Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an exceptional performance profile in Downfall, placing this combination at rank 156 out of 3,716 tested combos. This places it firmly in the top 5% of all configurations tested for this title, reflecting a system that is heavily overqualified for the demands of this 2016 horror game. The data shows that every single resolution and settings combination tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding preset at 4K maintaining a comfortable margin above the target.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 156 out of 3,716 tested configurations places this pairing in the 96th percentile of all systems tested in Downfall. This is a remarkably strong position, indicating that the combination of an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 processor and the flagship Ada Lovelace GPU is far more than sufficient for this title. The rank reflects the system's ability to sustain high frame rates across all resolutions, but it is important to note that the ranking is a composite measure — the GPU is doing the heavy lifting here, as the data will show.

The CPU itself sits at the 78th percentile when compared against all CPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 25,517. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark hierarchy are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, all of which score within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700. This indicates that the CPU's compute capabilities are solidly mid-pack in the broader database, yet this does not hold the system back in Downfall.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090 sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 — professional workstation cards that score within 2.9% of the RTX 4090's average. The combination of a mid-pack CPU with a top-tier GPU creates a system where the GPU is the clear performance driver, and the rank of 156 reflects this lopsided but highly effective pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant performance factor at every resolution, and the CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark — the Low preset delivers 367.3 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 187.3 FPS. This 180 FPS gap is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload scaling, as the CPU has ample headroom at this resolution with its 16 threads.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a compressed range. Low settings produce 317.9 FPS, while Ultra delivers 131.4 FPS. The scaling factor between Low and Ultra at 1440p is approximately 2.4x, compared to roughly 2.0x at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions, though the CPU still has no trouble keeping up.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes even more pronounced. Low settings yield 200 FPS, while Ultra drops to 81.2 FPS — a 2.5x scaling factor. The absolute frame rates are still extremely high, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows in percentage terms because the GPU is now the primary bottleneck across all settings. The CPU's role is essentially static: it provides enough single-thread performance and thread count to avoid becoming a constraint at any resolution. The data shows the CPU's single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark and 2,916 in Cinebench R23 is more than adequate for this game's engine.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 187.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the margin is so large that even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom for background tasks or streaming overhead. The Medium preset at 345.2 FPS and High at 295.3 FPS are also options, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without any meaningful performance compromise.

For 2560x1440, Ultra remains the recommended setting with an average of 131.4 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, ensuring a smooth experience even in scenes with heavy particle effects or complex geometry. The High preset at 211.4 FPS offers even more headroom, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra is worth the 80 FPS drop given the still-massive margin.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 81.2 FPS. This is the first resolution where the system begins to feel any pressure, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy 35%. The High preset at 130.2 FPS provides a smoother experience if frame rate consistency is preferred over maximum visual fidelity, but the data confirms Ultra is fully playable at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. The Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25,517 average — effectively identical performance. The Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, also 0.1% higher, while the Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, 0.1% lower. The Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446, 0.3% higher. In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver indistinguishable performance in Downfall, as the game's demands are well below what even the weakest of these processors can provide.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710. The Arc Pro A60 scores 60,326, a 0% delta from the RTX 4090's 60,347. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, 0.3% higher. The Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% higher, and the Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, 2.9% lower. These professional cards would behave similarly in Downfall, though the RTX 4090's driver optimization for gaming workloads likely gives it an edge in real-world scenarios that synthetic benchmarks may not capture.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 367.3 FPS average, Medium delivers 345.2 FPS, High delivers 295.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 187.3 FPS. These numbers show a predictable degradation as settings increase, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra — a 108 FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 317.9 FPS, Medium produces 257.9 FPS, High produces 211.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 131.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is roughly linear in percentage terms, with each settings tier costing approximately 20-30% of the previous tier's frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 200 FPS, Medium achieves 160 FPS, High achieves 130.2 FPS, and Ultra achieves 81.2 FPS. This resolution shows the most significant drop-off when moving to Ultra settings — a 49 FPS reduction from High. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the first configuration where the system's frame rate begins to approach ranges where frame time consistency might become a consideration, though it remains far above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Downfall at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that every resolution — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — supports all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) at frame rates above 60 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 187.3 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 131.4 FPS, and at 4K it delivers 81.2 FPS. The lowest performance point in the entire dataset is 4K Ultra at 81.2 FPS, which still exceeds the playable threshold by 35%.

The system's weakest configuration — 4K Ultra — is still a highly playable experience. For users with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the system has ample headroom to max out both the game settings and the display's refresh rate. At 4K, the system is best suited for 60-80 Hz displays, though it will comfortably drive 120 Hz panels at High settings (130.2 FPS). The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensure that no texture or memory-related bottleneck appears even at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 81.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 131.4 FPS while providing the highest visual quality.

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

A: This combination ranks 156 out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations tested for Downfall.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. The RTX 4090's performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution shows the GPU workload drives frame rates, while the CPU's 16 threads provide ample headroom.

Q: What settings should I use at 1080p for the highest frame rate?

A: If maximum frame rate is the goal, Low settings at 1920x1080 deliver 367.3 FPS average. However, Ultra settings still provide 187.3 FPS, making them a better choice unless the display exceeds 187 Hz.

Q: Are there any settings that drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every resolution and settings combination in the measured data exceeds 60 FPS, with the lowest recorded average being 81.2 FPS at 4K Ultra.