Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a robust experience in Downfall, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at both 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings. The data indicates this setup is capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and maintains a playable 4K experience, though not at the highest preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 67.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold at 40.1 FPS, while Low and Medium presets achieve 99.6 FPS and 83.4 FPS respectively.

*Q: Can this PC handle Downfall at 1440p with everything maxed out?*

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces an average of 65.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best playable setting at this resolution, with High, Medium, and Low all exceeding 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% higher than the Radeon HD 7790's score of 17666. This places them as near-identical in overall performance, despite the significant generational gap.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for the Ryzen 7 5700X?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms a majority of processors in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 27578.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X or the Intel Core i5-12600K faster?

A: The benchmark data shows they are effectively tied. The Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both have an average benchmark score of 27578, resulting in a 0% performance delta.

Q: What is the performance gap between the RTX 4060 and the AMD Radeon 780M?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639, while the Radeon 780M scores 17588. This makes the RTX 4060 0.3% faster than the integrated graphics solution, a negligible difference in real-world terms.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark measurements for Downfall reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra presets shows a dramatic 132.1 FPS drop (from 226.1 to 94.0 FPS), demonstrating that the GPU's rendering load is the primary bottleneck. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has ample headroom here, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with reduced absolute numbers. The Low preset yields 161 FPS, while Ultra drops to 65.8 FPS—a 95.2 FPS spread. The GPU remains the dominant factor, but the frame rate deltas between presets are smaller in percentage terms compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is still the limiting component but the CPU's role in feeding it becomes slightly more demanding.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes markedly. The Ultra preset falls to 40.1 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while High manages 67.6 FPS. The scaling from Low (99.6 FPS) to Ultra (40.1 FPS) represents a 59.5 FPS difference. This compressed range indicates that at 4K, the GPU is heavily saturated, and the CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the rendering demands. The Ryzen 7 5700X, scoring 6858 in the 3dmark 16-thread test, does not appear to be the limiting factor at any resolution; the data consistently points to the RTX 4060 as the primary driver of frame rate differences across presets.

The verdict data confirms this interpretation: at 1440p and 1080p, all presets including Ultra are playable, while at 4K, only the top three presets are playable. This hierarchy is consistent with a GPU-centric workload where the CPU has sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance, as indicated by its 1499 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 13184 multi-core score, to avoid becoming a constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended choice. It is the most demanding configuration that maintains an average of 67.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Pushing to Ultra drops the average to 40.1 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 83.4 FPS offers a safety margin, but High provides the best visual fidelity within playable limits.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the clear winner. It achieves an average of 65.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar, allowing for maximum graphical quality without compromising playability. The High preset at 112 FPS and Medium at 133.4 FPS are also excellent options for those prioritizing higher refresh rates, but Ultra is the most demanding playable setting.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the definitive choice, delivering an average of 94 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual fidelity. All presets at this resolution exceed 150 FPS except Ultra, which still maintains a very high 94 FPS, meaning users can max out the game without any concerns about performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a 0.3% performance delta of the Ryzen 7 5700X. The Intel Core i5-12600K is an exact match with a 0% delta, meaning it would behave identically in Downfall from a CPU standpoint. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster. Any of these processors would yield effectively the same frame rates in this game, as the GPU is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's rivals show a wider spread. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is 0.2% slower, the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% slower, respectively. While these deltas are small in benchmark terms, they indicate that the RTX 4060 is the strongest of this group. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would see comparable frame rates, though the RTX 4060 holds a slight edge.

The composite ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Downfall is 2034 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. This aligns with its ability to run the game at high settings across all resolutions, but not at maximum settings in 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 226.1 FPS, while Medium reaches 184.6 FPS. High settings yield 152.6 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 94 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the system is never challenged at this resolution, with all presets far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

The 2560x1440 results show a step down but remain highly playable. Low delivers 161 FPS, Medium 133.4 FPS, and High 112 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 65.8 FPS, which is still above the playable threshold but represents a significant 46.2 FPS reduction compared to High. This suggests that Ultra's additional graphical features have a substantial performance cost at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress considerably. Low averages 99.6 FPS, Medium 83.4 FPS, and High 67.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 40.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 27.5 FPS, a larger absolute drop than at lower resolutions, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle the most demanding settings at this pixel count.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 can definitively run Downfall across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest performing Ultra still averaging 94 FPS. This is a fully playable experience with no compromises.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the bar for all presets. The Ultra setting averages 65.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the best playable option. Users can enjoy maximum graphical quality at this resolution without needing to dial back settings.

The 3840x2160 results present a more nuanced picture. The High, Medium, and Low presets are all playable, with High being the most demanding that stays above 60 FPS at 67.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable, falling to 40.1 FPS. For 4K gaming, users should select the High preset for the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth performance. The data confirms that this hardware is more than sufficient for the game's demands at all but the most extreme settings.