Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, a 2016 horror title, at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows this pairing is far beyond the requirements for smooth gameplay, with the lowest average frame rate recorded still exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold by a significant margin.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER paired with the Ryzen 5 8400F produces a vast range of performance, scaling predictably with resolution and graphical settings. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy, with 1080p producing the highest frame rates and 4K the lowest, while the gap between Low and Ultra presets remains substantial across all resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 396.6. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 322.4, which is still a massive margin above any display refresh rate. High settings at 1080p yield an average of 268.5 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 166.4 FPS, indicating that the combination is never stressed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong but scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 285.6 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 232.2 FPS, while High settings deliver 188 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 117.3 FPS, which is still nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold and indicates a comfortable experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the load on the GPU increases significantly, yet the results are still impressive. Low settings at 4K average 175.2 FPS. Medium settings average 146.7 FPS, and High settings maintain an average of 118.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, still produces an average of 72.7 FPS. This figure confirms that the game remains playable at 4K with all settings maxed out, though the margin over the 60 FPS threshold is slimmer than at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets clarifies the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this combination. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the workload likely shifts towards the CPU, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly. The delta between Low (396.6 FPS) and Ultra (166.4 FPS) at 1080p is 230.2 FPS, showing that the graphical settings have a massive impact, but the absolute numbers suggest the CPU is keeping pace well enough to avoid becoming a limiting factor at these extreme frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more engaged. The frame rates at the same settings are lower than at 1080p, which is expected due to the increased pixel count. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra shows a drop from 166.4 FPS to 117.3 FPS, a 49.1 FPS decrease. This indicates that the GPU is taking on more work, but the Ryzen 5 8400F still provides sufficient single-thread performance to feed the graphics card effectively.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The 4K Ultra result of 72.7 FPS is the lowest figure in the dataset, and the gap between resolutions widens here. The difference between 1440p Ultra (117.3 FPS) and 4K Ultra (72.7 FPS) is 44.6 FPS, highlighting the heavy pixel throughput demand on the RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, as the frame rate is more constrained by the GPU’s rendering capabilities than by processor speed. The data confirms that for Downfall, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 8400F is more relevant at 1080p where frame rates approach the CPU’s limits.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provide a context for its CPU-level performance. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with a negligible delta of 0.2% in average benchmark score. This means a system with a Ryzen 5 7500F would behave almost identically to the 8400F in Downfall at all resolutions. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also very close, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.4% respectively, indicating that these CPUs would yield nearly the same frame rates. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F has a delta of -0.4%, meaning it scores slightly higher on average, but the difference is minimal and would not translate into a perceptible FPS change in this game.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a delta of -0.1%. This suggests that the non-SUPER RTX 4080 would produce essentially the same frame rates in Downfall. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X has a delta of -1.1%, which is a slightly larger performance gap but still within a range that would result in comparable gameplay. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S show deltas of -2.7% and -2.8% respectively, indicating they are a bit further behind in raw compute, but they would still likely deliver playable frame rates given the high absolute performance seen here.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playable threshold, this PC can absolutely run Downfall with exceptional quality. The verdict by resolution confirms that every single settings preset tested is playable at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 166.4 FPS, which is not only well above 60 FPS but also suitable for high refresh rate displays. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 117.3 FPS, again clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a wide margin and providing a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset still averages 72.7 FPS. This confirms that even at 4K with maximum settings, the game runs fluidly and remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows no configuration where this combination fails to deliver playable performance. The lowest recorded average frame rate in the entire dataset is the 4K Ultra result, and it still exceeds the playability cutoff by 12.7 FPS. This PC does not merely run the game; it runs it at high or ultra settings with a comfortable performance buffer at every resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. According to the data, the Ultra preset is the best choice at every resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 166.4 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it provides a massive performance surplus. There is no reason to lower the settings at this resolution, as the frame rate is far above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 117.3 FPS. This is also the optimal choice, as it delivers the maximum visual fidelity while still offering a frame rate that is nearly double the 60 FPS target. Users with 144Hz monitors will also benefit from this performance.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 72.7 FPS. While this is the lowest average in the dataset, it still clears the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, the Ultra preset is recommended even at 4K, as it provides the best visual experience without sacrificing playability. The data indicates that users can confidently select Ultra settings at 4K and expect a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Downfall, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing ranks 305th out of 3716 combos. This places the combination in the top 8.2% of all systems tested for this game, reflecting its high-end status. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. The GPU ranks even higher, with a percentile of 86, outperforming 86% of all GPUs.

The combination of a high-percentile GPU and a solidly above-average CPU results in a system that is well-positioned for Downfall. The 305th rank out of 3716 combos indicates that while there are faster systems, this pairing offers a level of performance that puts it ahead of the vast majority. The data confirms that this is a high-performance setup that maximizes the potential for this specific title, and the measured FPS results support its strong ranking. The only systems that would rank higher are those with even more powerful GPUs, but the RTX 4080 SUPER already provides an exceptional experience in this game.