Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a decisive performance outcome for Downfall: this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution, and at 1440p and 1080p it does so with the highest preset enabled. The only compromise appears at 4K, where the Ultra preset dips to 58 FPS average, just below the playable mark, but the High preset restores a comfortable 93 FPS. Benchmark data confirms a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, transitioning to a more balanced workload at lower resolutions, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensuring high frame rates are never bottlenecked.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding configuration that remains at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 93 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short of the playable threshold with an average of 58 FPS, making it unsuitable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay at 4K. The Medium preset provides a safer margin at 114 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still maintaining a substantial 33 FPS headroom above the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable, achieving an average of 94 FPS. This is a significant result, as it demonstrates that the combination has enough performance headroom at 1440p to run the game at maximum settings without any compromise. The High preset runs at 150 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS, and Low at 223 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended setting for the best visual experience while staying well above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot, with an average of 131 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and the system handles it with ease. The lower presets scale impressively: High produces 210 FPS, Medium 256 FPS, and Low reaches 312 FPS. For 1080p users, there is no reason to drop below Ultra, as even the maximum preset leaves a 71 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS requirement.

The data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 4070 is powerful enough to dominate at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra is the single setting that exceeds the capabilities of this configuration. Every other preset across all three resolutions either meets or vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s role diminishes. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 181 FPS (from 312 FPS down to 131 FPS), which shows that the GPU is still heavily engaged but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to reach exceptionally high frame rates. The CPU’s single-thread score of 999 in 3dmark and 1852 in Cinebench R23 single-core are strong indicators that it does not bottleneck even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate peaks at 312 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 94 FPS from 131 FPS at 1080p Ultra, a reduction of 37 FPS (approximately 28%). This scaling suggests that the GPU is now the dominant factor, as the resolution increase directly impacts the pixel fill rate and shading workload. The CPU’s role is less critical here, as even the most demanding preset remains well above 60 FPS, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7600 has ample headroom for this workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes stark. The Ultra preset falls to 58 FPS, while High recovers to 93 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 35 FPS, which is a substantial drop for a single preset step. This is classic GPU-bound behavior: the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for High settings, but the Ultra preset’s additional rendering demands exceed what the GPU can deliver at a consistent 60 FPS. The CPU’s 3dmark multi-thread score of 6503 and PassMark multi-thread score of 27058 confirm it is not the limiting factor at 4K, as even a weaker CPU would not change the 4K Ultra outcome.

The data shows that for this game, the RTX 4070 is the deciding component at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 7600 provides sufficient single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecks at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs place both components in the upper tier, but the GPU’s workload scales more aggressively with resolution, making it the primary performance driver for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 862nd out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 23.2% of all configurations. This is a strong result, especially considering the game’s horror genre and its release in 2016, which likely means it is not heavily optimized for modern multi-core processors. The combo’s ranking is driven primarily by the GPU’s high average benchmark score of 37648 and the CPU’s solid average of 26324.

When comparing the individual components to their nearest rivals, the CPU shows a near tie with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, with a delta of just 0.2% in favor of the 7600. The Ryzen 7 7435HS trails by -0.3%, while the Intel Core i9-11900KF is 0.4% behind. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600 is competitively positioned in its performance class, with no single rival holding a meaningful advantage. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, is just 0.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind and the RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the combination’s ranking is more a function of the overall system balance than any single component’s dominance.

The 862nd rank out of 3716 is notable because it places this combo well above the median, and the measured FPS data confirms that it handles Downfall at high frame rates across all resolutions. The fact that the combo achieves 93 FPS at 4K High and 131 FPS at 1080p Ultra suggests that it could rank higher in less demanding games, but for Downfall specifically, this is a robust mid-to-upper-tier result.

FAQ

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

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the best option at 4K, delivering 93 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 94 FPS, making it the recommended choice. All four presets at 1440p are playable, with High at 150 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS, and Low at 223 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26324 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF. These are negligible differences, indicating the 7600 is well-matched against its peers.

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

A: The GPU is the primary factor at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS while the CPU has ample headroom. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance prevents bottlenecks, but the GPU still drives the frame rate scaling between presets.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 131 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets provide even higher rates: High at 210 FPS, Medium at 256 FPS, and Low at 312 FPS.

Q: Is the 58 FPS at 4K Ultra a playable experience?

A: It is below the 60 FPS playable threshold defined for this analysis. While some users may find 58 FPS acceptable, the data shows that dropping to High settings yields a much more comfortable 93 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a clear hierarchy across presets. The Low preset produces the highest average at 139 FPS, followed by Medium at 114 FPS (with a min of 97 and max of 131), High at 93 FPS, and Ultra at 58 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is the largest in this resolution, at 35 FPS, which indicates that the Ultra preset introduces significantly more rendering complexity. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 97 shows that even the lowest dips remain well above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are substantially higher. Low leads with 223 FPS, Medium follows at 182 FPS (min 155, max 210), High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 94 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 129 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 155 ensures no noticeable stutters, and even Ultra’s 94 FPS average provides a 34 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all settings. Low achieves 312 FPS, Medium 256 FPS (min 217, max 294), High 210 FPS, and Ultra 131 FPS. The Low preset’s 312 FPS is the highest recorded in the dataset, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor even at this extreme frame rate. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 217 is higher than the 4K High average, showing that 1080p is where this combination truly shines. The Ultra preset’s 131 FPS is still more than double the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for 1080p users.

The data shows consistent behavior: lower resolutions amplify the GPU’s ability to push high frame rates, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecks. The only sub-60 FPS result is 4K Ultra at 58 FPS, which is the single data point that prevents this combo from being universally maxed out.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and it does so with authority. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 131 FPS as the best setting. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra at 94 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable, with High at 93 FPS being the best setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold.

The single failure point is 4K Ultra at 58 FPS, which falls just below the playable mark. This is a minor caveat in an otherwise stellar performance profile. The RTX 4070’s 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for this game, and the Ryzen 5 7600’s Zen 4 architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads provides more than enough processing power for a title released in 2016.

For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this system is overkill for Downfall, offering frame rates that are two to five times higher than the 60 FPS requirement. At 4K, the system is still highly capable, but users must accept the High preset as the ceiling for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. The 862nd rank out of 3716 combos reinforces that this is a well-above-average configuration, and the measured data confirms it delivers a smooth, high-quality experience across the vast majority of settings and resolutions.