Downfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a GPU-bound experience in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Measured frame rates span from 192.5 FPS at 1080p Low to 36.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, with the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 single 4643, multi 32889) indicating it is not the limiting factor. The combo ranks 1290th out of 1741 tested combinations, reflecting the GPU’s mid-range position in this workload.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear, consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 192.5 at 1080p to 133.9 at 1440p and further to 84 at 4K. Medium settings follow the same pattern: 153.9 at 1080p, 111.4 at 1440p, and 68.3 at 4K. High settings yield 129.2, 91.9, and 55.6 respectively, while Ultra drops from 77.5 at 1080p to 58.5 at 1440p and 36.7 at 4K.

The reduction from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced than the step from 1080p to 1440p across all settings, which points to the GPU’s rendering capacity being the primary constraint. The CPU’s high benchmark percentile (93rd) and its ability to sustain 192.5 FPS at 1080p Low suggest that the processor is not the bottleneck; instead, the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors as resolution climbs. The 4K Ultra result of 36.7 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, indicating that this combination cannot maintain smooth frame rates at the highest settings and resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, featuring 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its boost clock reaches 1650 MHz, and it is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU in the 63rd percentile of all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the GTX TITAN scores 19706 (0.3% delta), the RTX 2070 scores 19680 (0.5% delta), the Quadro K5200 scores 19623 (0.8% delta), and the Tesla K40m scores 19519 (1.3% delta). This indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in a narrow performance band, and its in-game results reflect that positioning.

In Downfall, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capacity are stressed at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 36.7 FPS is well below the 1080p Ultra figure of 77.5, a gap that aligns with the GPU’s mid-range standing. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s settings, but the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate drops sharply. The GPU’s TDP of 175 W and suggested PSU of 450 W are not directly tied to performance, but they indicate the power envelope within which this card operates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake family, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 32889, single-core 4643; Geekbench multi-core 15636, single-core 2778. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49367. Its nearest rivals are the Core i5-14600K (49166, 0.4% delta), AMD EPYC 4345P (49595, -0.5% delta), Ryzen 9 5950X (49062, 0.6% delta), and Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, 1.4% delta). These margins are small, confirming that the i5-14600KF is a high-end desktop part.

In Downfall, the CPU’s single-thread performance is likely the more relevant metric, given that many games rely on a few cores. The 1080p Low result of 192.5 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond the GPU’s own limits. As resolution increases, the FPS drops regardless of CPU capability, which confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and future titles, but in this specific game, the processor is not the limiting component.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?*

A: Based on measured FPS, 1080p offers the highest frame rates, with Ultra at 77.5 FPS and Low at 192.5 FPS. 1440p is also playable, with High at 91.9 FPS, while 4K requires Low (84 FPS) or Medium (68.3 FPS) for smooth performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The CPU’s high benchmark scores (93rd percentile) and the fact that FPS scales with resolution indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the CPU sustains 192.5 FPS, which is far above the GPU’s capability at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 19774, with the GTX TITAN at 19706 (0.3% delta), RTX 2070 at 19680 (0.5% delta), Quadro K5200 at 19623 (0.8% delta), and Tesla K40m at 19519 (1.3% delta). The differences are minimal, so in-game performance is expected to be similar.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1290th out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the ranking. This is largely due to the GPU’s mid-range position, as the CPU is in the 93rd percentile.

Q: Is 4K playable with this setup?

A: At 4K, only Low (84 FPS) and Medium (68.3 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. High (55.6 FPS) and Ultra (36.7 FPS) are below typical smoothness thresholds, so 4K gaming requires reduced settings.

Q: What settings are recommended for 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High (91.9 FPS) and Medium (111.4 FPS) provide comfortable frame rates, while Ultra (58.5 FPS) is borderline. Low (133.9 FPS) offers the highest headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1290th out of 1741 tested combinations in Downfall. This places it in the lower half of the ranking, with the majority of tested systems outperforming it. The CPU’s individual percentile is 93, and its average benchmark score of 49367 is within 1.4% of its nearest rivals, indicating a top-tier processor. The GPU, however, sits in the 63rd percentile with an average score of 19774, and its nearest rivals are within 1.3% delta. The disparity between the CPU’s high standing and the GPU’s mid-range position explains the combo’s overall rank: the GPU is the limiting factor, dragging the combined performance down. In a game like Downfall, where resolution scaling heavily impacts FPS, the GPU’s capabilities dictate the experience, and the RTX 2060 SUPER is not a high-end part.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience, the data suggests targeting 1080p Ultra, which delivers 77.5 FPS, or 1440p High at 91.9 FPS. At 1080p, even Ultra exceeds the frame rates needed for fluid gameplay, and Low reaches 192.5 FPS for maximum headroom. At 1440p, High and Medium are the best balance, with 91.9 and 111.4 FPS respectively; Ultra drops to 58.5 FPS, which may be acceptable but is less consistent. For 4K, only Low (84 FPS) and Medium (68.3 FPS) maintain playable frame rates, while High (55.6 FPS) and Ultra (36.7 FPS) are too low for most users. The measured data indicates that the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached at 4K, so players should prioritize lower settings at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 55.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 84 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 68.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 36.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 91.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 133.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 111.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 58.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 129.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 192.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 153.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 77.5 |