Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a decisive performance outcome in Downfall: it clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution, including 4K Ultra. According to the measured data, the system ranks 674th out of 3716 tested hardware combinations for this game, placing it in the top quintile of all configurations. This is a horror title that rewards high frame rates with smoother motion and more responsive camera control, and the data confirms this pairing is not merely playable but capable of running at maximum settings across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for Downfall is consistent and robust across all three resolutions and four quality presets. No minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded in the dataset, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS figures. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptionally high frame rates that far exceed the needs of any display. The Low preset delivers 338.9 FPS, which drops to 277.7 FPS at Medium, 224.7 FPS at High, and 145.1 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 57% performance reduction, yet even the most demanding preset retains more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is essentially a non-issue for the RTX 5070, as the CPU and GPU combination has ample headroom to maximize refresh rates on even the fastest 1080p monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains firmly in high-refresh territory. The Low preset produces 242.4 FPS, Medium drops to 199.9 FPS, High settles at 165.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 103.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 138.5 FPS, indicating a 57% reduction in frame rate from the lowest to the highest settings. Notably, the 1440p Ultra figure of 103.9 FPS is only 4.4 FPS lower than the 1080p High result, suggesting that resolution scaling is efficient and that the GPU is not bottlenecked at this level. All four presets at 1440p comfortably exceed 100 FPS except for the Ultra preset, which still clears the threshold by a wide margin.

The most demanding scenario is 3840x2160, where the system still performs admirably. The Low preset achieves 151 FPS, Medium drops to 121.7 FPS, High delivers 98.4 FPS, and Ultra maintains 64.7 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at the same preset shows a predictable cost: Ultra falls from 103.9 FPS to 64.7 FPS, a 37.7% reduction, while High falls from 165.1 FPS to 98.4 FPS, a 40.4% reduction. Even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though the margin is slim at 4.7 FPS. The 4K Low result of 151 FPS indicates that the GPU has substantial raw compute headroom, and the performance scaling across presets is smooth and consistent without any anomalous drops.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data for this hardware combination is unambiguous: every preset at every resolution is playable. The best settings, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS, is Ultra at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 145.1 FPS, which is not only above the threshold but also high enough for competitive-level smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra produces 103.9 FPS, offering a strong balance between visual fidelity and refresh rate. The 4K Ultra result of 64.7 FPS is the only scenario that approaches the threshold, yet it still clears it with a 7.8% margin. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, the Low preset at 4K provides 151 FPS, which is more than double the Ultra figure and suitable for high-refresh 4K displays. The data strongly suggests that there is no scenario in which this system needs to compromise on settings to achieve playability, making the choice of preset purely a matter of preference between visual quality and frame rate headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern regarding component roles across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset reaching 338.9 FPS. These figures indicate that the system is operating in a CPU-limited regime at this resolution, where the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F's six Zen 4 cores and 12 threads are the primary constraint. The CPU's single-thread score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 and its 3DMark single-thread score of 951 support this interpretation, as the game's logic and draw call processing become the limiting factor at such high frame rates. The scaling between presets at 1080p—from 338.9 FPS at Low to 145.1 FPS at Ultra—shows a 57% reduction, which is more pronounced than at higher resolutions, further indicating that the GPU has spare capacity that is not being fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The frame rates drop to a range of 103.9 to 242.4 FPS, and the scaling between Low and Ultra remains similar at 57%. The fact that 1440p Ultra (103.9 FPS) is only slightly lower than 1080p Ultra (145.1 FPS) suggests that the RTX 5070 is becoming the more significant contributor, as the increased pixel count begins to tax the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and its Passmark G3D score of 29137 indicate substantial rasterization capability, which becomes more relevant as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rates drop to 64.7 to 151 FPS, and the performance gap between 1440p and 4K at the same preset is significant: Ultra falls by 37.7% and High by 40.4%. This resolution-dependent scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are the limiting factors. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the higher pixel workload gives the Ryzen 5 8400F ample time to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data indicates that at 1080p the CPU is the bottleneck, at 1440p the workload is balanced, and at 4K the GPU is the clear limiting component.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows that all four presets at 3840x2160 are playable, with the most demanding Ultra preset delivering 64.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 103.9 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option. This provides a high level of visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

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

A: At 1080p the CPU is the limiting factor, with frame rates reaching 338.9 FPS at Low settings. At 1440p the workload is balanced, and at 4K the GPU becomes the dominant component, as evidenced by the 37.7% drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The 1080p Ultra preset achieves 145.1 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Are there any resolutions or settings where the system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. The verdict data indicates that every resolution and preset combination tested, including 4K Ultra at 64.7 FPS, exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from Low to Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 151 FPS and the Ultra preset delivers 64.7 FPS, representing a 57% reduction in performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964, a difference of only 0.2%. This means the 7500F would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4% lower), both of which are statistically indistinguishable in this context. On the higher end, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would produce the same frame rates at 1080p where the CPU is the limiting factor.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are surprisingly close in aggregate score: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318 (0.1% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 (0.8% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (1.2% higher). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, which is 2% lower. These delta values indicate that the RTX 5070's nearest rivals are all within a 2% performance band, meaning a user with any of these GPUs would experience nearly identical frame rates in Downfall at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The practical takeaway is that the specific model within this performance band matters less than the overall tier of hardware, and the Ryzen 5 8400F + RTX 5070 combination sits at a performance level where small component swaps would not meaningfully alter the gaming experience.

The Verdict

This system can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested, with no exceptions. The verdict by resolution confirms that the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 5070 deliver playable frame rates across the board: at 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra at 64.7 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra at 103.9 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra at 145.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the closest to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it with a 7.8% margin, providing a stable experience. For users who prefer maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at all resolutions. For those who prioritize frame rate, the Low preset at 4K offers 151 FPS, which is more than double the Ultra figure. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for this game, with the CPU handling 1080p workloads effortlessly and the GPU providing strong 4K performance. The combination ranks in the top 18% of all tested configurations for Downfall, and the measured performance indicates that this is a high-confidence recommendation for playing the game at any settings the user chooses.