Downfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Downfall, with benchmark data showing the pairing clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo even sustains 60 FPS at the maximum Ultra preset, while 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below the playable mark, averaging 58 FPS. The measured frame rates reveal a system with substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions, though the 4K Ultra setting remains a borderline case that requires a settings adjustment for a locked 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 4K the combo achieves playable frame rates on High, Medium, and Low presets, with High averaging 93 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold, averaging 58 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this CPU and GPU combination?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 94 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with the highest settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 131 FPS, making it fully playable and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset reaches 312 FPS, while Medium and High average 256 FPS and 210 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data shows the 4K Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Since the CPU's benchmark percentile (94th) is significantly higher than the GPU's (81st), the GPU is the limiting factor at this demanding configuration, though the margin is slim.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Downfall?*

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 862nd out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: What frame rates can I expect with Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 182, with a measured minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS, indicating very consistent performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 depending on resolution and preset. At 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower presets, with frame rates scaling dramatically as settings drop: from 131 FPS at Ultra to 312 FPS at Low. This 2.4x increase in performance when reducing graphical load indicates the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, and the RTX 4070 becomes the primary constraint even at High settings where it delivers 210 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling pattern shifts. The Ultra preset drops to 94 FPS (a 28% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score), while Low settings only fall to 223 FPS (a 29% reduction from 1080p Low). The consistent proportional drop across presets suggests that at 1440p, the load is more balanced, with both CPU and GPU contributing to the performance envelope. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 210 FPS, indicating the combination maintains stability even when the GPU is under moderate stress.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes dominant, particularly at higher presets. The Ultra preset collapses to 58 FPS, just below the playable threshold, while High settings recover to 93 FPS. The gap between Medium (114 FPS) and High (93 FPS) is 21 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 35 FPS — a much larger drop that points to the RTX 4070's memory bandwidth and compute resources being saturated as the resolution scales. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are sufficient at 4K, evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding preset still achieves near-playable frame rates, but the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus become limiting factors at the highest settings.

Interestingly, the Low preset at 4K delivers 139 FPS, which is higher than the 1440p Ultra score of 94 FPS. This suggests that when the GPU is not heavily loaded by visual effects, the system can push high frame rates even at 4K, but the CPU still manages to keep up without becoming a bottleneck. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 4070 is the component that dictates playability at 4K with high presets, while the i7-14700KF provides enough processing power to avoid constraining performance at any resolution tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700KF's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which scores 0.2% lower on average, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which trails by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% behind, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 1%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its similar average benchmark score of 69996 versus the i7-14700KF's 70163, would be a near-perfect substitute for CPU-bound scenarios, though the specific core configurations differ.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's closest competitor is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores just 0.1% lower on average, followed by the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 0.4% lower. On the higher side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 1.3%, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3%. The Tesla P4's near-identical average score of 37628 versus the RTX 4070's 37648 suggests it would produce almost the same frame rates in Downfall, although the Tesla P4 is a professional-grade card with different driver optimizations. The Radeon RX Vega 56, despite being an older architecture, scores within 0.4% and could serve as a comparable alternative, though its power characteristics and feature set differ.

When considering the full combo, a system with the Ryzen 7 9700F and Tesla P4 would behave almost identically to the i7-14700KF and RTX 4070, with the CPU being 0.2% slower and the GPU being 0.1% slower — a combined performance delta of roughly 0.3%. Similarly, pairing the Core Ultra 7 265K with the RTX 4080 Mobile would yield a modest performance uplift of about 2.3% in aggregate, which would translate to slightly higher frame rates at 4K Ultra (likely pushing the 58 FPS score closer to 60 FPS). The data suggests that users with these near-rival components can expect similar playability profiles, with only marginal differences in the most demanding settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall with strong performance across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low (312 FPS) to Ultra (131 FPS) clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. The 2560x1440 resolution also shows full playability across all settings, with Ultra averaging 94 FPS and Low reaching 223 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system maintains playable frame rates on High (93 FPS), Medium (114 FPS), and Low (139 FPS) presets, but the Ultra setting falls short at 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms that for 4K gaming, users should stick to High settings or lower to ensure a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The 4K High preset's 93 FPS average provides a comfortable buffer above the threshold, while the Medium preset offers even more headroom at 114 FPS. The data indicates this is a capable 4K system for Downfall as long as the Ultra preset is avoided, and it is an excellent choice for 1440p and 1080p gaming where it can handle maximum settings with ease.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 93 FPS. This provides a 33 FPS headroom above the playable threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The Medium preset offers even higher performance at 114 FPS with a measured minimum of 97 FPS, making it a safer choice for users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS target.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 94 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that maintains playability, and it provides a 34 FPS buffer above the threshold. The Medium preset at 182 FPS (minimum 155 FPS) is an excellent option for those seeking very high frame rates, while High at 150 FPS and Low at 223 FPS round out the playable options.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 131 FPS, making it fully playable and the recommended setting for maximum visual quality. The Medium preset delivers 256 FPS with a minimum of 217 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. Low settings reach 312 FPS, and High settings average 210 FPS, so every configuration at this resolution exceeds the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 862nd out of 3716 tested systems in Downfall, placing it in the 77th percentile of all benchmarked configurations. This rank reflects the strong overall performance of the pairing, though it also indicates that a significant number of higher-end systems (particularly those with more powerful GPUs) achieve better frame rates at the most demanding settings. The combo's percentile ranking for the CPU (94th) is notably higher than the GPU's (81st), suggesting that the processor is not the limiting factor in this system.

The rank of 862 out of 3716 means the system outperforms approximately 77% of all tested combos, which is a solid result for a mid-to-high-end configuration. The data shows that the system's performance is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. The only weakness is 4K Ultra, where the 58 FPS score places it below the playable threshold. This ranking indicates that while the combo is not at the top tier for Downfall (which would require a more powerful GPU for 4K Ultra), it delivers excellent value in terms of overall playability across the resolution spectrum.