Downfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust performance profile in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. The measured data shows this combination ranks 965th out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. Across all resolutions and settings, the system demonstrates a clear ability to maintain playable frame rates, though the gap between Low and Ultra settings reveals significant scaling demands. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Comet Lake part with a 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clock, provides sufficient throughput for this title, while the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and Ada Lovelace architecture handle the graphical load. The following analysis breaks down the specific contributions of each component and the measured results.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 153.1 FPS. This is a strong result, indicating the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, which is 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti is also close, scoring 23338, or 0.7% higher.

Q: What is the largest performance drop when moving from Low to Ultra settings?

A: At 4K (3840x2160), the average FPS drops from 98.5 on Low to 40.1 on Ultra, a decrease of 58.4 FPS. This represents the most demanding setting change in the measured data.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. The Core i5-10400F scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 in single-core. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 225.6 FPS, showing the CPU can push high frame rates without holding back the GPU.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs for this game?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This ensures compatibility with Downfall's rendering requirements, which is a 2016 title that can utilize these APIs.

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

A: The RTX 4060 falls in the 66th percentile of all GPUs in the database. This indicates it outperforms the majority of graphics cards, though it is not in the top tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of visual output in this combination. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the texture and geometry loads of Downfall. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These clocks allow the card to sustain high throughput, as evidenced by its Passmark G3D score of 19545.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s performance scales predictably with settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low (225.6 FPS) to High (153.1 FPS) shows a 32% reduction in frame rate, while Ultra (94 FPS) demands a 58% reduction from Low. This pattern holds at higher resolutions: at 1440p, the spread is from 161.2 FPS (Low) to 69.3 FPS (Ultra), and at 4K, it narrows to 98.5 FPS (Low) versus 40.1 FPS (Ultra). The GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw power for these results, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity is a key constraint at Ultra settings, likely causing the steep drop to 40.1 FPS at 4K.

The card’s architecture, Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process, includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. While Downfall is not a ray-tracing showcase, these features contribute to the card’s overall efficiency. The GPU’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 76 and DirectX 11 score of 175 indicate solid API-specific performance. The RTX 4060 sits at the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 23181 places it just 0.7% behind the GTX 780 Ti, a much older card with higher power draw, highlighting the 4060's architectural efficiency.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 965th out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the 55th percentile of all system configurations in the database, meaning it outperforms more than half of the tested setups. The rank reflects a balanced pairing: the CPU is not so weak that it starves the GPU, nor is the GPU so powerful that it is wasted on a slower processor.

Looking at the CPU’s standalone performance, it ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 14168. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.4% lower) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332, 1.1% higher). This shows the i5-10400F is a mid-pack performer, adequate for gaming but not a top-tier chip. The GPU, ranking in the 66th percentile, is similarly positioned. The combination’s 965th rank out of 1741 suggests that while each component is competent, the pair does not push into the upper echelons of the database, likely due to the CPU’s limitations in heavily threaded scenarios.

The data shows the combo performs best at 1080p, where it can exceed 150 FPS on High settings. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 40.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider optimal. This indicates the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower settings. The rank of 965 is a holistic measure that considers all tested resolutions and settings, and it reflects a system that is versatile but not exceptional in any single category.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates: 225.6 FPS on Low, 186.4 FPS on Medium, 153.1 FPS on High, and 94 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the combo can easily drive a 144Hz monitor at High settings, and even Ultra remains playable. The step from High to Ultra (153.1 to 94 FPS) represents a 38.6% performance cost, indicating that Ultra settings introduce significant graphical effects that tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong: 161.2 FPS on Low, 133.3 FPS on Medium, 110.1 FPS on High, and 69.3 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p High result is still above 100 FPS, making this resolution a sweet spot for the combo. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 91.9 FPS, a 57% reduction, which is consistent with the scaling seen at 1080p. At 4K (3840x2160), the performance becomes more constrained: 98.5 FPS on Low, 85 FPS on Medium, 70.5 FPS on High, and 40.1 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the weakest in the dataset, falling below 60 FPS and suggesting that this resolution/setting combination is only viable for less demanding scenes.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Medium is modest, the gap between Medium and High is moderate, and the gap between High and Ultra is substantial. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 39.2 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 59.1 FPS. This suggests that Ultra settings in Downfall include features that disproportionately impact performance, such as high-resolution shadows or advanced post-processing, which the GPU must handle with its 8 GB VRAM.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the computational foundation for this combo. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14 nm process, has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 12115 and a single-thread score of 2541.

In the context of Downfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (225.6 FPS) is high enough that the CPU is likely the limiting factor at this setting, as the GPU would be capable of even higher frame rates if the CPU could keep up. However, at higher resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the decreasing frame rates. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient for this 2016 title, which is not heavily multithreaded, allowing the system to maintain consistent performance.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 73rd among all CPUs places it above average, but its nearest rivals show it is not a standout. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.8% higher, while the Intel Core i5-8500 scores 14332, 1.1% higher. These small deltas indicate that the i5-10400F is competitive with other mid-range processors of its era. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.30 GHz is particularly important for gaming, as single-thread performance is often critical. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Geekbench single-core score of 1454 confirm that the CPU handles single-threaded workloads well, which translates to smooth frame pacing in Downfall. Overall, the CPU provides adequate support for the RTX 4060, ensuring that the combo’s performance is not unduly hampered by processor limitations.