Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a formidable experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. Across all tested resolutions and settings, this combination produces frame rates that range from playable to exceptionally high, with the data indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. The measured results place this combo at rank 188 out of 1741 tested combinations, putting it in the top 11% of all configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 366.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 299.5 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 66.8. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and while it remains above 60 FPS, it represents a significant performance ceiling.

*Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER better suited for 1440p or 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: The data shows a substantial gap between resolutions. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 111.2, while at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings it falls to 66.8. The 1440p resolution provides a much smoother experience with higher headroom.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking compared to all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F sits in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 25236, placing it within 0.5% of its nearest rivals.

*Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and does it matter for Downfall?*

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. For Downfall, the large VRAM pool ensures that even at 4K with Ultra settings, memory capacity is not a limiting factor.

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested systems in Downfall?*

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 188th out of 1741 tested combos, which places it in the top 11% of all configurations tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of settings presets, and the optimal choice depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset delivers 152.8 FPS on average, making it the best choice for players with high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset at 366.7 FPS is excessive for most displays, though it demonstrates the CPU's ability to feed the GPU at high frame rates.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 175.3 FPS provides an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 111.2 FPS remains well above 60 FPS and is suitable for 144Hz displays, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 64.1 FPS on average, a substantial trade-off. Medium at 216.7 FPS is only worth considering if visual quality is a secondary concern.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts dramatically. The High preset at 111.9 FPS is the sweet spot, offering smooth gameplay on 4K displays. The Ultra preset at 66.8 FPS is technically playable, but the drop from High to Ultra represents a 45.1 FPS loss. For 4K gaming, High settings provide the best experience per the measured rows, as Medium at 136.2 FPS offers diminishing returns over High for most users. The Low preset at 165.8 FPS demonstrates that even at 4K, the hardware can push high frame rates when visual demands are reduced.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Downfall. Based on the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, the GPU operates at a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this game's demands.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 31811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569, placing it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (deltaPct of -0.7%), NVIDIA RTX A2000 (deltaPct of 1.6%), and Intel Arc A550M (deltaPct of -2.1%). These deltas are all within 2.1%, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The GPU's role in Downfall is most evident when comparing frame rates across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between High and Ultra settings is 92.8 FPS (245.6 vs 152.8), showing that the GPU can render the game quickly but that Ultra settings impose a heavy load. At 3840x2160, the same settings comparison shows a 45.1 FPS difference (111.9 vs 66.8). The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 44.10 TFLOPS FP32, allow it to handle the horror title's effects without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 188 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This places the configuration in the top 10.8% of all systems tested, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

This ranking reflects the balance between the two components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 places it in the 82nd percentile, while the GPU's average score of 48704 places it in the 86th percentile. The combo's rank of 188 suggests that the GPU's higher percentile contributes more to the overall result, as the CPU's percentile is slightly lower. The data indicates that this pairing is well-matched for Downfall, with neither component severely limiting the other. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (deltaPct of 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct of -0.5%), AMD EPYC 9474F (deltaPct of 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (deltaPct of 0.5%), all of which are within half a percent in average score. This tight clustering suggests that the CPU's performance is consistent with its peers.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides the processing foundation for this combo. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz. Built on Intel's 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture, it features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 21279 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3004 in single-core, while its Geekbench multicore score is 10971 and single-core is 2301. The Passmark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 further illustrate its capabilities. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU does more work.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 366.7 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed frames to the GPU at very high rates. However, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 66.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU's rendering load becomes the primary constraint. The CPU's 65W TDP and 10-core configuration provide enough headroom for the game's requirements, and its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a capable processor for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 366.7 FPS on Low, 299.5 FPS on Medium, 245.6 FPS on High, and 152.8 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra at 92.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 263.6 FPS on Low, 216.7 FPS on Medium, 175.3 FPS on High, and 111.2 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 28-30% across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is 64.1 FPS, a significant reduction.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 165.8 FPS on Low, 136.2 FPS on Medium, 111.9 FPS on High, and 66.8 FPS on Ultra. The jump from 1440p to 4K imposes a further 37-40% performance penalty. Notably, the 4K Ultra result of 66.8 FPS is the only measured average below 100 FPS, highlighting the demands of 4K rendering. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 45.1 FPS, making High the most sensible choice for maintaining high frame rates.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers more than double the frame rate of Ultra, demonstrating the game's sensitivity to visual settings. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER can handle 4K High at 111.9 FPS, while 1440p Ultra at 111.2 FPS offers a similar experience with higher visual fidelity. For players prioritizing frame rate, the 1440p High preset at 175.3 FPS provides the best combination of smoothness and quality.