Downfall

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a firmly upper-midrange experience in Downfall, ranking 927th out of 1,741 tested combinations. That places this build in the 53rd percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of the systems tested in this horror title. The ranking is respectable given the hardware mix, but the data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in frame production, with the CPU’s strong synthetic scores providing ample headroom. The combo’s position is not a statement of weakness; rather, it reflects the game’s heavy reliance on raw graphics throughput. At 1080p, the system crushes every preset, while 4K Ultra demands compromises. The delta between Low and Ultra settings at any given resolution reveals a performance curve that rewards tuning, and the measured rows indicate that the sweet spot lies in the High preset for most displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The 927th rank out of 1,741 tested combos places this pairing just past the midpoint of the database’s results for Downfall. This is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from a struggling one. The data shows a system that can handle the game’s horror atmosphere with fluidity at mainstream resolutions, yet it lacks the brute force to dominate at 4K with maximum detail. The Intel Core i5-12400F holds a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,221. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19,210 and trails by a negligible 0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which leads by 0.3 percent with a score of 19,367. The AMD EPYC 7773X, despite its server pedigree, sits 1.3 percent behind, and the i5-1335U is 0.3 percent ahead. These margins are trivial, confirming that the i5-12400F is a well-balanced mid-range processor whose performance is effectively interchangeable with its closest competitors in synthetic workloads.

On the graphics side, the Radeon RX 6700 XT also sits at the 77th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,721. Its nearest rival, the Radeon RX 6800, scores 33,493, which is a 0.7 percent deficit, while the older HD 7950 and RX 480 both score slightly higher, at 34,050 and 34,059 respectively, representing a 1 percent lead. The NVIDIA RTX A5000 trails by 1.3 percent. These close deltas underscore that the RX 6700 XT is a competent performer in its class, but the in-game results show that Downfall’s engine does not consistently reward that synthetic parity. The combo’s overall standing is thus a product of the GPU’s strength being partially offset by the game’s demanding Ultra preset, which drops average FPS below 50 at 4K. For a 1080p or 1440p gamer, this rank undersells the experience, as the measured FPS at those resolutions are far more impressive than the raw percentile suggests.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process from TSMC, packing 17,200 million transistors into a 335 mm² die. Its memory configuration is a 12 GB GDDR6 buffer on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2321 MHz, with a boost clock of 2581 MHz and a game clock of 2424 MHz, while the memory runs at 2000 MHz, translating to 16 Gbps effective. These clocks are high for the RX 6000 series, and the 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines provide a solid foundation for rasterization-heavy titles like Downfall. The card’s pixel rate is 165.2 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 13.21 TFLOPS. In Downfall, the GPU’s role is clear: it is the primary driver of frame rates, and the measured data confirms that lowering settings yields disproportionate gains, especially at 4K.

The VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for this game, as Downfall’s High preset at 4K averages 68.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 45.5 FPS. The 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1440p and below, but at 4K Ultra, the card’s compute and bandwidth limits become apparent, not the memory size. The boost clock of 2581 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high throughput, yet the gap between Medium (81.2 FPS at 4K) and High (68.2 FPS) is 13 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 22.7 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the ROPs and shading units, rather than simply filling the VRAM. The GPU’s 40 ray accelerators are present, but Downfall does not appear to use ray tracing in a way that impacts these measured rows, as the FPS scales predictably with traditional settings. The card’s 230 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, and the 550 W suggested PSU is adequate.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400F compare to its closest CPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19,221, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K’s 19,210. It also trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.3 percent (19,364 versus 19,221) and beats the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3 percent (19,221 versus 18,979).

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Downfall?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 228.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 189.4 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 166.5 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low.

Q: Does the RX 6700 XT outperform its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: No, the RX 6700 XT’s average benchmark score is 33,721, which is 1 percent lower than both the AMD Radeon HD 7950 and the AMD Radeon RX 480, which score 34,050 and 34,059 respectively. It is 0.7 percent ahead of the RX 6800 (33,721 versus 33,493) and 1.3 percent ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (33,721 versus 33,294).

Q: What is the FPS drop from High to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 68.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 45.5 FPS. This represents a 22.7 FPS drop, which is the largest percentage decline between adjacent presets at any resolution.

Q: How many CPU threads does the i5-12400F have, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its L3 cache is 18 MB shared.

*Q: Is the RX 6700 XT’s memory bandwidth sufficient for 1440p gaming in Downfall?*

A: The 384.0 GB/s bandwidth, paired with 12 GB GDDR6 memory, supports average FPS above 100 at 2560x1440 across all presets except Ultra, which drops to 67 FPS. The data suggests bandwidth is not a bottleneck at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the Downfall experience. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers playable frame rates, with Low at 228.1 FPS, Medium at 189.4 FPS, High at 156.4 FPS, and Ultra at 98.3 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs 33 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain in a horror title is often worth it, especially since High remains well above 144 Hz refresh rates. For 1080p users with high-refresh monitors, High is the recommended preset, as it balances image quality with a 156.4 FPS average that exceeds most displays’ capabilities. Ultra, while still playable at 98.3 FPS, offers diminishing returns and is best reserved for slower-paced exploration.

At 2560x1440, the story shifts. Low and Medium produce 166.5 FPS and 135.3 FPS respectively, which are excellent for competitive or fast-paced segments, but High at 112.8 FPS is the sweet spot for visual fidelity. Ultra drops to 67 FPS, which is a significant 45.8 FPS reduction from High, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay on standard 144 Hz panels. The data indicates that High at 1440p is the optimal balance, providing over 100 FPS while retaining the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadow details. For 4K, High is the only viable preset for consistent play, averaging 68.2 FPS, whereas Medium hits 81.2 FPS, and Low reaches 99.8 FPS. Ultra at 4K, at 45.5 FPS, should be avoided unless the player prioritizes screenshots over gameplay fluidity. The recommended preset for most users, given a 1440p or 1080p display, is High, as it offers the best trade-off between performance and the horror experience Downfall aims to deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RX 6700 XT and i5-12400F produce a wide spread of results. Low settings average 99.8 FPS, which is surprising for 4K, while Medium averages 81.2 FPS, a 18.6 FPS drop. High follows at 68.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45.5 FPS. This 54.3 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K highlights the engine’s sensitivity to settings. For 1440p, the numbers are more robust: Low hits 166.5 FPS, Medium 135.3 FPS, High 112.8 FPS, and Ultra 67 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 45.8 FPS, which is the largest single-preset penalty at this resolution, indicating that Ultra’s extra effects are disproportionately heavy. At 1920x1080, the system excels, with Low at 228.1 FPS, Medium at 189.4 FPS, High at 156.4 FPS, and Ultra at 98.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is consistent, with roughly a 30-40 percent reduction in FPS per resolution step at identical settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p (98.3 FPS) is nearly identical to Low at 4K (99.8 FPS), demonstrating that resolution and settings trade-offs are symmetrical. The data confirms that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for High settings or lower.