Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lands at rank 2630 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This is a horror title from 2016 that clearly favors GPU throughput, and the data indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary constraint across most settings. The combo sits at the 29th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 71% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. Still, the measured results show this pairing is capable of smooth playable framerates at several settings, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance helps push frames higher.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 2630 out of 3716 systems, the i5-12600KF and RTX 2060 SUPER combination falls into the lower half of the database for Downfall. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range standing — the RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 79th percentile among all processors. The delta between these two percentiles is telling: the processor is capable of feeding far more frames than the graphics card can render in this title. In practical terms, the combo's position suggests that users with higher-end graphics cards will see substantially better results, but this pairing still outperforms a significant portion of the tested field.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27799 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896), meaning the i5-12600KF is effectively tied with those flagship parts from previous generations. Meanwhile, the GPU's average score of 18093 is within 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159) and 0.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189). This combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a bottleneck scenario in Downfall, where the measured FPS scales more with resolution and settings changes than with CPU-bound tasks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the TU106 chip using a 12 nm process from TSMC, packing 10,800 million transistors into a 445 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz with a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place it firmly in the mid-range segment, with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The card also includes 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, though Downfall's release in 2016 predates any meaningful ray tracing implementation in this title.

In Downfall, the GPU's role is critical. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 191 FPS average, but this drops to 80 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This 58% reduction from Low to Ultra at the same resolution indicates the graphics card is being pushed harder as visual fidelity increases. The GPU's 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs means it outperforms a majority of graphics cards, but in this horror title, the demanding lighting and shadow effects at higher presets expose its limitations. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 3840x2160, the card's memory bandwidth and compute throughput become strained, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS results at Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At High settings, the system delivers 128 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K — a drop of 28% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 38% from 1440p to 4K. This scaling indicates the GPU becomes progressively more limiting as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the pattern is similar: 191 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K, representing a 29% and 38% reduction respectively.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete picture, with min and max FPS values recorded at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 128 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS. This data shows that the frame rate drops are relatively proportional to the pixel count increase, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor throughout. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance — scoring 23391 in Cinebench R23 multi-core — means it is unlikely to bottleneck even at 1080p Low, where the system pushes nearly 200 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS values, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combination. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 156 FPS average with a minimum of 133 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay with no perceptible stuttering. At 1440p Medium, the 112 FPS average with a 95 FPS minimum remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play. Even at 4K Medium, the 69 FPS average with a 59 FPS minimum approaches playable territory, though users with 4K displays may want to consider the High preset instead.

The High preset at 1440p delivers 92 FPS average, which is still smooth for a horror title that benefits from high frame rates to maintain immersion. However, the Ultra preset demonstrates clear diminishing returns: at 1080p Ultra, the average falls to 80 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 57 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is below playable thresholds for most users. The Low preset, while offering high frame rates (191 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, 85 FPS at 4K), sacrifices visual fidelity in a genre where atmosphere and lighting are critical. For most users, Medium at 1080p or 1440p represents the sweet spot, delivering frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of typical monitors while maintaining enough visual detail for the horror experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves 191 FPS average, while Medium produces 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS. High settings yield 128 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 80 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combination is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate displays, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 60 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the results remain strong but show the GPU's limitations. Low settings produce 136 FPS average, Medium delivers 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 128 FPS, High achieves 92 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is particularly notable for its consistency, with the minimum FPS staying above 90, which ensures no noticeable hitches during gameplay.

At 4K, the system struggles at higher presets. Low settings still deliver a respectable 85 FPS average, Medium provides 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The 4K Medium result is borderline playable, with the minimum FPS just below 60, but users seeking a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K would need to lower settings or resolution. The data shows a clear trend: the RTX 2060 SUPER is capable of 4K gaming in Downfall only at Low or Medium settings, while 1080p and 1440p offer more headroom for visual quality adjustments.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 cores and 16 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its 20 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample capacity for game data. The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate strong performance: it scores 23391 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3302 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 12137 and single-core score of 2157. These figures place it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, but its performance enables the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions and settings. The 3dmark results show scaling from 1995 in the 2-thread test to 7956 in the 16-thread test, indicating strong multi-threading capabilities. The Passmark multi-thread score of 27575 and single-thread score of 3925 further confirm this processor's ability to handle game logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the system achieves 191 FPS — a result that relies on the CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock to feed frames quickly. The i5-12600KF's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K with a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE with +0.3%, showing that this mid-range chip competes with much higher-tier processors in raw compute.

However, the CPU's 125 W TDP and 10 nm process node are notable for their efficiency, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking potential. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 7956 versus the max-thread score of 7952 indicates the processor is fully utilizing its 16 threads, and the Passmark physics score of 1539 suggests adequate performance for game physics calculations. In Downfall, a title that relies heavily on environmental interactions and scripted events, the CPU's consistent frame delivery at high FPS values (191 at 1080p Low) demonstrates that it is not the limiting factor in this combination. The measured data shows the GPU becomes the constraint at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU maintains headroom for even more demanding scenarios.