Downfall

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a decisive performance profile for Downfall, a horror title released in 2016. Benchmark data confirms that this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant across all standard resolutions, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at the absolute maximum preset on a 4K display. The data indicates a system that can push high refresh rates at 1440p and 1080p, while still maintaining a playable experience at 4K with visual settings dialed back slightly.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience are:

• 3840x2160 (4K): High preset, yielding an average of 94.7 FPS. While the Ultra preset dips to 59.3 FPS, just below the playable threshold, High provides a substantial performance buffer. Medium (111.6 FPS) and Low (137.9 FPS) are also viable, but High offers the best visual fidelity without compromising the frame rate target.
• 2560x1440 (2K): Ultra preset, producing an average of 91.6 FPS. This is the most demanding setting at this resolution and it still clears the 60 FPS target with a comfortable 31.6 FPS margin. Lower presets (High: 147.6 FPS, Medium: 181.6 FPS, Low: 225.9 FPS) are available for users targeting higher refresh rate displays.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra preset, delivering an average of 130.7 FPS. The system has ample headroom here, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even the most demanding preset doubles the 60 FPS threshold, and the Low preset reaches 312.3 FPS, which is far beyond the needs of most displays.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The benchmark results show the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 59.3 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the High preset at this resolution averages 94.7 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience.

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

A: The data suggests the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for 2560x1440. It maintains an average frame rate of 91.6 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold and provides the best visual quality available in the game.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 bottlenecked by the Core i7-14700K in this game?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate a bottleneck. At lower resolutions and settings, the frame rates scale significantly (e.g., 312.3 FPS at 1080p Low), suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU effectively. The performance scaling with resolution follows a typical GPU-bound pattern.

Q: How close is the performance to other hardware?

A: The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37648, placing it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628) and 0.4% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507). It is 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135). The CPU’s average score of 69355 puts it just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515).

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates at 1080p?

A: Yes, unequivocally. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset reaches an average of 130.7 FPS. Users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors can also utilize the High (211.2 FPS) or Medium (255.2 FPS) presets to maximize frame output.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that still hits 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The High preset is the most demanding configuration at 3840x2160 that maintains an average above 60 FPS, specifically 94.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 59.3 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the aggregate benchmark scores, several other processors and graphics cards would deliver a very similar performance envelope in Downfall.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-14700K's average score of 69355 is nearly identical to several AMD offerings. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is the closest match, with an average score of 69515 and a negligible performance delta of -0.2%. The AMD EPYC 9115 is also within 0.1% (scoring 69288), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by just 0.7% with a score of 69875. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is slightly ahead, with a delta of -0.9% and a score of 69996. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this title, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound with this class of processor.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's score of 37648 places it in a tight cluster with several other cards. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the closest rival at 37628 (a 0.1% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is slightly faster at 38135 (-1.3% delta), while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is a bit slower at 37157 (1.3% delta). A system using any of these GPUs would produce very similar average frame rates to the RTX 4070, though architectural differences might affect 1% lows or specific visual effects differently, the aggregate data suggests broad parity.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination is more than capable of running Downfall with high performance.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally powerful, with the Ultra preset achieving 130.7 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 2560x1440 resolution is also a sweet spot, as the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 91.6 FPS. For 3840x2160, the verdict is slightly more nuanced. The Ultra preset falls short of the target at 59.3 FPS, but the High preset provides a smooth experience at 94.7 FPS. Therefore, the system can run the game at 4K, provided the user selects High settings instead of Ultra. In summary, this PC clears the 60 FPS bar at all resolutions, with the only caveat being a necessary reduction from Ultra to High at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for this hardware configuration across all tested settings and resolutions.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :---------- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 94.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 137.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 111.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 59.3 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 147.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 225.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 181.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 91.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 211.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 312.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 255.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 130.7 |

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra reduces frame rate from 312.3 to 130.7, a 58% decrease, but the absolute performance remains extremely high. The trend continues at 1440p, where the Ultra preset (91.6 FPS) is roughly 40% slower than the Low preset (225.9 FPS). At 4K, the performance envelope tightens, with the difference between Low (137.9 FPS) and Ultra (59.3 FPS) representing a 57% drop, highlighting the significant GPU load at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds a rank of 897 out of 3716 tested configurations for Downfall. This places it in the top 24.1% of all tested systems, a strong showing that confirms its high-performance status. The ranking reflects the aggregate performance of both components; the CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all tested CPUs, while the GPU is in the 81st percentile. This high combined percentile explains why the system achieves such high frame rates across all resolutions, as the measured FPS data confirms. The system is not at the absolute top of the list—reserved for flagship parts—but it is firmly in the upper quartile, making it a very capable machine for this horror title.