Downfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake generation, running on the Intel Socket 1200 platform. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it relies on a 12 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates a solid balance between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, scoring 688 in 3dmark_single_thread and 4748 in 3dmark_16_threads. For this specific game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the i5-10400F is capable of keeping frame rates high, but its influence diminishes as resolution increases and the GPU takes over the primary workload.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Core i5-10400F provides six physical cores and twelve threads, which is a configuration that allows it to handle modern game engines that rely on multiple threads for AI, physics, and scene management. In a horror title like Downfall, which often features complex lighting and dynamic events, the CPU's multi-threading capabilities are relevant for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz is a key factor for single-threaded tasks, as many game logic calculations still rely on a few heavily loaded threads. The benchmark results for the i5-10400F show a 3dmark_max_threads score of 4735, which is nearly identical to its 16-thread score of 4748, indicating that the processor scales well when all cores are engaged.

However, the CPU's performance ceiling becomes apparent when compared to its nearest rivals. The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, a mere 0.2% difference, while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher. This tight clustering suggests that the i5-10400F is positioned in a very competitive segment, but it does not have a significant advantage over its direct peers in raw compute power. For Downfall, this means the CPU is sufficient to avoid being the primary constraint in most scenarios, but it is not a high-end part that would excel in CPU-bound situations like massive open-world simulations or heavy physics calculations.

The processor's memory bandwidth is rated at 42.7 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support, which is a standard figure for this generation. In the context of this game, the memory subsystem is less critical than the GPU's bandwidth, but it still contributes to overall system responsiveness. The CPU's 3dmark_2_threads score of 1350 and 4-thread score of 2560 show that it has decent low-thread performance, which is important for games that are not fully optimized for many cores. The data indicates that the i5-10400F is a capable mid-range processor that will not hold back the RTX 4070 Ti at higher resolutions, but at 1080p with low settings, it may be the limiting factor as the GPU has more headroom to push frame rates beyond what the CPU can feed.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2310 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it has 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. This hardware configuration is well-suited for demanding titles like Downfall, which is a horror game that likely uses advanced shaders and texture detail. The GPU's FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS indicates substantial raw compute power, which translates to high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

The RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of VRAM is a critical resource for modern games, especially at higher resolutions and quality settings. The benchmark data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the game achieves an average FPS of 68, while dropping the settings to High increases the average to 109 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is the dominant component in these scenarios, as the CPU has less impact at 4K. The GPU's percentile ranking of 84 means it outperforms the majority of graphics cards in the database, and its average benchmark score of 44795 places it in a strong position. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, which is 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, a 1.3% difference. These margins are small, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti is at the top of its class.

The GPU's memory clock of 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective, and its 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are substantial, providing enough throughput for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. In Downfall, the GPU's role is to render the horrifying environments and character models with high fidelity. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti can handle the game at 4K High settings with an average of 109 FPS, which is smooth for a horror title that may have fast-paced sequences. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 68 FPS, which is still playable but indicates that the Ultra preset is demanding even for this powerful GPU. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for the game's visual effects, and its DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern rendering techniques.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 664th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the combo in the top 18% of all systems tested, which is a strong position for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the overall balance of the system, and the data indicates that this pairing is more than capable of delivering a high-quality gaming experience. The fact that the combo ranks in the 664th position out of 3716 suggests that many other combinations with more powerful CPUs or different GPU configurations may outperform it, but it also means that it is not a weak pairing.

The ranking is influenced by the CPU's 68th percentile placement and the GPU's 84th percentile placement. While the CPU is not a top-tier performer, it is sufficient to support the GPU's capabilities in most games. The data shows that the combo's ranking is not solely determined by the GPU's raw power, as the CPU can act as a bottleneck in certain scenarios. For example, at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 284, which is very high, but the CPU's single-thread performance may limit the frame rate if the game's logic is heavily dependent on a single core. However, the overall ranking of 664 out of 3716 indicates that this combo is a viable and effective choice for Downfall, offering a good balance of performance and stability.

The nearest rival combos are not listed, but the individual component rankings provide context. The CPU's benchmark scores are close to its rivals, with a maximum deltaPct of 0.5% against the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 14115. The GPU's performance is also tightly clustered, with a maximum deltaPct of 1.6% against the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 44075. This suggests that the combo's ranking is not an outlier but rather a typical result for this hardware pairing. In practical terms, the combo is well-suited for playing Downfall at high settings with excellent frame rates, and it should provide a smooth experience across all resolutions tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo in Downfall provides a comprehensive look at its performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1080p, the game runs at an average of 284 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Medium preset yields 264 FPS, with a minimum of 225 and a maximum of 304 FPS. High settings produce 246 FPS, and Ultra drops to 154 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is heavily GPU-bound, as the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain frame rates well above 200 FPS on lower settings. The gap between Low and Ultra is 130 FPS, which shows that the Ultra preset demands significantly more GPU resources.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced drop as settings increase. Low settings achieve an average of 254 FPS, Medium delivers 214 FPS with a minimum of 182 and a maximum of 246 FPS, High reaches 176 FPS, and Ultra falls to 110 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 144 FPS, which is similar to the 1080p gap, but the absolute values are lower. This suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, but the increased pixel count puts more pressure on the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The minimum FPS of 182 on Medium indicates that the combo can maintain a playable frame rate even in demanding scenes.

At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, but the combo still delivers playable performance. Low settings average 163 FPS, Medium averages 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 and a maximum of 153 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 95 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The minimum FPS of 113 on Medium suggests that the combo can handle 4K gaming without severe stuttering, but the Ultra preset's 68 FPS average is close to the edge of what many players would consider acceptable for a smooth experience. Overall, the data shows that this combo is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and it can handle 4K at medium to high settings with good frame rates.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling of this combo reveals important insights into which component is the bottleneck at different settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 284 at 1080p to 254 at 1440p and 163 at 4K. This represents a 10.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. The relatively modest drop from 1080p to 1440p suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at 1080p, and the CPU may be limiting the frame rate. The larger drop from 1440p to 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming more heavily loaded, and its performance is scaling with resolution as expected.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 264 at 1080p to 214 at 1440p and 133 at 4K. This represents a 18.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 37.9% drop from 1440p to 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is larger than at Low settings, which suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as the settings increase. The drop from 1440p to 4K is consistent with the Low settings, indicating that the GPU's performance is scaling with the number of pixels. At High settings, the FPS drops from 246 at 1080p to 176 at 1440p and 109 at 4K, representing a 28.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 38.1% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The Ultra settings show the most pronounced resolution scaling, with FPS dropping from 154 at 1080p to 110 at 1440p and 68 at 4K. This represents a 28.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 38.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent ~38% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at these resolutions. However, the varying drops from 1080p to 1440p suggest that the CPU plays a more significant role at lower resolutions and settings. At Low settings, the 10.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p is much smaller than the 28.5% drop at High settings, which indicates that the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p Low, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings and resolution increase. This analysis shows that the i5-10400F is sufficient for high frame rates at 1080p, but it may hold back the RTX 4070 Ti in CPU-bound scenarios, while the GPU is clearly the dominant component at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Downfall, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 284, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the maximum frame rate recorded across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 68. This is the lowest average frame rate in the dataset, but it remains playable for a horror game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 176. The resolution scaling data indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to support higher frame rates.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 113, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This suggests that the combo maintains a consistent frame rate even under demanding conditions.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, while its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, which is 0.8% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, which is 1.3% higher.

Q: What is the combo's rank out of all tested combinations in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 664th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18% of all systems tested. This indicates a strong overall performance for this CPU and GPU pairing.