Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2145 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places the combo in the 58th percentile of all recorded hardware pairings, meaning it outperforms a majority of systems in the database. The ranking reflects a balance between a high-end 14th Gen processor and a mid-to-upper-tier Turing GPU. The combo sits above the median, but it does not reach the top quartile of performance, which is dominated by newer GPU architectures.

The CPU is a strong contributor to this ranking. The Core i7-14700F holds a 91st percentile score against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53469 (0.3% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (0.6% behind), and the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 (0.8% behind). This places the processor in a tightly contested group where a few hundred points separate it from its closest competitors. The GPU, meanwhile, holds a 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% ahead), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% ahead), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% ahead). The RTX 2070 SUPER is thus slightly behind several modern alternatives, but the gap is narrow.

In Downfall specifically, the measured frame rates indicate that the combination is well-balanced at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K remains partially constrained. The rank of 2145 out of 3716 suggests that many systems with newer GPUs surpass this combo at high resolutions, but the strong CPU helps maintain playable frame rates across most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?

A: The recorded data shows playable performance at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High with an average of 63.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 65.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 85.6 FPS. The highest fidelity experience with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS is at 1440p Ultra.

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 are: Low at 96 FPS, Medium at 78.2 FPS, and High at 63.8 FPS. Ultra drops to 37.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The database lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (0.2% higher), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288 (0.6% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206 (0.8% lower). The differences are minimal, making these processors near-equivalent in raw compute.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the RTX 2070 SUPER belong to?

A: The GPU scores 20282 on average, which places it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It trails the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1%, the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5%. These are all within a small margin, so the RTX 2070 SUPER is competitive with these cards despite being from an older generation.

Q: Are the FPS measurements based on real data?

A: Yes, the data is marked as measured, not estimated. The database records actual frame rates for this exact CPU and GPU combination across multiple resolutions and presets.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 85.6 FPS, which is the highest preset tested and remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The lower presets also exceed 60 FPS: High at 143.5 FPS, Medium at 169.6 FPS, and Low at 213 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals to the Intel Core i7-14700F are all within 0.8% of its average score. The Intel Xeon 6505P is essentially identical, being only 0.2% faster. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% slower, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% slower, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% slower. In practice, any of these processors would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 9 7900X is the most direct consumer alternative, while the Xeon and EPYC parts target workstation or server platforms.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER is closely matched with four other cards. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% faster. None of these differences exceed a few percent, so swapping the GPU for any of these would yield similar average FPS in Downfall. The RTX 3070 Mobile is the most relevant gaming alternative, despite being a laptop part, while the Arc B570 and A750 represent Intel's discrete GPU offerings. The Quadro M4000M is a professional mobile GPU, but its score indicates it would perform at a comparable level in this game.

For a user looking to replicate this system's performance, either keeping the same CPU and GPU or substituting one of the above rivals would produce results within a couple of percentage points. The CPU has more headroom than the GPU, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is likely the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU is sufficient for all tested settings.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Downfall at all three tested resolutions, but the experience varies by preset. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low (96 FPS), Medium (78.2 FPS), and High (63.8 FPS). Ultra at 4K is not playable, as it drops to 37.7 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. The best 4K setting is High, which barely clears the threshold at 63.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four tested presets are playable. Low averages 149.2 FPS, Medium 120.9 FPS, High 102.3 FPS, and Ultra 65.3 FPS. Ultra is the best choice here, as it stays above 60 FPS with a small margin. At 1920x1080, the system is fully unconstrained. Ultra delivers 85.6 FPS, which is the highest preset tested, and all lower presets exceed 140 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combo is a solid 1080p and 1440p performer, and it can handle 4K only if the user is willing to cap settings at High or below.

The 60 FPS threshold is met in most cases, but the margin at 4K High is slim. Users targeting a locked 60 FPS with occasional dips would be safer at 1440p Ultra, where the average is 65.3 FPS. At 1080p, there is ample headroom for high refresh rate displays, as the Ultra preset averages 85.6 FPS and lower presets push well past 140 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data covers three resolutions and four presets each, for a total of twelve measurement points. All values are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 3840x2160, the scaling across presets is steep. Low averages 96 FPS, Medium drops to 78.2 FPS, High falls to 63.8 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 37.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 26.1 FPS, which is the largest drop between consecutive presets at this resolution. The gap between Low and Medium is 17.8 FPS, and between Medium and High is 14.4 FPS. The progression shows that Ultra imposes a significant cost on the GPU at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the same preset order yields higher values. Low averages 149.2 FPS, Medium 120.9 FPS, High 102.3 FPS, and Ultra 65.3 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 37 FPS, again the largest single-step decline. The difference between Low and Medium is 28.3 FPS, and between Medium and High is 18.6 FPS. The pattern mirrors 4K but with a lower absolute cost per preset step.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU combination is clearly not GPU-bound at lower presets. Low averages 213 FPS, Medium 169.6 FPS, High 143.5 FPS, and Ultra 85.6 FPS. The gap from High to Ultra is 57.9 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop at any resolution. The lower presets show diminishing returns: the difference between Low and Medium is 43.4 FPS, and between Medium and High is 26.1 FPS. At 1080p, even Ultra maintains a high average, indicating that the GPU still has headroom despite the demanding preset.

Across all resolutions, the trend is consistent: Ultra is the most punishing setting, and the CPU is never the bottleneck. The FPS values scale smoothly with resolution, and the preset order remains the same.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is determined from the measured data.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 63.8. Ultra is not playable at this resolution, as it only reaches 37.7 FPS. Low and Medium are also playable, but High offers the highest visual quality while still clearing the threshold. The margin above 60 FPS is only 3.8 FPS, so users should be aware that demanding scenes may approach the limit.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 65.3. This is the highest preset tested, so the system is fully capable at this resolution. The margin above 60 FPS is 5.3 FPS, which is slightly more comfortable than 4K High. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 85.6. This is the highest preset tested, and the margin above 60 FPS is 25.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer for sustained performance. The system has enough headroom that even Ultra at 1080p is not a stress test.

The recommended settings per resolution are therefore: High at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER changes with resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the more dominant factor at lower presets. The Low preset averages 213 FPS, which is likely beyond what the GPU can render at higher presets but shows that the CPU can feed frames quickly. The drop from Low to Medium is 43.4 FPS, and from Medium to High is 26.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes more involved as settings increase. The Ultra preset at 85.6 FPS shows a significant GPU load, but the CPU still has enough single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert itself. The Low preset drops to 149.2 FPS, a 63.8 FPS reduction from 1080p Low. This is a 30% decrease, which suggests the GPU is now the limiting factor even at Low settings. The preset scaling is similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower. The CPU is still capable, as evidenced by the 65.3 FPS Ultra result, but the GPU is the primary constraint at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Low preset averages 96 FPS, which is far below the 213 FPS seen at 1080p Low. The Ultra preset at 37.7 FPS is below the playable threshold, confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot handle 4K Ultra in this game. The CPU is not the issue: the Core i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile and has ample headroom for this title. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at each preset shows a consistent reduction, roughly 35% to 40% across the board, which is typical of GPU-bound workloads.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU matters more, especially at Low and Medium presets where the GPU is not fully taxed. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at Ultra, while the CPU still provides enough performance for lower presets. At 4K, the GPU is the sole constraint, and even Medium settings (78.2 FPS) require the CPU to be strong enough to avoid adding a second bottleneck. The Core i7-14700F easily meets that requirement, so the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that determines playability at higher resolutions.