Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured data shows this combination is not merely capable of running the game but is overwhelmingly powerful, producing triple-digit average FPS across nearly every setting and resolution tested. The only scenario where the average dips below 100 FPS is at 4K Ultra, which still holds a comfortable 74 FPS average. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, explores the best settings for each resolution, and contextualizes the results against similar hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. Here is the exact measured FPS breakdown.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. With Low settings, the average FPS is 397. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 325 FPS, with a minimum of 276 FPS and a maximum of 374 FPS. High settings yield an average of 267 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the average remains high at 167 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, and the system is likely constrained by CPU performance or game engine limits, given the massive frame rates.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably but remains outstanding. Low settings produce an average of 284 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 232 FPS, with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 267 FPS. High settings deliver an average of 190 FPS. Ultra settings still manage an average of 119 FPS. The data shows a clear step down from 1080p, but the system is still delivering well over double the 60 FPS playable threshold at every setting.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the demands on the GPU increase significantly, yet the system still performs admirably. Low settings average 177 FPS. Medium settings average 144 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 118 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one to fall below the 100 FPS mark, but its 74 FPS average is still well above the playable threshold. The data shows a consistent performance curve, with each resolution step causing a proportional decrease in frame rate, particularly at higher presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS. The data shows that this PC configuration exceeds that threshold at every single preset available in the benchmark, including the most demanding ones.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 167. This is more than double the playable threshold, indicating the system has significant headroom.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average FPS of 119. This is a substantial result, showing that the hardware can handle the highest visual fidelity at this popular resolution with a robust frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 74. This confirms that even at 4K with maximum settings, the system maintains a playable experience, although the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is narrower than at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in the balance between CPU and GPU influence as resolution changes. This is a horror game with a 2016 release date, and its engine is likely more dependent on single-threaded performance, but the massive GPU here changes the dynamic.

At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The frame rates are so high (267 FPS on High, 397 FPS on Low) that the CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely the primary bottleneck. The scaling between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p shows a 230 FPS difference (397 to 167), which is substantial. This suggests that while the GPU is powerful, the CPU's processing of game logic and draw calls is what limits the absolute maximum frame rate. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and strong single-thread performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts more toward the GPU. The average FPS on Ultra drops to 119, which is a significant decrease from the 167 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This 48 FPS drop indicates that the increased pixel count is now demanding more from the RTX 4080 SUPER. The GPU, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, begins to become the more significant limiting factor, though the CPU still has to keep up with the high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed hard by the 4K resolution. The difference between Low (177 FPS) and Ultra (74 FPS) at this resolution is 103 FPS, the largest absolute gap across all resolutions. This shows that the GPU's workload scales dramatically with resolution and settings. The CPU's role diminishes in relative importance because the GPU is taking much longer to render each frame, giving the CPU ample time to prepare the next one. The shift in bottleneck from CPU at 1080p to GPU at 4K is a classic pattern, and the data here confirms it clearly.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data provides nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, offering context on what other hardware would behave similarly.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14600T, with an average score of 32707 and a deltaPct of 0.1%. This indicates the Intel chip performs nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. Other close rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (avg score 32697, deltaPct 0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (avg score 32662, deltaPct 0.3%). Interestingly, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has a slightly higher average score of 32812, putting it -0.2% ahead of the 7400F. In Downfall, these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates, especially at 1080p where the CPU is more influential.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a deltaPct of -0.1%. This means the SUPER variant is essentially on par with the non-SUPER model in synthetic tests. Other rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg score 54828, deltaPct -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg score 55698, deltaPct -2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55757, deltaPct -2.8%). The data suggests that swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for a standard RTX 4080 would result in virtually identical performance in Downfall. The Radeon options listed would be slightly faster in aggregate benchmarks, but their specific gaming performance could vary.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, the verdict is unequivocal. Can this PC run Downfall? Yes, and it can do so with maximum settings at every resolution.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at all three resolutions tested. The best settings for each resolution are as follows:

• At 1920x1080, the system can run Ultra at an average of 167 FPS.
• At 2560x1440, the system can run Ultra at an average of 119 FPS.
• At 3840x2160, the system can run Ultra at an average of 74 FPS.

The data shows that this configuration is overkill for a game from 2016. Even the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, maintains an average FPS of 74, which is 14 FPS above the playable threshold of 60. The minimum FPS recorded in the Medium preset at 4K was 123 FPS, suggesting that frame pacing is also strong. The system provides a high-performance experience across the board.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at 280 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 7.5% of all tested configurations.

This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. The hardware is clearly high-end, and its performance in this game is excellent. The rank of 280 means that while there are 279 other combinations that perform better, this setup is far above the average. The data indicates that this is a top-tier configuration for this specific title, and users seeking a high-refresh-rate or 4K experience would be well-served. The fact that it achieves over 60 FPS on Ultra at 4K confirms its strength, as many other combos in the database would likely fall below that threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 167.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 74, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded was 197, with an average of 232 and a maximum of 267.

Q: Which component is the main bottleneck at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F CPU is likely the primary bottleneck, limiting the absolute maximum FPS.

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

A: The synthetic benchmark scores are nearly identical. The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 has a score of 54247, a deltaPct of -0.1%. Performance in Downfall would be effectively the same.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 119.