Downfall

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Downfall?

A: This combination ranks 2157th out of 3716 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the tested field.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70879. It trails the Intel Xeon 6511P by 0.2%, trails the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 0.7%, leads the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 1%, and leads the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 1.3%.

Q: What is the performance gap between the GPU and its nearest competitor?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER averages 20282 in benchmark scores. It sits within 1.5% of all four nearest rivals: the Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% faster.

Q: What is the best measured average FPS at 1080p for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 210 FPS average. With Medium settings it drops to 172 FPS, High settings yield 141 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 88 FPS.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the combo averages 94 FPS on Low, 77 FPS on Medium, and 63 FPS on High. Only the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, averaging 39 FPS.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU104 chip at a 12 nm process node. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective. The shading units number 2560, accompanied by 160 texture mapping units and 64 raster output units. Ray tracing cores total 40 and tensor cores total 320, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Downfall, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the measured frame rates across settings. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 210 FPS, which suggests the GPU is not the primary constraint at lower graphical loads. Moving to 1080p Ultra drops the average to 88 FPS, a reduction of 122 FPS from the Low preset. This scaling indicates that the game's Ultra settings heavily tax the RTX 2070 SUPER's shading and texture throughput. The GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 283.2 GTexel/s texture rate are the likely factors behind the diminishing returns as settings increase.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for the measured resolutions, as no min FPS data is missing due to memory exhaustion. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the frame rates seen at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU must move larger amounts of pixel data. At 4K Medium, the combo averages 77 FPS with a min of 65 FPS, indicating the memory subsystem keeps pace with the rendering load. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s becomes relevant at 4K, where the GPU's rasterization throughput directly influences achievable frame rates.

The GPU's benchmark percentile of 65 versus all GPUs places it in the upper-mid range. Its average benchmark score of 20282 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with delta percentages ranging from -1.5% to -1%. This tight clustering suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER performs near the expected level for its class, and the measured FPS in Downfall reflect a GPU that is capable but not exceptional at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the RTX 2070 SUPER handles increasing resolution demands in Downfall. Starting at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 210 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 150 FPS, a 28.6% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 94 FPS, a 55.2% reduction from 1080p. These percentages indicate that the GPU becomes more stressed as pixel count increases, even at the lowest settings.

For the Medium preset, the scaling follows a similar pattern. At 1080p, the average is 172 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 123 FPS (28.5% lower); at 4K, it falls to 77 FPS (55.2% lower than 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops between Low and Medium suggests that the rendering workload scales primarily with resolution rather than settings complexity at these levels. The min FPS values at Medium are 146 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K, showing proportional declines.

High settings produce 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28.4%, and from 1080p to 4K is 55.3%. Ultra settings yield 88 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K, with percentage drops of 28.4% and 55.7% respectively. The consistent ~28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~55% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets indicates that the limiting component remains the GPU across the resolution range.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may have headroom, as frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low. However, the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot maintain playable frame rates at the highest settings and resolution, while 4K High at 63 FPS sits just above the 60 FPS threshold. This pattern points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck for this combo in Downfall at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 210 FPS, with no min or max data recorded. Medium settings average 172 FPS, with a min of 146 FPS and a max of 198 FPS. High settings average 141 FPS, while Ultra settings average 88 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 122 FPS, indicating that settings changes at 1080p have a substantial impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the averages step down across all presets. Low averages 150 FPS, Medium averages 123 FPS with a min of 105 FPS and max of 141 FPS, High averages 101 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 87 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU's limits are being approached. The Ultra result at 1440p exactly matches the High result at 4K, both at 63 FPS, which shows how resolution and settings can trade off.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens further. Low averages 94 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS with a min of 65 FPS and max of 88 FPS, High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that falls below 40 FPS, making it the least viable option for smooth gameplay. The min FPS data at 4K Medium shows 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that Medium settings at 4K remain playable.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the Low preset at 4K (94 FPS) outperforms the Ultra preset at 1440p (63 FPS), suggesting that players seeking higher resolutions should prioritize lower settings. The Medium preset at 1440p (123 FPS) offers a balanced middle ground, while the High preset at 1080p (141 FPS) provides solid performance with better visual fidelity than Low. The Ultra preset at 1080p (88 FPS) still exceeds the High preset at 1440p (101 FPS) by a smaller margin, showing diminishing returns for settings at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2157th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This position places it in the lower half of the database, with approximately 58% of tested combinations performing better. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing, as the CPU's percentile of 94 versus all CPUs is notably high, while the GPU's percentile of 65 versus all GPUs is lower.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores show a tight grouping. The Intel Xeon 6511P scores 71051, which is 0.2% higher than the Core Ultra 7 265K's 70879. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71370, 0.7% higher. On the lower side, the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, 1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, 1.3% lower. These small deltas indicate that the CPU's compute performance is well within the expected range for its class.

The GPU's nearest rivals exhibit a similar pattern. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 1% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. All four rivals outperform the RTX 2070 SUPER by less than two percentage points, confirming that the GPU sits at the boundary of its performance tier.

Given the CPU's high percentile ranking, the combo's overall rank of 2157 is likely constrained by the GPU. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the rank would probably be higher, given its 94th percentile standing. The data indicates that pairing a top-tier CPU with a mid-tier GPU yields a result where the GPU dictates the combo's position in the rankings. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (39 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (88 FPS) reinforce that the GPU's capabilities cap the overall performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K features 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It is built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process node from TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support.

In Downfall, the CPU's role can be inferred from the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 210 FPS, which is a high value that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35850 and single-core score of 2020 indicate strong compute capability. The Geekbench multi-core score of 23085 and single-core score of 2713 further support this.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 94 versus all CPUs places it in the top 6% of tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 70879 is within 1.3% of its nearest rivals, all of which are high-end desktop or server parts. The Passmark multi-thread score of 58594 and single-thread score of 4928 show balanced performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

However, the measured FPS data in Downfall shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 39 FPS, and at 4K High, it averages 63 FPS. These values are consistent with GPU-bound scenarios, where the RTX 2070 SUPER's rendering throughput limits the frame rate. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2020, ensures that game logic and draw calls are processed quickly, but the GPU cannot keep up at higher settings.

The CPU's 20 threads may provide headroom for background tasks or future game updates that utilize more threads. The 30 MB of L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 per core help with data locality, which can benefit game performance. The Passmark physics score of 3731 suggests adequate physics processing capability for a horror game like Downfall, which may have moderate physics demands. Overall, the CPU's role is to provide a solid foundation, but the data shows that the GPU is the limiting component in this combo.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 141 FPS, which exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. The Medium preset at 172 FPS offers higher frame rates for competitive play, while the Ultra preset at 88 FPS still provides smooth gameplay for most users. For 1080p, High settings provide a balanced experience with good visual quality and high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 101 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most displays. The Medium preset at 123 FPS offers a smoother experience, while the Ultra preset at 63 FPS just barely maintains 60 FPS. For 1440p, Medium settings are recommended for a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while High settings remain viable for users prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 94 FPS, providing the best performance at this resolution. The Medium preset at 77 FPS with a min of 65 FPS is also a solid choice, as the min FPS stays above 60. The High preset at 63 FPS is borderline, with no min FPS data to confirm stability. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it falls well below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p, it averages 172 FPS; at 1440p, it averages 123 FPS; at 4K, it averages 77 FPS. The min FPS values for Medium are 146 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K, all of which remain above 60 FPS. This consistency makes Medium the safest choice for users who want to avoid frame rate dips.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the Low preset at 210 FPS or Medium preset at 172 FPS are the best options. For 1440p users, Medium at 123 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. For 4K users, Low at 94 FPS or Medium at 77 FPS are the only presets that maintain playable frame rates. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where it achieves 88 FPS, as it drops to 63 FPS at 1440p and 39 FPS at 4K.