Downfall

# FAQ

Q: What is the overall benchmark standing of the Intel Core i7-12700KF in this database?

A: The CPU holds an 85th percentile ranking against all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 35,365 across all tests. It achieves a multi-threaded score of 28,838 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 4,071 in the same test.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its closest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 40,377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40,318 (a 0.1% difference), while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 trails at 40,063 (0.8% behind). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% behind with a score of 39,568.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution for this PC combo?

A: At 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) remain playable, meaning they stay at or above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 62 FPS, making it the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60+ FPS at lower resolutions with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 100 FPS, while at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches an average of 140 FPS. Every preset at both resolutions exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the performance delta between the CPU and its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF's average score of 35,365 is virtually identical to the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35,403 (a 0.1% difference). The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305 (0.2% ahead of the 12700KF), while the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35,287 (0.2% behind).

Q: How does frame pacing vary between Medium and other settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 195, with a minimum of 166 and a maximum of 224. This min/max spread of 58 FPS indicates noticeable variance, though the minimum still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability floor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 768th out of 3,716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 20.7% of all hardware pairings evaluated. This percentile position suggests a strong overall capability, though the horror genre's specific demands—often involving dark scenes, sudden lighting changes, and particle effects—mean raw rank alone doesn't tell the full story.

The data reveals an interesting asymmetry: the CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 82nd percentile among all graphics cards. This slight CPU advantage suggests the processor has a bit more headroom than the graphics card when pushing extreme settings. The combo's rank of 768 out of 3,716 is consistent with what these individual percentiles would predict—a pairing that is clearly above average but not at the very top of the database.

Breaking down the performance by resolution shows where this rank comes from. At 1080p, the combo achieves a 140 FPS average on Ultra settings, which is more than double the playability threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra average drops to 100 FPS, still a comfortable margin. The most demanding scenario—4K Ultra—yields 62 FPS on average, just barely clearing the 60 FPS line. This gradient from 140 to 100 to 62 FPS across resolutions demonstrates a system that scales predictably with pixel count, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only configuration that approaches the playability limit.

The rank also benefits from the game's release date in 2016, as Downfall is a horror title from that era. Modern high-end hardware from 2025 (the GPU's release date) and 2021 (the CPU's release date) naturally outperforms the hardware contemporaneous with the game's launch. This temporal advantage explains why the combo sits in the upper quintile despite not featuring the absolute fastest components in their respective product stacks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides a clear picture of what would behave similarly in this game. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35,403, a 0.1% difference from the i7-12700KF's 35,365—these two would be effectively indistinguishable in Downfall. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305 (0.2% higher), also essentially identical for gaming purposes. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35,287 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35,428 (0.2% higher). All four rivals fall within a 0.4% band, meaning any of them would deliver frame rates within a rounding error of the i7-12700KF in this title.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals cluster even more tightly. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318, just 0.1% below the RTX 5070's 40,377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40,063 (0.8% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870 (1.2% ahead). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2% with a score of 39,568. For Downfall specifically, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates—the 1.2% difference between the RTX 5070 and the Radeon Pro 5300 represents perhaps 1-2 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Notably, these nearest rivals are all professional or mobile workstation cards, not consumer gaming GPUs. This suggests the RTX 5070 sits in a performance tier where its closest database neighbors are not typical gaming counterparts. For a player considering alternatives, the practical takeaway is that swapping the CPU to any of its four nearest rivals would have no measurable impact on Downfall's frame rates, and swapping the GPU to any of its four nearest rivals would result in changes of 2% or less.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The data says yes, decisively, at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution from 1080p through 4K.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 140 FPS average, which is 80 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset reaches 224 FPS, Medium hits 273 FPS, and Low achieves an extraordinary 334 FPS. Even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration maintains a 62 FPS average, just 2 FPS above the playability line. The 4K High preset runs at 99 FPS, 4K Medium at 121 FPS, and 4K Low at 148 FPS.

The practical verdict is straightforward: this combination runs Downfall at 60+ FPS on maximum settings at all three resolutions. For players with 1080p or 1440p monitors, there's enormous headroom for high refresh rate displays—the 1440p Ultra average of 100 FPS pairs well with 100-120Hz panels, while the 1080p Medium average of 273 FPS would satisfy even 240Hz displays. At 4K, the 62 FPS Ultra average is sufficient for standard 60Hz displays, but players seeking higher refresh rates at 4K might prefer the High preset at 99 FPS.

The only caveat is the narrow margin at 4K Ultra. With a 62 FPS average and no minimum FPS data provided, there's potential for occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense horror sequences with many on-screen effects. The 4K Medium preset, with a 103 FPS minimum and 139 FPS maximum, offers a more comfortable buffer for consistent smoothness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a classic pattern where the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's 85th percentile standing allows it to feed the GPU efficiently, resulting in 140 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, the Ultra average drops to 100 FPS—a 28.6% reduction that points to the GPU taking on more responsibility. At 4K, the Ultra average falls to 62 FPS, a 38% drop from 1440p, indicating the GPU is now the clear bottleneck.

The setting scaling at each resolution further illustrates this. At 1080p, moving from Low (334 FPS) to Ultra (140 FPS) represents a 58% performance reduction—a massive range that shows how much headroom the CPU has at lower resolutions. At 1440p, the range from Low (238 FPS) to Ultra (100 FPS) is a 58% reduction as well, nearly identical proportionally. At 4K, the range from Low (148 FPS) to Ultra (62 FPS) is a 58% reduction too. This consistent 58% drop across all resolutions suggests the CPU can maintain its feeding role even at 4K, with the GPU's rendering load being the primary factor in the frame rate decline.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent in the minimum FPS data available for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 232 FPS (85% of the average), at 1440p Medium it's 166 FPS (85% of average), and at 4K Medium it's 103 FPS (85% of average). This consistent 85% ratio indicates the CPU maintains stable frame delivery regardless of resolution, with the GPU being responsible for the overall throughput differences.

For this horror game, the implications are clear: at 4K, the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor, particularly at Ultra settings where the 62 FPS average leaves little room for demanding scenes. At 1080p and 1440p, neither component is pushed to its limit, and players could potentially enable additional graphical features without dropping below 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the optimal choice for players who prioritize visual fidelity on 4K displays, though the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is slim. The High preset offers 99 FPS for those who prefer smoother motion, but Ultra provides the maximum visual quality while still technically maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, achieving 100 FPS on average. This leaves a 40 FPS buffer above the playability threshold, making it a safe choice for 1440p gaming. The High preset at 160 FPS and Medium at 195 FPS provide additional headroom for high refresh rate monitors, but Ultra represents the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 140 FPS, making it the recommended preset for 1080p displays. The 80 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold ensures consistent performance even in demanding scenes. For players with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, the High preset at 224 FPS or Medium at 273 FPS would better utilize the display's capabilities, but Ultra remains the most demanding setting that clears 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 62 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)
• High: 99 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Medium: 121 FPS average, 103 FPS minimum, 139 FPS maximum
• Low: 148 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 100 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)
• High: 160 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Medium: 195 FPS average, 166 FPS minimum, 224 FPS maximum
• Low: 238 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 140 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)
• High: 224 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Medium: 273 FPS average, 232 FPS minimum, 314 FPS maximum
• Low: 334 FPS average (minimum and maximum not provided)

The Medium preset at each resolution is the only one with full min/avg/max data, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 232-314 FPS range shows a 82 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the 166-224 FPS range shows a 58 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the 103-139 FPS range shows a 36 FPS spread. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that as the GPU becomes more loaded, frame times become more consistent—or alternatively, that the CPU's frame delivery becomes a smaller factor in the overall variance.