Downfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a wide range of performance in Downfall, scaling from a smooth 80.5 FPS average at 1080p Ultra to a borderline 38.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. The measured data, based on the 16-core Raptor Lake processor and the 8GB RDNA 3.0 graphics card, shows that this pairing is capable of high-refresh gameplay at standard resolutions but begins to struggle as pixel count and visual fidelity increase. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates across resolutions and presets, ranks the combo against other tested configurations, and examines where the CPU and GPU each carry the load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination show a clear hierarchy based on resolution and quality preset. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the frame rates are consistently high across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 192.8 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Moving up the quality scale, Medium settings yield 156.6 FPS, High settings drop to 130.3 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still manages a strong 80.5 FPS average. At this resolution, the GPU has ample headroom, and the numbers indicate a system that can drive high-refresh monitors without compromise.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but the gap between presets widens. Low settings deliver an average of 140.2 FPS, Medium follows at 111.5 FPS, and High settings produce 92.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, sees a significant drop to 55.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that at 1440p, the transition from High to Ultra is a steep one, costing roughly 37 FPS or about 40% of the High preset’s performance. This suggests that the RX 7600’s 8GB framebuffer and 128-bit memory bus are starting to become limiting factors at this resolution with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens considerably. Low settings average 83.4 FPS, Medium drops to 71.4 FPS, and High falls to 55.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration tested, producing only 38.6 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44.8 FPS, illustrating how heavily the GPU is taxed at this resolution. Notably, even the High preset at 4K cannot hold 60 FPS, and only Low and Medium configurations cross the playability threshold. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant settings compromises, with the difference between Medium and Ultra representing a 32.8 FPS swing.

Across all resolutions, the min and max FPS fields are null in the measured data, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates. The pattern is consistent: lower resolutions and lower settings yield proportionally higher FPS, while the Ultra preset at any resolution beyond 1080p introduces a steep penalty. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, for example, shows a drop from 80.5 FPS to 55.5 FPS, a 25 FPS reduction. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is even more severe, falling from 55.5 FPS to 38.6 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the threshold, but the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 80.5 FPS. This is the highest quality configuration that stays playable, and it does so with 20.5 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS mark. For users prioritizing visual quality at 1080p, Ultra is the recommended choice.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Ultra preset fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 55.5 FPS. The best playable settings are High, which produces an average of 92.8 FPS. This represents a 32.8 FPS improvement over Ultra and provides a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. The data shows that High at 1440p is not only playable but also smooth, with frame rates that suit fast-paced horror gameplay. Medium and Low also exceed 60 FPS, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow further. High settings average 55.8 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra falls to 38.6 FPS. The best playable settings are Medium, which achieves an average of 71.4 FPS. This is 11.4 FPS above the 60 FPS mark and represents the highest quality preset that remains playable at 4K. Low settings also exceed the threshold at 83.4 FPS, but Medium provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Low while still delivering smooth performance. The verdict data confirms these selections, listing Medium as the best settings for 4K, High for 1440p, and Ultra for 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

When compared against all tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 holds a rank of 2531 out of 3716 total combos for Downfall. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the ranking distribution, indicating that while it is far from the weakest configuration, it does not sit near the top of the performance hierarchy. The percentile data for the individual components provides additional context: the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 57th percentile against all GPUs. This disparity suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this combo, as the processor is a high-end part relative to the broader market.

The combo rank of 2531 out of 3716 means that roughly 68% of tested combinations outperform this one in Downfall. This is not surprising given the GPU’s mid-range positioning, but the CPU’s strong showing helps boost the overall result. The rank also reflects the game’s demands, which appear to be more GPU-bound at higher resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the combo performs admirably, but at 4K Ultra, it falls well short of the top performers. The data suggests that users with this combo should expect competitive performance at mainstream resolutions but should not anticipate top-tier results in 4K gaming.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-13700K provide insight into which alternative CPUs would produce similar overall system behavior. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average benchmark score of 46971, which is 0.2% lower than the i7-13700K’s average of 46881, making it a near-identical performer. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a 0.3% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, a 0.5% difference. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 also sits close at 46653, within 0.5%. These processors would all deliver comparable CPU-bound performance in Downfall, meaning that swapping the i7-13700K for any of these would likely result in minimal frame rate changes in CPU-limited scenarios.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600’s nearest rivals show similar performance deltas. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has an average score of 15199, just 0.2% above the RX 7600’s 15171. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, a 0.6% difference, and the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.7% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is also close at 15063, within 0.7%. These graphics cards would produce nearly identical GPU-bound frame rates in Downfall. For users considering alternatives, replacing the RX 7600 with the RTX 3050 OEM or the Radeon 680M would yield broadly similar results, with differences of less than 1% in synthetic GPU benchmarks carrying over to in-game performance.

The combination of a near-identical CPU and GPU alternative would produce a system with essentially the same measured FPS numbers as this combo. For example, pairing the Ryzen 9 5900 with the RTX 3050 OEM would likely fall within the margin of error of the i7-13700K and RX 7600 results. The data shows that this combo sits in a performance cluster where small benchmark deltas translate to negligible real-world differences.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is likely the primary bottleneck, but the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores provide sufficient headroom. The i7-13700K’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116 indicate robust per-core performance, which helps at lower resolutions where the CPU must feed frames quickly. The GPU’s 57th percentile ranking, however, means it is the weaker link at 1080p Ultra, where the 80.5 FPS result is more than half of the 192.8 FPS seen at Low.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts further toward the GPU. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings shows a drop from 192.8 FPS to 140.2 FPS, a 52.6 FPS reduction that reflects the increased pixel workload. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 80.5 FPS to 55.5 FPS, a 25 FPS reduction. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s and 8GB frame buffer become more significant at this resolution, and the steep penalty for Ultra settings suggests that the graphics card is struggling with the combination of higher pixel count and maximum quality effects.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant factor. The CPU’s role diminishes as the render load grows, and the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the RX 7600’s capabilities. The scaling from 1440p Medium (111.5 FPS) to 4K Medium (71.4 FPS) shows a 40.1 FPS drop, while the scaling from 1440p Ultra (55.5 FPS) to 4K Ultra (38.6 FPS) shows a 16.9 FPS drop. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking provides little benefit at 4K because the GPU cannot generate frames fast enough to utilize the processor’s full potential. The data indicates that at 4K, upgrading the GPU would yield far larger gains than upgrading the CPU, while at 1080p, the balance is more even but still favors the GPU as the primary constraint.

The preset scaling within each resolution further illustrates this dynamic. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 112.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at Low and is heavily taxed at Ultra. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 84.7 FPS difference, and at 4K, it narrows to 44.8 FPS. This closing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU’s contribution fades.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings. The verdict data lists playable configurations for each resolution, all of which clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra delivering an average of 80.5 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering the best visual quality with a comfortable frame rate margin. At 2560x1440, High settings are the best playable option at 92.8 FPS, while Ultra falls to 55.5 FPS and is not recommended for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, Medium settings are the best playable choice at 71.4 FPS, with Low also viable at 83.4 FPS, but High and Ultra drop below the threshold.

For users targeting 60 FPS, the data shows that this combo succeeds at all resolutions when settings are chosen appropriately. The 1080p Ultra result of 80.5 FPS is particularly strong, providing 20.5 FPS of headroom above the threshold. The 1440p High result of 92.8 FPS is even more substantial, offering nearly 33 FPS of headroom. The 4K Medium result of 71.4 FPS is the weakest playable configuration but still exceeds the threshold by 11.4 FPS. The Ultra presets at 1440p and 4K are the only configurations that fail, and these should be avoided unless the user accepts frame rates below 60 FPS. Overall, the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 provide a versatile gaming experience for Downfall, with the sweet spot at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, and a viable but compromised option at 4K Medium.