Downfall

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo in Downfall at 1080p with High settings?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers an average of 161 FPS at 1920x1080 on High settings. This is one of the stronger 1080p results in the measured set, sitting well above the 144 Hz threshold for high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its closest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700 scores 15,852 in average benchmark score, placing it within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862) and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129). The data shows the RX 7700 ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K in this game?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 161 at 1920x1080 to 72 at 3840x2160, representing a 55% reduction. This indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 140 FPS with minimums of 119 FPS and maximums of 161 FPS. This keeps frame rates consistently above the 100 FPS mark while offering a middle-ground visual preset between Low and High.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177, which is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074). It sits 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239) and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278).

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations in Downfall?

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1308 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. The data confirms it is a mid-to-upper tier setup for this horror title.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 brings substantial memory and bandwidth resources to Downfall. The GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective speed. This memory configuration is particularly relevant for a horror game that may rely on high-resolution textures and atmospheric effects that consume VRAM.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The game clock represents the sustained frequency expected under typical gaming loads, while the boost clock indicates the maximum attainable frequency. The measured frame rates in Downfall suggest that the GPU sustains performance well across all tested settings, with the gap between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution being consistent with GPU-bound scaling.

The RX 7700's rendering capabilities are defined by 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s indicate strong fill-rate performance. The FP32 throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS positions this GPU as a capable performer for modern game rendering workloads. The 40 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, though Downfall's results in this data do not explicitly separate ray tracing performance.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 among all GPUs places it in the middle of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862, 0.1% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679, 1.1% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129, 1.7% faster). This clustering indicates that the RX 7700 competes in a tight performance band where small percentage differences separate adjacent GPUs.

In the context of Downfall's measured FPS, the GPU's memory subsystem appears sufficient across all resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 45 FPS, which suggests that the combination of high resolution and maximum settings pushes the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth to its limits. The 16 GB VRAM capacity, however, means that memory capacity itself is unlikely to be a bottleneck at any tested configuration, as the game's demands at these settings do not appear to exceed available VRAM.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear resolution scaling behavior for this combo in Downfall. At Low settings, average FPS declines from 240 at 1920x1080 to 171 at 2560x1440, then to 107 at 3840x2160. This represents a 29% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 55% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern at Low settings shows that the GPU remains the dominant factor even at lower graphical loads.

At High settings, the progression is 161 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar to Low settings: 29% from 1080p to 1440p and 55% from 1080p to 4K. This consistency across presets indicates that resolution scaling is uniform regardless of the graphical workload, which points to the GPU being the limiting component throughout.

Medium settings show the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded alongside averages. At 1080p Medium, the average is 196 FPS with a minimum of 167 and maximum of 226. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 140 FPS with minimum 119 and maximum 161. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS with minimum 74 and maximum 100. The minimum FPS values at each resolution stay within 15% of the average, suggesting stable frame delivery without severe dips.

Ultra settings produce the steepest resolution penalty. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 101, falling to 72 at 1440p Ultra (a 29% drop), and further to 45 at 4K Ultra (a 55% drop from 1080p). The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, indicating that this configuration approaches the practical limit of playable performance for this combo.

The consistent 29% and 55% scaling patterns across all four presets strongly suggest that the system is GPU-limited at every resolution tested. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller absolute FPS differences at higher resolutions as the GPU workload increases. Instead, the proportional scaling matches what would be expected from a GPU that is fully utilized across all resolutions.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best experience for this combo in Downfall. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 196 FPS average with minimums of 167 FPS, keeping frame rates well above any common refresh rate target. At 1440p Medium, the average of 140 FPS with a 119 FPS minimum provides smooth gameplay on high-refresh monitors without dipping below the 100 FPS mark.

The Medium preset also provides the only complete dataset with both minimum and maximum FPS values, allowing for a more thorough assessment of frame time consistency. The 119 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium indicates that even the most demanding scenes maintain playable performance. The 87 FPS average at 4K Medium, with a 74 FPS minimum, remains playable for those prioritizing resolution over maximum frame rates.

High settings are a viable alternative for users who want improved visual quality while maintaining high frame rates. At 1080p High, the 161 FPS average still exceeds 144 Hz displays. At 1440p High, the 115 FPS average remains smooth, though it falls below the 144 FPS threshold. The 4K High result of 72 FPS is acceptable for cinematic experiences but not ideal for fast-paced gameplay.

Ultra settings are not recommended for this combo at any resolution. The 1080p Ultra average of 101 FPS is the only Ultra result that exceeds 100 FPS, and the 4K Ultra average of 45 FPS falls below the 60 FPS playability standard. The performance cost of Ultra settings, compared to High, is substantial: at 1080p, the drop from 161 to 101 FPS represents a 37% penalty for the visual improvements.

Low settings provide the highest frame rates but sacrifice visual quality. The 240 FPS average at 1080p Low is the highest measured result in the dataset, but the absence of minimum FPS data makes it harder to assess consistency. For competitive play or maximum refresh rate utilization, Low settings at 1080p or 1440p (171 FPS average) remain options, but the Medium preset strikes a better balance for most users.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results span a wide performance range. Low settings produce an average of 240 FPS, which is the highest in the entire dataset. Medium settings deliver 196 FPS average with a minimum of 167 FPS and maximum of 226 FPS, providing the most complete frame time data at this resolution. High settings achieve 161 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 101 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 139 FPS, showing significant scaling with graphical presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance levels remain strong. Low settings average 171 FPS, Medium settings average 140 FPS with minimum 119 FPS and maximum 161 FPS, High settings average 115 FPS, and Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The 1440p results show that Medium settings maintain minimums above 119 FPS, which is critical for smooth gameplay on 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 1440p matches the 4K High result at 72 FPS, indicating that the GPU's performance at these two configurations is equivalent.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings average 107 FPS, Medium settings average 87 FPS with minimum 74 FPS and maximum 100 FPS, High settings average 72 FPS, and Ultra settings average 45 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 87 FPS is the highest average at this resolution, while the 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is the lowest in the entire dataset. The minimum FPS of 74 at 4K Medium shows that even at this demanding resolution, the system avoids major frame drops.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with full FPS range data at every resolution. Comparing minimum-to-maximum ranges: at 1080p, the range spans 167 to 226 FPS (a 59 FPS spread); at 1440p, the range spans 119 to 161 FPS (a 42 FPS spread); at 4K, the range spans 74 to 100 FPS (a 26 FPS spread). The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes more heavily loaded.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake architecture CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth characterize this as a mainstream desktop processor.

The CPU's benchmark results show balanced single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,340 and single-core score of 2,024 indicate strong per-core performance. The 3DMark scores scale from 868 in single-threaded to 5,652 in max-threaded tests, showing good scaling across thread counts. The Geekbench multi-core score of 7,737 and single-core score of 1,777 reinforce this pattern.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 71 among all CPUs places it in the upper third of processors. Its average benchmark score of 17,177 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with deltas ranging from -0.6% to +0.6%. This tight clustering suggests that the i5-11400F sits in a well-populated performance tier where no single CPU holds a decisive advantage.

In Downfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU based on the resolution scaling analysis. The consistent 29% FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and 55% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. However, the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration and 4.40 GHz boost clock ensure that it does not limit frame delivery at lower resolutions where FPS exceeds 200.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 16,908 and single-thread score of 2,981 suggest the CPU can handle the game's processing demands without becoming a limiting factor. The data does not show any resolution where FPS plateaus, which would indicate a CPU bottleneck. Instead, FPS scales consistently with resolution, confirming that the GPU governs performance throughout the measured range.

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1308 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This places the setup in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms more than half of the combinations in the database while remaining below the top-tier configurations.

The rank of 1308 out of 2928 indicates a solid mid-to-upper tier position. The CPU's percentile ranking of 71 and the GPU's percentile ranking of 58 combine to produce a system that is stronger on the CPU side than the GPU side. This asymmetry suggests that the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis showing GPU-bound behavior.

The combo's position in the rankings reflects the balanced nature of its components. The CPU sits within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, and the GPU sits within 1.7% of its rivals. Neither component dramatically outperforms or underperforms its immediate competition, resulting in a predictable, well-rounded system for Downfall.

The rank of 1308 means that 1,620 tested combos perform worse than this configuration, while 1,307 perform better. This places the combo in the upper half of the distribution, with room for improvement through GPU upgrades or CPU upgrades individually, but with no single component acting as a severe weak point. The measured FPS data confirms that the combo delivers playable performance at all resolutions and settings tested, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling below 60 FPS.