Downfall

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a combination that delivers strong frame rates in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. The data shows this pairing ranks 296th out of 1741 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top percentile of systems. With the GPU sitting in the 86th percentile of all graphics cards and the CPU in the 73rd percentile of all processors, the benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable of 4K at high settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings to help you optimize your experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 179.2 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 108.7 FPS seen at 4K High, while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p.

Q: How much of a performance hit does Ultra settings take?

A: The cost is steep. At 1440p, moving from High to Ultra drops the average frame rate from 179.2 FPS to 111.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 38%. At 4K, the drop is even more severe, falling from 108.7 FPS to 71.2 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, it averages 108.7 FPS, which is playable on a 60Hz or even a 100Hz display. However, pushing to Ultra at 4K brings the average down to 71.2 FPS, which may be less desirable for competitive play.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is likely the primary bottleneck, but the CPU is not far behind. The frame rates at Low settings (282.4 FPS) are extremely high, and the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is modest, suggesting the system is approaching a CPU-imposed limit.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium settings?

A: It is relatively small. At 1080p, Low produces 282.4 FPS while Medium produces 263.9 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 251.7 FPS for Low and 217.2 FPS for Medium. You gain a significant visual upgrade for a small performance cost.

Q: What are the GPU's key specifications for this game?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2610 MHz, which helps drive the high frame rates observed in the measured data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the central component driving the high frame rates in Downfall. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth are substantial, ensuring that even at 4K resolution, the GPU is not starved for data. The card's boost clock of 2610 MHz allows it to process the game's rendering tasks with speed. The benchmark results show the GPU's strength, with a PassMark G3D score of 31811. In terms of relative performance, it sits 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 and 2% ahead of the RTX A1000 Mobile, while trailing the Intel Arc A550M by 2.1%. This places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when looking at the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 243.4 FPS at 1080p to 179.2 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 108.7 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern shows the GPU working progressively harder at higher resolutions. The card's architecture, with 8448 shading units and 96 ROPs, is well-suited to handle the visual complexity of a horror title, which often relies on complex lighting and shadow effects. The combination of high memory bandwidth and a high boost clock allows the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to maintain excellent performance even when the rendering load increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p, the system is extremely fast, with the Low preset hitting 282.4 FPS and the High preset hitting 243.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain very high, with High settings at 179.2 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is a 26% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the frame rate drops from 179.2 FPS to 108.7 FPS, a 39% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at 4K.

The scaling behavior changes with the settings preset. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 154.9 FPS at 1080p to 111.5 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and then to 71.2 FPS at 4K (a 36% drop from 1440p). This suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU is heavily loaded at all resolutions. The data shows that the gap between 1080p and 1440p performance is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the main performance driver. The 1080p results, particularly at Low settings, are so high that they suggest the system is nearing the limits of what the CPU can feed to the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended choice. This is based on the measured data, which shows it delivers excellent frame rates at all three resolutions. At 1440p, High settings produce 179.2 FPS, which is more than enough for a high-refresh-rate monitor and is a significant improvement over the 111.5 FPS seen at Ultra. At 4K, High settings still provide a very playable 108.7 FPS, making it the highest preset that remains comfortably above a 100 FPS average.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative if you want to push for even higher refresh rates. It offers a modest performance boost over High, with 217.2 FPS at 1440p and 133.1 FPS at 4K. The visual difference between Medium and High is often less noticeable than the difference between High and Ultra. The Ultra preset is only recommended for those with a 1080p or 1440p monitor who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over frame rate. At 4K, the 71.2 FPS average on Ultra may be too low for a smooth experience on high-refresh displays. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, but it comes at a significant visual cost and is not necessary given the GPU's power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination is comprehensive, covering four presets at three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low at 282.4 FPS, Medium at 263.9 FPS, High at 243.4 FPS, and Ultra at 154.9 FPS. The system is clearly CPU-limited at this resolution, as the difference between Low and High is much smaller than the jump to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 251.7 FPS, Medium at 217.2 FPS, High at 179.2 FPS, and Ultra at 111.5 FPS. This is the resolution where the GPU begins to take on more of the load, and the scaling between presets is more pronounced. The 1440p results show a healthy balance, with High settings providing a great mix of performance and quality.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 165.8 FPS, Medium at 133.1 FPS, High at 108.7 FPS, and Ultra at 71.2 FPS. These numbers show the GPU being pushed to its limits, but it still delivers a playable experience at High settings. The 4K data highlights the significant cost of enabling Ultra settings, which results in a 34% performance drop compared to High. The overall data confirms that this is a powerful pairing, with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking being a strong indicator of its capability in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the processing foundation for this system. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers solid multi-threaded performance, as seen in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297. Its boost clock of 4.30 GHz is crucial for gaming, where single-threaded performance often matters more. The single-thread score of 1453 in Cinebench R23 is respectable, and its 3DMark single-thread score of 688 confirms its gaming capability. The CPU's performance is in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, and it is closely matched with rivals like the AMD EPYC 7552, which is only 0.4% ahead.

In the context of Downfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p resolution. The frame rates at 1080p Low (282.4 FPS) and 1080p Medium (263.9 FPS) are very close, suggesting that the CPU is a limiting factor in these scenarios. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 3929 and max-thread score of 4735 indicate that it can handle the game's thread scheduling effectively. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial for keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores. For 1440p and 4K gaming, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The data suggests that while the CPU is not the star of the show, it does not hold the system back, enabling the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to deliver its full potential in most scenarios.