Downfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Benchmark data shows this combo delivers far more than the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and presets, with the most demanding Ultra preset remaining comfortably above 84 FPS even at 4K. The measured results confirm that both the CPU and GPU are operating well above the requirements for this game, making it a top-tier experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 84 FPS. This is a decisive result: even the highest quality settings remain well clear of the 60 FPS playability floor. For context, the High preset at this resolution runs at 135 FPS average, Medium at 164 FPS (with a minimum of 140 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS), and Low at 201 FPS. Since Ultra clears the threshold by a wide margin, there is no reason to drop below it for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 135 FPS. This is exactly 51 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result, showing a significant scaling benefit from the lower resolution. The High preset here runs at 217 FPS average, Medium at 264 FPS (minimum 225 FPS, maximum 304 FPS), and Low at 323 FPS. The Ultra preset’s average of 135 FPS is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so users can max out settings without concern.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 190 FPS. This is the highest Ultra average across all three resolutions, and it is 106 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra figure. The High preset reaches 303 FPS average, Medium hits 370 FPS (minimum 314 FPS, maximum 425 FPS), and Low peaks at 452 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most intensive settings produce frame rates that are more than three times the playability threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the benchmark database, the Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is -0.2% relative to the i7-13700K, meaning it is essentially identical in average performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, also -0.3% lower than the i7-13700K, again indicating near-identical behavior. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, which is 0.5% faster than the i7-13700K, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, also 0.5% faster. These deltas are so small that in real-world gaming, any of these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Downfall.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the average benchmark score is 79842, placing it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show similarly tight clustering. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is -1.4% relative to the RTX 5090, meaning it is actually faster by that margin. In practice, these GPU alternatives would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Downfall, though the specific architectural differences are not captured in the average scores.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 84, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best settings option at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 135 FPS. Since this is more than double the threshold, you can confidently use it.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: The Ultra preset average drops from 190 FPS at 1920x1080 to 135 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 84 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 55 FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 51 FPS reduction from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 5090’s performance similar to any other GPU?

A: According to the nearest rivals data, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 on average, which is -1.4% relative to the RTX 5090’s 79842, meaning it is slightly faster. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 370, with a minimum of 314 and a maximum of 425. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a very smooth experience.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K is in the 89th percentile for CPU performance and has an average score of 46881. Its nearest rivals are within 0.5% performance delta, and the GPU is in the 92nd percentile. Benchmark results show no indication of a CPU bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Downfall with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution data is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 84 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra achieves 135 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 190 FPS average, and all presets are playable. In every case, the average FPS exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a substantial margin—even the lowest recorded minimum FPS, which is 140 FPS at 4K Medium, is more than double the threshold. The combination of the i7-13700K and RTX 5090 is not just capable of running the game; it is overqualified at every resolution and preset level tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute differently across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS for Ultra is 190, which is the highest across all resolutions. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU is less stressed, allowing the CPU to push frame rates higher. The CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, as indicated by its 89th percentile ranking and average score of 46881, ensures it can keep up with the RTX 5090’s output. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a drop of 55 FPS on Ultra (from 190 to 135), and from 1440p to 4K another 51 FPS drop (from 135 to 84). This pattern demonstrates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, because the rendering workload grows while the CPU’s role in feeding frames remains relatively constant. At 4K, the Ultra preset’s 84 FPS average is still high, but it is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, confirming that the RTX 5090’s workload scales significantly with pixel count. The measured FPS for Medium settings at each resolution further supports this: at 1080p it is 370 FPS, at 1440p it is 264 FPS, and at 4K it is 164 FPS. The proportional drops in FPS as resolution increases indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p where frame rates are highest.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this pairing of Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 63rd out of 3716 combos. This places it in the top 1.7% of all tested systems, which is an elite position. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, both of which are high-percentile performers on their own: the CPU is in the 89th percentile and the GPU is in the 92nd percentile. Given that the measured FPS results show the combo exceeding 60 FPS at every resolution and preset, the rank is consistent with the overall performance. The top 62 combos are likely to include even more powerful or specialized hardware, but for practical purposes, this setup delivers frame rates that are far beyond what is needed for a smooth experience in Downfall. The rank of 63 out of 3716 indicates that the vast majority of other tested systems—over 3600 of them—would perform at or below this level, making this a very strong result for the game.