Downfall

) Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The data shows that this pairing is capable of extreme frame rates, with performance so high that the choice of resolution and settings becomes the primary determinant of the experience. The measured results indicate that the RTX 5090 is the dominant force in this configuration, pushing the i7-12700K to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1440p to 4K reveals the typical behavior of a system where the graphics card is the primary performance driver. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 217 FPS. Moving up to 3840x2160 at the same High preset results in an average of 135 FPS. This represents a 27% decrease in frame rate, a significant drop that highlights the increased rendering load at 4K. The data indicates the RTX 5090 is working substantially harder at the higher resolution, yet it still maintains a very playable frame rate.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an even more pronounced performance shift. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 303 FPS, which then falls to 217 FPS at 1440p—a 28.4% reduction. This pattern of performance loss when moving to higher resolutions suggests that the system is heavily GPU-bound. The i7-12700K, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is not the limiting factor at these high frame rates; instead, the data is consistent with a system constrained by the graphics card's ability to render frames.

At the most demanding setting of 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 84. This is a substantial 73% reduction from the 4K Low setting's 201 FPS. This steep curve shows that while the RTX 5090 is powerful enough to handle the game at 4K, even it has to work hard at the highest visual presets. The benchmark results point to a clear conclusion: the RTX 5090 is the component determining frame rates in this configuration, with the i7-12700K providing a capable but secondary role.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 303 FPS at these settings, showing the high performance ceiling of the combination.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 84 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and the system still provides a playable experience.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, there is a 17.2% difference. The Low preset yields 448 FPS, while the Medium preset yields 370 FPS, indicating that even at lower resolutions, settings changes have a significant impact on the GPU's workload.

Q: Does the system support high refresh rate 1440p monitors?

A: Yes, the data indicates it can handle high refresh rates. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 217, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 217 FPS on High to 135 FPS on Ultra at 1440p. This 27.6% decrease shows the substantial performance cost of the Ultra preset.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average frame rate is 448 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The performance of this configuration is among the best available, according to the database. In Downfall, this specific combination of an Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 80 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 3% of all systems, underscoring its high-end status for this title.

This strong ranking is further supported by the individual components' benchmark scores. The RTX 5090 scores 79,842 on average, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. This indicates the graphics card is performing at an elite level. The i7-12700K also performs well, scoring an average of 35,287, which puts it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The combination of a top-tier GPU and a high-end CPU results in a system that is exceptionally well-suited for Downfall.

The deltaPct values from the nearest rivals provide more context. The i7-12700K sits within -0.1% to -0.4% of its closest competitors, like the Intel Core i5-13600T and Core i7-12700KF, showing it performs exactly as expected for its class. The RTX 5090 is within 1.4% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. These small margins confirm the entire build is balanced and performing to its full potential, with no single component holding the system back.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the measured performance of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination in Downfall.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: The system delivers an average of 448 FPS.
• Medium: The average is 370 FPS, with a minimum of 314 FPS and a maximum of 425 FPS.
• High: The system achieves an average of 303 FPS.
• Ultra: The average is 190 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: The average FPS is 323.
• Medium: The system runs at an average of 264 FPS, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS.
• High: The average is 217 FPS.
• Ultra: The average is 135 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: The system produces an average of 201 FPS.
• Medium: The average is 164 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS.
• High: The system achieves an average of 135 FPS.
• Ultra: The average is 84 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed performance driver in this configuration. Its role is clearly defined by the benchmark data, which shows a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, offering a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This immense memory subsystem is crucial for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes at 4K, ensuring the GPU is never starved for data.

The card's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, is built on a 5 nm process and contains 92,200 million transistors. With a boost clock of 2407 MHz and 21,760 shading units, the RTX 5090 delivers a peak FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. This raw compute power directly translates to the high frame rates seen in the measured results, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck.

The performance of this specific card, with an average benchmark score of 79,842, places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. It outperforms its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, by 0.3%. The data shows that the RTX 5090 is not just powerful; it is also well-matched with the i7-12700K, allowing the CPU to operate at its full potential without creating a performance bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K serves as a high-performance anchor for the system. With 12 cores and 20 threads, it provides the processing power to keep up with the RTX 5090. The processor operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and can boost up to 5.00 GHz, ensuring that even the most demanding game logic and physics calculations are handled quickly. Its 25 MB of L3 cache provides fast access to frequently used data.

The i7-12700K achieved a multi-core score of 19,784 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1850.5, demonstrating its capability in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. Its performance is competitive, with an average benchmark score of 35,287, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. This places it in close contention with its nearest rivals, such as the Core i5-13600T, from which it trails by a negligible -0.1%.

The results show that at 1080p, where the GPU has less work to do, the CPU's role becomes more critical. The fact that the system can push an average of 448 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the i7-12700K can feed frames to the GPU without issue. The margins between the i7-12700K and its direct competitors are extremely small, suggesting that any of these CPUs would offer a similar experience in Downfall.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this configuration depend on the user's display and preference for visual fidelity versus raw frame rate. The data shows that the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 4K with Low settings, which is ideal for competitive play. However, the visual quality may be a compromise for a horror game where atmosphere is key.

For a balanced experience at 4K, the Medium preset is a strong choice. It offers a 164 FPS average with a minimum of 140 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay while providing a significant visual upgrade over Low. The jump from Medium to High at 4K results in an 18% performance loss (from 164 to 135 FPS), which may not justify the visual gains for all users. The Ultra preset, while playable at 84 FPS, is best reserved for those who prioritize visual quality above all else.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 217 FPS. This takes full advantage of high-refresh-rate monitors for a buttery-smooth experience without requiring a drop in visual quality. For those with 1080p displays, the system is so powerful that even the Ultra preset at 190 FPS is a viable option, ensuring the game looks and plays exceptionally well at any setting.