Downfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end desktop combination tested in the 2016 horror title Downfall. Measured data shows this combo ranks 181st out of 1,741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all systems. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake part with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The following sections break down how this pairing behaves across resolutions and settings.

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

The i7-14700KF offers 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost of 5.60 GHz. Its 33 MB of L3 cache and 125 W TDP place it as a top-tier desktop processor. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 44,557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,290 in single-core, and it sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the i7-14700K (70,074, 0% delta), AMD EPYC 9115 (69,887, 0.3% higher), Ryzen 9 9950X (70,420, -0.4% lower), and Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,056, -1.3% lower). This indicates the CPU is essentially tied with the best consumer and server parts. In Downfall, the CPU's high single-thread performance helps maintain very high frame rates at lower resolutions: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 370.3 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. The game, released in 2016, is not particularly CPU-intensive, so the i7-14700KF provides ample headroom. The launch MSRP for this CPU is $384.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Downfall?*

A: The combo ranks 181st out of 1,741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all systems.

Q: How does the i7-14700KF compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,104. Its nearest rivals are the i7-14700K (70,074, 0% delta), AMD EPYC 9115 (69,887, 0.3% higher), Ryzen 9 9950X (70,420, -0.4% lower), and Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,056, -1.3% lower). The differences are within 1.3%, so performance is effectively identical.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits at the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,704. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49,071, -0.7% delta) and the RTX A2000 (47,915, 1.6% higher).

Q: What average FPS does the combo achieve at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 66.6. This is the lowest measured value across all settings and resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 370.3 FPS, and even at 1080p Ultra it hits 154.2 FPS. These numbers indicate the CPU is not limiting performance at 1080p; the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

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

The measured FPS at each resolution and setting shows a clear pattern. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 247.6 at 1080p to 177.2 at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and further to 108.7 at 4K (a 56% reduction from 1080p). At Low settings, the drop is from 370.3 to 264.3 to 162.1. At Medium, from 301.2 to 217.6 to 133.7. At Ultra, from 154.2 to 112.6 to 66.6. The consistent scaling across all presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the frame rate still falls by roughly half from 1080p to 4K. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU's high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 6,290) is not the constraint. At 1080p, the FPS is so high that the CPU is clearly not the bottleneck; the GPU still has headroom, but the scaling pattern shows the GPU becomes the dominant limiter as pixel count rises.

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

For the best experience, the data suggests High settings as the optimal preset. At 4K, High delivers 108.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 66.6 FPS—a 39% reduction. At 1440p, High gives 177.2 FPS and Ultra 112.6 FPS, both playable, but High offers a significant margin. At 1080p, even Ultra reaches 154.2 FPS, so any preset is viable. Low and Medium provide higher frame rates but likely sacrifice visual quality. Given that Downfall is a horror game where smoothness and immersion matter, High provides a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance across all tested resolutions. The measured FPS at High is the highest preset that keeps 4K above 100 FPS, while Ultra falls below 70. For users with high-refresh 1080p or 1440p displays, Ultra is still a solid choice, but High is the safest recommendation for consistent frame rates at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranks 181st out of 1,741 tested combinations in Downfall. This places it in the top 10.4% of all systems. The CPU alone is at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU at the 86th percentile. The combination's rank is slightly lower than the CPU's percentile, indicating that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this game. However, the rank is still very strong, reflecting a well-balanced pairing for a 2016 title. The nearest rival CPUs are within 1.3% in average benchmark score, and the GPU's nearest rivals are within 2.1%, so the combo's performance is consistent with its component scores. The measured FPS data confirms that the system is capable of high frame rates across all tested settings, with the only sub-100 FPS result occurring at 4K Ultra (66.6 FPS). This rank places the combo ahead of the vast majority of tested systems, making it a top-tier choice for this game.

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

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 108.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 162.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 133.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 66.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 177.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 264.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 217.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 112.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 247.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 370.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 301.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 154.2 |

All values are average FPS; minimum and maximum frame times were not recorded. The data shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p, every preset exceeds 150 FPS, with Low reaching 370.3 FPS. At 1440p, all presets stay above 112 FPS, and at 4K, only Ultra falls below 100 FPS. This breakdown confirms that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and remains playable at 4K with High settings.