Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, but the data clearly shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution climbs to 4K. This 8-core Zen 3 processor is more than capable of feeding the Arc B570, and the measured frame rates across the board reflect a system that is balanced at lower resolutions but heavily GPU-bound at higher ones.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the benchmark data for the CPU and GPU individually, this combo sits in a well-populated performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score are the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093, a 0.1% delta), the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245, -0.4% delta), the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, -0.5% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, a 0.6% delta). In practical terms, these chips are all within a rounding error of each other, meaning system-to-system differences in Downfall will be driven more by the GPU than the processor.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 on average, putting it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, a 0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, a 0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5% delta). The Arc B570 essentially trades blows with the desktop Arc A750 and a mobile RTX 3070, which gives you a clear sense of its rasterization headroom. In Downfall, you could expect a system with an Arc A750 or a laptop with an RTX 3070 Mobile to produce very similar frame rates, assuming the rest of the system is not bottlenecking. The Ryzen 7 5800X's closest rivals also mean that if you already own a Core i5-13500HX laptop or a Ryzen 5 5600XT desktop, the CPU side of this equation is not going to be the deciding factor in your performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5800X and the Arc B570. At 1920x1080, the system is balanced but leans on the CPU to keep frame rates high. The jump from Low (163 avg FPS) to Ultra (68 avg FPS) shows a 95 FPS swing, which is a massive 58% drop. This indicates that while the GPU is doing most of the work, the CPU is not a bottleneck at any preset, as even the Ultra setting produces a playable 68 FPS. The scaling between resolutions confirms this: moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings drops the average from 109 to 78 FPS, a 28% reduction, and then from 1440p to 4K at High it falls further to 49 FPS, a 37% reduction from the 1440p number.

The GPU's role becomes more dominant as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the CPU is essentially irrelevant. The Arc B570 is the sole arbiter of performance, as evidenced by the steep drop-off at High settings (49 FPS) and Ultra settings (30 FPS). The data shows that the CPU has more than enough headroom to drive the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput is what determines whether the game is playable. The single-threaded and multi-threaded scores of the 5800X (943 single-thread, 7578 max threads in 3DMark) are more than sufficient for a 2016 horror title like Downfall, which is unlikely to stress all 16 threads. Benchmark results indicate that the processor is not a limiting factor in this pairing, and the Arc B570 is the component that dictates the playable settings at each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo handles Downfall across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly capable of high refresh rates. Low settings produce an average of 163 FPS, Medium settings drop to 133 FPS (with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 153), High settings yield 109 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a very playable 68 FPS. The minimum FPS of 113 at Medium settings shows that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the overhead shrinks. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium settings average 95 FPS (with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110), High settings average 78 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 49 FPS. The minimum of 81 FPS at Medium settings is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Medium a safe choice. High settings at 1440p are also viable with a 78 FPS average, though the lack of a reported minimum value suggests it may dip closer to the threshold in heavier scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B570's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 72 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold, but Medium settings drop to 59 FPS (with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68), High settings fall to 49 FPS, and Ultra settings plunge to 30 FPS. The minimum FPS of 50 at Medium settings is a clear indicator that this resolution is too demanding for the GPU at higher presets. The 4K High setting is borderline unplayable, and Ultra is a slideshow. The data suggests that 4K is only viable at Low settings, where the 72 FPS average does not include a reported minimum, implying it may not hold up consistently.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2988 out of 3716 combos for Downfall. That places it in the lower 20% of all systems tested for this specific game. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions. While the combo excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, the Arc B570's weakness at 4K drags the overall ranking down, as many other tested combos likely feature stronger GPUs that can maintain 60 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that this is a mid-range pairing that is outclassed by systems with more powerful graphics cards, but it is far from the bottom of the barrel. For a game like Downfall, which is a horror title that benefits from smooth motion, the ranking reflects that this system is adequate for mainstream resolutions but not a top-tier performer.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? Yes, absolutely, but with clear caveats depending on your display. The verdict by resolution is definitive: at 1920x1080, this system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all four presets, including Ultra at 68 FPS. At 2560x1440, it clears 60 FPS on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High averaging 78 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, with an average of 72 FPS. The 4K Medium preset falls just short at 59 FPS, and High and Ultra are not playable. If you are playing on a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this is a great pairing for Downfall. If you are targeting 4K, you will need to stick to Low settings to maintain smooth play, and even then, the lack of a reported minimum FPS at that setting is a note of caution. The data shows a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, but a weak 4K performer.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured frame rates, the most demanding preset that keeps the average FPS at or above 60 is as follows. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 68 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 78 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, which averages 72 FPS. These are the optimal presets for maximizing visual quality while maintaining playable performance. For 1080p users, cranking everything to Ultra is the way to go. For 1440p users, High provides a good balance of fidelity and smoothness, and the 78 FPS average leaves some headroom for dips. For 4K users, Low is the only option, and the 72 FPS average is just above the threshold, so expect occasional frame drops in intense scenes. The data does not provide a minimum FPS for the 1080p Ultra, 1440p High, or 4K Low settings, so these averages should be treated as the single best indicator of performance.