Downfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable experience in Downfall, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy driven primarily by resolution and settings. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K presents a significant challenge, particularly at higher quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a substantial drop in average frame rates, highlighting the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 117.2 at 1080p to 84.6 at 1440p, a reduction of 32.6 FPS. Moving to 4K High yields 53.1 FPS, which is a 64.1 FPS drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets, indicating that the rendering load increases almost linearly with pixel count.

The Low settings preset demonstrates the least dramatic scaling, with 175.9 FPS at 1080p, 125.6 FPS at 1440p, and 79.5 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is approximately 55%, whereas the Ultra preset drops from 74.1 FPS at 1080p to 53.6 FPS at 1440p and finally to 32.4 FPS at 4K, a 56% reduction. This consistency suggests that the resolution scaling is uniform and not significantly affected by the specific settings preset.

The data shows that the RX 6600’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus become increasingly strained as resolution increases. The 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the sheer volume of pixel data begins to overwhelm the memory subsystem. The frame rate drops between 1440p and 4K are more pronounced than between 1080p and 1440p, indicating a nonlinear scaling that aligns with the GPU’s memory limitations.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, features a base clock of 1626 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The game clock of 2044 MHz is the more relevant figure for sustained gaming workloads, and the benchmark results suggest that the GPU is operating near this frequency during Downfall sessions. The 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs provide the raw computational power, while the 28 ray accelerators are less relevant for this horror title, which does not appear to utilize ray tracing based on the measured data.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for the majority of the tested configurations, but the Ultra preset at 4K shows the system struggling, producing only 32.4 FPS. This is likely a combination of VRAM pressure and the GPU’s compute limits. The texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s are moderate figures for a mid-range card, and the data reflects this positioning. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 69 among all GPUs suggests it is a solid performer, but not a top-tier option.

The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU’s memory requirements, and the 132 W TDP indicates a power-efficient design. The measured results show that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p, the CPU’s performance becomes more relevant. The i5-11400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 175.9 FPS result at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1387 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution, which is consistent with the individual component rankings. The CPU ranks in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 69th percentile among all GPUs. The combination’s rank suggests that many other hardware pairings can achieve higher frame rates in this game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltas of 0% and -0.2% respectively. This indicates that the i5-11400F’s processing power is comparable to these mobile and low-power parts, which may explain why the combo does not rank higher. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon 890M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, show similar performance parity, with the RTX 3060 Ti being 0.5% faster on average.

The combination rank of 1387 out of 1741 means that approximately 80% of tested combos perform better in Downfall. This is a notable finding because it suggests that while each component is individually competent, the pairing does not create a synergistic performance boost. The data implies that users seeking higher frame rates would benefit from a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has headroom to support faster graphics cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 175.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce 142.1 FPS, while High settings yield 117.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 74.1 FPS, which is still playable but indicates a significant performance cost for the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the results remain respectable. Low settings produce 125.6 FPS, Medium settings achieve 100.1 FPS, and High settings deliver 84.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 53.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The 1440p results show a clear trade-off between visual quality and frame rate, with High settings offering the best balance.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. The Low preset achieves 79.5 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium settings drop to 63.5 FPS. High settings produce 53.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 32.4 FPS, which is not suitable for smooth gameplay. The 4K results confirm that this combination is not intended for 4K gaming, particularly at higher quality presets.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the difference between Low and Medium settings is relatively small (approximately 33 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K), while the jump from High to Ultra is more significant (43 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K). This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately demanding on the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Downfall?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 175.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: At 4K, the system achieves 79.5 FPS on Low settings, but drops to 32.4 FPS on Ultra settings. It is only playable at Low or Medium settings at 4K.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2% delta).

Q: What is the recommended resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, offering 117.2 FPS at High settings. At 2560x1440, High settings still produce 84.6 FPS, which is playable.

*Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in Downfall?*

A: At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as frame rates drop dramatically. At 1080p, the CPU provides sufficient performance, with the GPU handling the rendering load effectively.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1387 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution.