Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers overwhelming performance for Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Across every resolution and preset tested, this pairing never drops below 72 FPS, making it a top-tier performer for this game. The data confirms that this system is not just playable but exceptionally fast, ranking in the 327th spot out of 3716 tested hardware combinations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each sit within a tightly contested performance band, meaning several other components would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Downfall. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which scores 25530, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is also essentially a match with a score of 25550, again a 0.1% delta. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (0.3% slower). In practical terms for Downfall, any of these processors would yield nearly indistinguishable average frame rates, as the game is not likely to be bottlenecked by any of them.

The graphics card tells a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, putting it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the non-SUPER RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1% with a score of 54828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) are 2.7% and 2.8% faster, respectively. For Downfall, the frame rate differences between these GPUs would be imperceptible; all would deliver triple-digit FPS at most settings. Users seeking identical performance could swap the 4080 SUPER for the standard RTX 4080 without any noticeable change in game feel.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 169.6 FPS. The data shows this resolution is entirely GPU-bound, with even the heaviest settings leaving massive headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to lower settings here unless chasing extremely high refresh rates; even Ultra delivers nearly three times the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra settings again provide the best visual experience while staying far above 60 FPS, with an average of 118.7 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p Ultra is substantial—a 50.1% reduction—but the absolute frame rate remains exceptionally smooth. High settings at this resolution produce 190.4 FPS, while Medium hits 231.8 FPS and Low reaches 284.6 FPS. All presets are viable, but Ultra offers the best image quality while still nearly doubling the 60 FPS target.

At 4K (3840x2160), Ultra remains the recommended setting, delivering an average of 72 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system approaches the playability threshold, but it still clears it with a 20% margin. High settings at this resolution jump to 119.2 FPS, providing a significant performance buffer for those who prefer higher frame rates over maximum fidelity. Medium produces 147 FPS, and Low hits 175 FPS. Given the 72 FPS result at Ultra, players can confidently enable maximum settings at 4K without worrying about drops below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that Downfall is heavily GPU-bound, with the CPU playing a minimal role in frame rate determination. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more work relative to the GPU, but the Ryzen 7 5700's eight cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient. The jump from 1080p Ultra (169.6 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (118.7 FPS) represents a 30.0% performance loss, which aligns closely with the increase in pixel count (1.78x). This linear scaling indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

The transition from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a further 39.3% drop to 72 FPS. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-limited scenario where the graphics card's rendering throughput becomes the sole constraint. The CPU's 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, provide ample processing power for the game's logic and physics, but these factors do not influence the frame rate at higher resolutions.

At lower presets, the CPU's role becomes slightly more visible. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 368.7 FPS, a figure that would strain even the fastest processors. However, the Ryzen 7 5700's strong single-thread performance (901 in 3dmark_single_thread) keeps it from becoming a limiting factor. The data suggests that even at 4K Low (175 FPS), the CPU maintains enough throughput to feed the GPU. Across all tested configurations, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the performance arbiter, with the CPU only becoming relevant at frame rates exceeding 300 FPS, where the GPU's workload per frame is minimal.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that at 3840x2160, the system achieves 72 FPS on Ultra, clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 118.7 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 169.6 FPS. Every resolution and preset combination tested produces frame rates above 60 FPS, with the lowest result being the 4K Ultra figure of 72 FPS.

The system's overall rank of 327 out of 3716 combinations places it in the top 8.8% of all tested hardware pairings. For a horror game that relies on atmosphere and smooth motion, this performance level ensures no stutter or frame pacing issues will break immersion. Players can confidently enable Ultra settings at any resolution, knowing the hardware will maintain fluid gameplay. The only consideration is that at 4K Ultra, the 72 FPS average leaves a smaller margin for demanding scenes, but the game's age and the hardware's capabilities suggest this is not a practical concern.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 368.7 FPS, Medium reaches 326.8 FPS, High achieves 265.6 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 169.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 54.0% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the game's visual effects at higher presets are computationally expensive but the GPU has ample headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high. Low settings produce 284.6 FPS, Medium reaches 231.8 FPS, High achieves 190.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 118.7 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra causes a 30.0% frame rate reduction, consistent with the increased pixel count. Even at the most demanding setting, the system maintains over double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates at every preset. Low settings hit 175 FPS, Medium produces 147 FPS, High achieves 119.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, but it remains 20% above the playability threshold. The performance gap between 4K High and 4K Ultra is 39.6%, showing that the Ultra preset adds significant rendering cost. However, the absolute numbers confirm that this hardware combination is overqualified for Downfall.

FAQ

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

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the system achieves 169.6 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 72 FPS, representing a 57.5% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5700's benchmark scores (25517 average, 78th percentile) are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking. The frame rate scaling with resolution indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the system's performance rank among all tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 327th out of 3716 tested hardware pairings for Downfall.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the regular RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The difference is negligible. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 on average, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a 0.1% difference that would not affect frame rates in Downfall.

Q: Can the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 Ultra the system produces 118.7 FPS, nearly double the 60 FPS target. All settings at this resolution exceed 60 FPS.