Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination delivers a playable but constrained experience in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. The data shows a system that handles 1080p competently at medium settings, but struggles at higher resolutions and ultra presets. This pairing represents a mid-range CPU from 2022 with a GPU from 2017, creating a significant bottleneck in graphically demanding scenarios. The measured FPS results indicate that this combo ranks in the 3547th position out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the lower percentile of all possible pairings for this specific game. The following analysis breaks down exactly what this means for gameplay, settings optimization, and component roles.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 18 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 1.25 MB L2 and 80 KB L1 per core. This processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The chip's benchmark results show a 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and a multi-thread score of 5890, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257. In PassMark, the single-thread score is 3456 and the multi-thread score is 18747.

For Downfall, the CPU's performance percentile of 72 versus all CPUs suggests it ranks above average, but the game's horror genre typically relies more on GPU rendering than CPU physics. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1692 and 4-thread score of 3012 indicate that the processor has solid single-core headroom, which matters for older game engines that may not utilize all 12 threads efficiently. The data reveals that the i5-12400 sits within 0.9% of the Intel Core i3-14100F in average benchmark score, and it is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643. This proximity to a lower-tier i3 suggests that for Downfall, the six physical cores provide sufficient processing power to avoid becoming the primary limiting factor.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz is crucial for maintaining frame pacing in horror sequences where sudden loads can occur. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 92, which is the highest recorded for this combo. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 39 FPS, indicating that the GPU rather than the CPU is the bottleneck at higher settings. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 227 and multi-core score of 1611 reinforce that this CPU can handle the game's logic without stuttering, but the GPU's capabilities ultimately determine the playable settings levels.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings presets deliver the best experience for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves an average FPS of 75, with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 86. This is the optimal balance between visual quality and performance, as it stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while offering better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 1080p drops to an average of 62 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 92 FPS average, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the extra frames unless the player prioritizes maximum smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 62. This is marginal for smooth gameplay, as the minimum dips below 50 FPS. The High preset at 1440p averages 44 FPS, which is borderline playable but may cause noticeable stutter in intense horror moments. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 66 FPS average, making it the only 1440p option that consistently stays above 60 FPS. For players with 1440p monitors, the Low preset is recommended over Medium, as the 12 FPS average difference between them is significant for maintaining fluid motion.

The 3840x2160 results are largely unusable for this combo. The High preset averages 27 FPS, Medium averages 33 FPS, Low averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. None of these reach playable thresholds, so 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware for Downfall. The data shows that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 75 FPS average with a tight 64-86 FPS range, which minimizes frame pacing issues. When comparing settings, the jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 13 FPS on average (from 75 to 62), while the jump from Low to Medium costs 17 FPS (from 92 to 75). The Medium preset provides the best compromise, as it retains more visual detail than Low while maintaining a solid frame rate.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides the best experience, achieving an average FPS of 75 with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 86. This is the only configuration that combines a minimum FPS above 60 with moderate visual quality.

Q: How does the RX 570 perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average FPS drops to 54 with a minimum of 46, whereas at 1080p Medium the average is 75 with a minimum of 64. The 21 FPS average difference represents a 28% reduction in frame rate, making 1440p only viable on Low settings which average 66 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RX 570 in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the CPU is not the primary limitation. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 92 FPS average, and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and multi-thread score of 5890 indicate sufficient processing power. The FPS drops at higher settings align with GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Downfall?

A: Ultra settings are not playable at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 39, at 1440p Ultra it is 28, and at 4K Ultra it is 17. These results are all below the 60 FPS threshold, with the 1080p Ultra being the only marginally playable option at 39 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU performance?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800M and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 470. It sits 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X and 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000. This places it in the 74th percentile versus all GPUs.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 4K with this configuration?

A: The 4K results are all below playable levels. The best 4K option is Low settings with an average of 41 FPS, followed by Medium at 33 FPS, High at 27 FPS, and Ultra at 17 FPS. None of these configurations provide a smooth experience, so 4K is not recommended.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3547th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the bottom 5% of all possible pairings. This low rank reflects the GPU's age and limited 4 GB VRAM, which constrains the overall system performance in this horror title. The rank indicates that the vast majority of other CPU-GPU combinations tested achieve better average frame rates across the measured settings and resolutions.

The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 74, which sounds respectable on its own, but the combo rank reveals how the pairing performs in practice. The RX 570's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 470, scores 0.8% higher in average benchmark score, yet the RX 570's 4 GB memory capacity and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth limit its ability to handle higher texture loads in Downfall. The CPU's percentile of 72 versus all CPUs is similar, but the bottleneck at higher resolutions is evident in the measured FPS data.

This ranking means that for Downfall, the combo is significantly outperformed by configurations with newer GPUs. The data shows that the 1080p Medium result of 75 FPS is the best playable outcome, while many higher-ranked combos likely achieve 100+ FPS at 1080p Ultra. The 3547th rank out of 3716 combos suggests that this pairing is only suitable for low-to-medium settings at 1080p, and even then, the frame rates are moderate. The rank serves as a warning that this hardware is not optimized for this game, and players should expect to compromise on visual quality to achieve acceptable performance.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip using GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The card has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, delivering a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 5.095 TFLOPS, and the TDP is rated at 150 W with a suggested 450 W power supply.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical limitation for Downfall at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows a sharp drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, which aligns with the memory bandwidth and capacity constraints. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 75, but at 1440p Medium it drops to 54, and at 4K Medium it falls to 33. This 42 FPS difference from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain the increased memory traffic at higher resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 880 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 42752 provide further evidence of the GPU's moderate compute capabilities.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 28766 places it in the 74th percentile versus all GPUs, but its nearest rivals show how close the performance margins are. The RX 570 is 0.4% behind the RX 6800M and 0.8% behind the RX 470, while being 0.7% ahead of the R9 M295X and 1.2% ahead of the Quadro RTX 8000. For Downfall, the GPU's role is clearly the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 92 FPS at 1080p Low versus 17 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4 GB memory is sufficient for 1080p Medium textures, but the card's 32 ROPs and 5.095 TFLOPS compute power struggle with the game's rendering demands at higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080:

• Low: average FPS 92, with no minimum or maximum recorded
• Medium: average FPS 75, minimum 64, maximum 86
• High: average FPS 62, with no minimum or maximum recorded
• Ultra: average FPS 39, with no minimum or maximum recorded

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable results across Low, Medium, and High settings. The 92 FPS Low result shows the GPU's peak capability at this resolution, while Medium's 75 FPS average with a 64-86 FPS range provides the most consistent experience. High at 62 FPS is acceptable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Ultra at 39 FPS is noticeably below the 60 FPS target.

2560x1440:

• Low: average FPS 66, with no minimum or maximum recorded
• Medium: average FPS 54, minimum 46, maximum 62
• High: average FPS 44, with no minimum or maximum recorded
• Ultra: average FPS 28, with no minimum or maximum recorded

At 1440p, only Low settings maintain an average above 60 FPS at 66 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46, which may cause noticeable stutter. High and Ultra at 44 and 28 FPS respectively are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

3840x2160:

• Low: average FPS 41, with no minimum or maximum recorded
• Medium: average FPS 33, minimum 28, maximum 38
• High: average FPS 27, with no minimum or maximum recorded
• Ultra: average FPS 17, with no minimum or maximum recorded

At 4K, all settings fail to reach playable frame rates. The best result is Low at 41 FPS, which is still below 60 FPS. Medium provides a 28-38 FPS range, while High and Ultra at 27 and 17 FPS are essentially unplayable. The data clearly shows that 4K is not feasible with this hardware for Downfall.