Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 2057 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. The CPU itself sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding back the other. This mid-table ranking suggests the combo is competent for this horror title, though it is not at the very top of performance charts. The data measured for this combination shows a clear capability to exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at most settings, with the primary challenge emerging only at 4K with Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2057 out of 3716 tested combinations places this system in the 55th percentile overall, meaning roughly 55% of all tested pairings perform worse in Downfall. This is a respectable standing, especially considering the GPU’s relatively modest 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs — the pairing compensates through the CPU’s stronger 77th percentile position. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24709 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728 with a delta of -0.1%. This means the 5700X3D is virtually tied with the 7600X3D in synthetic tests, differing by less than a single percentage point.

Looking at the GPU side, the RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 17639 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M (17588). These deltas are remarkably small, indicating that in raw compute terms, these three GPUs are nearly interchangeable. However, the measured FPS in Downfall tells a more nuanced story, as the game’s specific engine characteristics may favor certain architectures. The CPU’s nearest rivals show a similar pattern: the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822 (-0.5%), the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576 (+0.5%), and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563 (+0.6%). All four CPUs are within 1% of each other, meaning the 5700X3D’s performance tier is tightly clustered.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in Downfall. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 223.3 FPS, which drops to 159.7 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 99 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 55.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 55.7% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The consistent percentage drops across resolution steps indicate that the GPU is becoming progressively more saturated as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed frames.

The preset scaling at each resolution clarifies the component bottleneck. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 223.3 to 94.4, a 57.7% performance penalty. At 1440p, the same preset change drops FPS from 159.7 to 69, a 56.8% penalty. At 4K, the drop is steeper: from 99 FPS at Low to 40.4 FPS at Ultra, a 59.2% penalty. The fact that the percentage penalty stays relatively consistent across resolutions suggests that both CPU and GPU are scaling proportionally with the increased work. However, the 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS being below the 60 FPS threshold indicates that at this extreme setting, the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors.

The CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 150 FPS. At 1080p Low, the 223.3 FPS result requires strong single-thread performance, which the 5700X3D delivers with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 804. At 4K Ultra, the GPU takes the dominant role, as the 40.4 FPS result is far below what the CPU could theoretically feed. The data shows a typical mid-range pairing: CPU-bound at 1080p with low-to-medium presets, GPU-bound at 4K with high-to-ultra presets, and balanced at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 223.3 FPS on Low settings, 183.5 FPS on Medium, 150.3 FPS on High, and 94.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a gradual decline rather than a steep cliff, with each preset step costing roughly 15-20% performance. The 94.4 FPS at Ultra still provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that 1080p is fully playable across all settings. The gap between Medium and High is 33.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 55.9 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings introduce disproportionately heavy effects.

At 2560x1440, the results are 159.7 FPS on Low, 131.2 FPS on Medium, 109.6 FPS on High, and 69 FPS on Ultra. The drop from High to Ultra is particularly steep at 40.6 FPS, representing a 37% performance penalty. This suggests that Ultra presets at 1440p push the RTX 4060’s memory bandwidth to its limits. The 69 FPS at Ultra remains above the 60 FPS threshold, but with only a 9 FPS margin, making it a borderline case for users who demand consistent 60+ FPS with no dips.

At 3840x2160, the results are 99 FPS on Low, 84.1 FPS on Medium, 67.4 FPS on High, and 40.4 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K costs 27 FPS, a 40% reduction that pushes the combo from comfortably playable to clearly unplayable. The 67.4 FPS at High is above 60 FPS but with only a 7.4 FPS margin, making it a target for users with 60 Hz displays rather than high-refresh monitors. The 99 FPS at Low indicates that even at 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor — the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are the primary constraints.

The Verdict

According to the verdict data, this PC can run Downfall at all three tested resolutions, but not at every preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest result being 94.4 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 69 FPS — the closest call at this resolution. At 3840x2160, three presets (Low, Medium, High) are playable, with High producing 67.4 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 40.4 FPS.

The best playable setting at each resolution is identified as: High at 4K with 67.4 FPS, Ultra at 1440p with 69 FPS, and Ultra at 1080p with 94.4 FPS. For 4K users, High is the maximum preset that maintains 60+ FPS, and even that has a slim margin of only 7.4 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is fully playable, with the 1080p Ultra result providing a comfortable 34.4 FPS cushion above the threshold. The verdict is clear: this system handles Downfall at mainstream resolutions with room to spare, but 4K Ultra is not feasible.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728, -0.1%) is the closest match, offering essentially identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, -0.5%) and Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576, +0.5%) are also nearly equivalent, with the Intel Core i5-11600 (24563, +0.6%) rounding out the group. Users with any of these CPUs should expect similar frame rates in Downfall, as the 5700X3D’s performance delta from each is negligible. The 5700X3D’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11086 are representative of this cluster.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2%), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, +0.7%). These deltas are all under 1%, meaning the RTX 4060’s raw compute performance is statistically indistinguishable from these alternatives. In practical terms for Downfall, users with any of these GPUs should see very similar FPS numbers at equivalent settings, though the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory and Ada Lovelace architecture may provide specific advantages in certain scenes. The benchmark data does not include separate FPS measurements for these rival GPUs, so the comparisons are based solely on synthetic scores.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, delivering 67.4 FPS. This is the only 4K preset above the threshold besides Low (99 FPS) and Medium (84.1 FPS), but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability. Ultra at 4K drops to 40.4 FPS and should be avoided. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting at 69 FPS, which is the highest preset tested and remains above 60 FPS. The margin of 9 FPS means users should monitor for dips in demanding scenes, but the average is solid. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 94.4 FPS, providing both maximum visual fidelity and a large margin above the threshold. This is the optimal resolution for this combo if visual quality is the priority.

For users with 60 Hz displays, the 4K High setting (67.4 FPS) is viable, but the 1440p Ultra setting (69 FPS) offers a better balance of resolution and detail. For 144 Hz displays, 1080p Ultra (94.4 FPS) does not quite reach the refresh rate, but 1080p High (150.3 FPS) and 1440p High (109.6 FPS) both exceed 100 FPS. The data shows that the combo is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where even the most demanding presets remain playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces 40.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K setting is High at 67.4 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 69 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset at this resolution. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS at 1440p.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M (17588). These differences are negligible in practical terms.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Downfall at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 223.3 FPS, indicating strong CPU performance. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3157 in Cinebench R23 supports this. At 1080p Ultra (94.4 FPS), the GPU becomes more significant, but the CPU still has headroom.

Q: What is the lowest playable resolution and preset combination?

A: All tested combinations are playable except 3840x2160 with Ultra settings (40.4 FPS). The lowest FPS among playable configurations is 67.4 FPS at 4K High, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to the Ryzen 5 7600X3D?

A: The 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, while the 7600X3D scores 24728. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the 5700X3D is 0.1% slower, which is effectively a tie. Users should expect identical performance in Downfall from either CPU.