Downfall

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Downfall, ranking 29th out of 3,716 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 1% of all configurations tested for this title, and benchmark data confirms it delivers playable performance at every available preset across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. The data shows that this combo not only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold everywhere but does so by a massive margin, with even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K averaging 90 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 29 out of 3,716 tested combinations places it in the 99th percentile of all hardware pairings evaluated for Downfall. This is an elite standing, reflecting the combined strength of a top-tier CPU and a flagship GPU. The data indicates that this system is positioned far ahead of the vast majority of configurations, with only 28 other combos outperforming it in this specific game.

Benchmark results for the CPU show it sits at the 85th percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 35,365. The GPU is even more impressive, ranking at the 92nd percentile against all tested graphics cards with an average benchmark score of 77,712. When these two components are combined, the synergy produces a result that is greater than the sum of its parts, as evidenced by the top-tier combo rank. The measured FPS data supports this ranking, showing that the system is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant, with average frame rates that exceed 200 FPS at 1080p and 144 FPS at 4K on High settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core 5 213PE are the closest matches, with average scores of 35,403 and 35,428 respectively. Both are within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF’s average score of 35,365, indicating they would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305) and Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287) are also extremely close, with deltas of 0.2% in either direction. In practical terms, any of these four processors would behave almost indistinguishably from the i7-12700KF when paired with the RTX 5090 D in Downfall, since the differences are well within measurement noise.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which has an average score of 76,904, just 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D’s 77,712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396) and 16 GB (79,605) variants are slightly higher, with deltas of -1.6%, -2.1%, and -2.4% respectively. These delta values are small enough that in a game like Downfall, which appears to be heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, swapping the RTX 5090 D for one of these rivals would yield nearly identical frame rates. The data suggests that for users who already own one of these alternative GPUs, the performance difference would be imperceptible in this specific title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Downfall, with the GPU becoming progressively more dominant as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 445 FPS on Low settings, 324 FPS on High, and 202 FPS on Ultra. These extraordinarily high frame rates suggest that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to saturate even a flagship graphics card, but the scaling between presets indicates that the GPU workload is still significant.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 345 on Low, 231 on High, and 144 on Ultra. The reduction from 445 to 345 FPS at Low settings (a 22% decrease) when moving from 1080p to 1440p shows that resolution scaling has a substantial impact, pointing to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the pattern intensifies: Low settings yield 214 FPS, High yields 144 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Low settings reduces performance by 38% (from 345 to 214 FPS), confirming that the RTX 5090 D is the limiting factor at 4K.

The CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p with Low settings, where the 445 FPS result indicates that the i7-12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are more than sufficient to avoid creating a bottleneck. However, the data shows that even at 4K with Ultra settings, the CPU still maintains enough headroom to allow the GPU to operate at its full potential, as evidenced by the 90 FPS average. Across all resolutions, the GPU is the dominant component, but the CPU never becomes a limiting factor, making this a well-balanced pairing for this title.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall exceptionally well, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best visual experience is achievable at 4K with Ultra settings, where the system still delivers an average of 90 FPS, comfortably above the playable threshold.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the system offers staggering headroom: at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 445, and at 1440p with Low settings, it hits 345. Even at 4K with High settings, the average of 144 FPS is more than double the playable threshold, making this a system that can handle any configuration the user chooses without dropping below playable performance. The data indicates that the best settings for maximum visual quality are Ultra at 4K, which provides an average of 90 FPS, while users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors can achieve 144 FPS at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 445 FPS on Low, 395 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 335 and maximum of 454), 324 FPS on High, and 202 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a range of 335 to 454 FPS, which indicates consistent performance with minimal frame time variance.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 345 FPS on Low, 282 FPS on Medium (minimum 240, maximum 324), 231 FPS on High, and 144 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again shows the full range, with a 240 to 324 FPS spread, demonstrating that even the lower bound remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the averages are 214 FPS on Low, 175 FPS on Medium (minimum 149, maximum 202), 144 FPS on High, and 90 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 149 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold, confirming that this system never approaches playability limits in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows the combo averages 90 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 30 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution-to-settings balance for this PC in Downfall?

A: The verdict data indicates that 4K Ultra is the best visual configuration, delivering 90 FPS, while 1440p Ultra offers 144 FPS for users who prefer higher frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rival in this game?

A: The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, has an average benchmark score 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D, indicating nearly identical performance would be expected in Downfall.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this title?

A: No, the data shows the CPU delivers up to 445 FPS at 1080p Low settings, and performance scaling between resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured FPS data shows an average of 231 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, which is well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

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

A: The combo ranks 29th out of 3,716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1% of all hardware pairings evaluated for this game.