Downfall

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 792nd out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 21% of all system configurations measured. This is a strong position for a mid-generation CPU paired with a current-generation GPU, indicating that the combination delivers well above-average frame rates in this horror title. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component falls so far behind the other that it cripples overall performance, though the data suggests the GPU is doing the heavy lifting at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 792 out of 3716 tested configurations places it comfortably in the upper quartile of all systems benchmarked for Downfall. This is a notable achievement given that the CPU itself only sits at the 71st percentile when compared against all processors in the database, while the GPU ranks at the 82nd percentile against all graphics cards. The 11-percentage-point gap between the two components' relative standings hints that the GPU has more headroom than the CPU is able to feed it in some scenarios.

Within the context of the database's measured results, this combo outperforms roughly 79% of all tested pairings in Downfall. The rank is particularly impressive when considering the CPU's age—it is an end-of-life product from the Rocket Lake generation—but it still manages to hold its own due to its 6-core, 12-thread configuration and boost clock reaching 4.40 GHz. The GPU, being from the active GeForce 50-series, brings modern Blackwell 2.0 architecture to the table, which clearly contributes to the strong overall standing.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks helps contextualize its role. The i5-11400F scores an average benchmark score of 17177, which is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12's 17120, and 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U's 17074 (the delta is inverted in the data). This puts the i5 in a cluster of processors with nearly identical aggregate performance, meaning its 12 threads and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient for maintaining competitive frame rates in Downfall without becoming a bottleneck in most situations.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F capable of keeping up with the RTX 5070 in Downfall?

A: Based on the measured results, yes. The combo ranks 792nd out of 3716 tested, and the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock are enough to deliver 224 FPS at 1080p High settings. The CPU's 71st percentile standing among all processors is lower than the GPU's 82nd percentile, but the gap only becomes apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 160 FPS average, while Medium hits 195 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 100 FPS. If you prioritize frame rate smoothness, Medium offers a 35 FPS advantage over High, but High still provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz refresh rates. The data shows Medium has a minimum of 166 FPS, which is the safest choice for competitive play.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's 12 GB of VRAM affect Downfall performance?

A: The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for all tested settings in Downfall. At 4K Ultra, the combo still manages 62 FPS, indicating that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) provides ample bandwidth for texture streaming in this horror title.

Q: Does the CPU's lack of integrated graphics matter for this build?

A: No, because the system uses a discrete RTX 5070. The i5-11400F has no integrated graphics, but this is irrelevant when a dedicated GPU is present. The CPU's 65W TDP and Socket 1200 compatibility are the more relevant factors for system planning, as they determine power supply requirements and motherboard selection.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with this combo?

A: The measured data shows 333 FPS at Low, 273 FPS at Medium, 224 FPS at High, and 140 FPS at Ultra settings at 1920x1080. Even at Ultra, the frame rate exceeds 140 FPS, making this combo capable of driving high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors without compromise. The Medium preset's minimum of 232 FPS indicates strong 1% lows.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1440p or 4K gaming?

A: The data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 160 FPS and Ultra yields 100 FPS, both playable on high-refresh monitors. At 4K, High drops to 99 FPS and Ultra to 62 FPS. If you target 60 FPS minimums, 4K High is acceptable, but 1440p High or Ultra provides a more consistent experience with headroom for dips.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo produces 333 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is being pushed to its limits. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the frame rate drops to 238 FPS—a 28.5% decrease—which is a larger drop than the pixel count increase of 1.78x might suggest, pointing to the GPU beginning to take on more load.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more dramatic. At Low settings, 4K delivers 148 FPS versus 238 FPS at 1440p, a 37.8% reduction. This steep decline confirms that at 4K, the RTX 5070's rendering capabilities become the primary constraint, as the CPU has more headroom at these lower frame rates. The GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are being fully utilized at 4K, whereas at 1080p, the CPU's 12 threads are the limiting factor.

At High settings, the scaling is more moderate: 224 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p (28.6% drop), and 99 FPS at 4K (38.1% drop from 1440p). The consistent pattern of ~28% drops from 1080p to 1440p and ~38% drops from 1440p to 4K indicates that the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. The transition from High to Ultra settings at 4K causes a 37 FPS drop (from 99 to 62), which is the largest single-setting penalty in the entire dataset, highlighting the GPU's strain at maximum settings and 4K resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its raw capability. Low settings produce 333 FPS average, Medium hits 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 FPS and maximum of 314 FPS, High delivers 224 FPS, and Ultra still manages 140 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained by the GPU, and the CPU's 4.40 GHz boost clock is sufficient to keep frame rates well above display refresh rates for any modern monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU taking on more responsibility. Low settings yield 238 FPS, Medium averages 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 224 FPS, High drops to 160 FPS, and Ultra falls to 100 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 166 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it shows the system can maintain frame pacing above 144 Hz even during demanding scenes, which is critical for a horror game where smooth motion matters.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still respectable but requires settings management. Low settings produce 148 FPS, Medium averages 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS and maximum of 139 FPS, High delivers 99 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance, with a minimum of 103 FPS ensuring no drops below 100 FPS. The Ultra preset's 62 FPS average is barely above the 60 FPS threshold, making it risky for players who demand consistent frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. With 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Downfall's texture-heavy horror environments. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) ensures that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck at any tested setting, as evidenced by the playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance. This raw throughput translates to the observed frame rates, particularly at 1440p where the GPU can flex its muscle. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, while not directly benchmarked in Downfall, contribute to the card's overall architecture and could benefit games that use ray tracing or DLSS features, though the measured data here does not include those settings.

The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz are relevant to the frame rate scaling observed. At 1080p, the GPU is often idling below its boost clock because the CPU cannot feed it enough data, resulting in the 333 FPS ceiling at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU runs at or near its boost clock to sustain 148 FPS at Low settings, showing that the card's clock speed is a key factor in its 4K performance. The GPU's 250W TDP and 600W suggested PSU indicate the power headroom available for sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F serves as the supporting actor in this combo, and its specifications show why it occasionally becomes the limiting factor. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU has enough parallelism to handle Downfall's game logic and physics, as demonstrated by the 224 FPS average at 1080p High. The base clock of 2.60 GHz is modest, but the boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides the single-thread performance needed for games that rely on one or two primary threads.

The CPU's cache configuration—80 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3—is adequate for this title. The 12 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial in horror games where sudden asset loads can cause hitches. The CPU's dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient, though it pales in comparison to the GPU's 672.0 GB/s, which is expected since the CPU handles different types of data.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores contextualize its gaming performance. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and multi-thread score of 5652 indicate strong single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread capability. The Cinebench R23 scores of 2024 single-core and 14340 multi-core confirm this pattern. In Downfall, the 1080p Low result of 333 FPS suggests the CPU's 4.40 GHz boost clock is the ceiling for this combo at low settings, as the GPU could likely render more frames if the CPU could issue draw calls faster. At 4K, however, the CPU's role diminishes, and the 62-148 FPS range is governed almost entirely by the GPU's rendering speed.