Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall across all tested resolutions. The benchmark data shows this combination exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin at every preset, with the most demanding configuration still producing an average of 74 FPS at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares it to similar hardware combinations, and identifies the optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall reveals a consistent pattern of strong performance, with the RTX 4080 SUPER providing ample headroom even at the highest settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combination produces an average of 177 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 144 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS. High settings yield an average of 118 FPS, while Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still maintain an average of 74 FPS. Every 4K preset stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales upward significantly. Low settings produce an average of 280 FPS. Medium settings see an average of 232 FPS, with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 267 FPS. High settings deliver 190 FPS on average, and Ultra settings maintain an average of 119 FPS. The gap between 4K and 1440p is substantial, with the Ultra preset showing a 45 FPS difference between the two resolutions.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination reaches its highest frame rates. Low settings average 313 FPS. Medium settings average 292 FPS, with a minimum of 248 FPS and a maximum of 335 FPS. High settings produce an average of 267 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver a strong 167 FPS average. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra performance is more than double the 4K Ultra performance.

The minimum FPS values, where available, show that frame pacing remains stable. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 123 FPS is still well above the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 197 FPS indicates virtually no stutter risk. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 248 FPS suggests the game runs with exceptional smoothness.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU provides context for how this combination compares to other hardware that would yield similar results in Downfall.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, the closest comparable processors are within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938, which is essentially identical with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018, just 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112, 0.5% higher. These processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the GPU rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 SUPER performs essentially the same. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.8% higher. In practice, these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 4080 SUPER across all Downfall settings.

A system built with any of these CPU-GPU pairings would exhibit very similar FPS numbers to the measured results. The differences among the top rivals are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 74 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 313 FPS, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings average 292 FPS, High averages 267 FPS, and Ultra averages 167 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247. The delta is -0.1%, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for this GPU in Downfall?

A: Benchmark data shows the Ryzen 5 5600F scores 19,236 in PassMark multithread and 2,872 in single-thread tests. The GPU scores 34,245 in PassMark G3D. The high frame rates across all resolutions suggest the CPU keeps pace effectively.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded?

A: Minimum FPS values were only recorded for Medium settings. At 4K, the minimum is 123 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 197 FPS. At 1080p, the minimum is 248 FPS.

Q: Which CPU rivals are closest to the Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is -0.5%.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination can run Downfall at all tested resolutions and presets above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, every settings preset is playable. Low averages 177 FPS, Medium averages 144 FPS, High averages 118 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS line with a 14 FPS margin.

At 2560x1440, performance is even stronger. Low averages 280 FPS, Medium averages 232 FPS, High averages 190 FPS, and Ultra averages 119 FPS. All presets deliver more than double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combination excels. Low averages 313 FPS, Medium averages 292 FPS, High averages 267 FPS, and Ultra averages 167 FPS. Even the most demanding preset provides nearly triple the required frame rate.

The verdict is straightforward: this PC clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested, with no exceptions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 381 out of 3,716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 10.3% of all systems in the benchmark database. This percentile positioning is consistent with the hardware's individual scores, where the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile and the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile.

The rank of 381 indicates that a significant number of other combinations achieve higher frame rates, but the vast majority of systems tested perform worse. Given that the measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 74, systems ranking above this combo would need to deliver even higher performance, likely through more powerful GPUs or CPUs. The performance delta to the nearest rivals suggests that systems just above this rank would produce only marginally better results.

The combination's rank reflects its position as a high-end pairing, capable of handling Downfall at maximum settings without compromise.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra for all three tested resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 74 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it maintains a 14 FPS buffer above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 119 FPS. This provides nearly double the required frame rate, offering a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 167 FPS. This delivers exceptional smoothness with all visual options enabled.

For users who prioritize higher frame rates over visual quality, the data shows that dropping to High settings at 4K raises the average to 118 FPS, while at 1440p High averages 190 FPS. At 1080p, High settings average 267 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of FPS across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Downfall.

The GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The transition from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra shows an average FPS drop from 167 to 119, a reduction of 28.7%. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the average drops from 119 to 74, a reduction of 37.8%. This increasing performance loss at higher resolutions is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, as the rendering load grows with pixel count.

The CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 313, which requires the CPU to feed frames at a very high rate. At 1440p Low, the average is 280, and at 4K Low, the average is 177. The smaller performance gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings, compared to the larger gap at Ultra settings, indicates that the CPU is more involved in frame generation at lower settings.

The settings scaling provides further insight. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 177 to 74, a 58.2% decrease. At 1080p, the same settings change reduces the average from 313 to 167, a 46.6% decrease. The larger relative drop at 4K confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes relatively more important as resolution decreases.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 19,236 and single-thread score of 2,872 indicate strong general-purpose performance. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34,245 shows it has substantial graphics compute capability. The benchmark results in Downfall suggest that for most settings, the GPU handles the majority of the workload, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid bottlenecking at any tested configuration.