Downfall

The AMD Radeon 760M integrated GPU paired with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Downfall, landing at rank 2919 out of 2928 tested combos. The benchmark data shows a 35th percentile GPU paired with an 84th percentile CPU, a combination that results in playable frame rates only at 1080p with reduced settings. At 4K, the experience degrades to a slideshow, with even the Low preset averaging just 29 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for playing Downfall with this combo?*

A: According to the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS, and that occurs only at the Low preset (65 FPS). At 2560x1440, the best average is 46 FPS (Low), while 3840x2160 tops out at 29 FPS (Low).

*Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Downfall?*

A: No. At every resolution tested, the Ultra preset produces the lowest average frame rates. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 27 FPS; at 2560x1440, it drops to 19 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it falls to 12 FPS. These results indicate that Ultra is not viable for playable performance.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has an average benchmark score of 34083. This places it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H (score 33989) and 0.4% behind both the AMD EPYC 4244P (score 34220) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (score 34222). It is also 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (score 34260).

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics processors?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M sits in the 35th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 6019. It is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (score 6001, delta 0.3%) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (score 6000, delta 0.3%), while trailing the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (score 6049) by 0.5%.

Q: Is the data for this combo measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured. The comboRankInGame field confirms this with a value of 2919 out of 2928 combos, and the `dataIsMeasured` flag is set to true, indicating that the FPS figures come from direct testing rather than projection.

Q: What kind of frame time consistency can be expected at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max FPS data. At 1920x1080, the average is 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average is 38 FPS with a range of 32 to 44 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average is 24 FPS with a range of 20 to 27 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD Radeon 760M ranks 2919th out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the bottom 0.3% of all configurations, a position that reflects the GPU's fundamental limitations in this title. The CPU is not the bottleneck; it sits in the 84th percentile of all processors, but the integrated graphics solution cannot translate that compute capability into high frame rates.

The data reveals a stark contrast between the two components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 34083 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with deltas of just 0.3-0.5% against the Core Ultra 5 338H, EPYC 4244P, Ryzen AI 7 350, and Ryzen 7 3700X. This indicates a processor that performs consistently with its peers. In contrast, the GPU's average score of 6019 places it in the 35th percentile, with its nearest rivals including the RX 6400 and GTX 770M, both of which are discrete parts from different eras.

The ranking reflects this imbalance. A combo ranked this low suggests that the Radeon 760M's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 512 shading units are insufficient for Downfall's demands at higher settings. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 1080p, the Ultra preset only achieves 27 FPS on average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K results are particularly telling, with the High preset averaging 19 FPS and Ultra dropping to 12 FPS, rendering those configurations unplayable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which yields an average of 65 FPS. This is the only configuration that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, making it the clear choice for responsive gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 53 FPS, which is still playable but requires accepting a 12 FPS penalty for the visual upgrade.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option, averaging 46 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 38 FPS, which may be acceptable for a horror title where atmosphere matters more than twitch reflexes, but the High preset at 31 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS are too inconsistent for comfortable play. The data suggests that 1440p should only be attempted with the Low preset, and even then, the experience will be noticeably less smooth than at 1080p.

The 3840x2160 resolution is not recommended under any settings. The Low preset averages 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for playable performance in a genre that relies on sudden movements and precise camera control. The Medium preset at 24 FPS and High at 19 FPS are both too slow, while Ultra at 12 FPS is effectively a static image. Users who prioritize resolution over frame rate might consider the Low preset at 4K, but the data indicates that 1080p Low offers the best balance of smoothness and visual fidelity for this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a clear progression across settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 65 FPS, the highest figure recorded for this combo. Medium averages 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but generally stable performance. High drops to 44 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS, representing a 58% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 46 FPS, which is still within a playable range. Medium averages 38 FPS with a range of 32 to 44 FPS, showing a tighter spread than at 1080p. High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 27 FPS, a 59% drop, which mirrors the 1080p result. The resolution jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 19 FPS on the Low preset, a significant penalty for the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses. Low averages 29 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS (range 20 to 27), High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 12 FPS. The difference between 1440p and 4K is severe: the Low preset loses 17 FPS when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 12 FPS, represents the worst measured result in the entire dataset. None of the 4K settings produce an average above 30 FPS, confirming that this resolution is outside the capability of the Radeon 760M in Downfall.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 4 nm process node. It features 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, along with 8 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and boosts to 2599 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 5.323 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same figure due to a 1:1 ratio.

The memory configuration is system shared, meaning the GPU draws from the main system memory with bandwidth that is system dependent. This is a critical limitation in Downfall, as the horror genre often requires streaming large textures and environments. The GPU's 35th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 6019 place it in the same performance class as the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (score 6001) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (score 6000). These are all relatively modest performers, and the measured FPS data confirms that the 760M struggles to maintain playable frame rates beyond 1080p Low.

The boost clock of 2599 MHz is relatively high for an integrated part, but the thermal and power constraints of a 15 W TDP limit sustained performance. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it is feature-complete for modern APIs. However, the raw compute throughput is insufficient for Downfall's higher presets. The 4K results, where even Low averages only 29 FPS, demonstrate that the GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS is simply not enough for that resolution in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor from the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 28 W. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The processor supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 2641 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 257 in single-core, 9233 in R20 multi-core and 1303 in single-core, and 14551 in R23 multi-core and 1759 in single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 25933, a single-thread score of 3509, and a physics score of 1806. The average benchmark score of 34083 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals being the Core Ultra 5 338H (0.3% faster), EPYC 4244P (0.4% slower), Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.4% slower), and Ryzen 7 3700X (0.5% slower).

In Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 65 FPS, which is respectable, but the frame rate drops to 44 FPS at High and 27 FPS at Ultra. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the Radeon 760M's compute limits dictate the final frame rate. The CPU's 22 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for the game's logic, but the integrated GPU cannot keep up with the rendering demands at higher settings. The PassMark data compression score of 291161 and integer math score of 89415 further illustrate the CPU's strength in processing tasks, but these do not translate to higher FPS when the GPU is the bottleneck.