Downfall

# Downfall with Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a surprisingly capable experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016 that remains demanding at higher settings. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 1042nd out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The measured frame rates reveal a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, while 4K requires careful settings management. The data paints a picture of a balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU's substantial core count ensures the game never becomes processor-bound.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700F brings formidable processing power to Downfall. With 20 cores and 28 threads, this Raptor Lake-R architecture processor operates from a 2.10 GHz base clock up to a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample fast memory for game logic and physics calculations. This processor ranks in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54097. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, scores 54450, a mere 0.6% difference, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 trails by 1.2%.

For Downfall, a horror game that relies on sustained frame delivery rather than massive multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's single-core performance matters most. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003 demonstrates strong per-thread capability, while the multi-core score of 35443 shows headroom for any background tasks or streaming overhead. The 65W TDP and DDR4/DDR5 memory support indicate this is a mainstream desktop part, but the data shows it handles the game's requirements without becoming a bottleneck. The 10nm process node and 257 mm² die size contribute to efficiency, though the game itself rarely stresses the processor to its limits.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the graphical workhorse here, built on the TU104 chip with Turing architecture at a 12nm process node. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the 1605 MHz base clock boosts to 1770 MHz. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a measured FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores add ray tracing and AI capabilities, though Downfall from 2016 predates widespread RT adoption.

The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307 (0.5% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails by 2.5%. In Downfall, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM proves sufficient even at 4K, where the Ultra preset demands significant memory. The 215W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, and the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the game's data transfer needs.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 213 FPS, but this drops to 149.2 FPS at 1440p (-30%) and 96 FPS at 4K (-55%). This steep decline with resolution indicates the RTX 2070 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the constraint, as the CPU maintains its performance headroom across all resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows an even more dramatic scaling curve. From 85.6 FPS at 1080p, performance falls to 65.3 FPS at 1440p (-23.7%) and 37.7 FPS at 4K (-56%). The fact that 4K Ultra drops below 40 FPS while 1080p Ultra stays above 85 FPS suggests the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become overwhelmed at higher resolutions. Conversely, the relatively modest FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (213 vs 149.2) indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even when frame rates are high.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination ranks 1042nd out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the 59.9th percentile of all systems tested in Downfall. This ranking reflects a mid-pack position that balances the CPU's strong 94th percentile standing against the GPU's more modest 65th percentile performance. The data suggests the combo outperforms many systems with weaker GPUs or older CPUs, but falls short of high-end configurations that pair this processor with more powerful graphics cards.

The ranking implies that in Downfall, the RTX 2070 SUPER holds back the i7-14700F's potential. The CPU's benchmark scores rival AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X (54450 vs 54097, a 0.6% difference) and surpass the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 1.2%, yet the overall combo ranking is only average. This discrepancy highlights how the GPU's performance ceiling limits the system's game-specific results. The CPU could drive significantly higher frame rates if paired with a faster GPU, as evidenced by the 213 FPS at 1080p Low where the GPU still manages to keep up.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 143.5 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, while the Ultra preset at 85.6 FPS remains playable for those prioritizing graphics. The Medium preset at 169.6 FPS offers a smoother experience but with reduced visual fidelity. At 1440p, High at 102.3 FPS is the sweet spot, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS while maintaining good image quality. The Ultra preset at 65.3 FPS is still viable for players who prefer maximum detail.

At 4K, the settings choice becomes critical. The High preset at 63.8 FPS is the only 4K option that maintains playable frame rates above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The Medium preset at 78.2 FPS offers even better performance but with reduced visual quality, while the Ultra preset at 37.7 FPS is not recommended due to sub-30 FPS minimums likely causing noticeable stuttering. The Low preset at 96 FPS demonstrates that the system has headroom even at 4K when visual demands are lowered.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this system achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 213, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at High settings, which yields 63.8 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 37.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700F scores 54097 on average, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X's score of 54450, but 1.2% higher than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290's score of 53469.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the system drops from 143.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 102.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 28.7%.

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

A: This combo ranks 1042nd out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of all tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 213 FPS, Medium reaches 169.6 FPS, High produces 143.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 85.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra represents a 59.8% performance difference, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes significant graphical demands.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down accordingly. Low settings produce 149.2 FPS, Medium hits 120.9 FPS, High maintains 102.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 65.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent 30% reduction across most presets, with Ultra experiencing a slightly smaller 23.7% drop.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings still achieve a respectable 96 FPS, Medium delivers 78.2 FPS, High manages 63.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, highlighting the GPU's constraints at this resolution. The data shows a clear progression where each resolution increase costs roughly 30% performance, with the 4K Ultra preset suffering the most severe penalty due to combined resolution and settings demands.