Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable experience in Downfall, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy tied directly to resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong, with average frame rates ranging from 79.4 FPS at Ultra to 191.1 FPS at Low. Dropping to 2560x1440, the average FPS at High settings sits at 92.5, which is a substantial 36.0 FPS lower than the 1080p High result. Moving to 4K (3840x2160) shows a significant bottleneck, as the High preset yields just 55.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35.9 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU is more than capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting component as pixel count rises, particularly beyond 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop across resolutions is steep and consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 191.1 FPS, but this falls to 136.9 FPS at 1440p Low—a reduction of 54.2 FPS, or roughly 28%. Moving to 4K Low, the average is 84.7 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold but represents a 52.2 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. The trend is similar for Medium settings: 156.3 FPS at 1080p, 108.7 FPS at 1440p, and 66.6 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows the most dramatic scaling, going from 128.5 FPS at 1080p to 92.5 FPS at 1440p, then down to 55.6 FPS at 4K.

These numbers indicate that the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K resolution demands more than the card can deliver at higher quality settings. The Ultra preset is particularly punishing, with 4K yielding just 35.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The data suggests that the i5-12400F is never the primary constraint; even at 1080p Low with 191.1 FPS, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up. The limiting factor is clearly the GPU, especially as resolution increases, where the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens from 111.7 FPS at 1080p to 48.8 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot, delivering 108.7 FPS with a meaningful quality uplift over Low. At 1080p, High at 128.5 FPS is recommended, as it provides a solid visual upgrade without sacrificing smoothness. Users targeting 4K should stick to Low settings, as the 84.7 FPS average is the only 4K configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not advisable at any resolution beyond 1080p, where it achieves 79.4 FPS; at 1440p it drops to 56.9 FPS, and at 4K it becomes unplayable at 35.9 FPS.

The data shows that the difference between Low and Medium is consistently smaller than the jump from Medium to High or High to Ultra. For example, at 1440p, Low yields 136.9 FPS and Medium 108.7 FPS, a 28.2 FPS gap, while High drops to 92.5 FPS, a 16.2 FPS reduction. The High to Ultra transition is the most costly, with a 35.6 FPS loss at 1440p. This suggests that Medium or High provides the best frame rate per quality step, with Ultra offering diminishing returns relative to its performance cost.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1291 out of 1741 total combos. This places it in the lower portion of the distribution, indicating that while the performance is entirely playable at 1080p and 1440p, many other configurations deliver higher average frame rates. The rank reflects the GPU's position in the overall market; the RX 5700 XT holds a percentile of 68 against all GPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of graphics cards tested.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 5700 XT's average benchmark score of 24731 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24763, a delta of -0.1%. It also edges out the Intel Arc A350M by 0.3% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile by 0.6%. This close grouping suggests that the RX 5700 XT is competitive with these other options in synthetic tests, yet the Downfall rank of 1291 indicates that real-world performance in this specific title may be influenced by other factors. The CPU, meanwhile, ranks in the 77th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19221, placing it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K by 0.1% and behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by -0.7%. This combination of a strong CPU and mid-tier GPU explains why the combo is not higher in the rankings, as the GPU becomes the primary determinant of frame rates in this horror title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 191.1 FPS, Medium yields 156.3 FPS, High drops to 128.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 79.4 FPS. These figures demonstrate that the CPU-GPU pairing is well-balanced at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset remaining above 60 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 111.7 FPS, showing a wide range of performance headroom depending on visual fidelity preferences.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains robust. Low settings deliver 136.9 FPS, Medium achieves 108.7 FPS, High produces 92.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 80.0 FPS, but the key observation is that Ultra is the only preset that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a borderline choice for competitive play. High settings at 92.5 FPS offer a strong balance for most users.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings still manage 84.7 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium drops to 66.6 FPS, High falls to 55.6 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 35.9 FPS. The data shows that only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience at 4K, with Medium being marginal and High/Ultra not recommended for frame rate-sensitive play. The total range across all resolutions and settings spans from 191.1 FPS at 1080p Low to 35.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, illustrating the wide performance envelope of this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a Navi 10 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz effective 14 Gbps. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s across a 256-bit bus, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

In Downfall, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the frame rates above. However, the 4K results indicate that the 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are stressed by the higher resolution, particularly at High and Ultra settings where the average FPS drops below 60. The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS and FP16 of 19.51 TFLOPS (2:1) are moderate by current standards, and the data suggests that the card is more suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU's end-of-life production status and RDNA 1.0 architecture mean it lacks newer features like dedicated ray tracing cores, which may impact future titles, but for Downfall, the measured results show a capable performer at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with all settings above 79 FPS. For a balance of quality and performance, 1440p High at 92.5 FPS is also a strong choice.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce 84.7 FPS. Medium at 66.6 FPS is marginal, while High and Ultra at 55.6 and 35.9 FPS respectively are not recommended for smooth play.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 5700 XT's average score of 24731 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1%), and it is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Arc A350M and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RX 5700 XT?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile, and its average benchmark score of 19221 is comparable to rivals like the Intel Core i7-8700K. The frame rate drops at higher resolutions are attributed to GPU limitations, not CPU performance.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average FPS is 35.9 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, indicating a poor experience at that specific combination.

Q: How does the combo's rank of 1291 out of 1741 compare to its component percentiles?

A: The CPU is in the 77th percentile and the GPU in the 68th percentile, yet the combo ranks in the 74th percentile of tested combos, meaning 450 other combinations perform better, likely due to more balanced or higher-end GPU pairings.