Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i5-14400F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a high-performance configuration for Downfall, a horror title from 2016. This combo ranks 338th out of 1,741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19.4% of all systems evaluated. The measured frame rate data shows this pairing is capable of excellent performance across all resolutions, with 4K Ultra being the only setting that dips below the 100 FPS mark. The CPU and GPU work together to provide consistently high frame rates, though the data reveals clear performance scaling patterns across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Downfall?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest average frame rate of 339.1 FPS on Low settings. For a balanced experience, 2560x1440 Medium delivers 198.7 FPS average, while 3840x2160 High reaches 99.7 FPS average, making it suitable for 4K gaming at high quality.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Downfall?

A: The combination ranks 338th out of 1,741 tested combos, which places it in the top 19.4% of all configurations. This indicates strong overall performance relative to the broader benchmark database.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core and single-core performance profile?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,093 in single-core. It also achieves 11,209 in Geekbench multi-core and 2,333 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 25,783 and single-thread score of 3,723.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus with 800.0 GB/s bandwidth. This large memory allocation supports high-resolution textures and contributes to strong sustained performance across all tested settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,508, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32,513 (0% delta). It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446) and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584).

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 38,358, matching the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile at 38,349 (0% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (38,225) and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38,135).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides a 10-core, 16-thread configuration based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. With a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, this processor delivers strong single-threaded performance that is critical for maintaining high frame rates in Downfall. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache support efficient data access during gameplay, while the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allows flexibility in system configuration.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F demonstrates balanced performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,914 and single-core score of 3,093 indicate a processor that handles both heavily threaded workloads and latency-sensitive tasks well. The Geekbench scores of 11,209 multi-core and 2,333 single-core reinforce this profile. The Passmark suite shows particular strengths in integer math (81,964) and floating-point math (61,622), while data compression scores (317,725) suggest strong memory subsystem performance.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 88 among all tested processors places it well above the median. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14400F sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core i7-12800H (average score 32,513) is effectively identical at a 0% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 trails by 0.2% with a score of 32,446. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584) and Intel Core i7-13705H (32,586) lead by 0.2% and 0.2% respectively, showing that this CPU competes directly with both mobile and desktop parts from competing generations.

For Downfall specifically, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample computational headroom. The game's horror genre typically involves complex AI and physics calculations, which benefit from the multi-threaded capabilities. The 65 W TDP suggests the processor maintains consistent clock speeds without thermal throttling in most desktop configurations, supporting sustained frame rates during extended gaming sessions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. This GPU features 5,376 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 192 ROPs, along with 84 ray tracing cores. The boost clock of 2,394 MHz and game clock of 2,025 MHz provide substantial compute throughput, with the card rated at 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus delivers 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, which proves valuable for high-resolution textures in Downfall.

The GPU's memory capacity is a distinguishing feature for this horror title. With 20 GB available, the RX 7900 XT can handle even the most demanding texture packs at 4K resolution without memory pressure. The 2,500 MHz memory clock (20 Gbps effective) ensures that data transfer keeps pace with the GPU's compute capabilities. The pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s indicate the card can fill frames rapidly, which aligns with the measured frame rates in Downfall.

The RX 7900 XT ranks in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,358. Its nearest rivals show very close competition: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile matches with a 0% delta (38,349), while the NVIDIA CMP 70HX trails by 0.3% (38,225). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile sits 0.6% behind at 38,135, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 leads by 0.4% with a score of 38,494 — though the latter's inclusion appears anomalous given its lower-tier positioning.

In 3DMark benchmarks, the RX 7900 XT scores 5,623 in Steel Nomad DX12, 169,834 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 160,119 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score of 29,009 reflects strong DirectX performance, with DirectX 11 scoring 340 and DirectX 12 scoring 110. The GPU compute score of 16,828 indicates robust compute capabilities. For Downfall, this GPU provides more than sufficient horsepower to drive high refresh rate displays at 1440p and maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 338th out of 1,741 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 19.4% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the synergy between a high-end CPU and a premium GPU, where neither component bottlenecks the other in this particular game. The CPU's percentile of 88 and GPU's percentile of 82 both contribute to a well-balanced pairing that performs admirably relative to the broader benchmark database.

The measured data confirms that this combo delivers strong performance across all tested resolutions. The rank of 338 suggests that while many systems outperform this pairing, a substantial majority of tested configurations fall below it. The top 19.4% placement indicates this is a high-performance setup suitable for demanding gaming scenarios, though not at the absolute pinnacle of the rankings.

The combination of a 10-core CPU with 16 threads and a GPU with 20 GB of VRAM creates a configuration that handles both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive workloads effectively. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking and GPU's 82nd percentile ranking are closely aligned, suggesting the components are well-matched in overall capability. This balance contributes to the strong relative performance in Downfall, where neither component becomes a limiting factor at the tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 339.1 FPS, Medium yields 277.8 FPS, and High achieves 227.8 FPS. Ultra settings still maintain a very playable 139.3 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low settings average 243.1 FPS, Medium drops to 198.7 FPS, and High reaches 159.1 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 102.7 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 28.3% reduction in frame rate at Low settings (from 339.1 to 243.1 FPS) and a 26.3% reduction at Ultra (from 139.3 to 102.7 FPS), reflecting the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings average 149.6 FPS, Medium averages 120.8 FPS, and High achieves 99.7 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K average 62.1 FPS, which remains playable but demonstrates the significant demand of 4K Ultra rendering. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 38.5% reduction at Low settings (243.1 to 149.6 FPS) and a 39.5% reduction at Ultra (102.7 to 62.1 FPS), indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at this resolution.

The frame rate progression across settings at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: Low to Medium typically costs 12-18% performance, Medium to High costs 15-20%, and High to Ultra costs 35-40%. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces particularly demanding effects that disproportionately impact performance. The 4K Ultra result of 62.1 FPS average is the only configuration tested that falls below the 100 FPS mark, making it the most demanding scenario for this hardware in Downfall.