Downfall

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Downfall among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1670 out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of all tested systems for this game.

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 90.2 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, it drops to 63.9 on High and 40.6 on Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35355, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713, which is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746) and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671).

Q: What is the playable threshold for this combo in Downfall?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 63.9 FPS on High settings, which is comfortably playable. At 2560x1440 on High, it drops to 46.1 FPS. At 3840x2160 on High, it falls to 28 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's high multi-threaded scores (28979 in Cinebench R23 multicore) contrast sharply with the GPU's modest 43rd percentile ranking, and FPS scales more with resolution and settings than with CPU workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor scores in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35355. Its multi-threaded performance is substantial: it achieves 28979 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 12171 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Single-thread performance is also strong, with 4091 in Cinebench R23 singlecore.

For Downfall, a horror game, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle game logic. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU has the least work, the combo only reaches 90.2 FPS. This suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution or setting. The processor's 20 threads and high boost clock are more than sufficient for a game from 2016, and its benchmark scores place it far above what the GTX 1650 can utilize.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i5-14400 (avg score 35336, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i7-13800H (avg score 35416, 0.2% ahead). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 12700KF's performance is effectively identical to those chips in general compute tasks. However, in this specific game, the GPU's limitations dominate the observed FPS, so the CPU's headroom is never fully exploited.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU117 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 12 nm process. It has 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. Its FP32 performance is 2.984 TFLOPS, and it scores in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 8713.

In Downfall, the GTX 1650 is the clear bottleneck. The FPS drop from 90.2 at 1080p Low to 40.6 at 1080p Ultra shows how heavily the GPU is taxed by higher settings. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at higher resolutions and settings, as the 3840x2160 Ultra result of 16.6 FPS indicates severe memory pressure. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (0.4% ahead) and the AMD Radeon 550X (0.4% ahead), though the latter is not a gaming-focused card.

The GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 35 (Passmark) and DirectX 11 score of 58 suggest it can handle modern APIs, but with limited headroom. For a 2016 horror game, the GTX 1650 provides acceptable performance at 1080p on Medium (75.3 FPS) and High (63.9 FPS) settings, but the Ultra preset at 1080p (40.6 FPS) is borderline.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1670 out of 1741 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the bottom 96th percentile of all tested systems. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's modest capabilities, as the CPU is in the top 11% of all processors. The combination of a high-end 12-core CPU with an entry-level GPU creates a significant imbalance, where the CPU's potential is wasted in this GPU-bound scenario.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits near the bottom, meaning most other tested systems deliver higher average FPS in Downfall. The rank of 1670 out of 1741 indicates that only 71 tested combos perform worse. This is not surprising given the GTX 1650's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 89th percentile.

The CPU's nearest rivals (Intel Core i5-14400, Intel Core i7-13800H, Intel Core i9-12900HX) all have similar synthetic scores, but their in-game performance would be equally constrained by the same GPU. Thus, the combo's rank is more a reflection of the GPU choice than the CPU. For a horror game like Downfall, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this combo can still run the game, but it will not deliver high frame rates at higher settings or resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings yield an average of 90.2 FPS, Medium produces 75.3 FPS, High drops to 63.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.6 FPS. The jump from Medium to High is a 11.4 FPS reduction, while the jump from High to Ultra is a 23.3 FPS reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset places significant strain on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 63 FPS, Medium averages 50.8 FPS, High averages 46.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 25.3 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is 17.8 FPS, showing the GPU's limited headroom for higher resolutions. At 1440p Ultra, the 25.3 FPS result is below playable thresholds for most users.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 42.1 FPS, Medium averages 35.1 FPS, High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra drops to 16.6 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings cannot maintain a steady 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset is essentially unplayable. The drop from 1080p Low (90.2 FPS) to 4K Low (42.1 FPS) represents a 48.1 FPS loss, highlighting the GPU's VRAM and bandwidth limitations at higher resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1650 is best utilized at 1080p with Medium or High settings, where it delivers 75.3 and 63.9 FPS respectively. At 1440p, only Low settings provide a playable experience above 60 FPS. At 4K, no settings achieve smooth gameplay, with the best result being 42.1 FPS on Low. This combo is viable for 1080p gaming in Downfall, but users seeking higher resolutions or maximum settings will need a more powerful GPU.