Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B570

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a mid-pack result in Downfall, landing at rank 2343 out of 2928 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 80th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it delivers consistently playable performance across most settings and resolutions. The data shows a system that is well-balanced enough to handle the game's horror atmosphere without significant frame pacing issues, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher quality presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Downfall compared to other tested systems?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2343 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 80th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What average frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 109 FPS. This is a comfortable frame rate for a horror game, providing smooth gameplay during exploration and tense sequences.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's memory configuration affect performance in Downfall?

A: The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 30 FPS, suggesting memory bandwidth or capacity limits at the highest preset.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60+ FPS experience at 1440p?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 95 FPS average, while High drops to 78 FPS. Both exceed 60 FPS, so Medium or High are viable choices for a smooth 1440p experience.

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

A: The Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, just 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3% higher at 47022, while both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are 0.5% lower.

Q: Is the frame rate at 4K playable with any settings preset?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 72 FPS average, Medium achieves 59 FPS, and High reaches 49 FPS. Only the Ultra preset falls below 30 FPS, making it the only unplayable option at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B570 combination sits at rank 2343 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This position, roughly in the 80th percentile of all systems tested, reflects a configuration that is capable but not exceptional for this title. The ranking suggests that while the hardware meets the game's minimum demands comfortably, there are many other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates at equivalent settings.

The combo's position is influenced by the Intel Arc B570's overall GPU percentile of 65, which indicates the graphics card performs better than 65% of all GPUs in the database. The CPU, however, sits at the 89th percentile against all CPUs, showing a significant processor advantage over the graphics component. This mismatch in relative strength explains why the combo does not rank higher, the GPU limits the system's overall capability in a game like Downfall that relies heavily on graphics processing for its atmospheric rendering.

Compared to its nearest GPU rivals, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 0.1% lower). This means the combo's performance in Downfall should be representative of what users might expect from similarly performing graphics cards, though driver optimizations for this specific title can shift results.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Downfall, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. The GPU operates with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, which is consistent across all operation, providing predictable performance. Its 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units work together to process the game's horror visuals, which typically involve dynamic lighting and shadow effects that stress the rendering pipeline.

The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Downfall, this memory configuration proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p gameplay across all presets, with the GPU maintaining playable frame rates even at Ultra settings. However, at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 30 FPS average, suggesting that the combination of memory bandwidth and compute throughput becomes insufficient for the highest quality at 4K resolution.

The GPU's architectural features, including 18 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), position it well for modern game engines. Downfall, released in 2016, likely does not heavily utilize ray tracing, but the GPU's raw compute capabilities, 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are what drive the measured frame rates. The 5 nm process node from TSMC allows for efficient power consumption at 150 W TDP, which supports sustained performance without thermal throttling during extended play sessions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Downfall, the data suggests prioritizing the Medium preset at most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 133 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a 24 FPS improvement over High settings. The Medium preset at 1080p also shows a minimum frame rate of 113 FPS, ensuring no significant dips during intense moments.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again offers the best balance, achieving 95 FPS average with a minimum of 81 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for players with 1440p displays. High settings at this resolution drop to 78 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 72 FPS is the only option that provides a clearly smooth experience, though Medium at 59 FPS is close enough to be acceptable for many players. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided entirely due to its 30 FPS average, which is below the standard for playable frame rates. The frame time data for Medium settings shows a variation from 50 to 68 FPS at 4K, indicating some inconsistency that could be noticeable in a horror game where smooth camera movement is important for immersion.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 163 FPS on Low, 133 FPS on Medium, 109 FPS on High, and 68 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's frame range of 113 to 153 FPS shows a 40 FPS spread, which is relatively wide but still maintains a high floor. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 68 FPS average, nearly half the Low preset's performance, indicating a significant cost for the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues: Low achieves 116 FPS, Medium 95 FPS, High 78 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. The Medium preset's range of 81 to 110 FPS demonstrates a 29 FPS spread, tighter than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is working harder but still delivering consistent frame times. The High preset at 78 FPS remains smooth, while Ultra at 49 FPS begins to approach the edge of acceptable playability.

At 3840x2160, performance drops markedly: Low produces 72 FPS, Medium 59 FPS, High 49 FPS, and Ultra 30 FPS. The Medium preset's range of 50 to 68 FPS shows a 18 FPS spread, which is narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is consistently hitting its limits at 4K. The High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra at 30 FPS both fall below the ideal 60 FPS threshold, making them less suitable for a smooth experience in this horror title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides substantial processing headroom in this combo, with 16 cores and 24 threads operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: 3DMark max threads score of 12412, Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745, and Geekbench multi-core score of 19429. These scores place the CPU at the 89th percentile against all CPUs, demonstrating that it is not a bottleneck in Downfall.

The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample fast memory for game logic and AI calculations, which are relevant in a horror game that relies on scripted sequences and enemy behavior. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116, ensures that the game's main thread, which often handles rendering commands and physics, can execute efficiently.

The data indicates that the CPU is far more powerful than necessary for this game, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across different resolutions when settings are held constant. For example, at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 109 FPS at 1080p to 78 FPS at 1440p and 49 FPS at 4K, a pattern that correlates with GPU workload rather than CPU limitations. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, show nearly identical average scores within 0.3%, confirming that this level of processing power is sufficient for the game's demands.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals that the Intel Arc B570 becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 163 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p (a 28.8% reduction) and then to 72 FPS at 4K (a 55.8% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels rendered directly impacts performance.

At Medium settings, the progression from 133 FPS at 1080p to 95 FPS at 1440p to 59 FPS at 4K shows a similar trend, with the 4K result representing a 55.6% decrease from 1080p. Interestingly, the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is consistent across Low (37.9%) and Medium (37.9%) settings, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is a consistent constraint at 4K regardless of quality level.

The High and Ultra presets show more dramatic scaling. High drops from 109 FPS at 1080p to 78 FPS at 1440p to 49 FPS at 4K, while Ultra falls from 68 FPS at 1080p to 49 FPS at 1440p to 30 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset's 55.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K mirrors the Low and Medium patterns, confirming that the GPU's compute and memory resources are the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The fact that the CPU maintains its high percentile ranking (89th) while the GPU sits at only the 65th percentile reinforces that resolution scaling in Downfall is almost entirely determined by the Intel Arc B570's capabilities.