Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, a horror game released in 2016, with measured performance that far exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and settings preset tested. The data shows a system capable of maxing out the game's visual options while maintaining significant performance headroom, though the scaling patterns between resolutions reveal interesting dynamics about where the CPU and GPU each contribute most.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each sit in a distinct performance neighborhood according to the benchmark database. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with an average benchmark score of 25005, sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 — a delta of just 0.2%, meaning these two processors are effectively interchangeable for gaming workloads. The Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, 0.3% delta) and Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, 0.4% delta) are similarly close, all within a half-percent of each other. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher, showing the 8400F holds its own even against a server-class chip in average synthetic workloads.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 posts an average benchmark score of 56083, placing it at the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (0.6% faster), followed by the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (0.7% faster). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% with a score of 54828, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 2.2% at 57367. These deltas indicate that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5080 sits in a tightly contested mid-to-high tier where small percentage differences separate competing products.

In practical terms for Downfall, any of these rival GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates, though the game's measured performance shows the RTX 5080 has substantial headroom. The CPU rivals would also behave comparably, given their nearly identical average scores, meaning a system built with a Ryzen 5 7500F or Core i7-13620H would deliver nearly the same experience in this title.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 76.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin. The verdict data confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 1440p to 4K?

A: The scaling is steep but consistent. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 178.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra drops that to 125.7 FPS, a 29.6% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 76.7 FPS, another 39.0% drop from 1440p. The pattern holds across all settings presets, with 4K Low still hitting 188 FPS.

Q: What is the least demanding settings preset at each resolution?

A: Low settings produce the highest frame rates at every resolution: 411.4 FPS at 1920x1080, 303.6 FPS at 2560x1440, and 188 FPS at 3840x2160. These figures indicate the game is not particularly demanding on this hardware, even at lower presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 185th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 5% of all systems in the database. This high percentile ranking aligns with the measured frame rates, which consistently exceed 60 FPS at every resolution and preset.

Q: Is the RTX 5080's performance notably better than its nearest rivals in synthetic tests?

A: The data shows a mixed picture. The RTX 5080's average score of 56083 is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% lower than the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, but 2.2% higher than the RX 9070 GRE. These differences are small, suggesting rival GPUs would deliver similar real-world performance in Downfall.

Q: What does the CPU's 77th percentile ranking mean for gaming?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F, is within 0.2%, so gamers choosing between these processors would see no meaningful difference in frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, while the CPU's role diminishes. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is dramatic — 411.4 FPS versus 178.5 FPS, a 232.9 FPS gap. This wide spread at 1080p suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at very high rates, and the GPU is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions. The fact that Low settings produce over 400 FPS indicates the Ryzen 5 8400F has substantial headroom in this title.

At 2560x1440, the scaling compresses slightly. Low settings hit 303.6 FPS while Ultra reaches 125.7 FPS. The gap between presets narrows to 177.9 FPS, showing that the GPU is beginning to shoulder more of the workload as pixel count increases. This trend continues at 3840x2160, where Low produces 188 FPS and Ultra drops to 76.7 FPS — a 111.3 FPS spread. The compression of preset differences at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound scenarios.

Comparing across resolutions at the same preset tells a similar story. At High settings, frame rates drop from 283.6 FPS at 1080p to 205.4 FPS at 1440p (27.6% reduction) and then to 124.8 FPS at 4K (39.2% reduction from 1440p). The consistent steep drop toward 4K indicates the RTX 5080 is the primary constraint at that resolution, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p's high frame rates.

Ultra settings show the most pronounced resolution scaling: 178.5 FPS at 1080p, 125.7 FPS at 1440p, and 76.7 FPS at 4K. This 101.8 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K Ultra underscores that the GPU's rendering load scales heavily with resolution, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. For a 2016 horror game, the data suggests this pairing is GPU-limited at all tested settings, with the CPU rarely becoming the bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall with exceptional ease. The verdict data lists all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at every resolution tested, with the best settings being Ultra at each. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 76.7 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by 16.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra reaches 125.7 FPS, nearly double the playability threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 178.5 FPS, more than triple the 60 FPS requirement.

The system's performance is so strong that even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. There is no scenario in the measured data where this combination dips below the playable threshold. The 185th rank out of 3716 combos further confirms that this system sits well above average for gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the settings presets produce the following average frame rates: Low hits 411.4 FPS, Medium reaches 346.7 FPS, High delivers 283.6 FPS, and Ultra achieves 178.5 FPS. The progression shows a steady decline as visual fidelity increases, with Ultra costing roughly 56.6% of the Low preset's performance.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 303.6 FPS for Low, 245.9 FPS for Medium, 205.4 FPS for High, and 125.7 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 177.9 FPS, compared to 232.9 FPS at 1080p, reflecting the GPU's increasing workload at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 188 FPS, Medium reaches 152.5 FPS, High delivers 124.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76.7 FPS. The 111.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest spread across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU becomes the dominant factor at this resolution. Notably, the minimum and maximum FPS fields are null across all entries, meaning only average frame rates were measured for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 185th out of 3716 tested combos in the database, placing it in the top 5% of all systems. This high ranking is consistent with the measured performance, which never falls below 76.7 FPS even at the most demanding settings. The percentile positions of the individual components — 77th for the CPU and 87th for the GPU — suggest the GPU contributes more to the overall ranking, as is typical for a game like Downfall that scales heavily with resolution.

The rank of 185 means that 3531 tested combos perform worse in this game, while only 184 perform better. Given that the RTX 5080's nearest rivals are within a few percentage points in synthetic benchmarks, systems with those alternative GPUs would likely rank nearby, though the exact in-game rankings are not provided in the data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 178.5 FPS. This provides more than triple the playability threshold, leaving substantial headroom for any potential frame rate drops in intense scenes.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also deliver the best experience with an average of 125.7 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during the most demanding horror sequences.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 76.7 FPS. While this is the lowest average across all tested configurations, it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 16.7 FPS. For players seeking maximum visual quality at 4K, this preset is the recommended choice, though the 124.8 FPS High preset offers a faster alternative if higher frame rates are preferred. All settings presets at all resolutions exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this an exceptionally capable system for Downfall.