Downfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800M delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, with the data showing that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance scaling across resolutions. This combination ranks in the 66th percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating solid mid-to-high-tier performance. The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern: the system excels at lower resolutions and high settings, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the GPU's limits become evident.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS is 130 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800's score of 27535.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo at any resolution and settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 194, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Downfall?*

A: This combo ranks 1931 out of 2928 total combinations, placing it in the 66th percentile.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M is the primary driver of frame rates in Downfall, and the data strongly supports this. The GPU's architecture is RDNA 3.0, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. It features 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, which are the core components responsible for rendering the game's horror environments.

The memory subsystem is a critical factor. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU delivers a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This is ample for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high average FPS scores. The GPU's clocks are also notable: a base clock of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2145 MHz, and a boost clock of 2335 MHz. The memory runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

In Downfall, the GPU's compute power, rated at 35.87 TFLOPS for FP32, is more than sufficient to handle the game's graphical demands at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as frame rates reach as high as 194 FPS on Low settings. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales significantly. The pixel rate of 224.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 560.4 GTexel/s become more relevant at 4K, where the GPU must process four times the pixels of 1080p. The drop from 194 FPS at 1080p Low to 86 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates this scaling, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder at higher resolutions.

The GPU's percentile rank of 73 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27883, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20, has a score of 27839, which is 0.2% lower, showing that the RX 7800M is a well-balanced performer. The data suggests that the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in Downfall, as the game's requirements are met comfortably at all tested settings without any memory-related stutters being recorded in the min FPS data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic indicator of GPU-bound rendering. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 130 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 93 FPS, a 28.5% decrease. At 4K High, the average falls to 58 FPS, a 55.4% decrease from 1080p. This substantial drop across the resolution spectrum points to the GPU being the primary limiting component.

The scaling is even more pronounced when comparing the Low settings across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 194 FPS, which drops to 139 FPS at 1440p Low (a 28.4% reduction) and then to 86 FPS at 4K Low (a 55.7% reduction from 1080p). The consistency of this ~28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~56% drop from 1080p to 4K across different settings strongly suggests that the frame rate is directly tied to the GPU's fill rate and pixel processing capabilities.

This behavior is characteristic of a system where the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, with its 14 cores and 18 threads, is clearly not the bottleneck at any resolution. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect the FPS to plateau or show less dramatic drops at higher resolutions, but the data shows a linear scaling with pixel count. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s also scales accordingly, as the increased resolution demands more data to be transferred per frame.

The min FPS data, available only for Medium settings, provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 135, while at 1440p Medium it drops to 97, and at 4K Medium it is 60. This 60 FPS floor at 4K Medium suggests that the GPU is working near its limits to maintain playable frame rates, but it is still able to keep up. The data implies that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, the user must consider either lowering the resolution or the settings, as the GPU's performance ceiling becomes evident at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 194, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the game is highly playable with significant headroom for higher refresh rate monitors. Medium settings yield an average of 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 and a maximum of 183, showing a stable frame delivery. High settings produce 130 FPS average, which is still very smooth for most gaming scenarios. Ultra settings bring the average down to 81 FPS, which remains playable but indicates a more demanding workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings deliver an average of 139 FPS, which is still very high and suitable for competitive play. Medium settings average 114 FPS, with a min of 97 and max of 131, indicating a consistent experience with only minor dips. High settings produce 93 FPS average, which is a comfortable level for most story-driven horror games. Ultra settings drop to 58 FPS average, which is borderline playable but may show occasional stutters in intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits are clearly reached. Low settings yield an average of 86 FPS, which is playable but shows a significant drop from lower resolutions. Medium settings average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81, suggesting that the game is playable at 4K with medium presets, but the frame pacing may not be ideal. High settings produce 58 FPS average, which is right at the threshold of what many consider playable. Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS average, which is not recommended for a smooth experience, as the frame rate falls below the standard 60 FPS target.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: the combo is excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, providing high frame rates with all settings. At 4K, the user must compromise on settings to maintain acceptable performance, with Medium being the highest playable preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations for Downfall, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Radeon RX 7800M holds a rank of 1931 out of 2928 combos. This places it in the 66th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all other tested systems for this game. This is a respectable position, indicating that this combo is a solid choice for playing Downfall, but it is not at the top tier of performance.

The CPU's individual ranking provides context for this overall combo rank. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has a percentile rank of 79 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, has a score of 27535, which is 0.1% higher, making the performance essentially identical. Other rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, both have scores of 27578, which is 0.3% higher. This shows that the CPU is a strong performer, but it is not the main differentiator in the game's performance.

The GPU's ranking further clarifies the combo's position. The AMD Radeon RX 7800M has a percentile rank of 73 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27883. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20, has a score of 27839, which is 0.2% lower, meaning the RX 7800M is slightly faster. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti has a score of 28020, which is 0.5% higher, showing that the RX 7800M is in a similar performance band. The combo rank of 1931 suggests that, while both components are individually strong, the overall system is held back slightly by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, which is consistent with the resolution scaling analysis.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. For a 1080p display, the High preset at 130 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. However, if the user has a high refresh rate monitor (144Hz or above), the Low preset at 194 FPS would be the better choice to maximize smoothness. The Medium preset at 159 FPS is also a strong option, offering a good middle ground.

At 1440p, the High preset at 93 FPS is the recommended choice for a cinematic horror experience, as it provides good detail while maintaining a frame rate above 60. If a higher frame rate is preferred for smoother motion, the Medium preset at 114 FPS is a viable alternative, though it will sacrifice some visual fidelity. The Low preset at 139 FPS is also playable and could be used for competitive play, but it may not showcase the game's atmosphere as effectively.

For 4K gaming, the data clearly shows that the High preset is not viable, as it only achieves 58 FPS, which is borderline. The Medium preset at 71 FPS is the only recommended option for a playable 4K experience, with a minimum of 60 FPS ensuring that the game does not drop below playable levels. The Low preset at 86 FPS is also an option for those who prioritize frame rate over visuals. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended, as it falls well below the 60 FPS target and would likely result in a poor experience in a horror game where smoothness is critical for immersion.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H plays a supporting role in this combo, providing ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU features 14 cores and 18 threads, based on the Meteor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It has a TDP of 28 W, making it a power-efficient mobile processor, and it is manufactured on Intel's 7 nm process.

In terms of cache, the CPU has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache hierarchy is sufficient for feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic data. The CPU's memory support is DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus providing a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is sufficient for the GPU's needs.

The CPU's benchmark performance confirms its adequacy. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12804.5 in multicore and 1647.5 in single-core tests. These scores place it in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, has an average score of 27535, which is 0.1% higher, showing that the two are nearly identical in overall performance. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by Passmark at 3399, is also solid, ensuring that the game's main thread is well-served.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Downfall. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, and the CPU's high multicore and single-core scores indicate that it has ample headroom. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the CPU is able to push 194 FPS without becoming a bottleneck. This confirms the CPU's strong performance and its ability to support the GPU effectively across all tested resolutions and settings.