Downfall

FAQ

Q: What frame rates can this combo achieve at 4K in Downfall?

A: At 3840x2160, the Intel Core i5-12400F with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers an average of 110 FPS on High settings, 134 FPS on Medium, 164 FPS on Low, and 69 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset also shows a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS.

Q: How does this system perform at 1440p compared to 4K?

A: Moving down to 2560x1440 yields a significant jump: the average FPS rises to 177 on High, 216 on Medium, 264 on Low, and 111 on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 248 FPS.

Q: Is this combination capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data strongly supports that. At 1920x1080, the combo averages 248 FPS on High, 302 FPS on Medium, 369 FPS on Low, and 155 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 257 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use for a balance of visual quality and smoothness?

A: Based on the measured FPS, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers over 100 FPS at 4K, over 170 FPS at 1440p, and nearly 250 FPS at 1080p, which is a strong combination of performance and visual fidelity relative to the other presets.

Q: How does this specific CPU-GPU pairing rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: The combo ranks 425th out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall. This places it in the top 11.4% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance pairing.

Q: What are the key specifications of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Intel Core i5-12400F with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit memory bus.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Downfall points to the High preset as the optimal choice for this hardware combination. At 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 110 FPS, which is well above the threshold for a smooth experience on most displays. The jump from High to Ultra is substantial, with the average FPS dropping from 110 to 69 at 4K—a 37% performance penalty that is unlikely to be worth the marginal visual gain in a horror title where fluidity is key.

At 1440p, the High preset reaches an average of 177 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers even more headroom at 216 FPS, but the High preset's visual improvements come at a relatively modest cost. For 1080p gaming, the High preset's 248 FPS average is more than sufficient, and even the Ultra preset at 155 FPS would be viable for most displays. However, the data shows that the Medium preset at 1080p provides a minimum of 257 FPS, which would ensure near-perfect frame pacing on a 240Hz panel.

The Low preset is the only one that pushes beyond 300 FPS at 1440p and 1080p, but its visual compromises are generally not recommended for a game like Downfall, which relies heavily on atmosphere and lighting. The measured numbers indicate that the High preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all three resolutions. It keeps the average FPS above 100 at 4K, above 170 at 1440p, and above 240 at 1080p, making it the most consistent choice for a broad range of monitors and user preferences.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 425th out of 3,716 tested combos for Downfall. This percentile placement—roughly the top 11.4%—indicates that this pairing is a high-tier performer for this specific game. The rank reflects the aggregate of all measured FPS data across the three resolutions and four settings presets, showing that this system is among the more capable configurations for handling the game's demands.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19,047 (a 0% delta), and the Intel Core 3 201E, which scores 19,056 (a -0.1% delta). The i5-12400F is essentially tied with these processors in synthetic benchmarks, showing that its performance is in line with a mid-range to upper-mid-range desktop class. The GPU, meanwhile, holds a percentile rank of 76 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31,087. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which scores 31,206 (a -0.4% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, which scores 31,532 (a -1.4% delta). The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is slightly below these in raw compute, but its game-specific performance in Downfall is clearly strong.

The gap between the combo's rank in this game (425th) and the individual component ranks (73rd and 76th percentiles) suggests that Downfall is well-optimized for this hardware configuration. The pairing is not just good on paper; the measured data confirms that it translates into a top-tier experience in practice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall with this combo is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 110 FPS, the Medium preset averages 134 FPS with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154, the Low preset averages 164 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K shows a steep drop, while the jump from High to Low is a 49% increase in average FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 177 FPS, the Medium preset averages 216 FPS with a minimum of 183 and a maximum of 248, the Low preset averages 264 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 111 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a particularly tight frame time distribution, with the minimum only 33 FPS below the average. The scaling from High to Low at 1440p is a 49% increase, similar to 4K.

At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 248 FPS, the Medium preset averages 302 FPS with a minimum of 257 and a maximum of 347, the Low preset averages 369 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 155 FPS. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset maintains a playable average, though it is 60% lower than the High preset's average. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 257 FPS, which is a strong indicator of consistent performance.

The data shows a clear pattern: the Ultra preset is the most demanding, with average FPS dropping by roughly 37-38% compared to High across all resolutions. The Low preset offers the highest headroom, with average FPS exceeding 160 at 4K and 360 at 1080p. The Medium preset sits between High and Low, making it a viable alternative for users seeking extra FPS without dropping to the lowest visual quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays a dominant role in this combo's performance in Downfall. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory and bandwidth, which is critical for a game like Downfall that likely relies on high-resolution textures and detailed environments to build its horror atmosphere.

The GPU's clock speeds are also notable: a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. These high clocks, combined with 8,448 shading units and 264 texture mapping units, allow the card to process the heavy graphical load at 4K resolution. The measured FPS at 4K High (110 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, as the CPU's role becomes less significant when the GPU is fully utilized.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which are modern APIs that the game can leverage for efficient rendering. The GPU's 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores are also present, though the measured data does not specifically break out ray tracing performance. The 96 raster output units (ROPs) and a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s contribute to the high fill rates needed for 4K rendering.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position: a Passmark G3D score of 31,811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,569. These numbers place it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, and the measured FPS in Downfall confirms that this theoretical performance translates into real-world capability. The GPU is clearly the star of this combo, especially at higher resolutions where the CPU is less likely to be a bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides the processing foundation for this combo, with 6 cores and 12 threads from its Alder Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are respectable for a desktop processor, and the 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game-level data access. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is modest, which means it is unlikely to throttle under sustained gaming loads when paired with a capable air cooler.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p High (248 FPS) shows that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU's frame production even at high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average FPS rises to 369, which is a strong indication that the CPU can drive very high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context for its performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12,380 in multi-core and 1,680 in single-core. In 3DMark's 16-thread test, it scores 5,895, and in the single-thread test, it scores 909. These numbers show a balanced processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, which is important for a game like Downfall that may have varying thread usage across scenes.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19,056), with deltas of 0% and -0.1%, respectively. This indicates that the i5-12400F is performance-competitive with these processors, though its specific architecture and clock speeds give it an edge in certain tasks. The CPU's percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs suggests that it is a solid mid-range choice, and the measured FPS data in Downfall shows that it does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at any tested resolution or settings preset.