Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 74 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 397 FPS. This pairing ranks 280th out of 3716 tested hardware combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations for this horror title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The RTX 4080 SUPER shows remarkable headroom even at maximum settings.

At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS recorded is 167 FPS on Ultra settings. The Low preset produces 397 FPS average, Medium delivers 325 FPS with a minimum of 276 FPS and maximum of 374 FPS, and High sits at 267 FPS average. Every 1080p configuration operates far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding preset providing nearly triple the required frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains extremely strong. Ultra settings average 119 FPS, High reaches 190 FPS, Medium delivers 232 FPS with a 197 FPS minimum and 267 FPS maximum, and Low peaks at 284 FPS. The 1440p results show the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth handle higher pixel counts without significant frame rate degradation.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable performance across all presets. Ultra averages 74 FPS, High reaches 118 FPS, Medium produces 144 FPS with 123 FPS minimum and 166 FPS maximum, and Low achieves 177 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration below 100 FPS average, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold with 14 FPS of headroom.

The scaling pattern shows diminishing returns as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p, Ultra settings drop from 167 FPS to 119 FPS, a 29% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, Ultra falls from 119 FPS to 74 FPS, a 38% reduction. The Low preset shows similar scaling: 397 FPS at 1080p, 284 FPS at 1440p, and 177 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The 3840x2160 resolution is playable at all four presets, with Ultra settings averaging 74 FPS, High at 118 FPS, Medium at 144 FPS, and Low at 177 FPS. All results exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 average 74 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS. The system has 14 FPS of headroom at this configuration, making it viable for demanding visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. It is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25005 score), 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H (24872).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 (54247 score), 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828), 2.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698), and 2.8% behind the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757).

Q: What is the best settings configuration at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide the highest visual quality while averaging 167 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 107 FPS, providing substantial headroom for any additional processing load.

Q: Does the system bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Benchmark results indicate no bottleneck issues. The 4K Ultra configuration averages 74 FPS, showing the GPU maintains strong performance even at the highest tested resolution. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (119 FPS) to 4K Ultra (74 FPS) shows a 38% reduction, consistent with the 2.25x pixel count increase.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 167 FPS. This configuration provides 107 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal choice for maximum visual quality without performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 119 FPS. The 59 FPS headroom above the 60 FPS threshold ensures smooth gameplay even during intense scenes, while the higher resolution provides improved image clarity over 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the best settings remain Ultra, averaging 74 FPS. This configuration has 14 FPS of headroom, which is sufficient for maintaining playability but leaves less margin for frame time spikes. For users prioritizing consistent performance over maximum quality, High settings at 118 FPS would provide additional safety margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F's nearest performance rivals are all within 0.4% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F performs 0.2% higher (25005 vs 24964), while the Intel Core i7-11850H performs 0.1% lower (24935). The Intel Core i7-13620H and Intel Core 5 210H also fall within 0.2% and 0.4% of the 7500F's score respectively. Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical frame rates in Downfall, as the game's performance is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested resolutions.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 0.1% higher (54247 vs 54209). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 1.1% higher (54828), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 2.7% and 2.8% higher respectively (55698 and 55757). These small deltas mean users with any of these GPUs would see nearly identical FPS results in Downfall, with differences well within measurement variance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in Downfall performance across all tested resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER's capabilities are the primary constraint, as shown by the consistent frame rate scaling with resolution changes.

At 1920x1080, the CPU provides sufficient processing power to keep the GPU fully utilized. The 7500F's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with its 5.00 GHz boost clock, handle the game's logic without becoming a bottleneck. The 397 FPS Low preset result indicates the CPU can support extremely high frame rates when GPU load is light.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases by 78% compared to 1080p (from 2.07 million pixels to 3.69 million pixels per frame). The Ultra preset drops from 167 FPS to 119 FPS, a 48 FPS decrease. This scaling closely matches the pixel count increase, confirming the GPU is the limiting component.

At 3840x2160, the pixel count doubles again to 8.29 million pixels per frame. The Ultra preset drops from 119 FPS to 74 FPS, a 45 FPS decrease. The CPU's role remains secondary, as even the most demanding GPU configuration maintains substantial frame rates. The 7500F's 32 MB L3 cache and DDR5 memory support provide adequate data feeding for the GPU without creating a performance ceiling.

The preset scaling further confirms GPU dominance. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 177 to 74, a 58% decrease. At 1080p, the same preset change reduces FPS from 397 to 167, a 58% decrease. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates the GPU handles the graphical workload proportionally, with the CPU maintaining its support role.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Downfall — the data confirms playability at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution shows all settings clear the 60 FPS threshold:

At 3840x2160, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration the system can run while maintaining playability, providing 14 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 119 FPS. This configuration offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with 59 FPS of headroom.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 167 FPS. This is the highest performance configuration, providing 107 FPS of headroom for maximum frame rate.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute power drive the game's horror visuals effectively, while the Ryzen 5 7500F's strong single-thread performance (974 in 3DMark single-thread) ensures responsive gameplay. The system ranks 280th out of 3716 tested combinations, confirming it is well above average for this title. For users seeking maximum visual fidelity, 4K Ultra is viable; for those prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low delivers 397 FPS. Every configuration tested exceeds the 60 FPS playability standard.