Downfall

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p Ultra settings in Downfall?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers an average of 100.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 1.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280) but 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5060 sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30109. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30097 with a 0% delta.

Q: Is there a significant FPS drop when moving from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 Medium, the combo averages 140.7 FPS, but at 3840x2160 Medium, it drops to 88.2 FPS — a reduction of 52.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset at 1080p in terms of raw FPS?

A: Low settings produce the highest average at 239.3 FPS, followed by Medium at 195.1 FPS, High at 160 FPS, and Ultra at 100.4 FPS.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 835th out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, with 28 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz, boosting to 2497 MHz.

The GPU's role in Downfall becomes clear when examining benchmark scores. The RTX 5060 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 20891 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 120785. Its direct competitors include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097 average, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, -0.2% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29969, 0.5% delta). These tight margins indicate the RTX 5060 sits in a crowded performance band.

In Downfall specifically, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings. The data shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings only require the GPU to maintain 100.4 FPS average, which is well within the card's capability. The 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 299.6 GTexel/s texture rate contribute to the smooth frame delivery observed across resolutions.

The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory subsystem. The card draws up to 145 W TDP, which is modest for this performance class. The combination of 3840 shading units and 48 ROPs ensures that pixel-heavy horror scenes render without bottlenecking at the resolutions tested.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 239.3 at 1920x1080 to 170.2 at 2560x1440, then further to 108.2 at 3840x2160. This represents a 54.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. At High settings, the combo delivers 160 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 70.1 FPS at 4K — a 56.2% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 100.4 FPS, 74 FPS, and 45.5 FPS respectively, a 54.7% decline.

These consistent drops of roughly 55% across all settings indicate that the limiting component is the GPU rather than the CPU. The Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads clocked at 3.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost, maintains sufficient single-thread performance to keep feeding the GPU. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3444 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 support this interpretation.

The resolution scaling pattern also suggests that the RTX 5060's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM become increasingly stressed at higher resolutions. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the frame rate drops to levels that may be borderline for smooth gameplay, particularly at Ultra where the average falls below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the Downfall benchmark database, this combination of Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 835th out of 1741 tested combos. This places it in the 48th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly half of all tested systems perform better and half perform worse.

The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The Core i3-12100F holds the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5060 sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. Both components are closely matched in their relative standing, which results in a combo rank that is lower than either component's individual percentile.

This discrepancy suggests that in Downfall, the combination does not fully leverage the potential of both parts. The CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration, while strong for single-threaded tasks, may limit performance in scenes that require more parallel processing. The GPU's 73rd percentile ranking is not fully realized in this game, likely due to the CPU's constraints at lower resolutions.

Compared to other tested combos, this system is positioned in the middle tier. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i7-7700K, shows a 1.8% lower average score, indicating that the i3-12100F is competitive with older higher-end processors. Similarly, the RTX 5060's 0% delta against the RX 7700 XT shows it is squarely in the mainstream performance class.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings in Downfall. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable frame rates, with Ultra averaging 100.4 FPS. However, the jump from High to Ultra costs 59.6 FPS (from 160 to 100.4), which is a substantial penalty for the visual improvement.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 118 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. Ultra drops to 74 FPS, still playable but with a significant 44 FPS reduction from High. Medium at 140.7 FPS offers a good middle ground for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The 4K results are more constrained. High settings produce 70.1 FPS, which is acceptable for most players, while Ultra falls to 45.5 FPS, which may be too low for smooth gameplay. Low at 108.2 FPS is the only 4K preset that exceeds 100 FPS.

For the best experience per the measured rows, 1440p High appears optimal: it maintains 118 FPS while preserving visual quality. At 1080p, High at 160 FPS is recommended over Ultra due to the 37.3% FPS penalty. For 4K, High settings are the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces the following average FPS by settings: Low at 239.3 FPS, Medium at 195.1 FPS, High at 160 FPS, and Ultra at 100.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a progressive decline, with the largest relative drop occurring between High and Ultra (37.3%).

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 170.2 FPS, Medium at 140.7 FPS, High at 118 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The pattern mirrors 1080p but with lower absolute values. The gap between High and Ultra widens to 44 FPS, representing a 37.3% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 108.2 FPS, Medium at 88.2 FPS, High at 70.1 FPS, and Ultra at 45.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS across all resolutions. The 4K scaling shows that each settings tier costs roughly 18-20 FPS, except for the Low-to-Medium transition which costs 20 FPS.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 239.3 FPS is 2.2 times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 45.5 FPS. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets. The RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested configurations, but the GPU's raw compute power limits high-quality 4K performance.