Downfall

This PC configuration, pairing an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, delivers a decisive performance outcome for Downfall. The benchmark data shows that this hardware combination is more than capable of running the horror title at high frame rates across all common resolutions, with the only limitation appearing at 4K with maximum settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component scaling, and optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting an average of 312 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 256 FPS, with a minimum of 217 FPS and a maximum of 294 FPS. The High preset still delivers a very smooth 210 FPS average. At Ultra settings, the average is 131 FPS, which remains far above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally but stays firmly in high-refresh-rate territory. The Low preset averages 223 FPS, Medium averages 182 FPS (with a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 210 FPS), and High averages 150 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution delivers an average of 94 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The most demanding scenario is 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, the only measured result below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K High settings, the average is 93 FPS, while Medium delivers 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS. The Low preset at 4K averages 139 FPS, showing that even at maximum resolution, the game runs smoothly when settings are reduced.

Notably, the data includes min/max FPS figures only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame time consistency shows a 217 FPS minimum and 294 FPS maximum. At 2560x1440, the range narrows slightly to 155-210 FPS. At 4K, the Medium preset produces a 97-131 FPS range. This lack of min/max data for other presets means frame pacing analysis is limited, but the average scores alone indicate strong performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals a clear pattern about which component dominates in Downfall. Comparing 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the performance drop is roughly 30-40% across most presets. For instance, the High preset goes from 210 FPS at 1080p to 150 FPS at 1440p, a 28.6% reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 131 FPS to 94 FPS, a 28.2% reduction. This relatively modest scaling suggests that the CPU still has headroom at 1080p, and the GPU begins to take on more load as resolution increases.

The jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 shows a much steeper decline, particularly at higher settings. The Ultra preset falls from 94 FPS to 58 FPS, a 38.3% drop. The High preset goes from 150 FPS to 93 FPS, a 38% reduction. This aggressive scaling at 4K indicates that the RTX 4070 becomes the primary bottleneck at this resolution, especially with demanding settings.

At 1080p, the data suggests the Ryzen 5 5600 is sufficient to feed the GPU adequately. The 312 FPS Low preset result shows that the CPU can handle very high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor. However, the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p (312 FPS vs 131 FPS) indicates that the GPU's rendering load increases substantially with settings, even at lower resolutions. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 3.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clock provides solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 882 single-thread score in 3DMark and 2584 single-core score in Cinebench R23.

The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly important at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS shows that the GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the limiting factor at this extreme configuration. The data indicates that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the CPU and GPU work well together, but at 4K, the GPU dictates performance entirely.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, which achieves an average of 131 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the playable threshold with a substantial margin. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest configuration provides well over double the 60 FPS requirement.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best experience, with an average of 94 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice. The High preset at 150 FPS would be preferable for very high refresh rate displays, but Ultra remains fully playable and visually superior.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it cannot be recommended. The best settings at 4K are High, which delivers an average of 93 FPS. This represents the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, with a healthy 33 FPS margin over the threshold. The Medium preset at 114 FPS is also an option for those seeking even higher frame rates, but High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600's nearest rivals in benchmark performance provide context for what similar hardware would behave like. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600's 20468 average benchmark score. This means the Intel chip would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Downfall. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, a 0.2% difference, indicating near-identical performance. Two AMD EPYC server processors, the 9454P (20422) and 7713 (20363), also fall within 0.2-0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600. While these are enterprise chips, their benchmark equivalence suggests they would handle the game's CPU demands similarly, though their different platform characteristics would affect overall system behavior.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070's nearest rivals show interesting alternatives. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 0.1% difference from the RTX 4070's 37648 average benchmark score. However, the Tesla P4 is a data center card with different driver support and no display outputs, making it impractical for gaming. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% difference, meaning it would deliver nearly identical FPS in Downfall. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, indicating it would be slightly faster. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower, showing marginally slower performance. These alternatives provide a clear picture: the RTX 4070 sits in a performance cluster where users could expect within a few percentage points of the measured frame rates from these comparable products.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall successfully at all tested resolutions, with the single exception of 4K Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low (312 FPS) to Ultra (131 FPS) exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The data confirms that this resolution is fully playable at maximum settings with excellent performance.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. All four presets, Low (223 FPS), Medium (182 FPS), High (150 FPS), and Ultra (94 FPS), clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset delivers a playable experience with a 34 FPS margin, making it the recommended choice for 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. The High, Medium, and Low presets all deliver playable performance, with averages of 93 FPS, 114 FPS, and 139 FPS respectively. However, the Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, falling 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. This means 4K gaming is possible and enjoyable, but requires using High settings or lower. The RTX 4070's 12 GB memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the GPU's compute resources are stretched at Ultra settings.

Overall, the data shows this configuration is well-suited for Downfall. The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4070's high rasterization throughput results in a system that handles the game effortlessly at 1080p and 1440p, with only 4K Ultra being out of reach. The measured results place this combo at rank 862 out of 3716 tested combinations, putting it in the top 23.2% of configurations for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: High settings deliver an average of 93 FPS at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so High is the most demanding playable option.

Q: Can this PC run the game at 60 FPS on Ultra at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 94, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 34 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin for consistent gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20454, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, just 0.2% lower.

Q: What is the FPS range for Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured FPS ranges from a minimum of 217 to a maximum of 294, with an average of 256. This indicates consistent frame delivery without major dips.

Q: Is the RTX 4070's performance close to any other GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 in benchmarks, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 4070's 37648. This means the Vega 56 would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

Q: Does this system meet the 60 FPS requirement at all resolutions?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 58, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other resolution and settings combinations meet or exceed 60 FPS, with the lowest playable result being 93 FPS at 4K High settings.