yield an average of 136.4 FPS. Medium settings produce 110 FPS on average. High settings record an average of 93.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 57.8 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the 4K resolution, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce an average of 87 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 69.3 FPS. High settings drop to 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of 33.3 FPS, which is the lowest recorded result in the entire dataset.

The data shows a clear pattern: the higher the resolution, the more significant the impact on average FPS. The difference between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 is consistent across all settings, with approximately a 40 percent drop in FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings. The gap between 2560x1440 and 4K shows an even larger drop, with performance halving at High settings, from 93.7 FPS to 57.6 FPS. At each resolution, the scaling from Medium to High to Ultra becomes steeper, confirming that the GPU is more stressed as the settings increase.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can run Downfall playably at most tested resolutions, but only at specific settings. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four tested presets, Low, Medium, Medium, High, and Ultra, all clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, the most demanding setting at 1080p, achieves an average of 78.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the verdict is High, which produces an average of 93.7 FPS. This resolution also supports High, Low, Medium, and Medium settings as playable options. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls short at 57.8 FPS, which is below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict at 4K, the playable settings are Low and Medium. Medium achieves an average of 69.3 FPS, and Low is playable at 87 FPS. The High preset at 4K falls below 60 FPS at 57.6, and Ultra at 4K is not playable at 33.3 FPS. The best settings for 4K is Medium at 69.3 FPS. The data shows that 4K, Medium is the best playable setting for 4K Ultra, at 4K High, 4K High is not playable.

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Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core i7-12700KF in the database include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which has an average score of 35403, a 0.1 percent difference from the i7-12700KF's 35365. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, a 0.2 percent difference. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2 percent difference, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, a 0.2 percent difference. Any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the i7-12700KF in synthetic workloads.

For the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159, a 0.4 percent difference from the RTX 2060 SUPER's 18159. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a 0.5 percent difference. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a 1.5 percent difference, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a 1.6 percent difference. The GPU rivals are all within a small margin of the RTX 2060 SUPER's average score of 18093.

The data suggests that a system with any of these CPUs and GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Downfall. Since the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings, the GPU rivals would be the primary determinant of FPS differences. The nearest CPU rivals are all within 0.2 percent of the i7-12700KF's average score, meaning the choice of CPU among these options would have negligible impact on the game's performance. The GPU rivals, being within 1.6 percent of the RTX 2060 SUPER, would also produce similar results in the measured FPS data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 78.2 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available at this resolution and remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 93.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below 60 FPS at 57.8, so High is the best playable setting at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 69.3 FPS. The High preset at 4K is below the 60 FPS threshold at 57.6, so 4K Medium is the best playable setting at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K and Ultra settings. At 3840x2160, High settings drop below 60 FPS at 57.6, and Ultra settings drop to 33.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU cannot handle the demands of the most demanding settings at 4K. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the 60 FPS threshold is 57.6 FPS at 57.8, also below 60 FPS. The CPU is not the limiting factor at these settings, as its strong performance in synthetic benchmarks would not be the cause of the FPS drop at 4K.

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