Downfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a robust performance profile for Downfall, a horror title from 2016. Benchmark data indicates this combination handles the game with considerable headroom across most settings and resolutions, with the primary limitation emerging only at 4K Ultra. The data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-threaded performance ensures high frame rates at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, delivering an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold at 45 FPS, while Medium and Low achieve 88 FPS and 107 FPS respectively.

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 1440p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is within 1.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) and 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553). It also sits nearly identically to the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550, with deltaPct values of -0.3% for both.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 falls in the 89th percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900HX, scores 46098, representing a negligible -0.1% difference.

Q: At what settings does the frame rate exceed 200 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 242 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 198 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating extreme headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Are there any resolutions where the Ultra preset is not playable?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages only 45 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the highest playable option at this resolution, averaging 72 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Downfall demonstrate a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and RTX 5060 produces exceptionally high frame rates across all presets, with the Low setting reaching 242 FPS and Medium hitting 198 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution still manages 101 FPS, suggesting that neither component is fully saturated and the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085) helps maintain high minimums.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern indicates growing GPU influence. The Ultra preset drops from 101 FPS at 1080p to 72 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 29%. Meanwhile, the Low preset falls from 242 FPS to 173 FPS, a 28.5% decrease. The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, though the CPU still provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at lower graphical loads.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Ultra preset collapses to 45 FPS, a 37.5% reduction from the 1440p result, while the High preset drops from 116 FPS to 72 FPS (37.9% reduction). The Medium preset, which includes min/max data, shows a range of 75-101 FPS at 4K, compared to 120-162 FPS at 1440p. This steep scaling curve indicates that the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 4K, while the CPU's role diminishes significantly. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is balanced, but at 4K, the GPU alone dictates performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, indicate that several other processors would produce nearly identical Downfall performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, a delta of just 0.1% from the Core Ultra 5 235's 46062, meaning gameplay frame rates would be statistically indistinguishable. Similarly, the AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303, with scores of 45970 and 45960 respectively (0.2% delta), would offer comparable CPU-bound performance, though their server-oriented designs may affect other system characteristics.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060's benchmark neighborhood includes several alternatives with near-identical compute capabilities. The AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 both score within 0.3% of the RTX 5060 (26401 and 26421 vs 26331), suggesting similar frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, with a score of 26011 (1.2% lower), would perform slightly below the RTX 5060 but still within a narrow margin. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, scoring 26553 (0.8% higher), represents a marginal performance uplift. In practice, any of these GPU alternatives would yield Downfall frame rates within a few FPS of the measured results, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the CPU maintains high utilization.

The Verdict

This PC configuration is fully capable of running Downfall at playable frame rates across most settings and resolutions. The verdict data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving 101 FPS and the High preset at 162 FPS. At 2560x1440, the entire preset range remains playable, including Ultra at 72 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the playability floor.

The only limitation emerges at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset averages 45 FPS, falling short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the High preset at this resolution delivers 72 FPS, offering a visually rich experience without dropping below playable levels. The Medium preset at 4K provides 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity at 4K, the Ultra preset would require a GPU upgrade, but the High preset represents an excellent balance. Overall, this system is unequivocally playable for Downfall, with the data showing no resolution or preset combination—except 4K Ultra—that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that maintains playable performance, averaging 101 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again delivers the best visual experience, averaging 72 FPS. This is exactly at the threshold of comfortable playability, with enough headroom to avoid noticeable dips in most scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended maximum, averaging 72 FPS. While the Medium preset offers higher performance at 88 FPS, the High preset provides superior graphical fidelity while still clearing the 60 FPS requirement with a 12 FPS margin.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3716 tested hardware combinations for Downfall, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1642nd. This places it in the 55.8th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms more than half of the systems measured for this game. Given the game's 2016 release date, this ranking reflects that many newer, higher-end components exceed this setup, but the combination still delivers strong absolute performance.

The ranking is consistent with the component-level benchmarks: the CPU's 89th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 72nd percentile among all GPUs suggest a balanced pairing. The system's mid-pack ranking in the game-specific list indicates that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it offers performance well above the median for Downfall, particularly when considering the high frame rates achieved at 1080p and 1440p. Users seeking higher rankings would need to upgrade both components, but the current setup provides a satisfying experience for the vast majority of playable settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 242 FPS average
• Medium: 198 FPS average, with a minimum of 168 FPS and maximum of 227 FPS
• High: 162 FPS average
• Ultra: 101 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 173 FPS average
• Medium: 141 FPS average, with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS
• High: 116 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 107 FPS average
• Medium: 88 FPS average, with a minimum of 75 FPS and maximum of 101 FPS
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

The frame rate data shows consistent scaling across resolutions, with the Medium preset providing the only reported min/max values. At 1080p, the minimum of 168 FPS at Medium settings indicates excellent frame pacing, while the 4K Medium minimum of 75 FPS still clears the playable threshold comfortably. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 45 FPS average, represents the single instance where the system falls short of the 60 FPS target. Across all other tested configurations, the system maintains at least 72 FPS on average, demonstrating robust performance for a horror title that may benefit from high frame rates to maintain immersion.