Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers an exceptional performance profile in Downfall, a 2016 horror title that proves surprisingly demanding at its highest settings. Across all tested resolutions, this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playability threshold but does so with significant headroom, making it a formidable choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The data indicates a system that is thoroughly overpowered for the game's requirements, yet the scaling patterns between resolutions and presets reveal interesting nuances about where the bottleneck lies.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates that are almost excessive for the game's horror pacing. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 347.8, while Medium settings still deliver 282.4 FPS. High settings drop this to 236 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a robust 144.7 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the system is operating far beyond what the game engine can fully utilize, with the GPU barely breaking a sweat.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high but begins to show more meaningful scaling. Low settings average 246 FPS, Medium settings hit 202.9 FPS, and High settings produce 169.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 102.8 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for a game that relies heavily on atmospheric tension rather than fast-paced action.

The 3840x2160 resolution tells a more interesting story. At 4K, Low settings achieve 154.6 FPS, Medium settings drop to 124 FPS, and High settings average 106.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that approaches the playability threshold, averaging 65.9 FPS. This is still above 60 FPS, but the margin is notably thinner than at lower resolutions. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 88.7 FPS, representing a 57% performance reduction, which is a much steeper drop than the 203.1 FPS difference seen at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in workload distribution depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is so underutilized that the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, shows its strength here. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 indicate a processor capable of feeding the RTX 4070 SUPER efficiently at lower resolutions where pixel throughput is less demanding.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 7168 shading units and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, begins to take on more of the rendering workload. The fact that the 1440p Ultra average of 102.8 FPS is only 29% lower than the 1080p Ultra average of 144.7 FPS suggests that the GPU is scaling well with the increased pixel count, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant component. The 4K Ultra result of 65.9 FPS compared to the 1440p Ultra result of 102.8 FPS represents a 36% performance drop, which aligns closely with the 2.25x increase in pixel count. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5700 provides adequate support without becoming a significant constraint. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29995 and its 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforce its capability as the workload scales.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 651st out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 17.5% of all systems benchmarked. This is a strong showing, but the percentile rankings of the individual components suggest the CPU is the weaker link. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The combo's overall rank being lower than both individual percentiles indicates that the pairing, while strong, doesn't quite maximize the potential of either component.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25517 puts it in close competition with several rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, also 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3% lower. This clustering suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is well-positioned within its performance tier, with no single rival holding a decisive advantage.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 43223 places it near several notable alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% lower. These narrow margins indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER is performing at the top of its class, with only the mobile RTX 4090 showing any meaningful advantage.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternative hardware, the CPU's nearest rivals offer comparable compute capabilities. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, with a delta of -0.1% from the Ryzen 7 5700, would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U also fall within 0.1% of the Ryzen 7 5700's average score, making them viable substitutes for users with different platform preferences. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, at 0.3% higher, offers a marginal improvement that would be imperceptible in real-world gaming.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile both sit within 0.1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score. The Quadro M6000, despite being a professional-grade card, would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall. The RTX 5050 Mobile represents an interesting comparison, as it's a mobile chip that still manages to match the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER's average score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, at 1% higher, is the only rival that would provide a measurable, though still small, performance increase.

These alternatives suggest that users with any of these CPUs or GPUs would experience very similar performance in Downfall. The tight clustering of scores means that the choice between these components comes down more to platform compatibility and feature sets rather than raw gaming performance in this specific title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 65.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though the margin is relatively slim compared to lower resolutions.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 Ultra provides an excellent balance, averaging 102.8 FPS. This is more than enough for smooth gameplay while still offering higher visual fidelity than 1080p.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in this game?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile has an average benchmark score 1% higher than the RTX 4070 SUPER. In Downfall, this would translate to a negligible frame rate difference, likely 1-2 FPS at most settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests that at 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. With Low settings averaging 347.8 FPS, the GPU is clearly capable of much higher output, but the CPU's frame delivery caps the performance.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: All settings at 4K are playable. The Low preset averages 154.6 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS, High averages 106.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 65.9 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: This combination ranks 651st out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 17.5% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Downfall at all tested resolutions and settings above the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that every resolution and every preset is playable. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset averages 144.7 FPS, providing a massive cushion above the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102.8 FPS, still offering excellent headroom. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, averages 65.9 FPS, which clears the threshold but with a smaller margin.

The system is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p, where it can deliver over 100 FPS at maximum settings. For users with 4K displays, the Ultra preset is playable, but those who prefer more performance headroom could opt for High settings at 106.2 FPS or Medium at 124 FPS. The data shows a system that is overqualified for this 2016 horror title, making it a future-proof choice for more demanding games.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 65.9 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, though users who want more consistent performance could consider High at 106.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is recommended, averaging 102.8 FPS. This provides both maximum visual quality and smooth gameplay, with considerable headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best option, averaging 144.7 FPS. This resolution allows for the highest settings with frame rates that are more than sufficient for any display, including high-refresh-rate monitors.