Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 73rd out of 1,741 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.2% of all configurations. The measured frame rates across all three resolutions and four settings presets are consistently high, with the lowest average being 76.4 FPS at 4K Ultra and the highest reaching 424.8 FPS at 1080p Low.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 73rd out of 1,741 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.2% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 424.8 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the combo achieves 305 FPS average, and at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it reaches 190.8 FPS average.

Q: What is the most demanding configuration tested?

A: The most demanding configuration is 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, where the combo produces an average of 76.4 FPS. This is the lowest measured average across all tested scenarios.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49,166, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49,062) and 1% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698). It scores 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49,367) and 0.9% lower than the AMD EPYC 4345P (49,595).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 59,188, which is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M (58,239), 2.5% higher than the Intel Arc A580 (57,756), and 2.6% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X (57,661). It scores 1.9% lower than the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference is 114.4 FPS (190.8 Low vs 76.4 Ultra). At 2560x1440, the difference is 179.7 FPS (305 Low vs 125.3 Ultra). At 1920x1080, the difference is 246.9 FPS (424.8 Low vs 177.9 Ultra).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The processor features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes UHD Graphics 770 as integrated graphics.

In benchmark tests, the i5-14600K demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,881 and a single-core score of 4,642. Its Geekbench multi-core score is 15,846, with a single-core score of 2,803. The PassMark multi-thread score reaches 38,682, while single-thread performance is 4,270. The processor's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 93, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600K's average benchmark score of 49,166 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49,062, 0.2% delta). The 14600KF variant scores marginally higher at 49,367 (0.4% delta), while the AMD EPYC 4345P leads this group at 49,595 (0.9% delta). The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails at 48,698 (1% delta). These small percentage differences indicate that all four processors deliver comparable CPU-level performance for this game.

For Downfall, a horror title from 2016, the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide substantial headroom. The game's engine can leverage the high boost clock of 5.30 GHz for single-threaded tasks, while the multi-core performance handles background processing and any physics or AI calculations. The data shows that even at lower resolutions where CPU bottlenecks are more likely, the i5-14600K sustains very high frame rates, suggesting the processor is not a limiting factor in this configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip designated GB203 containing 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The GPU features 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It includes 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores. The base clock is 2,295 MHz with a boost clock of 2,617 MHz.

Memory configuration consists of 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1,875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS. The card has a TDP of 360 W and requires a 750 W suggested power supply, connecting via 1x 16-pin power connector. It occupies dual slots, measures 304 mm in length, and supports PCIe 5.0 x16 interface.

In benchmark testing, the RTX 5080 achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 264,461, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 257,942. The PassMark G3D score is 36,565, with a GPU compute score of 21,789. The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 89, placing it in the top 11% of all graphics cards.

The GPU's nearest rivals show interesting comparisons. The Intel Arc A570M scores 58,239 (1.6% lower), while the Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60,326 (1.9% higher). The Intel Arc A580 scores 57,756 (2.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X scores 57,661 (2.6% lower). These deltas are all within 2.6%, indicating the RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 59,188 sits in a tightly competitive range.

For Downfall, the RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures smooth data streaming, which is particularly relevant at 4K Ultra settings where the measured average drops to 76.4 FPS. The GPU's boost clock of 2,617 MHz and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance drive the high frame rates observed at lower settings, where the card exceeds 400 FPS at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination achieves a rank of 73 out of 1,741 tested combos in Downfall. This places the configuration in the top 4.2% of all tested systems, indicating that this pairing delivers near-elite performance for this title.

The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU. The i5-14600K's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,642) and the RTX 5080's high compute throughput (56.28 TFLOPS) combine to produce frame rates that are consistently high across all tested configurations. The data shows that this combo is better equipped than 96% of all tested configurations for Downfall.

Given that this rank is among 1,741 total combos, the 73rd position represents a top-tier result. The combination outperforms the vast majority of systems, with only 72 configurations achieving higher frame rates in this game. This suggests that for users seeking high-refresh-rate gameplay in Downfall, this CPU-GPU pairing is among the most capable tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 resolution, the measured average frame rates show a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce 190.8 FPS average, Medium settings yield 153.4 FPS, High settings deliver 125.5 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 76.4 FPS. The step from High to Ultra represents a 49.1 FPS decrease, which is the largest drop between consecutive settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the frame rates increase substantially. Low settings achieve 305 FPS average, Medium settings reach 246.1 FPS, High settings produce 200.5 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 125.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 179.7 FPS, showing that settings selection has a significant impact on performance.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings reach 424.8 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 345.7 FPS, High settings produce 284.7 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 177.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 246.9 FPS, the largest spread across all resolutions tested.

The scaling pattern across resolutions demonstrates the GPU's capability. At Ultra settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates from 177.9 to 125.3 FPS (a 52.6 FPS decrease), and further to 76.4 FPS at 4K (a 48.9 FPS decrease from 1440p). At Low settings, the same resolution transitions show drops from 424.8 to 305 FPS (119.8 FPS decrease) and then to 190.8 FPS (114.2 FPS decrease).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the High settings preset at 1920x1080 provides an excellent balance, delivering 284.7 FPS average. This is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay in a horror title, where visual fidelity contributes to the atmosphere. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, Ultra at 1080p still achieves 177.9 FPS, which remains highly playable.

At 2560x1440 resolution, High settings produce 200.5 FPS average, making this the recommended choice for users with 1440p displays. The Medium preset at 246.1 FPS offers higher headroom for demanding scenes, while Ultra at 125.3 FPS remains above 120 FPS, providing a viable option for those who want maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160 resolution, High settings deliver 125.5 FPS average, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Medium preset at 153.4 FPS offers additional margin, while Ultra at 76.4 FPS remains above 60 FPS but may not fully utilize 120 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors. For 4K users, the High preset appears to be the optimal choice, balancing visual quality with performance headroom.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset delivers the highest frame rates, with 424.8 FPS at 1080p, 305 FPS at 1440p, and 190.8 FPS at 4K. These figures are far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay, making Low settings unnecessary except for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays. The data indicates that the High preset at any resolution provides frame rates well above playable thresholds, with Ultra being viable at 1080p and 1440p for users who prioritize graphics quality.