Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a clear performance profile in Downfall, with benchmark results showing that playability is heavily dependent on resolution and graphics preset. At 1080p, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every setting, while 1440p offers a strong balance of visual quality and frame rate. The data indicates that 4K remains a challenge for this hardware, with only the Low preset maintaining a playable average. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific pairing compares to other tested hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 68 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the most demanding playable setting at this resolution. The High preset runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 133 FPS, and Low at 163 FPS.

Q: Is the game playable at 2560x1440 with this hardware?

A: Yes, three presets are playable at 2560x1440. The High preset provides the best visual quality with an average of 78 FPS, while Medium averages 95 FPS and Low averages 116 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 49 FPS.

Q: What is the only playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset is the sole playable option at 4K, delivering an average of 72 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High averages 49 FPS and Ultra averages 30 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550 (-0.1% delta). The performance difference between these parts is negligible.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark standing relative to other hardware?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556 and ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a delta of 0.1%.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset across all resolutions?

A: The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 113 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 81 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 50 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows a clear pattern of the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with the Low preset hitting 163 FPS and the Ultra preset at 68 FPS. This wide spread suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently, and the graphics load is the primary variable affecting performance. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, demonstrates sufficient processing power to support these frame rates, as indicated by its strong multi-threaded scores in synthetic tests like Cinebench R23 (20655) and Geekbench multicore (9959).

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by a substantial margin across all presets. The Ultra preset falls from 68 FPS at 1080p to 49 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 19 FPS. The High preset drops from 109 to 78 FPS, and Medium from 133 to 95 FPS. This consistent drop, roughly 30% across the board, indicates that the rendering load is scaling significantly with pixel count, and the Intel Arc B570's compute resources are becoming the limiting factor. The GPU's raw specifications, such as its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, are being taxed more heavily at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role is even more dominant. The Medium preset manages only 59 FPS, a marginal decrease from the 95 FPS at 1440p, while the High preset drops to 49 FPS and Ultra to 30 FPS. The fact that the Low preset still achieves 72 FPS at 4K suggests that the GPU has enough headroom when the visual effects are minimized, but the gap between Low and Medium (13 FPS) versus Medium and High (10 FPS) highlights how quickly the Arc B570's performance degrades as graphical complexity increases. The CPU's role at 4K is likely secondary, as the frame rates are well within the range that a modern 8-core processor can handle without becoming a bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 68 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This allows for the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay. The data confirms that the system has ample performance headroom at this resolution, with the High, Medium, and Low presets all exceeding 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the optimal selection, providing an average of 78 FPS. This represents the best balance between visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset drops to 49 FPS and becomes unplayable. The Medium preset offers 95 FPS and could be considered if higher frame rates are preferred, but the High preset still maintains a comfortable margin above the threshold.

For 3840x2160, the only viable option is the Low preset, which achieves an average of 72 FPS. This is the only setting that meets the 60 FPS criterion at 4K resolution. The Medium preset falls short at 59 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are significantly below the threshold. Players seeking 4K performance must accept reduced visual details to maintain playable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all within a 0.3% performance delta, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 is part of a tightly clustered group of processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER (avg score 25530) and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (avg score 25550) are essentially identical in performance, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (avg score 25485) and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (avg score 25446) are marginally slower. In gaming scenarios, these differences would be imperceptible, meaning any of these rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest match, with an average score of 20582, just 0.1% higher than the Arc B570's 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) are also within a 0.5% delta. However, it is important to note that the RTX 3070 Mobile is a laptop part, and its performance characteristics may differ in a desktop context. The Intel Arc A750 is the most logical alternative, as it is the same architecture family and would likely deliver nearly identical performance in Downfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. The Low preset produces an average of 163 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset averages 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. The High preset averages 109 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 24 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 41 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, and High averages 78 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 49 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 29 FPS, a larger drop than the 24 FPS gap seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance is heavily constrained. Low averages 72 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS indicates that even this setting can experience noticeable frame dips during intense scenes. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent halving of performance, with Ultra delivering less than half the frame rate of Low.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with the Ultra preset achieving 68 FPS and all other presets exceeding 100 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this hardware, offering the highest visual settings without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable with the High, Medium, and Low presets. The High preset's 78 FPS average provides a smooth experience, and the Medium preset's 95 FPS offers additional headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset is not viable, falling to 49 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on the Low preset, which averages 72 FPS. The Medium preset's 59 FPS is technically below the 60 FPS threshold, and the High and Ultra presets are not recommended. Players using a 4K display must accept significant visual compromises to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2988 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the system in the lower portion of the benchmark database, suggesting that while it can handle the game at lower resolutions and presets, it is not a high-performance configuration for this title. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range standing (65th percentile) and the CPU's solid but not exceptional position (78th percentile). The data indicates that the primary limitation is the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute throughput are insufficient for demanding settings.