Downfall

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end pairing for Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The data shows this combination delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the RTX 4080 providing massive headroom even at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this setup compares to other tested hardware.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Downfall?*

A: The highest average FPS is 400, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 327 at Medium and 268 at High, showing the GPU is heavily underutilized at 1080p.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 74 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, so Ultra at 4K is not only playable but provides a 14 FPS buffer.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X scores 1253 in 3DMark single-thread and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core. In multi-thread tests, it achieves 7590 in 3DMark max threads and 17528.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The multi-thread scaling is strong, with the 3DMark max-thread score being roughly six times the single-thread score.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 4080 and its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. This puts the RTX 4080 a mere 0.1% ahead, making them effectively identical in overall compute performance.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Downfall?*

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 230th out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 6.2% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Does the CPU have a significant impact on 1080p performance in this game?

A: The data shows a 400 FPS average at 1080p Low, which is an extremely high frame rate. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2456 and 4-thread score of 4649 indicate strong low-thread-count performance, which is relevant for older games like Downfall that may not scale well beyond a few threads.

CPU and GPU Roles

At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, but the CPU still needs to feed it. The average FPS increases from 268 at High to 400 at Low, a 132 FPS jump. This demonstrates that at 1080p, reducing settings can dramatically increase frame rates, but the ceiling is likely limited by the CPU's ability to issue draw calls and process game logic. The Ryzen 5 9600X, with its Zen 5 architecture and strong single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark, is well-suited for this task, but even a powerful CPU will cap frame rates at some point. The fact that 1080p Ultra still hits 168 FPS suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor for a smooth experience at any settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU load increases noticeably. The average FPS at High is 191, which is 77 FPS lower than at 1080p High. At Low settings, the drop is 115 FPS (from 400 to 285). This scaling indicates that the RTX 4080 is being pushed harder, but it still has ample headroom. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p, and the frame rates remain far above the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is clearly the dominant factor here, as the resolution increase directly translates to a proportional decrease in FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the limiting component. The average FPS at High is 119, which is 72 FPS lower than at 1440p High. This is a substantial drop, highlighting the massive pixel throughput required at 4K. The RTX 4080's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s is being taxed heavily, but it still delivers playable performance. The difference between Low (178 FPS) and Ultra (74 FPS) at 4K is 104 FPS, showing that settings have a profound impact at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, which is typical for high-resolution gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. Low settings produce an average of 400 FPS. Medium settings yield 327 FPS, with a minimum of 278 and a maximum of 376. High settings average 268 FPS. Ultra settings average 168 FPS. All 1080p configurations are vastly above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this resolution trivial for the hardware.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. Low settings average 285 FPS. Medium settings average 233 FPS, with a minimum of 198 and a maximum of 268. High settings average 191 FPS. Ultra settings average 120 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium (198) is still over triple the playable threshold, indicating excellent frame pacing and stability.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 starts to feel the pressure, but results are still strong. Low settings average 178 FPS. Medium settings average 145 FPS, with a minimum of 123 and a maximum of 167. High settings average 119 FPS. Ultra settings average 74 FPS. Even at the most demanding preset, the average FPS is 14 above the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum FPS at Medium (123) is double the threshold.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can absolutely run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows all settings at all three resolutions clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the weakest performance is 168 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, the weakest is 120 FPS at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the weakest is 74 FPS at Ultra. The verdict by resolution confirms that all resolutions have all settings marked as playable, with Ultra being the best setting at each resolution.

The RTX 4080 provides enough raw power to handle 4K Ultra at 74 FPS, which is a comfortable margin. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the 120 FPS average at Ultra is ideal. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the experience will be limited by the display's refresh rate, not the hardware. This is a system that will not require compromises in Downfall.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 230th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 6.2% of all systems tested. The high rank is expected given the individual component performance. The CPU sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs tested, and the GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs tested, according to their respective average benchmark scores.

The GPU drives most of the ranking in this game due to the high resolutions tested. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 is very high, and its percentile rank of 86 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs. The CPU's percentile rank of 81 is also strong, but the GPU's dominance at 4K means it has a larger influence on the final frame rates. The combination of a top-tier GPU and a strong mid-to-high-tier CPU results in a system that is well-balanced for GPU-bound scenarios but has enough CPU power to avoid bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 168. This is the most demanding preset and it still delivers nearly triple the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even Ultra provides a massive performance buffer.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 120. This is exactly double the playable threshold, providing a perfect 60 FPS headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering excellent visual quality with high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 74. This is 14 FPS above the threshold, making it a safe choice. While it is the lowest average FPS of any resolution and preset combination, it is still comfortably playable. Users who prioritize maximum frame rates over visual fidelity could opt for High at 119 FPS, but Ultra remains the best settings for a balanced experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X are all within a 0.8% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the closest, with an average score of 29656, just 0.2% lower than the 9600X's 29713. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879, 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955, 0.8% higher. In Downfall, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the RTX 4080, as the game is not CPU-bound at higher resolutions.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a mere 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54247. This makes the RTX 4080 SUPER functionally identical in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher. These GPUs would deliver very similar frame rates in Downfall, with differences well within the margin of error for most gaming scenarios. Users with any of these alternative GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would see comparable results.