Downfall

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable frame rates on Low (91.7 FPS), Medium (75.2 FPS), and High (62.7 FPS) presets. Ultra settings drop to 39.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, producing an average of 63.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, placing it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF, while sitting 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U.

Q: Is the GPU comparable to any modern alternatives?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. It sits 1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, 1.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B570, and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A750.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system delivers an average of 140.4 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a smooth experience with substantial headroom.

Q: How far does the system rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2156 out of 3716 total combinations tested for Downfall. This places it in the upper portion of the field, indicating solid but not top-tier performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Downfall shows a clear pattern: the graphics card is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's headroom becomes more apparent as resolution drops. The system's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where each component contributes most.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2070 SUPER is not the limiting factor. The average frame rate on Ultra settings reaches 87.5 FPS, while Low settings produce 211.6 FPS. This wide spread across presets indicates that the GPU still has measurable influence, but the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 999, PassMark single-thread score of 3910) ensures the CPU does not bottleneck the rendering pipeline.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases significantly. Ultra settings drop to 63.5 FPS, and High settings produce 103.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra represents a reduction of approximately 27.5% in average frame rate. This is a moderate penalty, suggesting that the RTX 2070 SUPER still has enough compute headroom to handle the higher pixel count without collapsing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Ultra settings fall to 39.5 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while High settings barely clear it at 62.7 FPS. The gap between Low (91.7 FPS) and Ultra (39.5 FPS) at 4K demonstrates the GPU's memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and shading capacity (2560 shading units) are stretched thin at this resolution. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory buffer also plays a role, as the higher preset demands at 4K likely exceed what the memory subsystem can efficiently feed.

The CPU's role is best understood through the multi-threaded benchmarks. The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 12735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6503 in 3dmark_max_threads. These figures indicate that for a horror title like Downfall, which rarely uses more than a handful of threads, the six-core, twelve-thread configuration is more than sufficient. The PassMark multithread score of 27058 and the 3dmark_16_threads score of 6499 both confirm that the CPU has ample parallel capability, but the game's demands do not appear to scale into that territory.

In practical terms, the data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER determines the playable settings ceiling at every resolution. The CPU only becomes a potential concern if the frame rate were much higher, but even at 1080p Low with 211.6 FPS, the system maintains consistency. The recorded numbers suggest that the Ryzen 5 7600 has substantial headroom above what Downfall requires, and the GPU is the component that decides whether a given resolution and preset combination stays above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers twelve scenarios: four settings presets at each of three resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 211.6 FPS, which is the fastest recorded result across the entire dataset. Medium settings follow at 174.7 FPS, High at 140.4 FPS, and Ultra at 87.5 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding preset leaving more than 27 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the gap between presets narrows. Low settings average 150.2 FPS, Medium 121.4 FPS, High 103.7 FPS, and Ultra 63.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that approaches the playable threshold, but it still clears it by 3.5 FPS. This resolution is where the system shows its best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, as all four presets remain playable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings still deliver a comfortable 91.7 FPS, Medium drops to 75.2 FPS, and High falls to 62.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, collapses to 39.5 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only scenario in the entire dataset where the system fails to maintain playable performance. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K represents a reduction of 23.2 FPS, which is the largest single-preset penalty recorded at any resolution.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: the step from Medium to High costs less performance than the step from High to Ultra. At 1080p, the Medium-to-High drop is 34.3 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 52.9 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium-to-High drop is 17.7 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 40.2 FPS. At 4K, the Medium-to-High drop is 12.5 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 23.2 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset contains settings that are disproportionately expensive for the RTX 2070 SUPER, particularly at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 7600's 26324. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher, making it effectively identical in overall performance. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, since the game's demands are modest and the differences between these processors are within the noise of benchmark variation.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals are closely matched. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. These deltas are small enough that users with any of these graphics cards would experience similar performance in Downfall, though the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER's power envelope and cooling characteristics may differ from the mobile and workstation alternatives.

The ranking data places this combination at 2156 out of 3716, meaning roughly 42% of tested configurations perform better. This aligns with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking and the CPU's 78th percentile ranking. The CPU is a stronger component relative to the overall field, while the GPU is mid-pack. Systems with faster graphics cards would see meaningful improvements at 4K Ultra, where the RTX 2070 SUPER is clearly the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 87.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 27.5 FPS. There is no reason to use a lower preset at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best option, averaging 63.5 FPS. This is close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it stays above it. Players who prefer a larger safety margin could drop to High settings for 103.7 FPS, but the data indicates that Ultra is playable and is the most visually demanding preset that maintains playable performance.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the highest playable option, averaging 62.7 FPS. This clears the threshold by only 2.7 FPS, so it is a near-run thing. Medium settings at 75.2 FPS provide a more comfortable margin, and Low at 91.7 FPS offers the smoothest experience. The Ultra preset at 39.5 FPS is not playable and should be avoided at this resolution.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Downfall. The measured data confirms that the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers playable performance at all three tested resolutions, provided the settings preset is chosen appropriately.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra averaging 87.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset is also playable, with Ultra averaging 63.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: Low at 91.7 FPS, Medium at 75.2 FPS, and High at 62.7 FPS. Only 4K Ultra fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold, falling short at 39.5 FPS.

The system is at its best at 1080p and 1440p, where it can run the game at maximum settings with smooth frame rates. At 4K, it requires a settings compromise, but High settings still provide a playable experience. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra is fully playable, 1440p Ultra is fully playable, and 4K High is the ceiling. For players who prioritize 4K resolution, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB memory buffer and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are sufficient for High settings but not for Ultra. This system is a capable choice for Downfall, with the only significant limitation being 4K Ultra settings.