Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a comprehensive range of performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with particularly strong results at 1440p and 1080p. The benchmark results indicate a system that scales predictably with settings, though the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K presents a significant challenge.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides measured average frame rates for three resolutions and four quality presets, with some entries including minimum and maximum FPS values for the Medium preset.

At 3840x2160, the combo starts with 107 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 88 FPS, with a measured range of 75 FPS minimum and 101 FPS maximum. The High preset delivers 72 FPS on average. The Ultra preset, however, drops the average to 45 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed by the highest settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance improves substantially. Low settings yield an average of 173 FPS. Medium produces 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. High settings average 116 FPS. Even the Ultra preset maintains an average of 72 FPS, which is exactly at the same level as High at 4K. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a drop of 101 FPS, indicating that the settings have a strong impact but the hardware has enough headroom to stay above 60 FPS throughout.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high. Low settings reach an average of 242 FPS. Medium averages 198 FPS, with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS. High settings average 162 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers an average of 101 FPS, which is more than 40 FPS above the playable threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 141 FPS, demonstrating that even the heaviest settings leave significant performance on the table.

The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data. The minimum FPS values at each resolution — 75 at 4K, 120 at 1440p, and 168 at 1080p — all stay comfortably above 60 FPS. This suggests that frame pacing is stable for this settings level, with no severe dips.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data offers context for both the CPU and GPU individually, based on their average benchmark scores.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the closest matching processors are the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with a deltaPct of 0.2, the Intel Core i7-11850H at 0.3, and the Intel Core i7-13620H at 0.4. The AMD EPYC 9474F sits at -0.4, meaning it scores slightly lower in the average benchmark. The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, while its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964. The performance differences are minimal, all within a fraction of a percent. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios within Downfall, swapping to any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M with a deltaPct of -0.3, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at -0.3, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at -0.8. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is slightly behind with a deltaPct of 1.2. The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331. The Radeon 860M scores 26401, and the MX550 scores 26421, both marginally higher. The RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553. The RX 6750 XT scores 26011. The differences are small, but the data suggests that these GPUs would produce comparable frame rates in Downfall, with the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary being the closest in overall performance.

The CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This indicates that the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own field.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions and presets in Downfall.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, reaching 242 FPS on Low settings. These numbers suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to saturate it at lower resolutions. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 141 FPS drop, which is the largest absolute decrease among all resolutions. This indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase, even at this resolution. The CPU's role is likely to be the bottleneck at the very high frame rates seen on Low and Medium settings.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low is 173, which is 69 FPS lower than at 1080p. This drop shows that the GPU is now working harder due to the increased pixel count. The Ultra preset still achieves 72 FPS, which is the same as the High preset at 4K. The pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution, with the CPU having less influence on the final frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls significantly. The Low preset averages 107 FPS, which is 66 FPS lower than at 1440p. The Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 62 FPS decrease, which is smaller than at lower resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is heavily saturated at 4K, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant. The fact that High settings at 4K produce 72 FPS, identical to Ultra at 1440p, underscores that the GPU is the dominant factor at this resolution.

The data implies that the CPU is more significant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates, while the GPU takes over as the main constraint at 4K. The Ryzen 5 8400F has a passmark multithread score of 24389 and a single-thread score of 3685, which are strong numbers that support its ability to keep up at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data provides a clear picture of this system's ability to run Downfall at playable frame rates, defined as 60 FPS or higher.

At 3840x2160, the system can run the game on High, Low, and Medium settings. The best settings are High, which achieves an average of 72 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K playable with high visual quality. The Ultra preset, however, is not playable at this resolution, as it drops to 45 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 72 FPS. This is the highest quality option that maintains playability. The fact that Ultra at 1440p matches High at 4K in terms of average FPS is noteworthy.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. The best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 101 FPS. This is well above the threshold, providing a smooth experience at maximum quality.

The overall verdict is that this PC can run Downfall at 60 FPS or higher in nearly all tested scenarios. The only exception is the Ultra preset at 4K, which falls short. Users with a 4K display will need to choose High settings for the best balance of quality and performance, while those at 1440p or 1080p can enjoy the highest settings without issue.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1642 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, at roughly the 44th percentile of the combo rankings.

The CPU's percentile of 77 among all CPUs suggests that the processor is a strong contributor to this ranking. The GPU's percentile of 72 is slightly lower, indicating that the graphics card is less of a differentiator. The combo rank of 1642 reflects the combined performance of both components, and the data shows that this system sits comfortably in the top half of the field. The average benchmark scores for the CPU and GPU are 25005 and 26331 respectively, which are solid figures that support the mid-to-upper tier positioning.

The ranking implies that there are many systems with faster performance, but also a substantial number with slower performance. For a game like Downfall, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this combo provides a level of performance that will satisfy most users.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS determines the best settings for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which produces an average of 72 FPS. This is the only preset above the Medium tier that remains playable at 4K. The High preset offers a significant visual improvement over Medium while still staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This allows users to max out the game's quality at 1440p while maintaining a playable frame rate. The Ultra preset at this resolution delivers the same average FPS as High at 4K, showing that the hardware has ample room to handle the lower pixel count.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 101 FPS. This is the highest possible quality setting, and it delivers a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1080p Ultra experience is smooth and responsive, with headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

The data shows that users at 1440p and 1080p can enable maximum settings, while 4K users must settle for High to maintain playability.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 72 FPS and is the best playable option.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 72 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26011. The deltaPct is 1.2, indicating the RTX 5060 is slightly faster in this metric.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The minimum FPS for Medium settings at 1920x1080 is 168. The maximum is 227 FPS, with an average of 198 FPS.

Q: Which CPU is the closest rival to the Ryzen 5 8400F in benchmark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest rival, with an average score of 24964 compared to the 8400F's 25005. The deltaPct is 0.2.

*Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested systems for Downfall?*

A: Yes. It ranks 1642 out of 3716 combinations, which places it in the upper half of the tested systems.