Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER lands at rank 177 out of 1,741 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations tracked. This is a strong showing for a horror title that leans heavily on both CPU and GPU throughput, and the data confirms that this pairing is well above average for the game's demands.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 177 out of 1,741 tested configurations, this system sits comfortably in the upper echelon of Downfall results. The ranking reflects the combined capability of the Core i7-12700KF and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and the measured FPS data supports that positioning across all resolutions. The CPU itself holds the 89th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 86th percentile against all graphics cards — both are strong individual performers that complement each other well in this title.

The processor's synthetic benchmarks reinforce its standing. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 28,979 multi-core and 4,091 single-core, while Geekbench shows 13,596 multi-core and 2,526 single-core. These numbers indicate a balanced part that can feed even a high-end GPU in a game like Downfall, which benefits from strong per-thread performance. The nearest rival data shows the i7-12700KF is virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-14400 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-12900HX (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i5-13600T (0.3% delta), while trailing the Intel Core i7-13800H by only 0.2%. This cluster of CPUs all perform within a narrow band, meaning the 12700KF is not leaving performance on the table relative to its peers.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average benchmark score of 48,704 places it just below the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (0.7% delta) and the Intel Arc A550M (2.1% delta), while leading the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.6% and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile by 2.0%. These deltas are small, but in gaming scenarios the 4070 Ti SUPER's feature set and memory configuration give it an edge that synthetic averages may not fully capture.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings in Downfall?

A: The system achieves 158.1 FPS on average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors, indicating headroom for competitive or high-refresh play.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 262.7 on Low to 111.9 on Ultra, a reduction of approximately 57% as settings are scaled up, showing that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the spread from 165.2 FPS on Low to 67.9 FPS on Ultra indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings, as the resolution increase amplifies the graphics workload more than the CPU's capability.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: In the average benchmark score, the i7-12700KF scores 35,355, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX, but 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H.

Q: What memory configuration does this platform support?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types on a dual-channel bus, giving users flexibility in choosing between older and newer memory standards.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth, which supports the measured 4K frame rates by providing sufficient data throughput for high-resolution textures.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the driving force behind Downfall's visual fidelity, and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is a key asset at higher resolutions. The 256-bit memory interface delivers 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for a horror game that often uses large, detailed environments and high-resolution textures. The GPU's 8,448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines provide a robust foundation for the measured frame rates, while the 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores indicate readiness for advanced lighting effects, even if the game's specific implementation is not detailed in the data.

The clocks are notable: a base of 2340 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz. These are high frequencies for a 40-series card, and combined with the 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, they explain why the GPU can push 165.2 FPS at 4K Low settings. The memory runs at 1313 MHz, effectively 21 Gbps, which is fast enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The GPU's 285 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design suggest it is built for sustained performance, and the 1x 16-pin power connector with a 600 W suggested PSU indicates the rest of the system needs to be robust to support it.

In Downfall specifically, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is clearly the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 67.9 FPS average. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking against all GPUs aligns with this behavior — it is a strong card, but not the absolute fastest, and in a demanding title at maximum settings, it will be taxed heavily.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear pattern across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 368.7 FPS on Low, 302.8 FPS on Medium, 246.7 FPS on High, and 158.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even at the most demanding 1080p preset, the system far exceeds the 144 Hz threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The drop from Low to Ultra is 57%, which is substantial but expected given the increase in graphical complexity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 262.7 FPS on Low, 214.5 FPS on Medium, 174.4 FPS on High, and 111.9 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is still playable on a 120 Hz display, but it is notably lower than the 1080p counterpart. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a 57.4% reduction, nearly identical to the 1080p drop, suggesting that the settings presets impose a similar relative load regardless of resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 165.2 FPS on Low, 135.8 FPS on Medium, 111 FPS on High, and 67.9 FPS on Ultra. This is where the GPU starts to struggle with the highest preset, as the 4K Ultra result drops below 70 FPS, which is still smooth for a horror game but not ideal for fast-paced action. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58.9%, the largest relative drop across all resolutions, highlighting the increased strain on the GPU's memory and compute resources at higher pixel counts. The 4K High result of 111 FPS is more comfortable, and the Medium preset at 135.8 FPS offers a good balance for 4K gaming on a 120 Hz panel.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies in this system. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 368.7 at 1080p to 262.7 at 1440p, a 28.8% reduction, and then to 165.2 at 4K, a 55.2% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline at Low settings indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases, even with minimal graphical effects. The CPU has enough headroom at 1080p Low to allow the GPU to run at its maximum potential, but by 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

At Ultra settings, the pattern is similar but with a lower baseline: 158.1 FPS at 1080p, 111.9 FPS at 1440p, and 67.9 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 29.2% from 1080p to 1440p and 57.1% from 1080p to 4K. This consistency across settings levels suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a GPU workload issue, not a CPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences at higher resolutions, as the CPU would be less stressed. Instead, the data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance scales predictably with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

The 4K Ultra result of 67.9 FPS is the weakest point in the dataset, and it confirms that this combo is not designed for maximum settings at 4K in Downfall. However, the 4K High result of 111 FPS is more than adequate, and the 4K Medium result of 135.8 FPS shows that users can achieve a smooth experience with minor settings adjustments. The 1080p and 1440p results are uniformly excellent, with even the most demanding presets exceeding 100 FPS at 1440p. This makes the combo well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming, with 4K as a viable option if settings are tuned downward. The data suggests that the i7-12700KF provides sufficient CPU throughput to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at any resolution tested, as evidenced by the consistent scaling pattern across all settings.