Downfall

Downfall is a horror game released on 2016-02-28, and this page documents the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile. The data set includes average frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets, along with CPU and GPU benchmark scores and relative rankings. The analysis below interprets these numbers in the context of the game’s demands and the component’s own capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The most direct way to see how this system handles Downfall is to trace average FPS from 1080p through 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 223 at 1920x1080 to 159 at 2560x1440, then to 99 at 3840x2160. That is a steep decline: the 4K figure is less than half of the 1080p figure. The same pattern holds for Medium settings, where 182 FPS at 1080p falls to 130 at 1440p and then to 81 at 4K. High settings show 149, 107, and 66 FPS respectively, while Ultra starts at 93 FPS, drops to 67 at 1440p, and ends at 42 FPS at 4K.

The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. For example, at High, moving from 1440p to 4K cuts the average FPS from 107 to 66—a reduction of 41 FPS, though the exact numeric difference is not in the fact pack. What is clear is that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The CPU’s 16 cores and 22 threads are likely still able to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the very high frame rates (up to 223 FPS). But at 4K, the GPU’s raw throughput is the bottleneck. The fact that even Low settings at 4K only reach 99 FPS, while 1080p Low hits 223 FPS, suggests that the frame rate is bounded by the GPU’s ability to fill pixels rather than the CPU’s ability to prepare draw calls.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core, 22-thread mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It runs at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, and the chip uses an Intel BGA 2049 socket. Its benchmark numbers place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. In synthetic tests, it scores 17984.5 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 1810.5 in single-core, 11657 in Geekbench multi-core, and 1794 in single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 29376, with a single-thread score of 3697.

Against its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 9 185H is essentially tied. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an average benchmark score of 35719, which is -0.1% relative to the Intel part. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802 (-0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909 (-0.7%). This means the Core Ultra 9 185H is within 1% of these processors in aggregate performance. In a game like Downfall, which is likely not heavily threaded given its 2016 release, the CPU’s strong single-core performance (boost clock of 5.10 GHz) and 22 threads provide ample headroom for the GPU to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with a 5 nm process node. It has 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, with 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 907 MHz and a boost clock of 1425 MHz, with memory clocked at 1500 MHz (24 Gbps effective). It uses 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In terms of raw performance, the RTX 5070 Mobile sits in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 122238, and its Vulkan score is 116960. The PassMark G3D score is 20355, with a GPU compute score of 8279. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5070 Mobile is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, which has an average benchmark score of 29945 (-0.1%). The RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783 (+0.5%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095 (-0.6%), and the RX 6700 scores 30433 (-1.7%). So the GPU is essentially a match for the RTX 3070 Ti in aggregate, though the memory capacity (8 GB) is a notable factor for modern games, especially at 4K.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM may be a concern at 4K with high texture settings, but the measured FPS does not indicate any memory-related stutter or crash, only lower average frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact measured average frame rates (and minimum/maximum where provided) for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | Low | 99 | | |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 81 | 69 | 93 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 66 | | |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 42 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 159 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 130 | 111 | 150 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 107 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 67 | | |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 223 | | |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 182 | 155 | 210 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 149 | | |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 93 | | |

At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver 93 FPS, which is above 60, while Low and Medium reach 223 and 182 respectively. The 1440p row shows a similar trend: High and Medium provide 107 and 130 FPS, respectively, with Ultra at 67 FPS. At 4K, Medium is the only setting that stays above 60 FPS (81 FPS), while High dips to 66 and Ultra falls to 42. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings are 155 (1080p), 111 (1440p), and 69 (4K), indicating that even at the lower bound, the game remains playable.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in this dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 223, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At 4K resolution, which settings preset gives an average FPS above 60?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 yields 81 FPS, while High gives 66 and Low gives 99. Ultra falls below 60 at 42 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-core performance compare to its multi-core performance?

A: The CPU scores 1810.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 17984.5 in multi-core, indicating strong multi-threaded scaling. Its Geekbench single-core score is 1794 and multi-core is 11657.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 111, with a maximum of 150.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested system configurations in Downfall?

A: This combination is ranked 2058 out of 3716 total tested combos.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Mobile’s performance compare to the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile’s average benchmark score is 29928, while the RTX 3070 Ti’s is 29945, a difference of -0.1%, making them essentially equal.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates show a clear trade-off between visual quality and smoothness. For 1080p displays, even Ultra settings deliver 93 FPS, which is sufficient for most refresh rates. However, if the display supports 144 Hz or higher, Low (223 FPS) or Medium (182 FPS) will take full advantage. At 1440p, Medium (130 FPS) and High (107 FPS) both keep the experience above 100 FPS, while Ultra (67 FPS) remains playable but may feel less fluid on a high-refresh panel. For 4K, the only settings that provide an average of 60 FPS or above are Low (99 FPS) and Medium (81 FPS). High (66 FPS) is marginally above 60, but its minimum FPS is not listed; the Medium preset has a minimum of 69, which is more reliable. Ultra (42 FPS) is not recommended for smooth play at 4K.

Overall, the data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance across all resolutions: it yields 182 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K, with minimums of 155, 111, and 69 FPS respectively. If you prefer higher visual quality, High is a viable option at 1440p (107 FPS) and 1080p (149 FPS), but at 4K it dips to 66 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, Low is the only preset that stays above 90 FPS, but the visual trade-off is significant.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H + RTX 5070 Mobile combination ranks 2058 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle of the field. This is a lower standing than the individual component percentiles might suggest: the CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU in the 75th percentile. The gap between the component-level rankings and the game-specific rank implies that Downfall does not heavily leverage the strengths of either component. The CPU’s 16 cores and 22 threads are likely underutilized in a horror game that is not thread-hungry, and the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 384 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s assets, but not exceptional. The system still delivers playable frame rates at most settings, but it does not stand out among the thousands of other configurations tested. The nearest CPU rivals (e.g., AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350) and GPU rivals (e.g., RTX 3070 Ti) are within 0.1% of the respective benchmark scores, which indicates that many other combos with similar performance exist, further pushing this pairing down the rank list. The data shows that while this combo is capable, it does not break any performance barriers in Downfall.