Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a clear picture for playing Downfall: this is a combination that is heavily constrained by the graphics processor. The data indicates that a smooth, 60 FPS experience is only achievable at 1080p, or at 1440p with the lowest settings. The recorded frame rates show a steep decline as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, making the system's performance envelope easy to define.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS does not exist. The recorded data shows no playable settings at this resolution. The best-case scenario is the Low preset, which averages 43 FPS, still well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High and Medium presets drop to 29 and 35 FPS respectively, while the Ultra preset falls to 18 FPS. None of these configurations come close to delivering a playable experience at 4K.

The 2560x1440 resolution offers a single playable option. The Low preset is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the definitive best setting for 1440p, as the next step up, Medium, drops to an average of 56 FPS with a recorded minimum of 48 FPS, which is not consistently smooth. High and Ultra presets fall further behind at 46 and 29 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, the system finds its footing. The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 64 FPS. This is the optimal choice for visual quality while staying above the playability threshold. The Medium preset runs at 78 FPS and Low at 96 FPS, but High is the best balance of fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset is the only one at 1080p to fall below the threshold, averaging 40 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions points directly at the Intel Arc B370 as the primary bottleneck. The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 5th percentile of all tested GPUs, a very low standing that suggests it is a weak link for this horror title. The Ryzen 7 5800X, in contrast, sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, a much stronger relative position. This mismatch indicates that the CPU has ample headroom, while the GPU is saturated.

The frame rate drops from 1080p Low (96 FPS) to 1440p Low (68 FPS), a reduction of 28 FPS, and then to 4K Low (43 FPS), a further 25 FPS drop. This steep scaling with resolution is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain more constant across resolutions because the CPU workload would stay similar. Instead, the severe penalties for increasing pixel count confirm that the Arc B370 is doing all the heavy lifting and running out of resources.

The settings scaling reinforces this. At 1080p, moving from Low to High reduces the average from 96 to 64 FPS. At 1440p, the same jump reduces the average from 68 to 46 FPS. These drops are substantial and grow with resolution, again pointing to the GPU. A stronger processor would not recover these frames because the graphical load is what is overwhelming the graphics card. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU, and with a processor like the 5800X, it is more than capable of doing so. The system is held back by the Arc B370, not the Ryzen 7 5800X.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and the Intel Arc B370 at 3429 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the bottom portion of all systems tested, which aligns with the measured frame rates. A rank this low indicates that the majority of other CPU and GPU pairings in the database outperform this setup in this particular game.

The ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's low performance. While the Ryzen 7 5800X is a strong processor in its own right, its contribution is negated by the Arc B370's inability to render the game at high frame rates. The combination's position in the bottom 8% of tested systems is a clear signal that this is not a high-performance gaming configuration for Downfall. It is a pairing that will struggle at higher resolutions and settings, as the measured FPS data confirms.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all extremely close in average benchmark score, with deltas of less than 1%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 0.1% higher, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 0.6% higher, the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 0.5% lower. These processors would all deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall, meaning the choice between them would have no measurable impact on the frame rates recorded for this game.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are also tightly clustered. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 0.2% lower, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 0.5% lower, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 0.7% lower, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1.4% higher. These are the closest matches in terms of raw GPU compute, and they would all perform within a couple of percent of the Arc B370. Upgrading or downgrading to any of these would produce a nearly identical experience in Downfall, meaning the same limitations at 4K and the same playability only at 1080p High or 1440p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows: the Low preset averages 43 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The minimum and maximum values for the Low, High, and Ultra presets were not recorded, but the averages show a clear and consistent decline as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 68 FPS, which is the only playable result at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS with a recorded range of 48 to 64 FPS. The High preset averages 46 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 12 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the first step up in quality.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 96 FPS. The Medium preset averages 78 FPS with a range of 67 to 90 FPS. The High preset averages 64 FPS, which is just above the playability threshold. The Ultra preset averages 40 FPS, representing a steep 24 FPS drop from High. These numbers demonstrate that the system's performance is usable at 1080p for most settings, with only Ultra being unplayable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but only under specific conditions. The recorded data shows that it clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1920x1080 with High, Medium, and Low settings, with the best playable experience being High at an average of 64 FPS. It also clears the threshold at 2560x1440 with the Low preset, which averages 68 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, 1440p Low is a viable option.

The system cannot run the game at 3840x2160 at any setting, as all presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution, with the best case being 40 FPS at 1080p. In summary, the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B370 combination is a 1080p gaming setup for Downfall. It can handle high settings at that resolution with a comfortable margin, but it should not be expected to handle 4K or even 1440p with higher quality settings. The GPU is the definitive limiting factor, and the system's ranking reflects its overall position as a lower-tier performer for this title.