Downfall

The measured frame rates for Downfall using this Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination reveal a system that is heavily balanced in favor of the GPU at lower resolutions, with the CPU eventually becoming a factor as the workload scales. The data indicates a horror title that is largely GPU-bound, though the performance ceiling at 1080p suggests the processor is still providing ample headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling metric in this dataset is the performance delta between 1080p and 4K. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 268 FPS at 1920x1080 to 191 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 119 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 55.6% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a scenario where the GPU is the primary limiting component; as the pixel count increases, the rendering workload on the RTX 4080 grows substantially.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves an extraordinary 387 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low, this drops to 285 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 178 FPS. The fact that the 1080p Low result is so high—nearly 2.2 times the 4K Low figure—indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is not being fully taxed by the resolution, yet the frame rate is not skyrocketing beyond 387 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU is the dominant factor, the Intel Core i5-12400's six cores and 12 threads are establishing a performance ceiling that prevents the frame rate from going even higher. The data implies that the CPU is sufficient to push over 380 FPS, but it is not the bottleneck that would artificially cap performance at a lower value.

For the Ultra preset, the resolution scaling is even more severe. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 168, which falls to 120 at 1440p, and then plummets to 74 at 4K. This 56% drop from 1080p to 4K mirrors the High preset scaling, confirming that the game's Ultra settings introduce a rendering cost that scales predictably with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS is the lowest measured figure in the entire dataset, showing that the most demanding configuration still yields a playable, though not high-refresh-rate, experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 387 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This indicates that the combination is capable of extremely high refresh rates when resolution and visual fidelity are reduced.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. It also performs 1.1% better than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which scores 54828.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The i5-12400 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989. The high frame rates at 1080p indicate the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, though it does establish an upper boundary around 380 FPS.

Q: What is the difference between the 1440p Medium and 1440p High results?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset produces an average of 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 191 FPS. This shows a 42 FPS average difference in favor of Medium, with the Medium preset also providing a minimum FPS that is higher than the High preset's average.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This specific pairing is ranked 276 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 7.4% of all configurations tested, indicating excellent overall performance.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for this game?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus width and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for the measured frame rates at all settings, as the data shows no memory-related performance cliffs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the clear workhorse in this configuration. Its specifications include a boost clock of 2505 MHz and a base clock of 2205 MHz, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture with 45,900 million transistors. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which allows the card to handle the high-resolution textures and effects that Downfall likely demands. The data reflects this capability; the GPU's Passmark G3D score is 34457, and it holds a percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs.

The frame rates scale consistently with the GPU's computational power. At 4K High, the system pushes 119 FPS, which is a strong result for a 4K horror title. The jump to 178 FPS at 4K Low shows the headroom available when shader complexity is reduced. The GPU's FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS suggests it has ample compute power for the game's rendering tasks. The memory subsystem is also critical; with 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, the card can feed its 9728 shading units efficiently, avoiding stalls that would reduce the measured average FPS.

The RTX 4080's closest rival in the benchmark data is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score just 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher than the RTX 4080's score, though the RTX 4080 has more memory. The data suggests that the RTX 4080 is a high-end part, and the measured FPS in Downfall confirms its ability to drive high refresh rates at 1440p and solid 4K performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing high frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers 387 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. However, this sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset offers a more balanced experience at 1080p, with an average of 327 FPS and a minimum of 278 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most compelling option. It produces an average of 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors. The High preset at this resolution drops to 191 FPS average, which is still excellent but represents a 18% reduction in performance for presumably minor visual gains. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 120 FPS average, which is on the cusp of high-refresh-rate gaming.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 119 FPS average. This provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 74 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid. The Medium preset at 4K offers 145 FPS average, which is surprisingly high and suggests that the Medium settings provide an excellent balance for 4K displays, outperforming High by 26 FPS while likely still looking good. The data indicates that Medium is the "sweet spot" for this game, providing consistently high frame rates across all resolutions without the steep drop-off seen when moving to High or Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. The Low preset averages 387 FPS. The Medium preset averages 327 FPS, with a minimum of 278 FPS and a maximum of 376 FPS. The High preset averages 268 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 168 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 56.6% reduction in average FPS, from 387 to 168, highlighting the significant cost of the Ultra preset.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 285 FPS. The Medium preset averages 233 FPS, with a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS. The High preset averages 191 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 120 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p but with lower absolute values, as expected from the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 178 FPS. The Medium preset averages 145 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. The High preset averages 119 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 74 FPS. The 4K results show that even the most demanding settings remain playable, with the Low preset still exceeding 170 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 123 is particularly notable, indicating that even in the most intense moments, the system stays well above 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides the foundation for this system. It features six cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 15989, and its single-core score is 2257, indicating strong per-thread performance that is crucial for gaming.

The CPU's role in Downfall appears to be secondary to the GPU, but it is not irrelevant. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 387 FPS, which is a very high number. The fact that it does not exceed this suggests the CPU is providing enough instructions to the GPU but is not being overwhelmed. The i5-12400's Passmark multithread score is 18747, and its 3DMark max threads score is 5890. These benchmarks suggest the CPU has solid multi-threaded capability, which likely helps with the game's background processes and physics calculations.

The data shows that the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck in this game. The percentile rank for the CPU is 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, has an average score that is 0.1% lower, indicating the i5-12400 is competitive with much more expensive server parts in average benchmark scores. The single-thread performance, measured at 910 in 3DMark single thread, is likely the most important factor for Downfall, and the high frame rates confirm that the CPU's individual core performance is adequate.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 276 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it near the top of the performance hierarchy, outperforming approximately 92.6% of all other configurations tested. The rank reflects the GPU's dominant role in determining frame rates, as the RTX 4080 is a high-end card with a percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs.

The CPU's rank of 276 is notable because it is paired with a GPU that is significantly more powerful. The data shows that the i5-12400, while not a top-tier processor, is capable enough to allow the RTX 4080 to perform near its full potential. The nearest rival GPUs—the RTX 4080 SUPER, AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE—have average scores within 2.7% of the RTX 4080, suggesting that the GPU is performing as expected relative to its peers.

Given the high rank, this combo is clearly well-suited for Downfall. The measured FPS at 1440p and 4K are excellent, and even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting yields 74 FPS. The rank of 276 out of 3716 indicates that there are only 275 combos that perform better, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs. However, for the vast majority of users, this configuration offers a top-tier gaming experience that is limited only by the refresh rate of the display and the user's tolerance for the Ultra preset's visual quality versus the performance of the High or Medium presets.