Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an extreme pairing in Downfall, a 2016 horror title that clearly favors the GPU. The data shows this combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the RTX 5090 providing the overwhelming majority of the performance headroom. Even at 4K Ultra, this combo averages 87.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a system that can max out the game without compromise.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the average benchmark scores in the fact pack, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,517. Its nearest rivals, according to the data, are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (average score 25,530, a -0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (average score 25,485, a +0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (average score 25,550, a -0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (average score 25,446, a +0.3% delta). For a builder seeking similar CPU-level performance in this game, any of these processors would behave nearly identically, as the raw compute differences are negligible — less than half a percent in all cases. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for Downfall's workload, and the benchmark data indicates that swapping to any of these rivals would not measurably change the frame rates delivered by this system.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. The fact pack lists its nearest rivals as the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (average score 79,605, a +0.3% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (average score 79,396, a +0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (average score 78,940, a +1.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (average score 80,959, a -1.4% delta). These delta values are small, meaning that in Downfall, a system built around any of these alternative GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5090. The RTX 5090's massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are far beyond what this horror title requires, so the performance ceiling is set by the game engine, not the hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data makes it clear that the GPU is the dominant component in Downfall for this pairing. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: Low averages 368.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 195 FPS. This 173.3 FPS spread indicates the game's graphical settings have a profound impact on the render load, which is handled by the RTX 5090. The CPU, with its 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at these high frame rates, but the data does not show CPU bottlenecking at any resolution because the frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes.

Looking at resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings drops from 306.9 to 218.1, a reduction of 88.8 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average drops from 218.1 to 134.8, a further reduction of 83.3 FPS. This scaling pattern shows that Downfall is heavily GPU-bound, since the performance cost of increasing pixel count is linear and predictable. The CPU's role becomes less significant at higher resolutions because the GPU must work harder to fill those pixels, but even at 1080p Ultra (195 FPS) or Low (368.3 FPS), the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,916) is sufficient to avoid creating a bottleneck. In short, the RTX 5090 is the performance driver here, and the CPU merely needs to stay out of the way — which it does in all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The fact pack provides average FPS data for all resolutions and settings, though minimum and maximum FPS values are not listed. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high: Low settings average 368.3 FPS, Medium averages 343.5 FPS, High averages 306.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 195 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a clear cost, with Ultra being roughly 47% slower than Low, but even the worst-case 1080p result (195 FPS) is triple the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results remain very strong. Low settings average 327.6 FPS, Medium averages 267.8 FPS, High averages 218.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 136.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 191.3 FPS, which shows that the 1440p render resolution still leaves plenty of headroom on the RTX 5090. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers more than double the 60 FPS target, making this a comfortable configuration for high-refresh monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable at every setting. Low averages 205.7 FPS, Medium averages 167.2 FPS, High averages 134.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 87.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario in the dataset, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 27.6 FPS. The trend across all resolutions is that the RTX 5090 has so much raw power that even the most taxing settings do not push the system below playable levels. The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which are uniformly high.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 132nd out of 3,716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 3.6% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a strong result given that the RTX 5090 is a top-tier GPU and the Ryzen 7 5700 is a mid-range processor. The ranking reflects the fact that the GPU carries most of the weight in this title, and the RTX 5090's position at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs pushes this combo high up the list.

The rank of 132 out of 3,716 means there are 131 combos that achieve higher performance in Downfall, likely those pairing the RTX 5090 with faster CPUs. However, the measured frame rates show that the Ryzen 7 5700 does not hold back the RTX 5090 in any meaningful way — at 1080p Low, the combo hits 368.3 FPS, which is close to the practical limit for many displays. The data suggests that the 131 combos ranked higher are achieving only marginal gains, since the game's engine is unlikely to scale much beyond these already extreme frame rates. For a builder prioritizing a balanced system, this combo provides excellent performance in Downfall without the need for a more expensive processor.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can absolutely run Downfall. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings (High, Low, Medium, and Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 87.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are again playable, with Ultra averaging 136.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, every setting clears the threshold easily, with Ultra averaging 195 FPS. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the lowest average frame rate in the entire dataset — 87.6 FPS at 4K Ultra — is still 46% above that mark.

The data confirms that this system can run Downfall at maximum settings at 4K with a comfortable margin, and at 1440p or 1080p it delivers frame rates that are high enough for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays. The best settings for visual fidelity at each resolution are Ultra, and the average FPS at Ultra (87.6 at 4K, 136.3 at 1440p, 195 at 1080p) demonstrates that there is no scenario in this game where the system struggles. The RTX 5090's sheer power ensures that the game's horror atmosphere is rendered without any performance compromises, making this a definitive recommendation for anyone who owns this hardware.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K with the best graphics settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 87.6, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings at 4K, confirming it is fully playable.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79,842. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79,605 (a +0.3% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959 (a -1.4% delta), meaning the RTX 5090 is slightly behind the Pro Vega 64X but ahead of the other listed rivals.

*Q: Which component is more important for Downfall performance?*

A: The GPU. The data shows that frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings changes, dropping from 368.3 FPS at 1080p Low to 87.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the CPU's performance (78th percentile among all CPUs) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking in all tested scenarios.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS is 87.6, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still 27.6 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so there is no unplayable configuration in the data.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700's performance compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25,517, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446. This gives the Ryzen 7 5700 a +0.3% delta over the 5825U, meaning the two are virtually identical in performance.

Q: Is there any resolution where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. All tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and all settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) have average FPS values above 60. The lowest value is 87.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is well above the threshold.