Downfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016 that remains demanding at higher settings. Measured results across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system capable of high frame rates, with performance scaling that reveals specific workload characteristics. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for the game, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis draws exclusively from the measured FPS data and the hardware specifications provided.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this CPU and GPU combination in Downfall?*

A: The highest measured average FPS occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the combo reaches 312 FPS.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo achieve the lowest average performance?

A: The lowest average FPS is recorded at 4K (3840x2160) with Ultra settings, where the average drops to 58 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Medium settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 114, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS, indicating a smooth experience for most of the gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark score of the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Xeon 6505P (score 53701) and 0.3% faster than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (score 53469). It is also 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (score 53288) and 0.8% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313P (score 53206).

Q: How does the RTX 4070's benchmark score position it against the nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (score 37628, 0.1% difference) and is 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (score 37507). It also trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (score 38135) by 1.3% and beats the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (score 37157) by 1.3%.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for the CPU and GPU against all other parts?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F is in the 91st percentile for all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile for all GPUs.

*Q: What is the combined rank of this specific CPU/GPU pair in Downfall?*

A: This combo ranks at position 862 out of 3716 tested combinations in the game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This configuration gives it strong synthetic performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958. The high core count and thread count are critical for handling the complex physics and AI calculations that a horror game like Downfall may involve, ensuring that the CPU is not a limiting factor in frame production.

The benchmark data for this CPU places it in the 91st percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 53620. The nearest rivals show a tight grouping, with the Intel Xeon 6505P scoring 53701 (a 0.2% lead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scoring 53288 (a 0.6% deficit), and the AMD EPYC 7313P scoring 53206 (a 0.8% deficit). This tight clustering suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-14700F performs on par with high-end workstation and desktop chips, meaning it has ample headroom to feed the GPU in Downfall.

In the measured results for this game, the CPU's role appears more pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 312, which is the highest recorded in the entire set. This is a clear indicator that the system is not GPU-limited at this point; instead, the CPU is managing to push the frame rate to very high levels. The boost to 5.40 GHz provides the single-thread speed required for high frame, while the 20 cores ensure that background tasks and game logic do not create bottlenecks. This high level of performance at 1080p Low suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint for the RTX 4070, as the GPU alone would likely not reach 312 FPS in a modern title. The processor's strong per-core performance and multi-threaded capability ensure the game can run at high frame rates without hitches, a crucial factor in a horror title where smoothness is often tied to immersion.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is based on the AD104 chip and the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. The memory bandwidth is 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with a total power draw of 200 W. The 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the pixel processing for the game. This hardware combination is well-suited for modern games, offering high frame rates at all resolutions tested.

The RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, has an average score of 37628, a 0.1% difference, showing the 4070's direct competitors are other high-end cards. The GPU's performance in Downfall is most visible in the 4K results. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 58, which is a significant reduction from the 1080p results. This drop indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for the game's high-resolution textures, but the 192-bit memory bus and bandwidth become stressed when rendering at 4K, leading to lower numbers.

The GPU's role is also seen in the scaling between settings. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average FPS from 312 to 131, a 181 FPS reduction. This shows that the GPU has a major workload impact. The GPU's performance at 1440p is also strong, with the 182 FPS average at Medium settings, indicating a smooth experience for most users. The data shows the RTX 4070 is a capable card for this horror title, but its limits are reached at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate falls to 58 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. The boost clock of 2475 MHz and high FP32 compute of 29.15 TFLOPS contribute to its ability to handle the game's shader work, but the 4K resolution clearly tests its limits.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for most users would be to start with the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, Medium provides an average of 256 FPS, with a minimum of 217 FPS and a maximum of 294 FPS. This is a very high frame rate that is more than sufficient for competitive play or a smooth single-player experience. At this resolution, the frame rate is high enough to leave headroom for any frame drops, and the visuals are significantly improved over Low settings without the performance cost of High or Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again offers a great balance. The average FPS is 182, with a minimum of 155 and a maximum of 210. This is a very playable frame rate for most users, and the jump from Low to Medium provides a substantial visual upgrade. At this resolution, High settings are also viable, with an average of 150 FPS, but Medium is a better option for those who want to ensure the frame rate stays above the 144 Hz mark.

The data at 3840x2160 shows that Medium is the highest recommended setting for a consistent experience. The average FPS at Medium is 114, with a minimum of 97 FPS. This is a solid performance for 4K gaming. The High settings at 4K produce an average of 93 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium setting offers a more comfortable margin for the 97 FPS minimum. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the average 58 FPS is below the smooth threshold for many players. The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for the best experience across all resolutions, with a good frame rate and a substantial visual improvement over Low.

How This Combo Ranks

In Downfall, this CPU and GPU combo ranks at position 862 out of 3716 total tested combinations. This places it in the top 23.2% of all combo setups for this specific game. This ranking reflects a strong performance, but it is not at the absolute top, which indicates that the game is demanding enough that even this high-end hardware is not guaranteed to top the charts. The ranking is a composite score, and the measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of very high frame rates at lower resolutions, but its ranking is likely influenced by the 4K Ultra performance, which is lower.

The ranking of 862 out of 3716 indicates that a significant number of other combinations achieve comparable or better performance. This can be attributed to the game's optimization and the specific bottleneck of the RTX 4070 at 4K Ultra. The CPU's strong synthetic benchmarks (Cinebench R23 multi-core 35122) and the GPU's high percentile (81st) suggest this is a well-matched pair, but the game may not utilize all of the CPU's capabilities. The position in the benchmark database shows that the player has a high-performing setup, but there is still room for improvement if higher frame rates are desired at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the performance across three resolutions and four settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: average 312 FPS
• Medium: average 256 FPS, min 217, max 294
• High: average 210 FPS
• Ultra: average 131 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: average 223 FPS
• Medium: average 182 FPS, min 155, max 210
• High: average 150 FPS
• Ultra: average 94 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: average 139 FPS
• Medium: average 114 FPS, min 97, max 131
• High: average 93 FPS
• Ultra: average 58 FPS

This data shows a consistent trend of decreasing frame rates as resolution and quality increase. The margin between Low and Medium is small, but the difference between High and Ultra is larger, indicating a demanding ultra-preset. The 1440p results are very close to a 4K experience, with the 1440p Ultra (94 FPS) being nearly identical to 2160p Medium (114 FPS). The 1080p Medium is the highest performing tested setting.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of FPS across resolutions reveals the system's workload. From 1080p Low (312 FPS) to 1440p Low (223 FPS), there is a 28.5% drop in average frame rate. From 1440p Low (223 FPS) to 4K Low (139 FPS), the drop is 37.7%. This shows a non-linear scaling, where the performance penalty for increasing resolution is not constant. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 55.4% (from 312 to 139 FPS), which is a significant reduction.

This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU can provide high frame rates, and the GPU is not fully saturated. As the resolution rises to 4K, the GPU workload increases, and the frame rate drops more sharply. The data shows that the 4K Ultra setting (58 FPS) is a 81.4% reduction from the 1080p Ultra (131 FPS). This is a clear sign that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings.

The scaling also reveals that the CPU has a strong influence at low resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 312 FPS indicates that the CPU is capable of delivering a high number of frames, and the GPU is not the initial bottleneck. However, the performance at 4K Ultra shows that the GPU will be the first to yield. The 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are likely the components that limit performance at 4K, as the game's textures often require more memory and bandwidth than a smaller bus can provide. The overall scaling shows a system that is balanced for 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K resolutions.