Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust performance profile for Downfall, with the data showing 60 FPS or higher across every tested resolution and preset combination except for one clear outlier. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 47 FPS, making it the only unplayable configuration in the dataset. This combination ranks 1575th out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper half of all hardware pairings. The system excels at 1080p and 1440p, where it clears 100 FPS at nearly every setting, and even at 4K it maintains strong playability on High settings with a 77 FPS average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals that would produce nearly identical in-game behavior. For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the nearest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 in average benchmarks versus 25005 for the 8400F — a negligible 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-11850H trails by 0.3% with a score of 24935, and the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% behind at 24911. On the opposite side, the AMD EPYC 9474F leads by 0.4% with a score of 25103. These sub-1% deltas mean that swapping the 8400F for any of these four processors would yield frame rates within the margin of measurement error. The 8400F sits in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, confirming it is a solid but not exceptional mid-range part.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070's closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083 against the RTX 3070's 17208 — a 0.7% gap. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are both 1% behind at 17037 and 17019 respectively, while the NVIDIA Tesla K40c leads by 1.5% at 17468. These deltas are similarly tiny, meaning any of these graphics cards would produce essentially identical frame rates in Downfall. The RTX 3070 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, which is notably lower than the CPU's 77th percentile standing. This suggests that in this pairing, the graphics card is the more likely performance bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system achieves 259.2 FPS on Low settings, 212.2 FPS on Medium, 174.1 FPS on High, and 106.7 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 152.5 FPS, which indicates the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently enough that settings scaling directly translates to frame rate changes. Moving to 1440p, the same settings yield 182.5, 149.4, 124.9, and 75.1 FPS respectively. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 76.7 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 31.6 FPS — a smaller absolute decline at the higher preset, suggesting the GPU is becoming more saturated.

At 4K, the scaling becomes more dramatic. Low settings produce 114.8 FPS, Medium drops to 95.3, High falls to 77, and Ultra collapses to 47 FPS. The difference between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 28.1 FPS, while 1440p Low to 4K Low is a 67.7 FPS drop. This widening gap at lower presets indicates that at 4K, even with reduced graphical load, the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution climbs; at 1080p the processor has headroom to push high frame rates, but at 4K the RTX 3070's rendering capacity dictates the ceiling. The data shows that preset changes at 4K have a larger relative impact than at lower resolutions, with Ultra costing 30.3 FPS over High at 4K versus 49.8 FPS between High and Ultra at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings average 259.2 FPS, Medium achieves 212.2 FPS, High reaches 174.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 106.7 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding Ultra setting nearly doubling the requirement. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable 147.5 FPS total decline, with the largest single step being 67.1 FPS when moving from High to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 182.5 FPS, Medium hits 149.4 FPS, High manages 124.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 107.4 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p because the GPU is working harder at the higher resolution. All four presets remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra still holding a 15.1 FPS margin over the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the data splits into playable and unplayable territory. Low settings average 114.8 FPS, Medium achieves 95.3 FPS, and High maintains 77 FPS — all comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra, however, falls to 47 FPS, which is 13 FPS below the playability threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 67.8 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs 30 FPS, making Ultra a clear outlier in an otherwise playable resolution. Notably, 4K Low at 114.8 FPS is actually faster than 1440p Ultra at 75.1 FPS, highlighting how preset selection matters more than resolution at the higher end.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at 60 FPS or higher in the majority of configurations tested. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the lowest result being 106.7 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, the same is true: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra at 75.1 FPS being the minimum. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable: Low at 114.8 FPS, Medium at 95.3 FPS, and High at 77 FPS. The sole failure is 4K Ultra at 47 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold by 13 frames.

The verdict is clear: this combination handles Downfall well across the board. At 1080p and 1440p, there is no setting that compromises playability, and users can enable Ultra without concern. At 4K, High settings provide a solid 77 FPS average, which is 17 FPS above the threshold, while Ultra should be avoided. The system's overall ranking of 1575 out of 3716 combos places it in the top 42% of all tested configurations, indicating above-average suitability for this game. The RTX 3070's 61st GPU percentile is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, but the 8400F's 77th CPU percentile ensures the processor never becomes a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 106.7 FPS. This is the optimal choice because it delivers the highest visual quality while still providing a 46.7 FPS margin above the playability threshold. No other setting at this resolution offers a better balance, as High at 174.1 FPS and Medium at 212.2 FPS are only necessary if the user prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, averaging 75.1 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 15.1 FPS, making it a comfortable choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The alternative High preset at 124.9 FPS is available for those seeking more headroom, but Ultra's 75.1 FPS is sufficient for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, High is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 77 FPS. This is 17 FPS above the threshold and provides significantly better visuals than the Medium preset at 95.3 FPS or Low at 114.8 FPS. Ultra at 47 FPS is not viable, so High represents the ceiling for 4K gaming with this combination. The 30 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K is the largest single-preset penalty in the entire dataset, reinforcing that Ultra is simply too demanding for the RTX 3070 at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1575th out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the 57.6th percentile among all hardware pairings. This is a solid mid-tier ranking, indicating that while many systems outperform it, a substantial majority of tested configurations are slower. The CPU's 77th percentile standing versus all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU's 61st percentile, which suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing. If the RTX 3070 were upgraded to a higher-tier GPU, the system's rank would likely improve substantially, whereas a CPU upgrade alone would yield minimal gains given the processor's already strong relative position.

The ranking data confirms that this combo is well-suited for Downfall's performance demands. The 1575th position out of 3716 means roughly 58% of tested systems are slower, which is a favorable outcome for a mid-range 2024 CPU paired with an end-of-life 2020 GPU. The measured FPS results align with this ranking: the system delivers playable frame rates at every resolution except 4K Ultra, and even at 4K it maintains 77 FPS on High settings. For a horror game like Downfall, where smooth frame pacing is critical for atmosphere, this combination provides consistent performance across the board. The only meaningful weakness is 4K Ultra, and users targeting that specific configuration would need to step up to a more powerful GPU to close the 13 FPS gap.