Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a benchmark profile that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p, with 4K performance remaining very playable but clearly more demanding. The data across twelve measured configurations reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, and the combination ranks in the 89.7th percentile of all tested combos for this title, placing it at position 384 out of 3716. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and what the numbers suggest about the system's behavior in Downfall.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and follows an expected pattern for a GPU-bound horror title. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 376 FPS at 1920x1080 to 167 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 209 FPS or approximately 55.6% lower performance when moving to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti's rendering workload quadruples in pixel count, and the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p is narrower. At Low settings, the average drops from 376 FPS to 269 FPS, a 107 FPS difference. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings yields a 102 FPS drop, showing that the scaling is roughly linear in terms of absolute FPS loss across these resolution steps, though the percentage drop is larger at the 4K step. At High settings, the pattern shifts slightly: 1080p delivers 252 FPS, 1440p delivers 180 FPS, and 4K delivers 112 FPS. The 1440p to 4K transition at High settings removes 68 FPS, while the 1080p to 1440p transition removes 72 FPS — nearly identical absolute losses.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. The 4K Ultra average of 70 FPS is less than half of the 1440p Ultra average of 113 FPS, and the 1080p Ultra average of 158 FPS is more than double the 4K figure. This suggests that at Ultra settings, the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity creates a heavy load that the GPU manages but with significantly reduced headroom. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern with 4K at 137 FPS, 1440p at 220 FPS, and 1080p at 308 FPS.

The scaling data points to the GPU as the dominant constraint at 4K, particularly at Ultra where the 70 FPS average indicates the RTX 5070 Ti is working near its limits in this title. At 1080p and 1440p, the very high frame rates — exceeding 250 FPS in most settings — suggest that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, and the bottleneck shifts toward the graphics card only when resolution increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF brings 12 cores and 20 threads from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This processor is positioned in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600T at +0.2%, the Intel Core 5 213PE at -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at +0.2% — all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the 12700KF sits at a performance plateau shared by several comparable processors.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is best understood through the 1080p Low setting result, which reaches 376 FPS. This extremely high frame rate indicates that the processor can sustain very high instruction throughput in this game's engine, and the 12-core, 20-thread configuration provides substantial parallel processing capability. The single-core performance, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071, suggests that the game's primary thread benefits from the 5.00 GHz boost clock.

The multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 34092. For a horror title like Downfall, which likely relies on a mix of rendering, physics, and AI-driven enemy behavior, the 20 threads provide redundancy and headroom. The L3 cache of 25 MB shared across the cores helps with data locality, and the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support offers flexibility, though the specific memory configuration is not detailed in the data.

The 1080p Medium and High results of 308 FPS and 252 FPS, respectively, show that the CPU is not a limiting factor at these settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 158 FPS average remains high, and the drop compared to Low settings is more attributable to GPU workload than CPU constraints. The CPU's performance in this game is therefore more than sufficient, and the data shows no evidence of CPU-bound behavior until frame rates approach the 376 FPS ceiling at Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 384th out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the top 10.3% of all evaluated systems. This rank reflects the overall balance of the pairing, where the high-end CPU and GPU work together to produce strong results across all resolutions and settings.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 86th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49957, indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is a high-performing graphics card in general terms. Its nearest rivals in the overall GPU benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Arc A550M at +0.4%, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at -2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at +3.1%. These deltas show that the RTX 5070 Ti is closely matched with several previous-generation high-end cards in synthetic benchmarks, though in Downfall specifically, the measured FPS data shows it performing very strongly.

The combo rank of 384 out of 3716 is notable because it places this system well above the median, and the fact that it achieves this position with a CPU that is in the 85th percentile and a GPU in the 86th percentile suggests that the pairing is well-matched for this game. The rank implies that many other tested combinations — likely those with lower-tier GPUs or CPUs — produce lower frame rates in Downfall. The data does not provide direct comparison to other specific combos in this game, but the rank alone indicates that this system outperforms approximately 89.7% of all tested configurations.

This ranking also reflects the game's release in 2016, meaning that Downfall is a title from the mid-2010s that may not fully utilize the latest hardware features. Despite this, the system still achieves high frame rates, and the rank demonstrates that the 12700KF and RTX 5070 Ti combination is more than capable of handling this older game with ease.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers twelve configurations: three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) across four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the average frame rates are 376 FPS at Low, 308 FPS at Medium, 252 FPS at High, and 158 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset includes a minimum of 262 FPS and a maximum of 354 FPS, showing a 92 FPS variance, while the other presets at this resolution do not report min/max values.

At 1440p, the averages are 269 FPS at Low, 220 FPS at Medium, 180 FPS at High, and 113 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 187 FPS and a maximum of 253 FPS, a 66 FPS spread. This resolution demonstrates a consistent step down from 1080p, with each settings tier reducing the average by roughly 40-50 FPS, except for the Low-to-Medium transition which drops by 49 FPS and the High-to-Ultra transition which drops by 67 FPS.

At 4K, the averages are 167 FPS at Low, 137 FPS at Medium, 112 FPS at High, and 70 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset reports a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS, a 41 FPS variance. The 4K Ultra result of 70 FPS is the lowest measured average in the entire dataset, and it represents a significant 43 FPS drop from the 4K High result of 112 FPS.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings, the Low preset shows the largest absolute range: 376 FPS at 1080p versus 167 FPS at 4K, a 209 FPS difference. The Ultra preset shows the largest percentage drop: 158 FPS at 1080p versus 70 FPS at 4K, a 55.7% reduction. The Medium preset offers the most balanced min/max data, with all three resolutions reporting minimum and maximum values, allowing for a more complete picture of frame time consistency.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Downfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 376, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average of 70 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Ultra average of 158 FPS, representing a 55.7% reduction in performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 384th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10.3% of all systems tested in this game.

Q: Does the Medium preset provide consistent frame times?

A: Yes, the Medium preset is the only one with reported min and max FPS values at all three resolutions, showing a 92 FPS spread at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest average is 70 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 180 at 1440p to 112 at 4K, a reduction of 68 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 308 FPS with a minimum of 262 FPS and a maximum of 354 FPS, providing high frame rates with a 92 FPS variance that indicates some fluctuation but still well above any playability threshold. At 1440p, Medium reaches 220 FPS with a minimum of 187 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS. The Medium preset is the only settings level where all three resolutions report min/max values, suggesting that the game engine and hardware produce stable frame delivery at this configuration.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 376 FPS, which is suitable for very high refresh rate displays. However, the absence of min/max data for Low settings means there is no information on frame consistency. The High preset offers a middle ground: 252 FPS at 1080p, 180 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K. This preset likely provides better visual quality than Medium with a moderate FPS cost, though the 4K High result of 112 FPS still exceeds 100 FPS, making it a viable option for 4K gaming.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 158 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 100 FPS, and the 70 FPS average is within a range that some users may find acceptable for a horror game, but it is notably lower than other presets. For the best experience per the measured rows, the Medium preset at 1440p provides 220 FPS with a documented minimum of 187 FPS, which balances visual quality, frame rate, and consistency. Alternatively, High at 1440p with 180 FPS sacrifices 40 FPS compared to Medium but may offer improved visuals, while 4K High at 112 FPS remains a strong choice for 4K display owners.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Downfall, as evidenced by the resolution scaling patterns. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for this 2016 title even at 4K. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU's base clock of 2295 MHz boosts to 2452 MHz. The 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs provide the raw processing power, with a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s.

The FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS is substantial, and the GPU's 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores suggest that the Blackwell 2.0 architecture is well-equipped for modern rendering techniques, though Downfall from 2016 likely does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS. The 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die with a 5 nm process from TSMC indicate a dense, efficient design. The GPU's TDP of 300 W with a suggested PSU of 700 W places it in the high-power segment, and its dual-slot design with a 304 mm length makes it a large physical component.

In the benchmark data, the RTX 5070 Ti scores 6604 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 212363 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 225122 in Geekbench Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score of 32974 and GPU compute score of 20203 further quantify its capabilities. With a percentile ranking of 86th among all GPUs, the RTX 5070 Ti sits comfortably in the upper tier, and its average benchmark score of 49957 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64. The nearest rival deltas — -0.1% for the RX Vega 64, +0.4% for the Intel Arc A550M, -2% for the RX 6900 XT, and +3.1% for the RX 6800 XT — show that the RTX 5070 Ti is competitive with several high-end cards from previous generations.

In Downfall specifically, the GPU's role is clear: it is the primary determinant of frame rates at 4K and Ultra settings. The 4K Ultra result of 70 FPS, compared to 1080p Low at 376 FPS, illustrates how the GPU's workload scales with pixel count and graphical fidelity. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, and the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and memory access are not bottlenecks. The GPU's high clock speeds and massive shading unit count enable the extreme frame rates seen at lower resolutions, and the data confirms that the RTX 5070 Ti is the component that defines this system's performance in Downfall.