Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a mid-range-to-high-end combination that handles Downfall with authority at most settings. The data shows this combo ranks 1587 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems. That percentile positioning matters here: this is not a fringe setup struggling to keep up, but a balanced pair that clears the playable threshold of 60 FPS at every resolution tested, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falling short.

The measured frame rates confirm the ranking’s story. At 1920x1080, this combo is effectively overkill, producing 256.8 FPS on Low and never dropping below 109 FPS even at Ultra. The 2560x1440 results are similarly strong, with 184 FPS on Low and 77 FPS at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable through High settings, delivering 78.6 FPS, but Ultra drops to 45.5 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold. The pattern is clear: this hardware is built for high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p gaming, with 4K available at reduced presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1587 out of 3716 tested systems places it in the 57th percentile of all combinations evaluated. That is a solidly above-average position, though not elite. The CPU alone sits at the 78th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU lands at the 61st percentile among all tested graphics cards. The gap between those two percentiles is telling: the Ryzen 7 5700 has more headroom relative to the broader CPU field than the RTX 3070 has relative to the GPU field. In practice, this means the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck in demanding scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where pixel throughput matters more than CPU instruction throughput.

Benchmark numbers reinforce this interpretation. The Ryzen 7 5700’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 demonstrate a capable 8-core, 16-thread processor. The RTX 3070’s PassMark G3D score of 22214 and its 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 compute rate show a strong mid-range GPU, but its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards. In Downfall, a horror title from 2016, the engine’s demands are not extreme, so the GPU’s relative weakness at 4K Ultra becomes the limiting factor. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and single-thread score of 901 indicate it can feed the GPU adequately at most settings, but the 4K Ultra result shows where the GPU runs out of steam.

CPU and GPU Roles

Resolution scaling reveals the division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Downfall. The data shows a consistent trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher pixel counts. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 109 to 77, a 29% reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Ultra, the average FPS falls from 77 to 45.5, a 41% reduction. These drops track closely with the increase in pixel count, which is classic GPU-bound behavior.

The CPU’s role is more visible at lower resolutions and less demanding presets. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo produces 256.8 FPS, which is far beyond what the RTX 3070 can render at higher settings; that number is likely limited by CPU draw-call throughput rather than GPU rasterization. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 16 threads and 3.70 GHz base clock (4.60 GHz boost) provide enough single-thread performance to sustain very high frame rates in this older title. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1224 confirm that the CPU is not a weak link at 1080p.

Preset scaling further isolates the GPU’s influence. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Medium costs 20.6 FPS (113.8 to 93.2), and from Medium to High costs another 14.6 FPS (93.2 to 78.6). The jump from High to Ultra costs 33.1 FPS (78.6 to 45.5), a much steeper penalty. This nonlinear drop at Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset enables effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity or its 5888 shading units. At 2560x1440, the same pattern appears but less severely: Low to Medium costs 33.9 FPS (184 to 150.1), Medium to High costs 25.2 FPS (150.1 to 124.9), and High to Ultra costs 47.9 FPS (124.9 to 77). The 1440p Ultra result remains playable, but the margin narrows considerably.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest preset. The measured data shows playable performance at 3840x2160 on High (78.6 FPS), Medium (93.2 FPS), and Low (113.8 FPS). Ultra at 4K drops to 45.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is playable at 1440p, with an average of 77 FPS. That makes Ultra the best settings choice for this resolution, as it clears the 60 FPS threshold while delivering maximum visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700’s average benchmark score of 25517 is nearly identical to its closest competitors. It trails the Intel Xeon D-2752TER by 0.1% (25530 vs 25517) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H by 0.1% (25550 vs 25517), while edging out the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.1% (25485 vs 25517) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U by 0.3% (25446 vs 25517). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 a bottleneck in this system?

A: At 4K Ultra, yes. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 22214 places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, and the 4K Ultra result of 45.5 FPS shows the card running out of headroom. At lower resolutions and presets, the GPU keeps up fine.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1920x1080?

A: The system delivers 256.8 FPS on Low, 209.5 FPS on Medium, 171.2 FPS on High, and 109 FPS on Ultra. All of these are far above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p an excellent match for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3070’s average benchmark score of 17208 is within 1.5% of its closest competitors. It beats the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT by 0.7% (17083 vs 17208), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 by 1% (17037 vs 17208), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M by 1.1% (17019 vs 17208), while trailing the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5% (17468 vs 17208).

Similar Performance Alternatives

If the exact combination of Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 3070 is unavailable, the nearest rivals offer virtually identical performance. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (average score 25550) is the closest match, sitting just 0.1% above the Ryzen 7 5700 in average benchmark score. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) is similarly close, at 0.1% below. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485) and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446) are 0.1% and 0.3% lower, respectively. These CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Downfall, as the game’s CPU demands are modest enough that even a 0.3% difference would not show up in measured FPS.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) is the nearest rival, at 0.7% below the RTX 3070’s average score of 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037) is 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019) is 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468) is 1.5% higher, but that is a compute-oriented card unlikely to offer the same gaming feature set. For Downfall, any of these GPUs would behave similarly to the RTX 3070, with differences in frame rate falling well within the margin of error. The practical takeaway: if you are shopping for this performance tier, the specific model matters less than the overall class.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 109 FPS. This is the clear choice for 1080p gaming; the system has enough headroom that even the heaviest settings leave the playable threshold in the dust.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 77 FPS. The margin above 60 FPS is thinner than at 1080p but still comfortable. High settings would offer 124.9 FPS if you prefer higher frame rates, but Ultra remains playable and visually superior.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 78.6 FPS. Medium (93.2 FPS) and Low (113.8 FPS) also clear the threshold, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 4K falls to 45.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability bar, so it should be avoided unless you prioritize image quality over smoothness.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Downfall well. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting 109 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra also clears the threshold at 77 FPS, and all lower presets are even faster. At 3840x2160, High settings provide 78.6 FPS, making 4K playable as long as you avoid the Ultra preset, which drops to 45.5 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are fully playable at Ultra, while 3840x2160 is playable at High, Medium, or Low. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which is a reasonable limitation for a 2016 horror title running on mid-range 2020-2022 hardware. If you own this combo, you can enjoy Downfall at high settings on a 1440p monitor or at reduced settings on a 4K display. The Ryzen 7 5700’s strong multi-core performance (20655 in Cinebench R23) and the RTX 3070’s solid 1080p and 1440p throughput (22214 in PassMark G3D) make this a reliable pairing for the game’s demands. For 4K Ultra, you would need a more powerful GPU, but for everything else, this system delivers.