Downfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second across resolutions paints a clear picture of where this pairing sits in the horror title Downfall. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 210 FPS, which falls to 150 FPS at 1440p and further to 94 FPS at 4K. That represents a 55% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU becomes progressively more burdened as pixel count rises. The scaling pattern is typical for a mid-range graphics card paired with a strong processor: the CPU has enough headroom at lower resolutions, but the RTX 2070 SUPER hits its limits as resolution climbs.

Moving to Medium settings, the average frame rates are 172 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, while 1440p to 4K sees a 37% reduction. This steeper decline at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is the primary constraint in this configuration. At High settings, the numbers are 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The 4K result sits right at the edge of playability for a horror game, where smooth motion matters for atmosphere and reaction times.

Ultra settings tell a harsher story. The average FPS at 1080p is 88, dropping to 63 at 1440p and a marginal 39 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the threshold most builders would consider acceptable for a title that relies on tension and sudden movement. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 28%, but from 1440p to 4K the drop is 38%, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor at the highest quality preset. The data indicates that this combo is best suited to 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets or less demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications are modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient for a 2019-era card to handle most titles at 1440p with respectable settings.

In Downfall, the GPU's role is evident in the FPS scaling across resolutions. The card's 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units work together to produce 283.2 GTexel/s of texture fill rate, while the 64 ROPs deliver 113.3 GPixel/s. The boost clock of 1770 MHz is the practical ceiling during gaming loads, and it holds up reasonably well in this title. The 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for a horror game that likely uses standard DirectX 12 rendering paths, as the card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

The GPU's benchmark percentile versus all GPUs is 65, placing it in the upper half of the database. Its average benchmark score of 20282 is within 1-1.5% of several near rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, the RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc B570, and the Intel Arc A750. This tight grouping suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance in Downfall is representative of its overall standing — a capable 1440p card that will struggle at 4K with high-quality settings. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for this game, as the measured FPS does not show catastrophic drops that would indicate memory capacity issues, even at 4K Ultra where the average is 39 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12th-generation Alder Lake-S processor with 12 cores and 20 threads. It runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache. This processor launched with an MSRP of $384, though pricing is not the focus here. Its benchmark percentile versus all CPUs is 85, indicating strong overall performance.

In Downfall, the CPU's contribution is best observed at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 210 FPS, which is well above what most monitors can display. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates. The processor's single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 4071 points and Geekbench single-core at 2255, is strong for gaming workloads that rely on a few threads. The multi-threaded scores — 28838 in Cinebench R23 and 14367 in Geekbench multicore — provide ample headroom for background tasks while gaming.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13700T (deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Core i5-13600T (deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core 5 213PE (deltaPct -0.2), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (deltaPct 0.2). The near-zero deltas mean that swapping to any of these processors would yield virtually identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 indicate that the CPU can handle parallel workloads well, though Downfall appears to be more GPU-limited based on the resolution scaling data. The CPU's 20 lanes of PCIe Gen 4 connectivity are sufficient for the RTX 2070 SUPER's PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2157 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 58% of tested combos perform better. That is a modest ranking, reflecting the age of the GPU relative to newer hardware. The CPU is not the bottleneck here — its 85th percentile ranking among CPUs is far higher than the GPU's 65th percentile among GPUs. The GPU is the limiting factor that drags the combo's overall ranking down.

The data suggests that this pairing is a reasonable mid-range setup, but it will not compete with modern high-end cards. For a horror game like Downfall, which likely has modest graphical demands compared to AAA shooters, the combo still delivers playable frame rates at 1440p with High settings (101 FPS). The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS is the weakest point, and the ranking reflects that this combo is not intended for maximum-quality 4K gaming. Builders considering this pairing should prioritize 1080p or 1440p displays, where the results are much more favorable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo in Downfall depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it stays above 144 FPS for most of the time. The High preset at 141 FPS is also viable for 144 Hz displays, but the Medium preset provides a larger safety margin above the refresh rate threshold.

At 1440p, the Medium preset produces 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS, which is excellent for 120 Hz displays. The High preset at 101 FPS is still smooth for 100 Hz monitors, but the Medium preset offers better frame time consistency as indicated by the minimum FPS data. For 4K, the Low preset at 94 FPS is the only acceptable option, as Medium drops to 77 FPS and High falls to 63 FPS. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for any resolution, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most builders consider minimum for a horror game.

The measured data shows that the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, it offers 172 FPS average; at 1440p, 123 FPS; and at 4K, 77 FPS. While the 4K Medium result is lower than ideal, it is still playable. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium is the clear recommendation. For 1080p users with 240 Hz displays, the Low preset at 210 FPS is the only way to approach that refresh rate, though the visual trade-off may not be worth it for a horror game where atmosphere matters.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 210 FPS average
• Medium: 172 FPS average, 146 FPS minimum, 198 FPS maximum
• High: 141 FPS average
• Ultra: 88 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is capable of very high frame rates. The Low preset exceeds 200 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset maintains a minimum of 146 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 141 FPS is still above 120 FPS, making it suitable for most gaming monitors. The Ultra preset at 88 FPS is the first sign of GPU limitation, but it remains playable for a horror title that does not require twitch reflexes.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 150 FPS average
• Medium: 123 FPS average, 105 FPS minimum, 141 FPS maximum
• High: 101 FPS average
• Ultra: 63 FPS average

The 1440p results show a clear step down from 1080p, but the combo remains competitive. The Low preset at 150 FPS is excellent for 144 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 123 FPS with a 105 FPS minimum is the best all-around choice, providing a smooth experience on 120 Hz monitors. The High preset at 101 FPS is adequate for 100 Hz displays, though it is borderline for 120 Hz. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it playable but not ideal for a horror game where sudden frame drops could be jarring.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 94 FPS average
• Medium: 77 FPS average, 65 FPS minimum, 88 FPS maximum
• High: 63 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER is clearly overmatched for high-quality settings. The Low preset at 94 FPS is surprisingly strong, suggesting that the game's low preset reduces GPU load significantly. The Medium preset at 77 FPS with a 65 FPS minimum is playable, but the frame time consistency is questionable for a horror game. The High preset at 63 FPS is on the edge, and the Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for any serious play. The data indicates that 4K should only be attempted with the Low or Medium presets on this combo, and even then, the experience will be inferior to 1440p.