Downfall

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in the horror game Downfall. The data provided is based on direct measurements across three resolutions and four quality presets, with all results exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The following sections break down the frame rates, contextualize the combo's standing among other tested configurations, and offer guidance on optimal settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination are uniformly high, with a clear scaling pattern as resolution and settings are adjusted. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset reaches an average of 311.3 FPS, which is the highest measured value for this configuration. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 255.1 FPS, while High produces 210.3 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still holds an average of 133.1 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 4070 is rarely the limiting factor, as even the heaviest settings leave substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong but shows a more pronounced impact from settings changes. The Low preset averages 225.4 FPS, which is a 27.6% reduction compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium follows at 181.3 FPS, and High at 152.6 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 91 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold but represents a 31.7% decrease from the High preset. This scaling suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being utilized more heavily at this resolution, yet the combination still delivers a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. The Low preset averages 138.9 FPS, which is still very playable but represents a 38.4% drop from the 1080p Low figure. Medium averages 112.5 FPS, and High averages 93.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration tested, yielding an average of 60.8 FPS. This figure is just above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the system can run the game at maximum settings in 4K, but with minimal margin for fluctuations. The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up reduces frame rates by a similar proportion, while each settings tier at a fixed resolution also exacts a predictable toll.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 845th out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the system in the top 22.7% of all configurations in the database. The percentile rankings for the individual components support this position: the CPU sits at the 78th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards. The combo's overall standing is slightly below what the GPU percentile might suggest, likely due to the CPU's more modest ranking.

The rank of 845 indicates that while this is a strong configuration, there are a substantial number of faster setups in the database. The gap between this combo and the top-tier systems is not trivial, but the measured FPS data shows that for Downfall specifically, the performance is more than adequate. The game is not exceptionally demanding, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1440p and the playable Ultra preset at 4K. Compared to other combos in the database, this system offers a balanced profile where neither component is dramatically underpowered relative to the other. The CPU's 78th percentile and GPU's 81st percentile are close, suggesting that the pairing is well-matched for this title.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combination achieves an average of 60.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this hardware?

A: The highest measured average is 311.3 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. No other configuration of resolution and settings produces a higher average.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At the High preset, the average drops from 210.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 93.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 55.4%. At the Ultra preset, the drop is from 133.1 FPS to 60.8 FPS, a 54.3% reduction.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at all three resolutions?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset produces an average of 133.1 FPS at 1920x1080, 91 FPS at 2560x1440, and 60.8 FPS at 3840x2160. All three figures are at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 845th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 22.7% of the database. The CPU is at the 78th percentile and the GPU at the 81st percentile.

Q: Which preset provides the largest performance jump over the next tier down?

A: The Low preset consistently offers the largest absolute frame rates, but the relative jump from Ultra to High is significant. At 2560x1440, High averages 152.6 FPS versus 91 FPS for Ultra, a 67.7% increase.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. The closest competitor is the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it performs nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, which is 0.1% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, 0.1% faster. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U trails slightly at 25446, a 0.3% deficit. For gaming purposes, these differences are negligible, and any of these CPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in Downfall when paired with the RTX 4070.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 0.1% difference, making it a close equivalent. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, which is 0.4% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 1.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% slower. Based on these scores, a system with an RTX 4070 and any of the rival CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates. Similarly, pairing the Ryzen 7 5700 with a GPU in the RTX 4080 Mobile or RX Vega 56 range would yield results within a few percentage points of the measured data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 133.1 FPS. This is the best visual quality available, and the performance headroom is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, with an average of 91 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering full graphical fidelity. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60.8 FPS, which just clears the playable threshold. This is the recommended setting for 4K, though users who prefer a larger safety margin could drop to High, which averages 93.8 FPS. The data shows that for this combination, the Ultra preset is viable at every resolution, but the 4K figure is tight enough that High might be preferable for those sensitive to frame rate dips.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and it does so with exceptional headroom at most settings. The verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested, from 1920x1080 through 3840x2160. At 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers far more than the required 60 FPS, with even the Ultra preset hitting 133.1 FPS and 91 FPS respectively. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 60.8 FPS, which meets the threshold but leaves little room for variance. The best settings per resolution are Ultra in all three cases, as listed in the verdict data. The system is clearly not CPU-bound at lower resolutions, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with GPU load. For a horror game where smoothness is critical to immersion, this combination provides a consistently fluid experience across the board.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are remarkably high—311.3 FPS on Low and 133.1 FPS on Ultra—which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, but the GPU is not being pushed to its limits. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 178.2 FPS, a 57.3% reduction, indicating that the GPU's rendering workload dominates the frame rate. At 2560x1440, the same settings comparison shows a reduction from 225.4 FPS to 91 FPS, a 59.6% drop, which is proportionally similar. This consistency implies the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling within a fixed resolution.

However, when moving from 1440p to 4K, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. At the Low preset, the drop from 225.4 FPS at 2560x1440 to 138.9 FPS at 3840x2160 is a 38.4% reduction, which is less than the pixel count difference would suggest. This indicates that at lower settings, the CPU is beginning to limit performance, as the GPU has spare capacity but the CPU cannot generate frames faster. At the Ultra preset, the drop from 91 FPS to 60.8 FPS is a 33.2% reduction, showing a similar trend. The CPU's 3DMark scores provide context: it achieves 901 in single-thread and 6617 in max-threads, which are moderate figures. For Downfall, a horror game that likely favors single-thread performance, the CPU is sufficient at all resolutions but becomes a more significant factor as resolution increases and GPU load grows. The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the combination is closely balanced, with both components contributing to the final 60.8 FPS average.