Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. This combination ranks in the 134th position out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.6% of all systems evaluated. The data indicates that this is a high-end pairing capable of running the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with the RTX 4090’s raw graphics power overwhelming the demands of this older title.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 134 out of 3,716 tested systems, this CPU-GPU pairing sits comfortably in the upper echelon of benchmark results. The 96.4th percentile ranking means the vast majority of tested configurations—3,582 of them—score lower than this combo. For a horror game like Downfall, which typically emphasizes atmospheric rendering and lighting effects, having this level of headroom ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain fluid.

The ranking reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 5 8400F’s solid multi-threaded capabilities and the RTX 4090’s dominant graphics performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25,005 places it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 60,347 puts it in the 88th percentile among all GPUs. When combined, these components create a system that ranks far higher than either component’s individual percentile would suggest, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of Downfall’s performance while the CPU provides sufficient support without bottlenecking.

The data shows that this combo outperforms 96.4% of all tested systems, making it a top-tier configuration for this game. The rank is particularly impressive given that Downfall is a 2016 release, meaning modern hardware has significant headroom over the game’s original requirements. This combo is not merely playable—it is overwhelmingly capable, with performance margins that suggest it could handle future titles with similar or higher demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at an average of 80.4 FPS. This is a significant margin above the playable threshold, providing a 34% buffer over the 60 FPS minimum. High settings at this resolution achieve 133.5 FPS, Medium reaches 163.2 FPS, and Low tops out at 198.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity, as it stays well within playable territory while delivering the best image quality the game offers.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), Ultra settings run at an average of 134.7 FPS, more than double the 60 FPS threshold. High settings achieve 209.6 FPS, Medium hits 259.8 FPS, and Low reaches 317.3 FPS. The 1440p Ultra experience is exceptionally smooth, with frame rates that exceed what most high-refresh-rate monitors can display. This resolution provides an excellent balance between visual clarity and performance, making Ultra the recommended setting for players with 1440p displays.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra settings average 187.8 FPS, while High reaches 294.4 FPS, Medium hits 360.1 FPS, and Low peaks at 415.2 FPS. The 1080p Ultra preset is so far above the playable threshold that it becomes a question of whether the display can even keep up with the output. For competitive play or maximum frame rates, Low settings at 415.2 FPS would be the choice, but for visual quality, Ultra at 187.8 FPS remains the optimal recommendation. Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset is the best setting because it clears the 60 FPS bar with substantial room to spare.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, with the Ryzen 5 8400F providing adequate support. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, ranging from 187.8 FPS at Ultra to 415.2 FPS at Low. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU is so powerful that it begins to approach CPU-bound scenarios, yet the Ryzen 5 8400F still delivers enough throughput to keep frame rates in the hundreds.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the performance drop is noticeable but not dramatic. Ultra settings fall from 187.8 FPS to 134.7 FPS, a 28.3% reduction, while Low settings drop from 415.2 FPS to 317.3 FPS, a 23.6% reduction. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, as the increased pixel count at 1440p places more demand on the graphics card while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more pronounced performance decline. Ultra settings drop from 134.7 FPS to 80.4 FPS, a 40.3% reduction, while Low settings fall from 317.3 FPS to 198.8 FPS, a 37.3% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K confirms that the RTX 4090 is being pushed hard at this resolution, with the 4K pixel count (8.3 million) representing a significant leap from 1440p (3.7 million). The CPU’s role becomes less important as resolution increases, since the GPU must process exponentially more pixels while the CPU’s draw call workload remains similar.

Across all presets, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 227.4 FPS (415.2 vs 187.8), while at 4K, it narrows to 118.4 FPS (198.8 vs 80.4). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU can more easily feed the GPU, resulting in higher frame rates across all settings. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the setting differences have a proportionally smaller impact on overall frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 80.4 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it still maintains a 34% performance buffer.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The maximum recorded average frame rate is 415.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the fastest configuration tested, though players would likely prefer higher settings given the massive performance headroom available.

Q: How does the performance scale between 1440p and 4K?

A: Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, Ultra settings drop from 134.7 FPS to 80.4 FPS, a 40.3% reduction. Low settings fall from 317.3 FPS to 198.8 FPS, a 37.3% reduction. This indicates that 4K demands significantly more GPU resources than 1440p.

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

A: The GPU is clearly the dominant component. The RTX 4090’s performance scales directly with resolution changes, while the Ryzen 5 8400F’s role diminishes as resolution increases. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU’s 88th percentile performance.

Q: What settings are recommended for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 achieve 80.4 FPS, which is the highest preset tested and still exceeds the 60 FPS target. No settings are needed below Ultra to maintain playability at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 134th out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.6% of all systems. This is substantially higher than the individual component percentiles, demonstrating excellent synergy for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates span an enormous range depending on settings. Low settings produce an average of 415.2 FPS, which drops to 360.1 FPS at Medium, 294.4 FPS at High, and 187.8 FPS at Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 227.4 FPS, representing a 55% reduction in performance when maximizing visual quality. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is more than three times the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 317.3 FPS, Medium reaches 259.8 FPS, High achieves 209.6 FPS, and Ultra runs at 134.7 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 182.6 FPS, a 43% reduction. The 1440p Ultra performance of 134.7 FPS is still more than double the playable threshold, providing excellent headroom for any scene complexity.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 198.8 FPS, Medium hits 163.2 FPS, High reaches 133.5 FPS, and Ultra runs at 80.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 118.4 FPS, a 40% reduction. The 4K Ultra performance of 80.4 FPS is the lowest recorded value across all tested configurations, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 34%. The data shows that this combo never drops below 80 FPS in any tested scenario, making it universally playable.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall at all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 80.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 134.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 187.8 FPS. The system has so much performance headroom that even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—maintains a 34% buffer above the playability threshold.

The data indicates that this is not a system that merely runs the game; it dominates it. The lowest recorded average frame rate across all tests is 80.4 FPS, which is still 20.4 FPS above the playable threshold. For a horror game that relies on tension and atmosphere, the ability to run at maximum settings with no performance concerns allows the player to experience the game exactly as intended. The combo’s 134th rank out of 3,716 systems further validates that this is a top-tier configuration for Downfall, with only a small fraction of tested systems performing better.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 8400F, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest match with an average score of 24,964, just 0.2% lower than the 8400F’s 25,005. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935, a 0.3% difference, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911, a 0.4% difference. On the higher end, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103, which is 0.4% higher. These CPUs would deliver effectively identical performance in Downfall, as the game is not particularly CPU-intensive at the resolutions tested.

For the GPU, the closest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60,326, a 0% difference from the RTX 4090’s 60,347. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, just 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, a 2.5% higher score. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, which is 2.9% lower. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, meaning users with these alternatives would see similar performance at all resolutions and settings.

The data suggests that swapping the Ryzen 5 8400F for any of its nearest rivals would result in negligible performance changes, as the differences are all under 1%. Similarly, the GPU alternatives within 2.9% of the RTX 4090’s score would maintain the same playability characteristics, though none would exceed the 4K Ultra performance of 80.4 FPS by any meaningful margin. For users seeking comparable systems, these alternatives represent the closest performance matches in the benchmark database.