Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall with the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER shows a clear progression from demanding 4K output down to high-refresh 1080p. The database includes average, and in some cases minimum and maximum, frame rates across four quality presets at three resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the strongest preset that stays playable is High, averaging 63 FPS. Medium averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. Low jumps to 94 FPS on average. Ultra drops to 39 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 55 FPS, indicating a heavy cost for the highest quality settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. Low averages 150 FPS, Medium averages 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, and High averages 101 FPS. The surprise is Ultra: it averages 63 FPS, matching the 4K High result. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS mark, making this resolution the most versatile for the combo.

At 1920x1080, the same combo delivers very high frame rates. Low averages 210 FPS, Medium averages 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS, and High averages 141 FPS. Ultra averages 88 FPS. The minimum recorded at Medium, 146 FPS, is higher than the average at Ultra, showing how much headroom the lower presets provide. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 122 FPS, the largest across all resolutions.

Comparing resolutions, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra drops the average from 88 FPS to 63 FPS, a reduction of 25 FPS. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra drops the average further to 39 FPS, another 24 FPS. The same pattern holds for High settings: 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, 63 FPS at 4K. The data shows a consistent, roughly linear penalty for each step up in resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i7-12700KF at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, 0.2% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, since the performance deltas sit within a fraction of one percent.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480, 1% higher; the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, 1.2% higher; the Intel Arc B570 at 20556, 1.3% higher; and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582, 1.5% higher. The deltas are small enough that in game, the experience would be indistinguishable between these cards. The RTX 3070 Mobile being a laptop part, its comparable score suggests that notebook users with that GPU could expect similar Downfall performance to the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER.

The combination of the i7-12700KF and RTX 2070 SUPER thus sits in a well-populated performance tier. Buyers or builders considering alternatives can look at the 13700T or 12700K on the CPU side without expecting measurable differences in this game. On the GPU side, the Arc A750 or B570 would land within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER, so frame rates in Downfall would fall in the same range.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Downfall reveals which component drives performance at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU matters more. The i7-12700KF has strong single-thread and multi-thread results: a 3dmark single-thread score of 1043, a cinebench r23 single-core score of 4071, and a cinebench r23 multicore score of 28838. At 1080p, the GPU has less work per frame, so the CPU can become the limiting factor. The fact that Low settings reach 210 FPS while Ultra reaches 88 FPS suggests that at lower presets, the frame rate is high enough that CPU scheduling and draw call overhead play a larger role.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The average at Ultra drops to 63 FPS, exactly matching the 4K High result. This indicates that the GPU is now the primary constraint at the highest quality settings. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, is being pushed harder as pixel count rises. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient, but the raw compute ceiling becomes visible.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. Ultra averages 39 FPS, below the playable threshold, while High averages 63 FPS. The CPU has plenty of headroom at 4K, as evidenced by the high scores in passmark multithread (34092) and geekbench multicore (14367). The frame rate is entirely determined by the GPU's ability to fill those 8.3 million pixels per frame. The scaling between presets at 4K is steep: Low at 94 FPS, Medium at 77 FPS, High at 63 FPS, Ultra at 39 FPS.

The recorded data indicates that for this game, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra, while the i7-12700KF is sufficient at all resolutions. The CPU's 12 cores, 20 threads, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample processing power for Downfall's horror gameplay. The GPU's Turing architecture, with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, does not appear to provide any special advantage in this title, as the game's requirements are met through conventional rasterization.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 63 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS, and Low averages 94 FPS. Ultra drops to 39 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this hardware?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, averaging 63 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A750 in this game?

A: The database shows the Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is 1.5% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. In Downfall, the frame rate difference would be negligible, within a few frames per second.

Q: Is the i7-12700KF holding back the RTX 2070 SUPER at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is capable of very high frame rates, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 28838 and a passmark single-thread score of 3984. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 210 FPS, so the CPU is not a limiting factor at standard settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The recorded average is 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum was not recorded for Ultra, but Medium showed a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS.

Q: How many tested combos does this setup rank above?

A: The combo ranks 2157 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places it in the upper portion of the database, roughly in the 58th percentile of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's testing of Downfall, the Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2157 out of 3716 total combos. That places it above roughly 42% of all tested systems, a middle-to-upper tier position. The rank reflects the full range of hardware tested, including much more powerful GPUs and CPUs.

The CPU itself sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, which is a strong position. The GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-tier GPU means the ranking is dragged down by the graphics card. In Downfall, where 4K Ultra is not playable, the GPU is clearly the component that limits the combo's overall standing.

Systems ranked above this combo likely feature GPUs with higher benchmark scores, such as the RTX 3070 Mobile class or better. Systems ranked below it would include older or weaker GPUs, or CPUs with significantly lower single-thread performance. The rank of 2157 out of 3716 is consistent with a 1440p-focused gaming system that can handle 4K at reduced settings.

The data shows that this combo is better suited to 1440p and 1080p gaming. At those resolutions, it outperforms a large portion of the database. At 4K, it remains competitive at Medium and High presets but falls short of the top tier. For a horror game like Downfall, which relies on atmosphere rather than competitive frame rates, the 63 FPS average at 4K High is perfectly acceptable.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides clear guidance for the optimal settings at each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is High, with an average of 63 FPS. Medium also qualifies at 77 FPS, and Low at 94 FPS, but High is the maximum quality that maintains playability. Ultra at 39 FPS is not recommended. Players who prioritize smoothness over visuals could choose Medium for the 65 FPS minimum and 88 FPS maximum, which offers more consistent frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it clears the threshold. All four presets are playable at this resolution, giving players full freedom to choose between visual fidelity and frame rate. Medium offers 123 FPS for those who want a smoother experience, and Low reaches 150 FPS for high-refresh displays.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 88 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum at Medium is 146 FPS, and even the most demanding preset stays comfortably above 60 FPS. For players with 144 Hz monitors, Medium at 172 FPS or Low at 210 FPS would better utilize the display's capabilities, while High at 141 FPS also exceeds 144 Hz.

The overall recommendation from the data: use High at 4K for a cinematic experience, Ultra at 1440p for the best balance, and Ultra at 1080p for maximum quality with high frame rates. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM does not appear to be a limiting factor at any resolution, as the memory bus width of 256 bits and bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s keep the card competitive in this title.