Downfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for this Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination in Downfall show a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 263 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 188 FPS, a 75 FPS reduction, and then at 4K Low the average falls further to 117 FPS. This progression reveals that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom at lower settings.

At High settings, the same trend holds but with a more compressed range: 176 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at High is 98 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling is consistent regardless of the quality preset. The data suggests that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count rises, which is expected for a card with a 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max FPS data in the measured rows. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 215 FPS with a minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 247 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 153 FPS with min/max of 130/176 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 95 FPS with min/max of 81/110 FPS. These minimums are particularly telling: even at 4K Medium, the frame rate never dips below 81 FPS, which indicates a smooth experience for a horror title where sudden frame drops can break immersion.

Ultra settings show the steepest penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages 110 FPS average, but at 1440p Ultra that falls to 79 FPS, and at 4K Ultra the average collapses to 49 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for playability. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra represents a 55% reduction in frame rate, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck at the highest settings and resolution.

The overall pattern indicates that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming across all presets, but 4K gaming is only viable at Low or Medium settings. The 78 FPS at 4K High is playable but not ideal for a horror game that benefits from fluid motion, while the 49 FPS at 4K Ultra is borderline. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient processing power even at lower resolutions where CPU load would be proportionally higher.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination ranks 1436 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, specifically in the 61st percentile. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it reflects a solid mid-range pairing that handles the game well at most settings.

To contextualize this ranking, consider the individual component standings. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 19th percentile among all graphics cards. The substantial gap between these two percentiles explains why the combo ranking is not higher: the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The CPU's 73rd percentile suggests it has significant headroom, while the GPU's 19th percentile indicates it is the component that will limit performance in demanding scenarios.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF with a deltaPct of 0.1, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB with a deltaPct of 0.2, and the NVIDIA Quadro P600 with a deltaPct of -0.3. The 8 GB version of the RTX 4060 Ti is essentially tied with the 16 GB version in this game, which is notable because it suggests that VRAM capacity is not the primary factor in Downfall's performance. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF is within 0.1% of the 8 GB RTX 4060 Ti, indicating that the game is not particularly sensitive to the specific GPU architecture as long as raw compute is similar.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core 3 201E with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the Intel Core i5-1335U with a deltaPct of 0.3. The i5-12400F is effectively tied with these processors, which confirms that its 6-core/12-thread configuration is competitive with other mid-range chips. The AMD EPYC 7773X, a server-class processor, is also within 0.3%, though that comparison is less relevant for gaming.

The combo's rank of 1436 out of 3716 means that roughly 61% of tested combinations perform worse, while 39% perform better. This is a respectable position for a mainstream desktop pairing, especially considering that many higher-ranked combos likely include more expensive GPUs. The data indicates that this combo is a balanced choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the understanding that 4K Ultra is beyond its comfortable reach.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node. The chip, designated AD106, contains 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). These clocks are moderate for the 40-series lineup, but they are sufficient to drive the measured frame rates in Downfall.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest memory configuration for a modern GPU, and it is likely the reason why the card performs better at lower resolutions where memory bandwidth demands are lower. The 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS average suggests that the memory subsystem is being pushed to its limits, as the higher resolution requires more data to be transferred per frame.

The GPU's shading units number 4352, with 136 TMUs and 48 ROPs. It also includes 34 RT cores and 136 tensor cores, which are relevant for ray tracing and DLSS features, though Downfall's measured data does not indicate whether these features are enabled. The FP32 compute throughput is 22.06 TFLOPS, which is competitive for the segment. The pixel rate is 121.7 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 344.8 GTexel/s, both of which support the frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2913, which places it in the 19th percentile among all GPUs. This low percentile is primarily due to the large number of more powerful cards in the database, not necessarily a weakness in this specific game. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, scores 2910 with a deltaPct of 0.1, while the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907 with a deltaPct of 0.2. The fact that the 8 GB version outperforms the 16 GB version by 0.2% in this benchmark suggests that memory capacity is not a limiting factor in Downfall.

The GPU's TDP is 160 W, which is modest for a card with this performance level. It requires a 450 W power supply and uses a single 16-pin connector. The card measures 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, making it a dual-slot card that should fit in most mid-tower cases. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for this card's bandwidth needs, though it is worth remembering some competing cards use x16 interfaces.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are both viable. At 1440p High, the combo averages 126 FPS, which is smooth for a horror game. Even at 4K Medium, the average is 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, so 4K is playable at lower presets.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate no. The 8 GB RTX 4060 Ti scores 2913 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, while the 16 GB version scores 2907, a deltaPct of 0.2. The 8 GB version is actually slightly ahead, suggesting Downfall does not require more than 8 GB.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB?

A: In GPU benchmarks, the 8 GB version is 0.2% ahead of the 16 GB version in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. In Downfall specifically, the combo rank of 1436 out of 3716 reflects this GPU's performance, and the VRAM difference does not appear to affect frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 263 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 117 FPS. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 19th percentile suggests the GPU is the weaker component, and the frame rate drop with resolution confirms this.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K gaming?

A: Medium settings at 4K produce an average of 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, which is the best balance of quality and performance. High settings at 4K drop to 78 FPS, while Ultra falls to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's performance affect this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with strong multi-threaded scores such as 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 263 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. Even at 4K, the CPU has headroom, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

For this Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combo in Downfall, the Medium preset offers the best measured experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 215 FPS with a minimum of 183 FPS, providing a wide margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, the average is 153 FPS with a minimum of 130 FPS, which is still excellent for a horror title where consistent frame pacing matters. At 4K Medium, the average is 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, making it the only preset that keeps 4K comfortably above 60 FPS.

The High preset is also viable for 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High, the average is 176 FPS, and at 1440p High it is 126 FPS. However, at 4K High, the average drops to 78 FPS, which is playable but offers less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, as the 49 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering in a horror game where smooth motion is critical.

The Low preset provides the highest frame rates but sacrifices visual quality unnecessarily. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 263 FPS, but this is far beyond what any display can show and does not improve the experience. The Medium preset offers a better balance, delivering significantly higher visual fidelity with only a moderate frame rate reduction.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests using Medium settings at 1440p. This configuration produces 153 FPS average with a 130 FPS minimum, which is smooth and visually appealing. If the player prefers 4K, Medium settings at 4K with 95 FPS average and 81 FPS minimum is the recommended choice. For players who prioritize maximum visual quality, High settings at 1440p with 126 FPS average is the highest preset that maintains a strong frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The 10 nm process node (Intel's Alder Lake-S) produces a die size of 163 mm².

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a mid-range desktop processor and provides adequate data throughput for gaming workloads. The CPU does not have integrated graphics, which means the RTX 4060 Ti is the sole output device, but this is not a limitation for a desktop gaming setup.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 6980 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Single-threaded scores are also solid, with 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 985 in Cinebench R20 single-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1699 in the 2-thread test to 5912 in the max-thread test, indicating that the CPU utilizes its 12 threads effectively.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors reflects its position as a capable mid-range chip. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core 3 201E with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the Intel Core i5-1335U with a deltaPct of 0.3. These are all mobile or low-power processors, which means the i5-12400F's desktop performance is competitive with more portable options.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with frames. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 263 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, but this is due to the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute limits, not the CPU. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this horror game, which likely does not scale beyond a few threads.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 is relevant for system configuration, but the measured FPS data does not differentiate between memory types. The dual-channel memory bus provides adequate bandwidth for the game's data requirements. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes ensures that the RTX 4060 Ti's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is fully utilized without bottlenecking.