Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2626 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. That places this configuration in the 29th percentile of all recorded combinations, meaning roughly 71% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position: the CPU is exceptionally strong, sitting in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is more modest, landing in the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards. The combination produces playable performance at most settings, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra.

Benchmark results show this combo handles Downfall comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, with the highest preset at 1080p averaging 82.6 FPS and the High preset at 1440p averaging 92.1 FPS. At 2160p, the system drops to 60 FPS on High, which is exactly at the playable threshold, but Ultra falls to 37.6 FPS, which is not smooth. The data indicates a system that is well balanced for mainstream resolutions but not built for maximum 4K fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and it ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 0.2% higher on average, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which scores 0.3% higher. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 and AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX both score 0.5% lower. This processor is clearly not the bottleneck in Downfall, a horror title that does not appear to demand extreme multi-core throughput.

The RTX 2060 SUPER, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which scores 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M score 1.5% and 1.6% lower respectively. The GPU delivers 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles at 4K with higher presets.

The scaling between resolutions reveals where each component matters. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, frame rate drops from 190.5 to 135.1, a 29% reduction. From 1440p Low to 2160p Low, the drop is from 135.1 to 83.7, a 38% reduction. The larger drop at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes progressively more dominant. At the Ultra preset, the pattern is steeper: 1080p Ultra averages 82.6 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 56, and 2160p Ultra falls to 37.6. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 1080p Low score of 190.5 FPS, which is well above any display refresh rate target. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU still has reserve capacity, while at 2160p the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 82.6 FPS. This is the highest quality option and it clears the playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 92.1 FPS. The Medium preset runs at 109.7 FPS, and Low at 135.1, but High is the best visual quality that remains well above 60. Ultra at 1440p averages 56 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. Medium averages 67.5 and Low averages 83.7, but High is the highest quality setting that maintains the playable threshold. Ultra at 4K averages 37.6 FPS, which is not playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 82.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p that stays at 60 FPS or higher?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 92.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Partially. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, and Medium averages 67.5 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to 37.6 FPS, which is not smooth.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Core i7-13700K scores within 0.5% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 0.3% higher, and both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 score 0.5% lower.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores within 1.6% of its nearest rivals. The RTX 3060 Mobile scores 0.4% lower, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M score 1.5% and 1.6% lower respectively.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 109.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a wide range across presets. Low settings average 190.5 FPS, Medium averages 156.6 FPS, High averages 128.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 82.6 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 18% reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is a 36% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 135.1 FPS, Medium averages 109.7 FPS, High averages 92.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 56 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium is a 19% drop, from Medium to High is a 16% drop, and from High to Ultra is a 39% drop. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the only setting in this resolution that fails to reach 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 83.7 FPS, Medium averages 67.5 FPS, High averages 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 19%, from Medium to High is 11%, and from High to Ultra is 37%. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 40 FPS.

The data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on averages. The average frame rates are consistent with a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions and presets, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom throughout.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can run Downfall, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 82.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option at 92.1 FPS, while Ultra falls to 56 FPS and is not recommended. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, making it the highest quality playable option, while Medium runs at 67.5 FPS for a safety margin. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, averaging 37.6 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1080p, all four presets are playable; at 1440p, Low, Medium, and High are playable, but Ultra is not; at 2160p, Low, Medium, and High are playable, but Ultra is not. The best settings for each resolution are Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and High at 2160p. This combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p system for Downfall, and it can manage 4K only if the user is willing to cap quality at High. For players who prioritize 4K Ultra, the data indicates that a stronger GPU would be necessary, as the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at that resolution.