Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

This combination of an Intel Core i5-12400F and an AMD Radeon RX 9060 lands at rank 1667 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested system pairings. The data reveals a system that performs competently across most settings but shows clear limitations at the highest graphical presets, particularly at 4K resolution where the frame rates become problematic for smooth horror gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1667 out of 2928 places it slightly above the median of all tested combinations in Downfall. This mid-pack positioning is somewhat surprising given the individual component specs — the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The gap between component rankings and the combined rank suggests that Downfall's engine places particular demands on the pairing rather than favoring one component class.

The Intel Core i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 places it in close competition with several rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% delta, making it effectively a statistical tie. The Intel Core 3 201E trails by 0.1% with a score of 19056, while the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982) and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979) both sit 0.3% behind. This tight clustering indicates the i5-12400F is right at the expected performance tier for its class in general compute workloads.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 places it just behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, a -0.7% delta). The AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 both score 15862 and 15852 respectively, trailing by 1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 sits further back at 15679, a 2.1% delta. The RX 9060's positioning between these rivals suggests it occupies a specific performance tier that translates directly into Downfall's measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p resolution, the RX 9060 demonstrates strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 210 FPS, which drops to 172 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 146 and maximum of 198). High settings yield 141 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 88 FPS. The stepping pattern from Low to Ultra — 210, 172, 141, 88 — shows a predictable decline, with the Ultra preset representing a significant 58% reduction from Low.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain respectable but show the expected resolution penalty. Low settings deliver 150 FPS, Medium achieves 123 FPS (minimum 104, maximum 141), High reaches 101 FPS, and Ultra falls to 63 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p — at 1080p the difference is 53 FPS, while at 1440p it's 38 FPS — suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At 4K (3840x2160), the performance picture changes dramatically. Low settings still manage 93 FPS, and Medium delivers 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 and maximum of 88. However, High drops to 63 FPS, and Ultra falls to just 39 FPS. The Ultra result at 4K is particularly noteworthy — it's below the 60 FPS threshold that most players would consider acceptable for a horror game where smooth motion matters for atmosphere and reaction times.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock reaching 2990 MHz. These clock speeds, combined with the memory configuration, appear well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but show strain at 4K Ultra settings.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a relevant factor when examining the 4K results. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 39 suggests the GPU is likely hitting memory capacity limits or bandwidth constraints — the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest by current standards. The drop from 63 FPS at 4K High to 39 FPS at 4K Ultra (a 38% reduction) is steeper than the corresponding drops at lower resolutions, which typically show around 30-35% reductions between High and Ultra.

The GPU's architecture, built on RDNA 4.0 with 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s provide context for the measured performance — at 4K, the pixel throughput requirements are substantial, and the data indicates the RX 9060 struggles to maintain high frame rates when both resolution and settings are maximized.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly indicates that Medium settings provide the best balance of performance and visual quality across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 172 FPS with a minimum of 146, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. At 1440p, Medium achieves 123 FPS with a 104 FPS minimum — still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Even at 4K, Medium maintains 76 FPS with a 65 FPS minimum, which remains playable.

High settings are viable at 1080p (141 FPS) and 1440p (101 FPS), but at 4K the 63 FPS average leaves little headroom for frame time spikes in a horror game where sudden action can cause momentary drops. Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p, where 88 FPS remains acceptable. At 1440p, Ultra's 63 FPS is borderline, and at 4K, the 39 FPS result makes this preset impractical for smooth gameplay.

Low settings provide the highest frame rates — 210 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K — but the visual quality sacrifices would likely diminish the atmospheric horror experience that Downfall aims to deliver. The data suggests Medium is the sweet spot, offering frame rates that are 22% higher than High at 1080p and 21% higher at 1440p while presumably maintaining most visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component is limiting performance. At Low settings, the progression is 210 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p (71.4% of 1080p), and 93 FPS at 4K (44.3% of 1080p). This scaling pattern — roughly halving at each resolution step — is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

At Medium settings, the progression shows 172 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p (71.5%), and 76 FPS at 4K (44.2%). This near-identical scaling ratio to Low settings suggests the GPU remains the primary bottleneck throughout, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom. At High settings, the pattern shifts slightly: 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p (71.6%), and 63 FPS at 4K (44.7%). The consistent ~71% ratio between 1080p and 1440p, and ~44% ratio between 1080p and 4K, indicates the RX 9060 is the limiting factor across all settings.

The Ultra settings tell a different story. The progression from 88 FPS at 1080p to 63 FPS at 1440p (71.6%) follows the same pattern, but the drop to 39 FPS at 4K (44.3%) continues the trend. The consistency of these ratios across all settings strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component throughout, with the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads providing adequate processing power for Downfall's engine at these resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination capable of 60+ FPS at 4K in Downfall?

A: Yes, but only at Low (93 FPS) and Medium (76 FPS) settings. High settings average 63 FPS, which dips close to the threshold, while Ultra drops to 39 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth 4K gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its closest GPU rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 is 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 16129, making them statistical peers. It scores 1% above both the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data shows 1440p Medium provides an excellent experience at 123 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum. For higher visual fidelity, 1440p High at 101 FPS is also viable. 4K Medium at 76 FPS is playable but leaves less margin for frame drops.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Downfall?

A: The resolution scaling data — with nearly identical FPS ratios between 1080p, 1440p, and 4K across all settings — indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The i5-12400F's 12 threads appear sufficient for this game's demands.

Q: How does the i5-12400F rank against its closest CPU competitors?

A: The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta). It trails the Intel Core 3 201E by 0.1% and leads both the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X by 0.3%.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 88 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 63 FPS, right at the edge of smoothness. At 4K, Ultra's 39 FPS average is not recommended for a horror game where responsiveness matters.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip features 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, with 80 KB L1 per core. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance — Cinebench R23 multicore scores 12380, while the single-core score reaches 1680. The Geekbench multicore result of 9472 and single-core of 1964 further confirm its capabilities.

The CPU's role in Downfall appears to be supportive rather than dominant. The measured FPS patterns — particularly the consistent resolution scaling ratios — indicate that the RX 9060 is the primary performance limiter. The i5-12400F's 3DMark results show a clear scaling curve from single-thread (909) through 2-thread (1699), 4-thread (3067), and 8-thread (4779) up to max threads (5912), suggesting the processor can handle increasing thread demands effectively.

The PassMark results further illustrate the CPU's capabilities: multithread score of 19433, single thread of 3481, physics at 1202, and floating point math at 46759. The integer math score of 59995 and extended instructions score of 15834 indicate solid processing power across various workloads. In Downfall, a horror game released in 2016, these specifications are more than adequate — the data suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at any tested resolution or setting combination.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, though these factors are secondary to its performance characteristics. The processor sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, which combined with the GPU's 59th percentile, explains the combo's 57th percentile ranking in Downfall — the GPU's relative weakness compared to other tested combinations drags the overall ranking below what the CPU alone might suggest.