Downfall

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 produces an average of 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 100 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings reach an average of 297 FPS, while Ultra settings hit 140 FPS. The difference is 157 FPS, or roughly 2.1 times the Ultra frame rate.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 hold up at 4K Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system averages 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS. This gives a substantial cushion above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The recorded data places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 813 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, putting it in the top 22 percent of all tested systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more demanding on the system at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows that frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, which indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the CPU has more headroom relative to the GPU's workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves combo rank 813 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places this setup in the 78th percentile of tested combos, meaning roughly 78 percent of all recorded systems rank below it. In practical terms, this is a strong result that indicates the hardware combination is well matched for this game.

Ranking 813 out of 3716 total combos means this system outperforms roughly 2,900 other tested combinations. In the context of the database measurements, this places the system in the upper quartile of all tested PCs. The frame rates recorded for this combo show consistently high averages across all resolutions, and the 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests the hardware is positioned at the edge of playability at maximum settings at 4K.

The percentile figures for the CPU alone show an 84th percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the GPU alone sits at the 82nd percentile against all GPUs. The combination of a high percentile CPU and a high percentile GPU explains why the combo rank of 813 out of 3716 is strong. The CPU's average benchmark score of 34260 versus all CPUs is within 0.1 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 7, which is a near-identical performance profile. The GPU's average benchmark score of 40377 versus all GPUs is within 2 percent of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, a rival GPU with similar average score of 39568.

The measured data confirms the system delivers playable frame rates at every resolution, with no resolution and settings combination falling below the 60 FPS threshold except at the highest settings at 4K, which still hits exactly 62 FPS. The 1080p results show the system's maximum performance ceiling, with Low settings producing 297 FPS and Ultra settings still delivering 140 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 62. The Ultra preset reaches 62 FPS average at 4K, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little room for frame rate drops in demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K averages 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 minimum FPS and a maximum FPS of 139 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 99 FPS average, while the Low preset at 4K averages 148 FPS average. The Ultra preset is playable at 4K at 62 FPS average, and all four presets at 4K are playable.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 100. The Ultra preset at 1440p achieves 100 FPS average, well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 195 FPS average with a minimum FPS of 166 FPS minimum and a maximum FPS of 224 FPS maximum. The High preset at 1440p averages 160 FPS average, while Low preset at 1440p averages 238 FPS average. All four presets at 1440p are playable.

At 1440p resolution, the system's performance at Ultra settings reaches 100 FPS average. At 1440p, the most demanding preset at 2560x1440 resolution is Ultra at 100 FPS average. The 1440p Ultra preset produces 100 FPS average FPS average, which is 40 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p Medium preset delivers 195 FPS average.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 140. The Ultra preset at 1080p achieves 140 FPS average. The 1080p Ultra preset reaches 140 FPS average FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 273 FPS average FPS average. The High preset at 1080p averages 224 FPS average. Low preset at 1080p averages 297 FPS average. At 1080p, all four presets are playable settings are playable at 1080p.

At 1080p, the most demanding preset at 1920x1080 resolution is 140 FPS at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra settings produce 140 FPS average at 1080p. The 1080p Ultra preset delivers 140 FPS average FPS at 1080p resolution 1920x1080. At 1080p Ultra settings, the system produces 140 FPS average FPS at 1080p resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, the data shows three rivals with very close average scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 4P has an average score of 34222, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score of 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P has an average score of 34220, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score of 34260. The Intel Core i5-13450HX has an average score of 34333, which is 0.2 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score of 34260. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has an average score of 34083, which is 0.5 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score of 34260. These four rivals are all within 0.5 percent of the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score, meaning any of these CPUs would behave similarly to the Ryzen 7 3700X in Downfall. The database shows the Ryzen 7 3700X's average benchmark score of 34260 is nearly identical to the average score of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon Pro 580, AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, which is 0.1 percent higher than the RTX 5070's average score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 has an average score of 40063, which is 0.8 percent higher than the RTX 5070's average score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 has an average score of 40870, which is 1.2 percent lower than the RTX 5070's average score of 40377. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile has an average score of 39568, which is 2 percent higher than the RTX 5070's average score of 40377. These GPU rivals are all within 2 percent of the RTX 5070's average score, meaning any of these GPUs would behave similarly to the RTX 5070 in Downfall. The GPU's average benchmark score of 40377 is within 0.1 percent of the AMD Radeon Pro 580's average score of 40318, and within 0.8 percent of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100's average score of 40063.

Considering the CPU and GPU alternatives together, the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 5070 pairing produces frame rates that are closely matched with these rival components. The system's measured FPS results are achievable with hardware in the same performance band as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the AMD Radeon Pro 580. The data indicates that any system using a CPU within 0.5 percent of the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score of 34260 and a GPU within 2 percent of the RTX 5070's average score of 40377 would produce similar frame rates in Downfall.

The 4K data shows the RTX 5070 and its GPU rivals produce comparable performance to the RTX 5070's performance in Downfall. The 1080p data shows the Ryzen 7 3700X CPU and its rivals produce similar CPU performance in Downfall at 1080p resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that component importance shifts with resolution in Downfall. At 1920x1080 resolution, the frame rates scale from 140 FPS at Ultra settings to 297 FPS at Low settings. At 1080p resolution, the system's frame rates show a 2.1 times difference between Low and Ultra settings, with the CPU and GPU both contributing significantly at 1080p resolution. The 1080p results indicate that the CPU has less influence on frame rates at 1080p resolution, where CPU and GPU both contribute significantly at 1080p resolution compared to 1440p resolution. The CPU and GPU both matter more at 1080p resolution, where the CPU and GPU scaling at 1080p resolution shows the GPU matters more at 1080p resolution.

At 2560x1440 resolution, frame rates range from 238 FPS at Low settings to 100 FPS at Ultra settings. The 1440p resolution shows frame rates from 100 FPS at 160 FPS at High settings and 195 FPS at Medium settings, 238 FPS at Low settings, 100 FPS at Ultra settings. The 1440p resolution scaling at 1440p resolution shows the CPU and GPU scaling at 1440p resolution shows the GPU matters more at 1440p resolution. The 1440p resolution shows 1440p scaling at 1440p resolution shows the 1440p resolution shows the GPU matters more at 1440p resolution.

At 3840x2160 resolution, frame rates from 62 FPS at Ultra settings to 148 FPS at Low settings. The 4K resolution shows the GPU matters more at 4K resolution, where the GPU's performance is the primary factor. At 4K resolution, the GPU has more impact on frame rates at 4K resolution, where the GPU matters more at 4K resolution. The 4K resolution shows the GPU matters more at 4K resolution, where the GPU matters more at 4K resolution than the CPU at 4K resolution.

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The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination can run Downfall at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict by resolution shows all four settings presets at 3840x2160 are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 62 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four settings presets are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 100 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 140 FPS average.

At 4K resolution, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at Ultra settings with 62 FPS, but the margin is thin. The 4K Ultra result is exactly 2 FPS above the playable threshold, which means the system can handle the game at maximum settings but with limited headroom for frame rate drops. The 4K Medium result of 121 FPS average shows the system has more comfortable margins at lower settings.

At 1440p resolution, the system delivers 100 FPS at Ultra settings, which is 40 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p Ultra result of 100 FPS average provides a comfortable buffer for demanding scenes. The 1440p Ultra result of 100 FPS average shows the system is well positioned for 1440p gaming at maximum settings.

At 1080p resolution, the system produces 140 FPS at Ultra settings, which is 80 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1080p Ultra result of 140 FPS average shows the system has strong performance at 1080p resolution. The 1080p Ultra result of 140 FPS average demonstrates the system is well equipped for 1080p gaming at Ultra settings.

The recorded data shows the system is playable at 4K Ultra at 62 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 100 FPS, and 1080p Ultra at 1080p settings. All three resolutions clear the 60 FPS threshold at their best settings, and all settings presets are playable at all resolutions tested. The system can run Downfall at 4K Ultra at 62 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 100 FPS, and 1080p Ultra at 140 FPS, with all settings at 1080p and 1440p above 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS is the only setting that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it. The system is fully capable of running Downfall at all tested resolutions and settings.