Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a compelling 1080p experience in Downfall, with the data showing strong performance scaling across resolutions and settings. This combination ranks 1206th out of 1741 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake architecture and the GPU's RDNA 2.0 design produce a balanced system that handles high refresh rate gaming at 1080p while remaining playable at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 127.1, indicating a smooth experience for a horror title where consistent frame delivery matters for atmosphere and reaction times.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 38.6, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for fluid gameplay, suggesting that Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended for this configuration.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: The average FPS at Low settings is 137.2, while Ultra settings yield 56.4. This represents a 143% performance increase from Ultra to Low, demonstrating the significant impact of settings on frame rate at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Core i5-12400F scores 909 in 3dmark single-thread and 5912 in 3dmark max-threads tests. The multi-thread score is approximately 6.5 times higher, showing strong scaling across its 12 threads.

Q: Is the RX 6600 XT better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in this title?

A: At 1080p Medium settings, the average FPS is 154.9, while at 1440p Medium settings, it drops to 113.6. Both are above 60 FPS, but 1080p provides a larger headroom for high refresh rate displays.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RX 6600 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for the 8 GB frame buffer at 1080p and 1440p, though 4K Ultra settings may strain memory capacity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz boosts to 4.40 GHz, providing the single-thread performance necessary for Downfall's horror gameplay mechanics. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps maintain responsive frame pacing during intense scenes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and a 3dmark max-threads score of 5912. The Cinebench R23 results show 2332 for single-core and 16518 for multi-core, indicating that the processor can handle both the lightly-threaded tasks typical of game logic and the more demanding background workloads. The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 against all CPUs places it above average, with an average benchmark score of 19221.

The nearest rivals in CPU performance include the Intel Core i7-8700K with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at -0.7%, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 1.3%. This tight grouping shows that the i5-12400F sits in a competitive performance band, though the 8700K's similar average score (19210 vs 19221) suggests that older high-end parts remain relevant for gaming workloads.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The 6-core configuration with 12 threads provides sufficient parallelism for modern game engines while maintaining strong single-thread performance for physics and AI calculations. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, though the processor is not multiplier-unlocked, limiting overclocking potential.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1206th out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall, positioning it in the 69th percentile of all configurations tested. This rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component significantly bottlenecks the other at common gaming resolutions.

The CPU's percentile of 77 against all CPUs and the GPU's percentile of 71 against all GPUs are closely aligned, suggesting that this system is well-matched for the workload Downfall presents. The combo rank being slightly lower than either component's individual percentile indicates that some combinations tested may pair higher-performing components together, but this system still outperforms the majority of tested configurations.

The measured FPS data reveals that this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution where performance becomes marginal. At 1080p, the system achieves over 82 FPS at all settings, with Low settings reaching 193.7 FPS. At 1440p, only Ultra settings drop below 90 FPS, with 56.4 FPS being the minimum. At 4K, only Low settings (87 FPS) and Medium settings (69 FPS) provide playable frame rates.

The rank of 1206 suggests that while this system is capable, there are 535 tested combinations that achieve higher performance in Downfall. This is consistent with the GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals, where the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 27956 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 27883 (0.4% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 28238 (-0.9% delta), and the AMD FirePro S7150 scores 28409 (-1.5% delta).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 193.7 FPS, Medium settings yield 154.9 FPS, High settings achieve 127.1 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 82.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 57% performance reduction, but even the lowest setting remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains solid. Low settings average 137.2 FPS, Medium settings reach 113.6 FPS, High settings achieve 90.2 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 56.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is notable, with a 37% reduction in frame rate, suggesting that Ultra settings impose a significant visual cost.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle with higher settings. Low settings maintain an average of 87 FPS, Medium settings achieve 69 FPS, High settings drop to 55.6 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 38.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K High is borderline at just under 60 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces performance by roughly 40-45% at the same settings. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. The GPU's base clock is 1968 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz and a boost clock of 2589 MHz, providing substantial compute throughput for Downfall's horror visuals.

The GPU's memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2000 MHz, with 16 Gbps effective speed. This bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a constraint at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings that may require more than 8 GB of frame buffer.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU achieves a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1804, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 89263, and a Passmark G3D score of 16461. The GPU's percentile ranking of 71 against all GPUs places it above average, with an average benchmark score of 27985.

The nearest rivals in GPU performance include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 0.4%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at -0.9%, and the AMD FirePro S7150 at -1.5%. The RTX 3070's slightly higher score (28238 vs 27985) indicates that this RX 6600 XT performs within 1% of a higher-tier card, though the 8 GB VRAM capacity remains a common limitation.

The GPU's FP32 compute of 10.60 TFLOPS and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s support the measured FPS results. The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s is sufficient for 4K rendering at reduced settings, as evidenced by the 87 FPS average at 4K Low. The GPU's 160 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector make it a manageable addition to a desktop system.