Downfall

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows a clear hierarchy of playable settings for Downfall with this Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, delivering an average of 63 FPS. The recorded data shows that High settings at 4K fall short of the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 52 FPS, while Low settings run at 77 FPS and Ultra drops to 32 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, which achieves an average of 83 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 4K result, and it leaves headroom above the 60 FPS target. Medium runs at 102 FPS, Low at 124 FPS, and Ultra sits just below the threshold at 52 FPS, making it the only non-playable setting at this resolution.

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the only resolution where every preset, including Ultra, is playable. High runs at 117 FPS, Medium at 142 FPS, and Low reaches 174 FPS. The pattern is consistent: as resolution drops, the ceiling for playable settings rises, and the RTX 2060 has enough headroom at 1080p to handle the game's maximum preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor for this game, but the CPU plays a supporting role that becomes more visible at lower resolutions. The scaling between resolutions tells this story clearly. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, average FPS at High settings drops from 117 to 83, a decline of roughly 29%. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, High settings fall from 83 to 52 FPS, a drop of about 37%. This steepening decline as resolution increases points to the GPU being the dominant constraint at higher pixel counts.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence becomes more apparent. The i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is far from a bottleneck in most scenarios, but the data shows that even this processor cannot fully compensate for the GPU's limits. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 101 FPS (174 versus 73), which is substantial. At 1440p, that same gap narrows to 72 FPS (124 versus 52), and at 4K it narrows to 45 FPS (77 versus 32). This compression of the FPS range as resolution increases is classic GPU-bound behavior.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. The i7-14700F posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores 53288 on average, a delta of 0.6% behind the i7-14700F's average of 53620. For a game like Downfall, a horror title from 2016, such CPU headroom is far beyond what the title demands. The RTX 2060, meanwhile, sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its score, including the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171.

The practical takeaway is that at 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the FPS differences between presets. At 1440p and 1080p, the CPU still has ample capacity, but the GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width become the deciding factor as settings increase. The measured FPS data confirms that the RTX 2060 is the component to watch when adjusting quality settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the RTX 2060 has several close counterparts. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, a delta of 0% from the RTX 2060's 15290. This means for Downfall, a system with that older GPU would produce nearly identical frame rates, though it would lack the RTX 2060's modern feature set. The AMD Radeon 680M, an integrated GPU, scores 15270, just 0.1% behind. That is a surprisingly close match for a discrete card, though the RTX 2060's dedicated 6 GB VRAM would likely make it more consistent in texture-heavy scenes.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a 0.8% delta. All four rivals fall within a single percentage point of the RTX 2060's average score, meaning any of them would deliver essentially the same Downfall experience at the same settings. For the CPU side, the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, just 0.2% ahead of the i7-14700F's 53620. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% behind at 53469, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% behind at 53288. The AMD EPYC 7313P rounds out the group at 53206, 0.8% behind.

For a game like Downfall, the CPU differences among these rivals are negligible. The i7-14700F's 91st percentile ranking means it sits well above what the game requires, and any of its nearest rivals would behave identically in practice. The GPU rivals are more consequential because the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck in this pairing. A system with the GTX 580 or RX 7600 would see the same FPS numbers at each preset, while a stronger GPU would push frame rates higher, but only within the limits imposed by the game engine.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall without issue, provided the resolution and settings are chosen with care. The verdictByResolution data gives a clear answer. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, including Ultra at 73 FPS average. This is the definitive playable experience, and the recommended configuration for anyone wanting the best visual quality. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 83 FPS, which is comfortably above the target, and Medium and Low are also playable. Ultra at 1440p falls to 52 FPS, so it should be avoided.

At 3840x2160, the system can manage Medium settings at 63 FPS average, which just clears the 60 FPS line. Low settings run at 77 FPS and provide a smoother experience, but Medium is the best visual quality that remains playable. High and Ultra at 4K are not viable, with 52 and 32 FPS averages respectively. For a horror game where frame pacing matters for atmosphere, the 63 FPS at Medium 4K is acceptable, but players who prioritize smoothness should consider Low at 4K or High at 1440p.

The rank data places this combo at 2937 out of 3716 tested combinations, which puts it in the lower half of all systems, but that ranking includes many far more powerful GPUs. For Downfall specifically, the game's age and modest requirements mean this pairing is more than sufficient for most play styles. The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, and the i7-14700F never comes close to being a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides exact average FPS figures for each resolution and preset combination, with min and max values available for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, Low settings run at 174 FPS average, Medium at 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164, High at 117 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. The 1080p results show a wide spread, with Low nearly 2.4 times faster than Ultra.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 124 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS with a range of 86 to 117, High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 86 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning even worst-case frame times at this setting are smooth. At 3840x2160, Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS with a range of 54 to 73, High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 54 FPS dips below the 60 FPS target, so players who are sensitive to frame drops may prefer Low at this resolution.

The min and max data for Medium settings shows consistent behavior across resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 121 to 164 FPS, a spread of 43 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 86 to 117 FPS, a spread of 31 FPS. At 4K, the range is 54 to 73 FPS, a spread of 19 FPS. This narrowing range as resolution increases further confirms that the GPU is the constraining factor, as higher resolutions reduce the CPU's ability to drive frame rate variability.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured data shows an average of 32 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K also miss the target at 52 FPS. Medium settings at 4K are the highest playable preset, averaging 63 FPS.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 83 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium runs at 102 FPS and Low at 124 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Downfall?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The FPS data shows a steep drop as resolution increases, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU has ample headroom for this 2016 horror title.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 scores 15290 on average. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.8% delta). All are within one percentage point, so they would produce nearly identical Downfall performance.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers for Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium has a minimum of 121 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 86 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum drops to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means 4K Medium can experience brief frame drops even though its average is 63 FPS.

Q: Is every preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. The data shows all four presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS: Low at 174, Medium at 142, High at 117, and Ultra at 73 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings are playable with this hardware combination.