Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional performance profile in Downfall, with all tested settings at all three resolutions exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows this combination is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU demonstrates sufficient headroom to keep frame rates extraordinarily high even at 1080p. The combo ranks 62nd out of 3716 tested configurations, placing it firmly in the top 2% of all systems benchmarked for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination are remarkably consistent across the board, with average FPS figures that suggest Downfall is not particularly demanding on modern high-end hardware. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system achieves 414 FPS on Low settings, which represents the absolute ceiling of what this configuration can produce. Moving up the quality ladder at 1080p, Medium settings deliver 374 FPS, High settings drop slightly to 306.2 FPS, and Ultra settings still produce a very robust 193.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as the frame rate differences between presets are substantial but the absolute values remain far beyond what any display can currently refresh.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but still impressive. Low settings produce 326.3 FPS, which is only slightly lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings at this resolution show 270.8 FPS, while High settings reach 221.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 135.9 FPS, which is over twice the playability threshold. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 21% performance at Low settings, 28% at Medium, 28% at High, and 30% at Ultra, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility as resolution increases.

Moving to 3840x2160, the system still maintains exceptionally high frame rates. Low settings at 4K produce 204.7 FPS, Medium settings deliver 165.6 FPS, and High settings show 139.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 88 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced: Low drops by 37%, Medium by 39%, High by 37%, and Ultra by 35%. This consistent percentage drop across all presets strongly suggests that the RTX 5090 is the bottleneck at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 8400F becomes relatively less important as pixel count increases.

The absence of min and max FPS data in the recorded results means the analysis must rely solely on average frame rates. However, the consistency of the scaling patterns between resolutions and presets indicates that frame time variance is likely minimal, as erratic performance would typically manifest as disproportionate drops when transitioning between settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provide useful context for understanding its role in this configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is nearly identical in performance, with an average benchmark score of 24964 compared to the 8400F's 25005, representing a delta of only 0.2%. This means swapping the 8400F for the 7500F would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Downfall. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% delta, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% delta. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher than the 8400F. All four rivals fall within a 0.8% performance band, making them functionally equivalent for gaming purposes.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals are somewhat unexpected. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, a 0.3% delta from the RTX 5090's 79842. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB version scores 79396, a 0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, a 1.1% delta, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, a -1.4% delta. These comparisons highlight that in terms of raw benchmark scores, the RTX 5090's nearest competitors are primarily professional and workstation-oriented cards rather than consumer gaming GPUs. In practical terms for Downfall, any of these alternatives would produce frame rates within roughly 1.5% of what the RTX 5090 achieves, though the gaming-specific features and drivers of the GeForce card may influence real-world behavior beyond what synthetic benchmarks capture.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 8400F and the RTX 5090 across different resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the dominant factor. The evidence for this is the substantial frame rate drop when moving from Low to Ultra settings at the same resolution: 414 FPS versus 193.1 FPS, a 53% reduction. If the GPU were the primary bottleneck, this drop would be less pronounced because the RTX 5090 has enormous headroom at 1080p. Instead, the CPU's single-thread performance, which scores 951 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3685 in passmark_single_thread, becomes the limiting factor as the game's draw calls and physics calculations scale with preset complexity.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 326.3 FPS versus 135.9 FPS, a 58% reduction. This larger percentage drop compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is now contributing more to the overall performance envelope. The RTX 5090's massive compute resources, including 21760 shading units and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, begin to engage more fully as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 204.7 FPS versus 88 FPS, a 57% reduction. However, the absolute values tell the story: even at Low settings, the 4K frame rate of 204.7 FPS is only 49% of the 1080p Low result of 414 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 5090's memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and its 512-bit bus are being heavily utilized at 4K, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by its 20851 cinebench_r23_multicore score and 24389 passmark_multithread score, are sufficient to feed the GPU even at the highest pixel counts.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 88 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a significant margin.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 135.9 FPS average, making it the most demanding preset that remains well above the playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 62nd out of 3716 combinations tested for Downfall, placing it in the top 2% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

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

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as evidenced by the 53% frame rate drop from Low to Ultra. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the RTX 5090's rendering workload dominating overall performance.

Q: What performance can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: High settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 306.2 FPS, which is more than five times the playability threshold and sufficient for even the highest refresh rate displays.

Q: Are there any settings where this system fails to maintain 60 FPS?

A: No, every tested combination of resolution and settings exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 88 FPS at 4K Ultra, which remains comfortably playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 62 out of 3716 tested configurations for Downfall. This places the system in the 98.3rd percentile of all tested combos, meaning only 61 other hardware pairings produce higher average frame rates in this game. Given that the RTX 5090 is among the most powerful consumer GPUs available, with a percentile rank of 92 against all GPUs, and the Ryzen 5 8400F sits in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, the overall ranking reflects the GPU's dominance in this title. The CPU's percentile ranking is notably lower than the GPU's, yet the combined result still lands near the top of the leaderboard, confirming that Downfall is far more sensitive to graphics processing power than to processor performance.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked configurations is likely attributable to CPUs with higher single-thread performance, as the 8400F's 3dmark_single_thread score of 951 and passmark_single_thread score of 3685 are decent but not class-leading. However, the practical impact of this CPU limitation is minimal at higher resolutions, where the RTX 5090's rendering capabilities dominate the performance equation.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 88 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 4K gaming, as it provides the highest visual quality while still delivering frame rates that are 47% above the playability threshold. While High settings at 139.1 FPS and Medium at 165.6 FPS offer higher refresh rates, the Ultra preset's 88 FPS is more than sufficient for a smooth experience in a horror title where atmospheric fidelity matters more than competitive response times.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings at 135.9 FPS is the clear recommendation. This frame rate is more than double the playability threshold and represents the maximum visual quality this system can deliver at 1440p. The substantial gap between Ultra at 135.9 FPS and High at 221.5 FPS indicates that the RTX 5090 has ample headroom even at the highest preset, making Ultra the obvious choice for users who prioritize image quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 193.1 FPS is the best option. This provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates that are over three times the playability threshold. The 193.1 FPS average is also high enough to take advantage of 144Hz and 165Hz displays, though users with 240Hz or 360Hz panels might consider High settings at 306.2 FPS or Medium at 374 FPS for maximum smoothness. However, for the majority of users, Ultra at 1080p strikes the optimal balance between visual quality and performance.