Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, ranking in the top 16% of all tested configurations (273rd out of 1741). The data shows a system capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 4K on High settings, making it a formidable setup for this horror title. The pairing demonstrates a well-balanced profile, though the benchmark results reveal a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings scale.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Downfall?*

A: The combination ranks 273rd out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the 84.3rd percentile of all systems tested for this game.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution, the system achieves 104.9 FPS on High settings and 152 FPS on Low settings, indicating smooth gameplay is achievable at 4K with appropriate settings.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576. It trails the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by only 0.2% and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE by 0.3%, while leading the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Q: What is the CPU's standing relative to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 19850 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19831 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i7-8700 at 19894 (a -0.2% difference).

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 349.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 64.7, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, still providing a playable experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz allow it to deliver substantial frame rates across the board.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling. When moving from Low to Ultra settings at 4K, the average FPS drops from 152 to 64.7, a reduction of 87.3 FPS. This significant variance shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER has ample headroom at lower settings but is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset at 4K. The GPU's performance percentile of 84 versus all other GPUs suggests it is a high-end part, though its benchmarks place it very close to the NVIDIA RTX A6000, with a delta of only -0.2%.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, as even at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings, the system maintains a 64.7 FPS average, indicating no memory-related stutters or capacity bottlenecks. The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present but their specific impact on Downfall is not separately quantified in the data; however, the raw rasterization performance is clearly strong.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 235.5 FPS, which is 48.2 FPS above the Medium preset and 88 FPS below the Low preset. At 1440p, High produces 165.2 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at the demanding 4K resolution, the High preset maintains a 104.9 FPS average, making it the optimal setting for a high-refresh-rate 4K experience.

The Ultra preset should be avoided for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, Ultra yields 147.5 FPS, which is still high, but at 4K it drops to 64.7 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial: a 130.9 FPS difference at 1080p and a 40.2 FPS difference at 4K. For those seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset provides the highest averages, reaching 349.7 FPS at 1080p and 152 FPS at 4K.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground, providing 286.8 FPS at 1080p, 204.4 FPS at 1440p, and 128.8 FPS at 4K. However, given the minimal visual difference between Medium and High in many games, the data suggests that High is the superior choice, as it provides 235.5 FPS at 1080p and 165.2 FPS at 1440p, which are still exceptionally high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 273 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the top 15.7% of all configurations, a strong result that underscores its high-end performance potential.

The CPU's own ranking is modest, sitting in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 19850 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19831, and the Intel Core i7-8700, which scores 19894. This indicates that the i5-12400 is not a bottleneck for the GPU in this title, as the frame rates achieved are consistently high across all settings.

The GPU, ranking in the 84th percentile, is clearly the stronger component of the pair. Its average benchmark score of 42576 is slightly below the NVIDIA RTX A6000's 42653 but above the AMD Radeon Pro 580X's 41991. This high GPU ranking, combined with the CPU's solid mid-range performance, results in a system that is well-suited for Downfall's demands.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark data reveals how the system's performance scales from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 235.5 at 1080p to 165.2 at 1440p, a 29.8% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS falls to 104.9, a further 36.5% decrease. This consistent decline with resolution points directly to the GPU being the bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not scale with pixel count.

The scaling pattern is similar across all settings. With Low settings, the system achieves 349.7 FPS at 1080p, 246.8 FPS at 1440p, and 152 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 197.7 FPS, a 56.5% reduction. At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 147.5 at 1080p to 106.6 at 1440p, and finally to 64.7 at 4K, a total reduction of 82.8 FPS (56.1%).

The fact that the FPS does not remain constant across resolutions confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be similar regardless of resolution. The data shows a clear and expected GPU-bound behavior, with the system providing playable frame rates even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset produces an average of 349.7 FPS, while Medium yields 286.8 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 235.5 FPS, and Ultra drops it further to 147.5 FPS. All presets at 1080p provide exceptionally smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 246.8 FPS, Medium achieves 204.4 FPS, and High produces 165.2 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages a high 106.6 FPS average, making 1440p Ultra a viable option for most displays.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system remains capable. Low settings yield 152 FPS, Medium provides 128.8 FPS, and High offers 104.9 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that dips below the 100 FPS mark, averaging 64.7 FPS. This makes 4K High the recommended setting for a consistently smooth experience, while 4K Ultra is playable but with a noticeable frame rate penalty.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4070 SUPER in Downfall. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain data throughput, and the CPU's benchmark scores show robust multi-threaded performance.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935 and single-core score of 2249 indicate a balanced processor. Its Passmark multithread score of 18747 and single-thread score of 3456 further confirm this. The CPU's performance in 3DMark tests, particularly the 16-thread score of 5873 and single-thread score of 910, shows it can keep up with the GPU's demands.

The data suggests that the i5-12400 is not a limiting factor in this game. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, a hallmark of a GPU-bound system. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and its near-identical performance to the Intel Core i7-9700 (0.1% difference) and Intel Core i7-8700 (-0.2% difference) indicate that it is a capable mid-range processor that pairs well with the high-end GPU without creating a significant bottleneck in Downfall.