Downfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Downfall shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the most dramatic drop occurring at the highest settings. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 139.1 FPS, which falls to 99.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 61.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 56% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pattern suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the frame rate drops proportionally with pixel count.

For High settings, the scaling is more moderate. The combo achieves 224.7 FPS at 1080p, 163 FPS at 1440p, and 98.3 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27%, while the drop from 1080p to 4K is 56%. Interestingly, the percentage drops are nearly identical between High and Ultra presets, indicating that the GPU workload scales similarly regardless of the quality preset.

Medium settings show a slightly different pattern. At 1080p, the combo hits 273.6 FPS, which drops to 199.9 FPS at 1440p (27% reduction) and 119.7 FPS at 4K (56% reduction). The consistency of these percentage drops across Medium, High, and Ultra suggests that the game's rendering pipeline is well-optimized for resolution scaling, with the GPU being the bottleneck throughout.

Low settings tell a different story. At 1080p, the combo produces 338.4 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. At 1440p, this drops to 240.8 FPS (29% reduction), and at 4K it falls to 152.1 FPS (55% reduction). The fact that even at Low settings the frame rate drops by over half from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU remains the limiting component even when the graphical workload is minimal. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12400 with 6 cores and 12 threads, is clearly capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 338.4 FPS result at 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 338.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 364th out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21% of all combos tested for Downfall.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 61.6, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 338.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU can keep up. However, the heavy drop to 139.1 FPS at Ultra settings indicates the GPU becomes the bottleneck as graphical load increases.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38358, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (38349, 0% delta) and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 199.9 FPS while High settings deliver 163 FPS, a difference of 36.9 FPS in favor of Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT achieves a rank of 364 out of 1741 tested combinations for Downfall. This places the combo in the 79th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly four out of every five combinations tested. The ranking reflects the strong performance of both components working together in this particular game.

The CPU component, the Intel Core i5-12400, has a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, scores 19831 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894 (0.2% lower). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600K scores 19771 (0.4% higher). These margins are remarkably tight, indicating the i5-12400 sits in a highly competitive performance band.

The GPU component, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, has a percentile rank of 82 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38358. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile at 38349 (0% delta), the NVIDIA CMP 70HX at 38225 (0.3% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (0.6% higher). The GPU's strong average score contributes significantly to the combo's overall ranking in Downfall.

Given that the combo ranks 364th out of 1741, it sits comfortably above the median but not at the very top. The data shows that while this combo delivers high frame rates across all settings and resolutions, there are many other combinations that perform better in this specific title. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's mid-range positioning and the GPU's high-end performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 338.4 FPS, Medium settings produce 273.6 FPS, High settings produce 224.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 139.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent reduction, with Ultra delivering 59% of the frame rate of Low.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. Low settings deliver 240.8 FPS, Medium delivers 199.9 FPS, High delivers 163 FPS, and Ultra delivers 99.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first to drop below 100 FPS, indicating that this resolution and settings combination pushes the GPU significantly.

At 3840x2160, the combo still produces playable frame rates across most settings. Low settings deliver 152.1 FPS, Medium delivers 119.7 FPS, High delivers 98.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 61.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that drops below 60 FPS, making it the most demanding scenario in the dataset.

The data reveals that the combo maintains above 60 FPS in every measured configuration except one. The 4K Ultra setting at 61.6 FPS is the only sub-60 result, and it just barely misses the mark. This suggests the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming is viable at Medium through Low settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT plays a central role in this combo's performance. The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The VRAM capacity is substantial for a game like Downfall, which is a horror title from 2016 and likely does not require extensive texture memory even at 4K resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are specified at 1387 MHz base, 2025 MHz game clock, and 2394 MHz boost. The memory operates at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed. The GPU is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 5376 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 192 raster operation units. It also includes 84 ray tracing cores, though the measured FPS data does not indicate whether ray tracing is enabled in any of the tested settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores show strong compute performance. Its Passmark G3D score is 29009, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5623. The GPU has a percentile rank of 82 among all GPUs, placing it in the top 18% of all GPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 38358 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile at 38349, with a delta of 0%.

In the context of Downfall, the GPU's role is evident from the resolution scaling data. The consistent percentage drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The VRAM capacity of 20 GB is more than sufficient for this game, so memory limitations are not a factor in the measured results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities. At 1920x1080, all settings deliver frame rates above 139 FPS, making even Ultra settings viable for high-refresh-rate displays. Users with 144Hz monitors can comfortably use High settings at 224.7 FPS, while those with 240Hz displays can use Medium settings at 273.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the recommended settings shift. High settings deliver 163 FPS, which is suitable for 144Hz displays, while Medium settings deliver 199.9 FPS for 165Hz or 200Hz monitors. Ultra settings at 99.7 FPS are still playable but may not fully utilize high-refresh-rate displays. For users prioritizing visual quality, High settings offer the best balance of frame rate and graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations become more conservative. Low settings deliver 152.1 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming, while Medium settings deliver 119.7 FPS, still suitable for 60Hz displays and most 120Hz displays. High settings at 98.3 FPS are playable but may not be ideal for competitive play. Ultra settings at 61.6 FPS should be avoided by users sensitive to frame rate drops, as they sit just above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data indicates that the combo is most comfortable at 1080p or 1440p with Medium to High settings. For users who prioritize maximum visual quality, Ultra settings at 1440p deliver nearly 100 FPS and represent a good compromise. At 4K, Medium settings at 119.7 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with Low settings available for those who want maximum frame rates.