Downfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a benchmark profile for Downfall that is characterized by exceptionally high frame rates across all tested configurations. The measured data shows that this combination never drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold at any resolution or preset, positioning it as a high-performance solution for this horror title. The data indicates a system that is heavily overqualified for the game's demands at standard monitor refresh rates, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, indicating a significant GPU and CPU headroom. The Low preset yields an average of 349 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combo. Moving to the Medium preset, the average FPS remains robust at 284.8. The High preset sees a further reduction to 233.7 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 144.9 FPS. This resolution shows a performance drop of approximately 58% from Low to Ultra, but even the most demanding setting remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar trend but with more moderate absolute numbers. The Low preset delivers an average of 249.4 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 203.3 FPS. High settings produce 169.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset is still highly playable at 102.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 59% decrease in average frame rate, which is consistent with the 1080p scaling and suggests a balanced load between the processor and graphics card at this resolution.

At 4K (3840x2160), the performance remains impressive, though the gap between presets narrows. The Low preset averages 152.1 FPS, and the Medium preset maintains 126.6 FPS. High settings produce 105.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still delivers a solid 67 FPS average. The performance delta from Low to Ultra at this resolution is approximately 56%, which is slightly less pronounced than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming a more significant constraint as pixel count increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary performance driver in this configuration, but the Core i7-14700F provides ample support to prevent CPU bottlenecks. Evidence for this comes from the scaling between presets at each resolution. For example, at 1920x1080, the jump from Low (349 FPS) to Medium (284.8 FPS) is a 18% reduction, while the jump from High (233.7 FPS) to Ultra (144.9 FPS) is a 38% reduction. This non-linear scaling is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming more saturated as settings increase, while the CPU maintains a consistent frame delivery capability.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. The very high frame rates at 1080p Low (349 FPS) are only achievable if the processor can feed the graphics card with enough draw calls. The Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, demonstrates that it is not a limiting factor here. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the average FPS at the same preset drops significantly. For instance, at High settings, the FPS goes from 233.7 at 1080p to 169.5 at 1440p and then to 105.8 at 4K. This pattern clearly shows that the rendering load is shifting to the GPU, which is the expected behavior for a modern title.

The data suggests that for Downfall, the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance is the defining factor for achieving high frame rates. The CPU's influence is mainly seen in ensuring that the high refresh rates at lower resolutions and presets are attainable, but it is not the bottleneck in any tested scenario. The relatively small difference in performance scaling between 1440p and 4K (a 59% decrease at 1440p vs a 56% decrease at 4K from Low to Ultra) further confirms that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting resources at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is not only playable but delivers an average of 144.9 FPS. This makes it the best setting choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the optimal choice. The average FPS at this setting is 102.4, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is still viable, with an average of 67 FPS. While this is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo, it still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Therefore, Ultra is the best setting at 4K, allowing users to experience the game at its highest quality without dropping below the target frame rate.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that this PC configuration is more than capable of running Downfall. According to the verdict data, all tested settings at all three resolutions are playable. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 144.9 FPS, which is far beyond the 60 FPS threshold. The 2560x1440 resolution sees the Ultra preset hitting 102.4 FPS, again providing a comfortable margin. Even the most demanding scenario, 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, maintains an average of 67 FPS, which is sufficient for a smooth gameplay experience.

The system does not just meet the minimum playable requirement; it exceeds it by a substantial margin at every turn. The lowest frame rate recorded in the entire test suite is 67 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The highest is 349 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination of a high-core-count CPU and a fast GPU ensures that the game will run with a significant performance buffer, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays or for users who prefer to cap frame rates to maintain consistency.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700F performs within a narrow band of other processors. The Intel Xeon 6505P has an average score that is 0.2% lower, making it statistically equivalent in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% slower, while the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% slower. In gaming workloads like Downfall, these processors would likely deliver very similar frame rates, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which is 0.1% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, which is also 0.1% slower. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 is 0.2% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% slower. These delta values are minimal, indicating that in terms of raw graphics performance, these alternatives would produce nearly identical FPS in Downfall. It is important to note that these are synthetic benchmark comparisons; the actual gaming performance for these specific rivals could vary, but the data suggests they are in the same performance class.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Core i7-14700F and RTX 4070 SUPER ranks at 615 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 16.5% of all configurations in the database for this game. The ranking reflects the strong performance of both components, with the GPU's high raw throughput and the CPU's substantial multi-threaded capabilities contributing to the high frame rates observed. The percentile data for the CPU alone (91st percentile) and GPU (83rd percentile) corroborates this, showing that both parts are well above average individually. The combo rank is slightly lower than the CPU's individual percentile, which is expected, as the GPU, while powerful, is not at the very top of the charts.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All lower presets also run at higher average frame rates.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 349, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as evidenced by the very high frame rates. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings are increased, with the Ultra preset still delivering 144.9 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 144.9. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 67. This represents a 54% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in this context?

A: According to the nearest rival data, the RTX 4090 Mobile has an average benchmark score that is 1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER. This indicates that their performance in a game like Downfall would be very similar.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top 25% of tested systems for this game?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 615 out of 3716 combos, which places it in the top 16.5% of all tested configurations for Downfall.