Downfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, with the data showing that every resolution and preset configuration tested exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured frame rates scale predictably across resolutions, with the 1920x1080 Ultra preset achieving an average of 202 FPS, while the most demanding 3840x2160 Ultra configuration still maintains a solid 90 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Downfall?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 476, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at the same resolution delivers 395 FPS average, while High settings produce 324 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck at any resolution in this game?

A: No. The data shows playable frame rates at all settings across every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, even the Ultra preset maintains an average of 90 FPS, which is 30 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset average FPS declines from 202 at 1920x1080 to 144 at 2560x1440, then to 90 at 3840x2160. This represents a 55.4% reduction in average FPS from the lowest to highest resolution.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 22nd out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 0.6% of all configurations evaluated for Downfall.

Q: Are the min and max FPS values available for all settings?

A: No, only the Medium preset includes min and max FPS data. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 149-202 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 240-324 FPS; and at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 335-454 FPS.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F holds a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D holds a 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Both components are within one percentile point of each other.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that Downfall is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU becoming relatively more significant as resolution increases, though both components remain highly capable. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across settings ranges from 476 at Low to 202 at Ultra, a spread of 274 FPS. This wide variance indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as lowering graphical settings produces dramatic frame rate improvements. The RTX 5090 D's shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are being fully utilized to drive these frame rates, while the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate spread narrows slightly to 201 FPS (345 at Low versus 144 at Ultra). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 27.5% reduction in average FPS across all settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count. At this resolution, the GPU remains the dominant factor, but the CPU's role in feeding the graphics pipeline becomes more apparent as frame times increase.

At 3840x2160, the performance spread compresses to 124 FPS (214 at Low versus 90 at Ultra). The scaling from 1440p to 4K produces a 37.7% average FPS reduction, indicating that the RTX 5090 D is now working much harder to fill the additional pixels. The i7-14700F's single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, ensures that the CPU does not become a bottleneck even at these high frame rates. The data shows that Downfall's engine is well-optimized for both CPU and GPU workloads, with neither component creating a significant performance ceiling at any tested configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 476 FPS, which is the highest recorded score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces 395 FPS average with a range of 335 to 454 FPS, demonstrating consistent frame delivery. High settings yield 324 FPS average, while the Ultra preset maintains 202 FPS. All configurations at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold by a substantial margin, with even the most demanding Ultra preset providing more than triple the minimum requirement.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 345 FPS average, representing a 27.5% decrease compared to the same settings at 1080p. The Medium preset delivers 282 FPS average with a range of 240 to 324 FPS, showing a 28.6% reduction from its 1080p counterpart. High settings produce 231 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 144 FPS. The frame pacing at Medium settings remains tight, with the minimum FPS staying well above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 214 FPS, which is still more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings deliver 175 FPS average with a range of 149 to 202 FPS, representing the smallest absolute frame window in the dataset. High settings produce 144 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The 4K Ultra configuration, while the most demanding tested, still maintains an average FPS that is 50% higher than the playability threshold, indicating substantial performance headroom remains available.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all twelve measured configurations exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the verdict is unequivocal: all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 90 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution shows even stronger performance, with Ultra delivering 144 FPS average and all settings remaining comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the configuration is overwhelmingly capable, with every preset achieving an average FPS above 200. The Ultra preset at 202 FPS is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that the RTX 5090 D can handle maximum graphical fidelity at standard high-definition resolution without any compromise to smoothness. The data indicates that this combination is not merely playable but provides a high-refresh-rate experience across the board.

The verification results confirm that no setting or resolution combination falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Even the worst-performing configuration, 3840x2160 Ultra at 90 FPS average, provides a 50% safety margin above the playability standard. This suggests that the system has additional headroom for future content updates or more demanding scenes within the game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains 60 FPS or higher, achieving an average of 202 FPS. This represents the maximum graphical quality available while still delivering over three times the playability threshold. Players seeking the highest visual fidelity at this resolution can enable all settings without concern for performance degradation.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 144 FPS. This configuration delivers 2.4 times the playability threshold while offering the full range of graphical options. The 144 FPS average also aligns well with high-refresh-rate monitors that support 144 Hz output.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the recommended choice, achieving an average of 90 FPS. This is 1.5 times the playability threshold, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. While the frame rate is lower than at other resolutions, the visual fidelity gains from 4K resolution combined with Ultra settings are substantial. The data shows that this is the most demanding playable configuration, and it still delivers smooth performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 22nd out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 0.6% of all configurations evaluated. This ranking reflects the exceptional synergy between the two components, with the CPU's 91st percentile ranking and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking both contributing to the strong overall performance.

The high ranking is particularly noteworthy given the game's release date of 2016-02-28. The data shows that this modern hardware combination significantly outperforms the vast majority of configurations that were likely tested with the game. The combination's average benchmark score of 53620 for the CPU and 77712 for the GPU demonstrates that both components are operating at near-peak efficiency when paired together.

The rank of 22 out of 3716 indicates that only 21 other combinations deliver higher performance in Downfall, representing less than 0.6% of all tested configurations. This places the combo in elite territory, with the primary differentiators likely being more recent or more specialized hardware configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700F has several nearby rivals based on average benchmark scores. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, which is 0.2% lower than the i7-14700F's 53620 average. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 achieves 53469, representing a 0.3% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a 0.6% difference, while the AMD EPYC 7313P reaches 53206, showing a 0.8% gap. All four alternatives deliver performance within 1% of the i7-14700F, meaning they would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with an average score of 76904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D's 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, representing a 1.6% advantage. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB achieves 79396, a 2.1% lead, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, showing a 2.4% advantage. These GPU alternatives would produce similar in-game performance, with the Tesla models offering slightly higher average scores but potentially different driver optimizations for gaming workloads.

Combining these CPU and GPU alternatives would yield configurations that perform within a few percentage points of the tested combo. Players with any of these nearby components can expect comparable frame rates in Downfall, with the exact performance depending on the specific pairing and whether the CPU or GPU is the limiting factor at the chosen resolution and settings.