Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall shows this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset. The strongest performance appears at 1920x1080, where even the most demanding Ultra preset averages 147.2 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 287.1 FPS. At this resolution, Medium averages 268.2 FPS and High averages 234.4 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain well above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings produce an average of 246.4 FPS, Medium drops to 205.2 FPS, and High settles at 168.9 FPS. Ultra still holds a strong 101.7 FPS average, confirming that the hardware has substantial headroom at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more demanding. Ultra averages 63.5 FPS, just above the playable threshold. High averages 105.9 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS, and Low reaches 156.7 FPS. Every preset at 4K clears the 60 FPS mark, though Ultra leaves only a narrow margin. The scaling pattern across resolutions shows a consistent drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and again from 1440p to 4K, with the Ultra preset taking the largest relative hit at higher pixel counts.

The data shows no minimum or maximum frame values were recorded, so the analysis relies on average FPS only. All twelve measurement points, four presets at three resolutions, indicate this configuration can handle Downfall without dipping below the playable threshold at any setting.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The database records an average of 63.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the margin is modest compared to lower resolutions.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination gives the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest recorded average is 287.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is Medium at 1080p with 268.2 FPS, followed by Low at 1440p with 246.4 FPS.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra, the average drops from 147.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 101.7 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 31%. The same preset then drops further to 63.5 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER strong enough for high refresh rate gaming in Downfall?

A: Yes. At 1440p with High settings, the average is 168.9 FPS, and at 1080p with High settings, the average is 234.4 FPS. Even at 4K High, the average stays at 105.9 FPS, all well above common high refresh rate targets.

Q: Which preset is the most demanding in this game?

A: Ultra is the most demanding preset at every resolution. It averages 63.5 FPS at 4K, 101.7 FPS at 1440p, and 147.2 FPS at 1080p, making it the only preset where the 4K result approaches the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Downfall?

A: The database ranks this CPU and GPU combination at 752 out of 3,716 total tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper tier of configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate the GPU becomes the primary performance driver as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput even at lower settings. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows a moderate frame rate reduction across all presets: Low drops from 287.1 to 246.4 FPS, Medium from 268.2 to 205.2 FPS, High from 234.4 to 168.9 FPS, and Ultra from 147.2 to 101.7 FPS. This pattern suggests the GPU workload grows substantially with pixel count, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames.

The transition from 1440p to 4K amplifies the GPU-bound behavior. At 4K, the Low preset still averages 156.7 FPS, indicating the CPU can drive high frame rates even when the GPU has more pixels to render. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 63.5 FPS, a 37.5% reduction from the 1440p Ultra result, which reflects the heavy pixel fill demands placed on the RTX 4070 SUPER. The Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, does not appear to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, since even the highest frame rates at 1080p Low (287.1 FPS) are achieved without the CPU becoming the limiting factor.

Setting changes also reveal the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 287.1 to 147.2 FPS, a 49% drop, while at 4K the same preset change reduces performance from 156.7 to 63.5 FPS, a 59% drop. This larger relative reduction at 4K indicates that the Ultra preset's additional rendering features, such as higher quality textures and post-processing, place proportionally more strain on the GPU at higher resolutions. The CPU's contribution remains steady across settings, as the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread and multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 single-core 2124, multi-core 15045) provide enough headroom for this horror title's demands.

In summary, the data shows a clear GPU-bound profile for Downfall at 1440p and 4K, while 1080p sits in a transitional zone where both components have ample performance reserves. Users targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p will find the GPU capable of delivering well over 100 FPS at most presets, and even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting stays above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms all four presets are playable at each resolution: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 63.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 101.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same four presets are playable, and Ultra reaches 147.2 FPS.

The 60 FPS threshold is cleared by comfortable margins at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the Ultra preset's 63.5 FPS average is the only result that comes close to the threshold, but it still qualifies as playable. For users who prefer maximum visual fidelity, 4K Ultra is viable, though the narrow margin suggests that demanding scenes could potentially approach the threshold. The High preset at 4K offers a much more comfortable 105.9 FPS average for those who want safety headroom without sacrificing much visual quality.

Overall, the data indicates this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is well suited for Downfall across the full range of tested configurations. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra leaves little performance buffer, but every other combination delivers robust frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 17007 (0.2% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7742 at 16998 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i5-11400 at 17067 (0.2% behind), and the AMD EPYC 7573X at 17070 (0.2% behind). These processors would likely produce very similar CPU-bound behavior in Downfall, since their aggregate scores are nearly identical to the Ryzen 5 3600's average benchmark score of 17035. The Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, and these rivals occupy the same performance band.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 (0.2% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 (1% behind). The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 43223, and it holds the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. These rivals are within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's score, so frame rates in Downfall would be expected to stay within a few FPS of the measured results, assuming the CPU remains the same.

Users who have access to any of these alternative components can expect broadly similar performance in Downfall. The delta percentages are all small, ranging from 0.2% to 1%, which translates to minor differences in average frame rates at any given resolution and preset. None of these alternatives would change the fundamental verdict: this class of hardware comfortably runs the game at 60 FPS or above across all tested settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 147.2 FPS. This gives users the full visual experience while retaining a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 101.7 FPS. The margin above 60 FPS is substantial, so even demanding scenes should remain smooth.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the highest preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 63.5 FPS. This is the only configuration where the frame rate sits close to the threshold, so users who prefer extra headroom might consider High at 105.9 FPS, but Ultra technically qualifies as the best playable setting.

In summary, the database shows this hardware can run Downfall at maximum settings at all three resolutions, with 4K Ultra being the most demanding scenario. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, combined with the Ryzen 5 3600's Zen 2 architecture, provide enough performance for a smooth experience across the board.