Downfall

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a robust gaming experience in Downfall, a horror title released in 2016. The data shows this pairing is well-balanced for the game, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides clear guidance on optimizing the experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 160.9 frames per second.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 169.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset reaches 70.9 FPS. This represents a 98.6 FPS difference, making Low approximately 2.4 times faster than Ultra.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 73.9, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at Medium settings, it maintains 86.3 FPS, though Ultra drops to 47.6 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile compared to all other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F falls in the 94th percentile, indicating it outperforms 94% of all CPUs in the database's aggregate benchmarks.

Q: How does the RTX 5060's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, which is essentially identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT's score of 30097, showing a deltaPct of 0%.

Q: What is the highest measured average FPS in the entire dataset?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 239, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of frame rates in Downfall. It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 2497 MHz, with a base clock of 2280 MHz. Its 3840 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the game's rendering workload, with a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s.

The benchmark results clearly indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings drops from 160.9 to 73.9. This 87 FPS decline demonstrates that the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth are being increasingly taxed. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this 2016 title, even at 4K, as the data shows playable frame rates at High and Medium presets. The RTX 5060's performance percentile of 73rd place among all GPUs suggests it is a solid mid-range performer, and its nearest rival, the RX 7700 XT, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, confirming its competitive standing.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a consistent pattern of GPU limitation. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 160.9 at 1920x1080 to 116.8 at 2560x1440, and finally to 73.9 at 3840x2160. This represents a 54.1% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is directly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is expected when the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

At the Low preset, the same trend is visible, but the absolute frame rates are much higher. The average FPS goes from 239 at 1080p to 169.5 at 1440p, and then to 106.6 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 55.4%, which is slightly larger than at High settings. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is better able to feed the GPU, making the GPU's raw processing power the sole determinant of performance. The fact that frame rates remain high even at 4K Low indicates that the system is never severely CPU-bound in this game, and the RTX 5060 is the component that dictates the scaling curve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a detailed look at performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 239 FPS, Medium at 197.8 FPS, and High at 160.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still smooth, drops to 100.7 FPS. This resolution is clearly CPU-limited for the lower presets, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. The Low preset achieves 169.5 FPS, Medium follows at 138.9 FPS, and High is at 116.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 70.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 98.6 FPS, which highlights the significant graphical load increase of the Ultra preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset maintains a playable 106.6 FPS, while Medium drops to 86.3 FPS and High to 73.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing an average of only 47.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The data shows that the gap between Medium and High narrows at 4K, suggesting that memory bandwidth or shading complexity is the limiter rather than pure pixel fillrate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides the computational backbone for this system. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Its performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and a single-core score of 5003.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU's, but it still sets the upper bound for frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 239 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation capability. The single-core performance, evidenced by the PassMark single-thread score of 4261, is sufficient to feed the GPU at high frame rates. However, the data shows that at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the FPS scales down with resolution. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and its close rivalry with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (deltaPct of -0.6%) indicate it is a high-end part that will not hold back the RTX 5060 in most scenarios. The PassMark physics score of 2495 suggests the CPU can handle complex game logic, but the horror genre typically does not stress CPU physics as heavily as other genres.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Downfall. For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the High preset is the best choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 160.9 FPS, at 1440p it manages 116.8 FPS, and at 4K it still achieves 73.9 FPS. This preset offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, never dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

For those with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the Medium preset is a strong recommendation. At 1080p, it provides 197.8 FPS, and at 1440p it delivers 138.9 FPS. These frame rates are smooth enough for fast-paced gameplay and offer better visual fidelity than Low. The Low preset, while hitting 239 FPS at 1080p and 169.5 FPS at 1440p, sacrifices too much visual quality for a marginal frame rate gain over Medium.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K gaming in Downfall. At 3840x2160, it only produces 47.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may lead to noticeable stuttering. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is playable with 70.9 FPS and 100.7 FPS respectively, but the visual improvement over High is often negligible for the performance cost. The data suggests that High at 4K (73.9 FPS) provides a better experience than Ultra at 1440p (70.9 FPS) due to the higher resolution and similar frame rate. Ultimately, High is the optimal preset, offering the best combination of visual fidelity and performance stability across all tested resolutions.