Downfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, though 4K Ultra settings remain demanding. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 1196th out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. The pairing excels at high refresh rate gaming at mainstream resolutions, with performance scaling predictably across the four tested presets.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i5-11400F posts an average benchmark score of 17181, placing it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs. It sits nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 17189, trails the Intel Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 7 164U by 0.2% (both at 17212 and 17215 respectively), and leads the Intel Core i5-1240U by 0.2% at 17141.

Q: What is the GPU’s standing relative to its closest competitors?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258, placing it at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.6% ahead of the RX 7600 XT (20146) and 0.8% ahead of the RX 460 (20088), while trailing the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.3% (20534) and the Intel Arc B570 by 1.5% (20556).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 126.7 FPS. This is a smooth, highly playable experience for a horror title, comfortably above standard 60Hz display refresh rates.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware combo?

A: At 3840x2160, results vary by preset. Low settings yield 87.3 FPS, Medium drops to 68.1 FPS, and High manages 59.8 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 35.3 FPS, which is likely below the threshold for a comfortable experience.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded output?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 score is 14372 for multi-core and 2029 for single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score of 16908 contrasts sharply with the single-thread score of 2981, indicating strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GPU provide?

A: The RX 7600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This is paired with a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 1741 tested combinations for Downfall, this CPU-GPU pairing secures the 1196th position. This rank places it in the 68th percentile, meaning roughly one-third of all tested combos perform better, while two-thirds deliver lower average frame rates. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the GPU’s mid-range standing (63rd percentile) is complemented by a CPU that sits slightly higher (75th percentile).

The data suggests the RX 7600 is the primary driver of frame rate output, as the CPU’s stronger relative standing means it is less likely to bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions. However, the gap between the CPU’s 75th percentile and the combo’s 68th percentile ranking indicates that the GPU’s performance ceiling is the limiting factor in more demanding settings. The combo’s position near the 1200th mark out of 1741 shows it is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from the bottom, offering a solid middle-ground experience for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

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 at TSMC. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, alongside 32 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s FP32 throughput is 21.75 TFLOPS, with a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1720 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. This memory subsystem is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the measured frame rates, but the 8 GB capacity can become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings where the frame rate drops to 35.3 FPS.

The GPU’s 63rd percentile standing against all GPUs is reflected in its benchmark scores: 16634 in PassMark G3D, 90825 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 82501 in Geekbench OpenCL. In Downfall, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant. The measured FPS data shows that while the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output, the RX 7600’s raw rasterization performance dictates the playable settings. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth proves adequate for the game’s demands at mainstream resolutions, but the 4K Ultra preset exposes the GPU’s mid-range positioning.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional results: 191.6 FPS on Low, 158.5 FPS on Medium, 126.7 FPS on High, and 80.3 FPS on Ultra. This shows a smooth scaling curve, with each preset drop costing roughly 30-40 FPS, and even Ultra settings remain highly playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s limits. Low settings produce 137.5 FPS, Medium drops to 112.9 FPS, and High delivers 90.4 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 59.2 FPS, which is just at the edge of smooth gameplay. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p represents a 34.5% performance penalty, highlighting the cost of the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings yield 87.3 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 68.1 FPS and High to 59.8 FPS. Ultra settings plummet to 35.3 FPS, a 41% drop from High. This pattern indicates that the 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the memory demands of 4K Ultra, causing a disproportionate performance hit. The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots, while 4K requires significant settings compromises.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings. The 126.7 FPS average provides a fluid experience that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors, while the jump to Ultra only adds 80.3 FPS — a 36% penalty for marginal visual gains. For competitive or fast-paced play, Low settings at 1080p deliver 191.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh displays.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 90.4 FPS offer the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The drop to Medium at 112.9 FPS is a viable alternative for players prioritizing frame rate, but High retains enough headroom for consistent play. Ultra at 1440p is borderline at 59.2 FPS, making it a poor choice for a horror game where smooth motion is critical.

For 4K, the recommendations are more conservative. The data suggests Medium settings at 68.1 FPS provide the most playable experience, but High at 59.8 FPS is still acceptable for slower-paced horror gameplay. Ultra settings at 35.3 FPS should be avoided entirely, as the frame rate falls below the threshold for responsive controls. The 3840x2160 results indicate that this combo is not suited for 4K Ultra gaming, but it handles 4K at lower presets without major issues. The 35.3 FPS result at 4K Ultra stands as a clear outlier in the dataset, reinforcing that this preset exceeds the hardware’s capabilities.