Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 7600

This combination of a 10th-generation Intel six-core processor and a mid-range RDNA 3 graphics card lands in the 1164th position out of 1741 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The pairing shows a clear performance ceiling imposed by the GPU at higher settings, while the CPU proves sufficient to drive very high frame rates at lower presets. The measured data reveals a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gaming but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra, which aligns with the hardware's specifications and benchmark profiles.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1164th out of 1741 tested combinations, which places it in approximately the 33rd percentile of all tested systems for this game. This is a notable result considering the individual components' standings: the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between component percentiles and the combo's in-game ranking suggests that Downfall's engine does not scale perfectly with this hardware pairing, or that the game's demands at higher settings disproportionately burden the GPU. The rank indicates that most better-performing combos in the database feature either stronger graphics cards or more recent CPU architectures, but the data also shows this combo outperforms a significant majority of tested systems. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher average score), AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.8% higher), Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% higher), and AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (1.2% higher), meaning the i5-10400F is extremely competitive with those parts. The GPU sits within 1.5% of its nearest rivals, including the RX 7600 XT (0.6% higher), RX 460 (0.8% higher), RTX 3070 Mobile (1.3% lower), and Intel Arc B570 (1.5% lower), showing the RX 7600 is tightly clustered with these alternatives.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, providing substantial headroom for demanding workloads. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes a critical factor at 4K resolution where the game's texture and geometry demands increase. The GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores, with a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance reaches 21.75 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 43.50 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern API requirements. In Downfall, the GPU's role is dominant: at 4K Ultra the combo achieves only 35.1 FPS, while at 4K High it reaches 57 FPS, indicating the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at high resolutions. The GPU's benchmark scores—16,634 in Passmark G3D and 20,258 average across all tests—place it in the 63rd percentile, which aligns with its mid-range positioning. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), and the card connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, which is adequate for this workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture processor is built on Intel's 14 nm process and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 10,297, while single-core reaches 1,453; Geekbench multicore hits 5,783 and single-core 1,454; Passmark multithread scores 12,115 with single-thread at 2,541. The 3DMark results demonstrate scalability from 1,350 (2 threads) to 4,748 (16 threads), with max threads at 4,735, indicating the processor efficiently utilizes its 12 threads. In Downfall, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower settings and resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 190.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The processor's 73rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 14,168 place it competitively against the EPYC 7552 (14,115), Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277), i5-8500 (14,332), and Embedded V2546 (14,336). The CPU supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes and has a TDP of 65 W, making it an efficient choice for gaming workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce 190.4 FPS average, Medium achieves 156.7 FPS, High reaches 131.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 81.3 FPS. These numbers show a steady progression of performance loss as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 109.1 FPS. At 1440p, the averages are 139.7 FPS for Low, 112.4 FPS for Medium, 92.9 FPS for High, and 60.8 FPS for Ultra. The 1440p results demonstrate the GPU handling increased resolution while maintaining playable frame rates at all settings except possibly Ultra, which sits near the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the performance drops significantly: Low averages 87.6 FPS, Medium 69.1 FPS, High 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the generally accepted smooth gameplay threshold, indicating this resolution and setting combination is not recommended for this hardware. The measured data shows that the combo can exceed 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low settings for acceptable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At Low settings, performance drops from 190.4 FPS at 1080p to 139.7 FPS at 1440p (a 26.6% decrease) and then to 87.6 FPS at 4K (a 37.3% decrease from 1440p). At High settings, the progression is 131.1 FPS at 1080p, 92.9 FPS at 1440p (29.1% decrease), and 57 FPS at 4K (38.6% decrease from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across resolution steps suggest the GPU is the limiting factor throughout, as the CPU's performance headroom (evidenced by the 190 FPS at 1080p Low) is not fully utilized until very high frame rates. At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 81.3 FPS at 1080p, 60.8 FPS at 1440p (25.2% decrease), and 35.1 FPS at 4K (42.3% decrease from 1440p). The larger percentage drop at 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources become severely strained at this configuration. The data suggests that resolution scaling affects this combo predictably, with each step up in resolution costing roughly 25-40% performance depending on settings, and the GPU being the consistent primary bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired performance level. For 1080p gaming, Ultra settings at 81.3 FPS provide a high-quality experience above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the best choice for users with standard 60 Hz displays or even 75 Hz monitors. At 1440p, High settings at 92.9 FPS offer an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, while Ultra at 60.8 FPS remains viable for 60 Hz displays but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. For 4K, Medium settings at 69.1 FPS provide the best playable experience, while High at 57 FPS is borderline and Ultra at 35.1 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that Medium settings at 4K deliver a 96.9% performance increase over Ultra while likely maintaining acceptable visual quality for a horror game where atmosphere matters more than fine detail. For users prioritizing frame rate above all, Low settings at 1080p achieve 190.4 FPS, which would benefit high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain for most players.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?

A: The measured data shows 1440p High at 92.9 FPS provides the best combination of visual quality and performance, while 1080p Ultra at 81.3 FPS is also excellent. 4K is playable only at Medium (69.1 FPS) or Low (87.6 FPS) settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Downfall?

A: Yes, but with significant settings compromises. At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 69.1 FPS, and at 4K Low it reaches 87.6 FPS. However, 4K High drops to 57 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 35.1 FPS, which is below smooth gameplay standards.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14,168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 (14,115), 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277), 1.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-8500 (14,332), and 1.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14,336).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20,258, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 7600 XT (20,146), 0.8% lower than the RX 460 (20,088), 1.3% higher than the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534), and 1.5% higher than the Intel Arc B570 (20,556).

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with this combo?

A: The measured averages show 190.4 FPS at Low, 156.7 FPS at Medium, 131.1 FPS at High, and 81.3 FPS at Ultra settings. All settings provide frame rates well above 60 FPS, making 1080p a comfortable resolution for this hardware.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 190.4 FPS, showing CPU headroom, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 35.1 FPS. The consistent performance drops across resolution increases point to the RX 7600 as the limiting component.