Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, but the data shows a sharp performance cliff at 4K Ultra settings. This combo ranks 1079th out of 1741 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The benchmark results reveal a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases, indicating that the Radeon RX 7600 XT becomes the limiting factor well before the Core i5-12400 is stressed. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 131.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 96.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26.9% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls to 57.1 FPS, which is a 40.6% drop from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput, not a CPU bottleneck.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (202.1 FPS) and Ultra (84 FPS) is 118.1 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 79.6 FPS (140.4 vs 60.8). At 4K, the spread is 51.9 FPS (89.3 vs 37.4). This compression of the settings range at 4K confirms that the GPU is saturated at that resolution, and even dropping to Low settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel count. The 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 7600 XT is not the constraint here; rather, the 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth limit the fill rate at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850. The data indicates that this processor is more than adequate for Downfall, as the frame rates at 1080p Low (202.1 FPS) suggest the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show how close the field is at this performance tier. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 19831, a mere 0.1% lower, while the Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i5-11600K scores 19771, 0.4% lower. These negligible deltas mean the i5-12400 is effectively interchangeable with these other processors in this game. The single-thread score of 3456 in Passmark and the 3DMark single-thread score of 910 suggest that the CPU’s per-core performance is strong enough for Downfall’s horror title demands, which typically rely on a few heavily utilized threads.

The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide sufficient data locality for the game’s asset streaming. The CPU’s TDP of 65 W keeps thermals manageable, and its DDR4 and DDR5 memory support means it can be paired with either memory generation without issue. The fact that the 1080p Low result (202.1 FPS) is nearly identical in scaling behavior to the 1440p Low result (140.4 FPS) — a 30.5% drop — suggests that even at lower settings, the GPU is the primary limiter, not the CPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2755 MHz and a game clock of 2470 MHz. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The benchmark results show the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20146.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are telling for its positioning. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 20088, which is 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 20258, 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 19774, 1.9% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.9% higher. These deltas are all within 2%, meaning the RX 7600 XT trades blows with these cards depending on the workload. In Downfall, the GPU’s 4K High result of 57.1 FPS is playable but not smooth, while the 4K Ultra result of 37.4 FPS is borderline.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS and texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s are sufficient for the game’s DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API. The 32 ray tracing cores are present but Downfall does not appear to leverage them heavily, as the frame rates at 4K are more consistent with a traditional rasterization load. The pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s is the key spec that explains the 4K performance drop: at 3840x2160, the GPU must fill over 8.3 million pixels per frame, and the 64 ROPs become the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low averages 202.1 FPS, Medium 164.8 FPS, High 131.4 FPS, and Ultra 84 FPS. These numbers are all well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and even Ultra is playable on a high refresh rate monitor.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low averages 140.4 FPS, Medium 118.6 FPS, High 96.1 FPS, and Ultra 60.8 FPS. The Ultra setting is right at the 60 FPS boundary, making it viable for most users, while High provides a comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. Low averages 89.3 FPS, Medium 73.8 FPS, High 57.1 FPS, and Ultra 37.4 FPS. The Low and Medium settings are playable, but High dips below 60 FPS, and Ultra is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data shows a 58.1% drop from 1080p Ultra (84 FPS) to 4K Ultra (37.4 FPS), which is a significant penalty for resolution scaling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1079th out of 1741 tested configurations in Downfall. This puts it in the 38th percentile of all combos, which is lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest. The CPU’s 77th percentile and GPU’s 63rd percentile do not translate to a top-half combo ranking in this specific game. This discrepancy indicates that Downfall is particularly sensitive to GPU performance, and the RX 7600 XT’s mid-range positioning drags the overall combo down.

The rank suggests that there are 660 combos that perform worse and 1080 that perform better. For a 1080p-focused build, this combo is adequate, but for 1440p or 4K enthusiasts, the ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations. The data shows that the combo’s 1080p performance is competitive with many higher-ranked configurations, but the 4K results fall behind. The gap between the CPU and GPU performance tiers is a notable factor: the i5-12400 is capable of driving much more powerful GPUs, but the RX 7600 XT caps the system’s overall potential in this title.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo good for 1080p gaming in Downfall?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 202.1 on Low to 84 on Ultra, so all settings provide a smooth experience.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The 4K Ultra result is 37.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K High setting at 57.1 FPS is also marginal.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its closest rival, the RX 7600?

A: The RX 7600 XT scores 20146 on average, while the RX 7600 scores 20258. The RX 7600 is 0.6% higher, making the difference negligible in practice.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20146.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM useful at 4K in this game?

A: The 16 GB of VRAM is not the limiting factor. The 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are the constraints, as shown by the 57.1 FPS at 4K High and 37.4 FPS at 4K Ultra.