Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers extreme performance in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Across all tested resolutions, this combination not only meets but dramatically exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, with average frame rates ranging from 82 FPS at 4K Ultra to 411 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system with massive headroom, making it capable of running the game at maximum settings on any resolution tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces staggering frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 411 FPS. The Medium preset averages 361 FPS, with a minimum of 307 FPS and a maximum of 416 FPS. The High preset still delivers an average of 296 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra setting, the average remains high at 185 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales as expected, though remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 315 FPS. Medium sees an average of 258 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 219 FPS and maximum of 297 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 212 FPS. At Ultra, the average FPS drops to 132, still more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance is more moderate but still firmly in the playable range. The Low preset averages 196 FPS. Medium delivers an average of 161 FPS, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 185 FPS. The High preset averages 132 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still achieves an average of 82 FPS.

The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, average FPS drops by roughly half at most presets. For instance, on the Ultra preset, the average drops from 185 FPS at 1080p to 132 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 82 FPS at 4K. This indicates a strong dependency on resolution, but the absolute numbers remain high even at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Downfall, the balance between CPU and GPU shifts based on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less burdened, and the CPU's capabilities become more prominent. The high frame rates, peaking at 411 FPS on Low, suggest the Ryzen 5 7400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently, allowing it to reach its full potential.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the load shifts significantly to the GPU. The RTX 4090, with its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance, becomes the primary bottleneck. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 23% reduction in average FPS on the Ultra preset, and a further 38% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This steep drop-off at higher resolutions is a classic indicator of GPU-bound performance.

The settings preset also plays a role. From Low to Ultra at 1080p, the average FPS drops from 411 to 185, a 55% reduction, which is primarily a GPU workload increase. However, the CPU's single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, ensures it does not become a limiting factor even at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest. The data suggests the CPU handles the game's logic and physics well, while the GPU's rasterization power dictates the final frame output at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 138th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 3.7% of all tested systems, a position that reflects its high-end components.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU. The RTX 4090 sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals in terms of overall score are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (with a 0% deltaPct), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% deltaPct), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (-2.5% deltaPct). While these are close in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4090's gaming-specific architecture and driver support give it a substantial edge in real-world gaming scenarios like Downfall.

The CPU also contributes to the high ranking. The Ryzen 5 7400F is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. While its rivals—such as the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% deltaPct) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% deltaPct)—are extremely close in average score, the combination with the top-tier GPU ensures that the system is not held back by processor limitations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in performance are the Intel Core i5-14600T, with an average score of 32707 and a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with an average score of 32697 and a deltaPct of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is marginally faster with a score of 32812 (a -0.2% deltaPct, meaning it is 0.2% ahead). These processors would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Downfall, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the higher resolutions where this system excels.

On the GPU side, alternatives with similar synthetic benchmark scores include the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60326, 0% deltaPct) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140, 0.3% deltaPct). The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is slightly slower with a score of 58657 (a 2.9% deltaPct), while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is slightly faster with a score of 61896 (a -2.5% deltaPct). However, it is crucial to note that these are professional workstation cards. Their driver optimization for gaming is typically inferior to the RTX 4090, meaning the actual FPS in Downfall could be lower despite similar synthetic numbers. The RTX 4090's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and high pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s are likely to provide a more consistent gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 82 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience?

A: At all three tested resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K), the Ultra preset is listed as the best setting. The average FPS at Ultra is 82 at 4K, 132 at 1440p, and 185 at 1080p, all comfortably exceeding 60 FPS.

Q: How does the performance scale between 1080p and 4K?

A: Performance drops significantly with resolution. On the Ultra preset, the average FPS falls from 185 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p, a 29% decrease, and then to 82 at 4K, a further 38% decrease from 1440p. This indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The RTX 4090's workload increases substantially with resolution, as evidenced by the steep FPS drop from 1440p to 4K, while the Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 score of 3072) is sufficient to keep up.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems?

A: This combination ranks 138th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 3.7% of all systems. This is a result of the RTX 4090's high percentile ranking (88th) and the Ryzen 5 7400F's solid performance (83rd percentile).

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded at any setting?

A: The lowest average FPS is 82, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset. This is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The data conclusively shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination can run Downfall with exceptional performance. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 185 FPS on the Ultra preset, with all settings playable. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 132 FPS average, again with all settings playable. Even at the most demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 82 FPS, and every settings preset (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) is verified to clear the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC does not merely run Downfall; it dominates it. With the highest preset available at all resolutions producing frame rates well above the playability standard, users can expect a fluid and highly responsive experience. The only consideration is that the 4K Ultra preset, while playable at 82 FPS average, offers less headroom than the lower resolutions. For users seeking the absolute highest frame rates, the 1440p or 1080p resolutions provide significantly more performance, with averages of 132 and 185 FPS respectively at Ultra settings. Overall, this configuration is overqualified for Downfall, leaving ample performance in reserve for future titles or more demanding scenarios.