Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers an exceptional performance profile in Downfall, with benchmark results showing that every tested preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates a system with substantial headroom, where even the most demanding settings at 4K produce an average of 74 FPS, and lower resolutions push frame rates well beyond 200 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, settings recommendations, and the relative contributions of CPU and GPU to the overall result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall spans three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of the hardware's scaling behavior.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4080 delivers an average of 119 FPS at High settings. The Low preset reaches 178 FPS average, while Medium produces 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, yields a 74 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 104 FPS, indicating a 58% reduction in frame rate when moving from the least to most demanding settings. This scaling suggests the GPU is the primary performance driver at this resolution, as the absolute FPS values remain high even under maximum load.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance envelope expands considerably. The High preset averages 191 FPS, while Low reaches 285 FPS. Medium produces 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 120 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 165 FPS, a 58% drop, mirroring the percentage scaling seen at 4K. The 1440p Ultra result of 120 FPS is notably higher than the 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS, representing a 62% improvement when dropping from 4K to 1440p at the same settings.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system demonstrates its maximum throughput. The High preset averages 268 FPS, Low reaches 400 FPS, and Medium produces 327 FPS with a minimum of 278 FPS and a maximum of 376 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 168 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 232 FPS, again a 58% reduction, showing consistent performance scaling across resolutions. The 1080p Ultra result of 168 FPS is 40% higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 120 FPS, and 127% higher than the 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS.

Comparing the same preset across resolutions, the High preset yields 268 FPS at 1080p, 191 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset yields 327 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p, and 145 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset yields 168 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The Low preset yields 400 FPS at 1080p, 285 FPS at 1440p, and 178 FPS at 4K.

The minimum FPS data is only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, with values of 278 FPS at 1080p, 198 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. These minimums are all well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating stable frame delivery even in demanding scenes.

FAQ

*Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows an average of 74 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration that stays above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 120 FPS at 1440p.

Q: How much performance is gained by moving from 4K to 1080p at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS increases from 74 at 4K to 168 at 1080p, representing a 127% improvement.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 maintain smooth frame rates in all tested scenarios?

A: Yes, all tested presets at all three resolutions produce average FPS values above 60, with the lowest recorded average being 74 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the benchmark data?

A: The highest average FPS is 400, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 3840x2160?

A: The Medium preset at 4K averages 145 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS, all comfortably above the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra preset across the board. The benchmark data confirms that this combination can run the game at maximum settings without dropping below the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 74 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test data, and it remains 14 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 119 FPS, and Medium averages 145 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity while still maintaining playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 120 FPS, which is exactly double the playability threshold. This gives substantial headroom for demanding scenes, as the average is 60 FPS above the minimum playable rate. The 1440p Ultra result is 62% higher than the 4K Ultra result, showing that the hardware scales well with reduced resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS, providing the highest frame rate at maximum settings among the three resolutions. This result is 108 FPS above the playability threshold, indicating that the system has significant performance reserves at 1080p. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a consistent pattern: 168 FPS, then 120 FPS, then 74 FPS.

The Verdict

The benchmark data demonstrates that the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination can run Downfall at every tested resolution and preset, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings at each resolution are playable.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates at High (119 FPS), Low (178 FPS), Medium (145 FPS), and Ultra (74 FPS). The Ultra preset provides the best visual quality while maintaining a 14 FPS margin above the playability threshold. The 4K results show that this is a capable 4K gaming setup, with the lowest average FPS still being 74.

At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra averaging 120 FPS. This resolution offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the Ultra preset delivers twice the playability threshold. The High preset at 191 FPS and Medium at 233 FPS provide even greater headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance, with Ultra averaging 168 FPS and Low reaching 400 FPS. This resolution is clearly not a bottleneck for the hardware, as even the most demanding settings produce frame rates suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The system can run the game at maximum settings at any resolution up to 4K, making it a versatile option for Downfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute differently to the overall result in Downfall. The data shows a clear pattern where GPU load increases with resolution, while CPU load remains relatively constant.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with the Low preset reaching 400 FPS and Ultra reaching 168 FPS. These high frame rates suggest that the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at this resolution. The 58% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p is driven by GPU workload, as the RTX 4080 handles the increased graphical complexity of higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p. The Ultra preset falls from 168 FPS to 120 FPS, a 29% reduction. This indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases, but the CPU still provides enough throughput to maintain high frame rates. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 233 FPS, showing that the system can sustain very high performance even at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload increases significantly. The Ultra preset drops to 74 FPS, a 38% reduction from 1440p Ultra, while the Low preset drops to 178 FPS, a 38% reduction from 1440p Low. This consistent percentage drop across presets when moving from 1440p to 4K indicates that the GPU is the dominant performance factor at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, since the GPU takes longer to render each frame.

The CPU's single-threaded and multi-threaded capabilities are reflected in its benchmark scores: Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and multi-core score of 21765. These scores indicate a strong processor that can handle the game's logic and physics while the GPU handles rendering. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's performance becomes more relevant, as evidenced by the 400 FPS Low preset result, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates the performance profile.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 230 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the top 6.2% of all tested configurations, indicating a very high-performance pairing for this game.

The rank of 230 out of 3716 reflects the strong performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data. The system's ability to maintain above 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings puts it ahead of the vast majority of tested combos. The high frame rates at lower resolutions further solidify its position, as the system can deliver 168 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 120 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component performance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of two above-average components results in a top-tier gaming performance for Downfall.

The rank of 230 suggests that while there are faster configurations, this combo is well within the high-performance tier. The data shows that the system has significant headroom above the playability threshold at all resolutions, making it a reliable choice for players who want to run the game at maximum settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly to this combination.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14600T, with an average score of 32707 and a delta of 0.1%. This indicates nearly identical performance, with the Ryzen 5 7400F scoring marginally higher. Other close rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (average score 32697, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (average score 32812, delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (average score 32662, delta 0.3%). All of these processors fall within a 0.5% performance band, meaning they would produce very similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, with an average score of 54209 and a delta of 0.1%. This is the closest match, with virtually identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (average score 54828, delta -1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (average score 55698, delta -2.6%), and AMD Radeon 8060S (average score 55757, delta -2.7%) are also nearby, though they score slightly higher on average. The delta values indicate that these alternatives would deliver very similar FPS in Downfall, with differences of a few percentage points at most.

A system pairing the Intel Core i5-14600T with the RTX 4080 would likely produce nearly identical results to the tested configuration, as the CPU delta is only 0.1%. Similarly, pairing the Ryzen 5 7400F with the RTX 4080 SUPER would also be nearly indistinguishable, given the 0.1% GPU delta. These alternatives represent hardware choices that would behave very similarly in practice, offering users flexibility in component selection without significant performance changes.