Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a decisive performance result in Downfall, with measured data showing that the combination is overwhelmingly capable of running the game at high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that this system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination except for 4K Ultra, where it falls marginally short. The data demonstrates a powerful synergy between the Zen 3 processor and the Ada Lovelace GPU, yielding average frame rates that range from 58 FPS at the most demanding setting to 312 FPS at the lightest.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the most common gaming resolution, the system produces exceptional frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset delivers an average of 312 FPS, the Medium preset averages 256 FPS with a minimum of 217 FPS and a maximum of 294 FPS, and the High preset maintains 210 FPS on average. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, achieves a robust 131 FPS average, leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong, though the scaling from 1080p shows the expected reduction in frame rates as pixel count increases. The Low preset averages 223 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS, and the High preset sustains 150 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution still produces a very playable 94 FPS average, which indicates that the RTX 4070 has ample graphics horsepower for this horror title at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, commonly known as 4K, the data shows the first signs of performance limitation. The Low preset achieves 139 FPS on average, the Medium preset delivers 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS, and the High preset maintains 93 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This represents the only configuration in the measured dataset where the combination fails to meet the playability standard, and it does so by a narrow margin of just 2 FPS.

The frame time consistency, as evidenced by the available minimum and maximum values, shows that the system maintains stable performance even during demanding sequences. At 1080p Medium, the 217 FPS minimum against a 256 FPS average indicates a variance of approximately 15%, while at 1440p Medium, the 155 FPS minimum against a 182 FPS average shows similar consistency. The 4K Medium configuration demonstrates a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS, which brackets the 114 FPS average tightly and suggests predictable performance without major stutters.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Downfall and how this balance shifts across resolutions. The scaling between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 shows a consistent reduction in frame rates across all presets, indicating that the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution increases. For instance, the High preset drops from 210 FPS at 1080p to 150 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 60 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops from 131 FPS to 94 FPS, a reduction of 37 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU workload scales predictably with pixel count.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 amplifies this GPU-bound behavior even further. The High preset falls from 150 FPS to 93 FPS, and the Low preset drops from 223 FPS to 139 FPS. These substantial reductions at 4K resolution confirm that the RTX 4070's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600F's processing power becomes less of a limiting factor. The CPU's role is most pronounced at 1080p, where the 312 FPS Low preset result demonstrates the processor's ability to feed frames rapidly without bottlenecking the GPU.

The preset scaling within each resolution provides additional insight into component roles. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 181 FPS, while at 1440p this gap narrows to 129 FPS, and at 4K it shrinks further to 81 FPS. This compression of the performance spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is increasingly saturated, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to handle the game's logic and draw calls across all settings. The data suggests that at 1080p, both components contribute meaningfully to the final frame rate, but at 4K, the GPU dominates the performance equation.

The Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and twelve threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide adequate processing capability for this 2016 horror title, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low settings. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate strong per-core performance, which is relevant for a game that likely relies on fewer threads. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for texture streaming and frame buffering at all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 862 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the top 23% of all systems evaluated. This percentile position reflects the strong overall performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data, particularly the ability to maintain high frame rates at both 1080p and 1440p with demanding presets. The ranking data shows that this combination outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, though it does not reach the very top tier of configurations.

Examining the individual component benchmarks provides context for this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5600F holds an average benchmark score of 36945, which places it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a score of 36938 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a score of 37018 and a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 with a score of 37093 and a delta of -0.4%. These closely matched scores indicate that the 5600F sits in a highly competitive performance tier where minor differences separate processors.

The RTX 4070 GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it at the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a score of 37628 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a score of 37507 and a delta of 0.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile with a score of 38135 and a delta of -1.3%. These comparisons show that the desktop RTX 4070 performs within a narrow band of similar graphics cards, with the RTX 4080 Mobile holding a slight edge of 1.3%.

The combination of an 85th percentile CPU and an 81st percentile GPU yields a system that ranks in the 77th percentile for this specific game, which suggests that Downfall's performance characteristics align well with this hardware pairing. The game appears to favor the strong single-thread performance of the Ryzen 5 5600F and the substantial memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070, allowing the combination to punch slightly above its individual component percentiles in this title.

The Verdict

The verdict data confirms that this PC can run Downfall successfully across nearly all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin. The Ultra preset delivers 131 FPS on average, which is more than double the playability threshold, providing exceptional smoothness for a horror game where responsive controls and consistent frame pacing matter. The minimum frame rate at Medium settings is 217 FPS, indicating that even the lowest recorded frames remain far above the playability line.

At 2560x1440, the system again achieves playable performance across all settings, with the Ultra preset averaging 94 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and demonstrates that the RTX 4070 has sufficient headroom for high refresh rate 1440p monitors. The Medium preset's minimum of 155 FPS shows that the system maintains strong frame delivery even in demanding scenes, which is reassuring for a genre that relies on atmospheric tension and sudden visual changes.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The High preset achieves 93 FPS on average, the Medium preset delivers 114 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 139 FPS, all of which clear the playability threshold. However, the Ultra preset falls to 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS standard. This means that 4K gaming is viable with this combination, but players must choose between the High preset at 93 FPS or the Ultra preset with a slight compromise in smoothness. The data indicates that the High preset at 4K offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 93 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 58 FPS, falling just short of playable performance.

Q: How does the combination perform at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset, the system delivers an average of 94 FPS, which is 34 FPS above the playability threshold. This provides a smooth experience with all visual features enabled.

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this system in Downfall?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 312 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Medium preset at this resolution also delivers a very high 256 FPS average.

Q: Does the system experience any frame rate drops below 60 FPS in the tested configurations?

A: The only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS is 4K Ultra with an average of 58 FPS. All other settings and resolutions maintain averages above 93 FPS, with the lowest minimum recorded being 97 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta), and sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450.

Q: What GPU benchmark score does the RTX 4070 achieve, and how does it rank?

A: The RTX 4070 achieves an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it at the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a negligible 0.1% difference.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 131 FPS. This setting provides the maximum visual quality available in the game while still offering more than double the playability threshold, making it the optimal choice for 1080p displays. The 131 FPS average ensures compatibility with high refresh rate monitors and provides ample headroom for any demanding sequences.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, achieving an average of 94 FPS. This is 34 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for full visual fidelity at a resolution that balances sharpness and performance. The 94 FPS average is sufficient for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz monitors and approaches the refresh rate of many 1440p gaming displays.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are more constrained due to the GPU workload. The High preset delivers 93 FPS on average, which is the highest quality setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 58 FPS, just 2 FPS below playable performance, making High the recommended choice for 4K gaming. This configuration provides strong visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability standard.