Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an exceptional performance envelope in Downfall, a horror title that proves to be far less demanding than its genre peers. Based on measured data, this combination remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested preset across all three resolutions, with the most demanding setting still producing a triple-digit average at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and how this specific pairing compares to other tested configurations in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 85.7 FPS. This is a notable result, as it indicates the RTX 4090 has sufficient headroom to run the game at maximum visual fidelity even at 4K resolution. The High preset at this resolution delivers 134.2 FPS, while Medium reaches 160.2 FPS, and Low tops out at 200.1 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is substantial, a 48.5 FPS difference, suggesting that the Ultra preset carries a significant rendering cost, yet it still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best playable setting remains Ultra, with an average of 131 FPS. This represents a 45.3 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra result, showing strong scaling when pixel count drops. The High preset at this resolution produces 209.3 FPS, Medium reaches 256.9 FPS, and Low achieves 316.3 FPS. Every preset at 1440p is far beyond the playable threshold, with even the most conservative estimate still more than double the 60 FPS requirement.

At 1920x1080, the best settings is again Ultra, delivering an average of 183.9 FPS. This is the highest Ultra result across all resolutions, and the lower presets scale accordingly: High produces 294.6 FPS, Medium reaches 361.1 FPS, and Low hits 427.5 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU providing enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking even at these elevated frame rates. For all three resolutions, the data confirms that Ultra is not only playable but also the recommended choice for maximizing visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes more influential as resolution increases, while the CPU's role diminishes. Comparing the scaling between presets and resolutions reveals that the RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing for Downfall. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 114.4 FPS (from 200.1 down to 85.7), which is a 57% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest preset. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's rendering features at 4K.

At 1440p, the Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 185.3 FPS (from 316.3 down to 131), a 58.6% reduction. The percentage change is similar to 4K, but the absolute numbers are higher, confirming that the GPU still has headroom at this resolution. At 1080p, the Low-to-Ultra difference is 243.6 FPS (from 427.5 down to 183.9), a 57% reduction. The consistency of the percentage drop across resolutions suggests that the GPU's performance scaling is predictable, but the absolute frame rates at 1080p are so high that the CPU's single-thread performance becomes a more relevant factor.

The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, shows adequate capability for this game. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and multi-thread score of 6379 indicate it can feed the RTX 4090 effectively at lower resolutions. However, the data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate of 183.9 FPS is lower than what the GPU could theoretically produce if it were the sole bottleneck, suggesting that the CPU is starting to limit performance at this resolution. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger frame rate drops when increasing preset quality.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this interpretation. For Ultra, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rate by 52.9 FPS (from 183.9 to 131), and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 45.3 FPS (from 131 to 85.7). These consistent drops indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role is more pronounced at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS on lower presets.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, 1080p delivers 183.9 FPS versus 85.7 FPS at 4K, making 1080p roughly 2.1 times faster. At Low settings, the difference is even larger: 427.5 FPS at 1080p versus 200.1 FPS at 4K.

Q: Which preset should I use for the smoothest experience at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset provides 131 FPS at 2560x1440, which is the highest quality setting that still maintains a frame rate far above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no need to lower settings for performance reasons.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 1440p and 4K, as shown by the significant frame rate drops when increasing preset quality. At 1080p, the CPU becomes relatively more important, but the Ryzen 5 7500F still delivers over 180 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 131 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations in the database for Downfall.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 85.7 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This is still significantly above the 60 FPS playable threshold, meaning there are no scenarios where this combo drops below playable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination achieves a rank of 131 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the system in the top 3.5% of all configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of tested hardware pairings. The rank reflects the RTX 4090's position in the 88th percentile of all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7500F's position in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with the combination proving more effective than either component's individual percentile might suggest.

The high rank is driven primarily by the GPU's raw performance, as the RTX 4090's PassMark G3D score of 38194 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9223 demonstrate. The CPU's average benchmark score of 24964 is respectable but not top-tier, yet it does not hold back the GPU in this particular game. The data shows that this combo achieves frame rates that are consistently above 85 FPS even at the most demanding settings, which places it well ahead of the majority of systems that struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 4K. For a horror game like Downfall, this level of performance means the system can handle any visual configuration without compromising on frame rate stability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500F's 24964. This makes the 8400F a nearly identical match in terms of processing power. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, just 0.1% lower, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 is 0.4% lower. All four rivals are within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 5 7500F, meaning any of them would produce essentially identical frame rates in Downfall when paired with the RTX 4090.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, a 0% difference from the RTX 4090's 60347. This is an unusual rival, as the Arc Pro A60 is a professional workstation card, but the data shows it performs nearly identically in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, which is 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, a 2.9% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher than the RTX 4090. These GPU rivals are all professional or workstation-class products, which suggests that the RTX 4090's performance in Downfall is comparable to high-end pro cards, though the consumer-oriented feature set of the 4090 may provide additional benefits not captured in raw scores.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 85.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same applies, with Ultra reaching 131 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 183.9 FPS, and even the most demanding setting is far above the playable threshold. The data shows no scenario where this combo drops below the 60 FPS mark, making it a definitive yes for playing Downfall at any resolution and any preset.

The only consideration is that the RTX 4090 is end-of-life and carries a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD, but for raw performance in this title, there is no setting that challenges this system. The Ryzen 5 7500F proves sufficient for the game's CPU demands, and the GPU's power ensures that visual quality can be maxed out without worry. For players with a 4K display, Ultra settings are not just playable but also smooth, with an average of 85.7 FPS that leaves room for occasional dips without hitting the 60 FPS floor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 200.1 FPS, Medium averages 160.2 FPS, High averages 134.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 85.7 FPS. The progression shows a steady decline as visual fidelity increases, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra, a 48.5 FPS decrease that represents a 36% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the results are significantly higher across the board. Low settings produce 316.3 FPS, Medium reaches 256.9 FPS, High delivers 209.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 131 FPS. The gap between Medium and Low is 59.4 FPS, while the gap between Ultra and High is 78.3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset has the most demanding features. The 1440p results show that this resolution is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays, with even Ultra settings exceeding 120 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates become exceptionally high. Low settings hit 427.5 FPS, Medium reaches 361.1 FPS, High delivers 294.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 183.9 FPS. The differences between presets are more uniform at this resolution, with each step down in quality adding roughly 60-70 FPS. The 1080p data reveals that the CPU becomes a more significant factor here, as the frame rates exceed what the GPU can sustain in isolation, but the Ryzen 5 7500F still manages to keep up without creating a noticeable bottleneck.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Downfall scales predictably with both resolution and preset quality, and this hardware combination has enough performance to run the game at maximum settings everywhere. The minimum FPS values are not recorded in the data, but the average frame rates are so far above the 60 FPS threshold that even significant dips would still result in a playable experience.