Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a strong performance profile in Downfall, a horror title that scales predictably across resolutions and presets. The measured data, based on a 60 FPS playability threshold, shows this combination is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a moderate settings cap to stay fluid. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, identifies which component dominates at each resolution, and compares the hardware against its closest benchmark rivals.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 79.2 FPS. The data shows that stepping down to Medium yields 92.7 FPS, and Low reaches 113.1 FPS, but High is the optimal balance, as it provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold without sacrificing visual quality. Ultra at this resolution falls below the playable line, averaging 47.7 FPS, which makes it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the RTX 3070 and Ryzen 7 5800X can handle the maximum preset. Ultra settings produce an average of 74.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. Lower presets are far faster — High averages 123.7 FPS, Medium 149.9 FPS, and Low 186.2 FPS — but Ultra is the pick here because it is both playable and the most visually intensive option available.

At 1920x1080, the story is similar, with Ultra being the best choice, averaging 106.2 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and allows for high refresh rate gameplay. The lower presets are exceptionally fast — High at 175.5 FPS, Medium at 211.1 FPS, and Low at 255.4 FPS — but none are needed to achieve a smooth experience, so Ultra is the recommended setting for maximum fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily GPU-bound at lower presets, but the CPU’s single-thread strength becomes relevant at Ultra. The Ryzen 7 5800X posts a single-thread score of 943 in 3dmark and 1574.5 in Cinebench R23, which is sufficient to feed the RTX 3070 even at frame rates above 200 FPS on Low settings. The scaling from Low (255.4 FPS) to Ultra (106.2 FPS) at 1080p shows a 58% drop in performance, which is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload, as the resolution is not taxing the CPU’s 16 threads.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The average FPS drops from 186.2 on Low to 74.7 on Ultra, a 60% reduction. This larger gap than at 1080p suggests that the RTX 3070’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and its 5888 shading units are the primary constraints. The CPU still provides ample headroom, as its multi-threaded scores — 15476 in Cinebench R23 and 27732 in Passmark — are far beyond what a horror game typically demands at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 113.1 on Low to 47.7 on Ultra, a 58% decrease, but the absolute numbers are much lower than at lower resolutions. The RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are likely saturated at this resolution, especially on Ultra. The CPU’s influence is minimal here; the data shows that even a modest GPU would be the bottleneck, as the Ryzen 7 5800X’s performance metrics are far above what is needed to drive these frame rates. In summary, the CPU matters most at 1080p with low presets, but the GPU dominates from 1440p upward, with 4K Ultra being purely GPU-limited.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearestRivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123. The closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores 29093, a delta of 0.1% — essentially identical performance. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, which is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.5% higher. On the lower side, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, which is 0.6% lower. For gaming, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates as the Ryzen 7 5800X in Downfall, given that the game is not CPU-intensive at higher resolutions.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has an average score of 17208. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest rival, scoring 17083, a 0.7% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, 1.1% lower. On the higher end, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, 1.5% above. In practice, the RX 7600 XT would produce nearly identical average FPS in Downfall, meaning it would also hit the 60 FPS threshold at 4K High and 1440p Ultra. The GTX 690 and HD 7970M are older architectures, but their benchmark scores suggest they would be within a few frames per second of the RTX 3070, though they may lack modern driver optimizations. The Tesla K40c is a compute-oriented card, but its raw score indicates similar rasterization performance, making it a theoretical alternative for this title.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Downfall at all three tested resolutions, but not always at the highest preset. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 79.2 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it averages 47.7 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra is the best choice at 74.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same holds true: all presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 106.2 FPS as the recommended setting.

The data clearly shows that the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can run the game at maximum settings with high frame rates. At 4K, users must dial back to High settings to maintain smooth performance, but the margin is healthy — 79.2 FPS is 32% above the playable threshold. The only scenario that fails is 4K Ultra, which drops to 47.7 FPS, a 20% shortfall from 60 FPS. Overall, this combo is a strong performer for Downfall, with the caveat that 4K enthusiasts should avoid the Ultra preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination, as measured in the FACT PACK. Note that min and max FPS values were not recorded (null), so only averages are available.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 47.7 FPS — not playable, below the 60 FPS threshold.
• High: 79.2 FPS — playable, best preset at this resolution.
• Medium: 92.7 FPS — playable, with a 17% improvement over High.
• Low: 113.1 FPS — playable, 43% faster than High.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 74.7 FPS — playable, best preset at this resolution.
• High: 123.7 FPS — playable, 66% faster than Ultra.
• Medium: 149.9 FPS — playable, 101% faster than Ultra.
• Low: 186.2 FPS — playable, 149% faster than Ultra.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 106.2 FPS — playable, best preset at this resolution.
• High: 175.5 FPS — playable, 65% faster than Ultra.
• Medium: 211.1 FPS — playable, 99% faster than Ultra.
• Low: 255.4 FPS — playable, 140% faster than Ultra.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step down in settings yields a substantial FPS increase, with the largest jumps occurring between Ultra and High at 1440p and 1080p. At 4K, the jump from Ultra to High is 66%, which is the single biggest improvement across all resolutions, highlighting that Ultra is particularly demanding at that resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 run Downfall at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only up to High settings, which average 79.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are not playable, averaging 47.7 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 74.7 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a 0.7% difference. In practice, both would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

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

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the main bottleneck at higher presets. The frame rate drops from 255.4 FPS on Low to 106.2 FPS on Ultra, a 58% reduction, while the CPU’s high single-thread score of 943 in 3dmark ensures it is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Medium settings?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160 average 92.7 FPS, which is 17% higher than High and 94% higher than Ultra.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Downfall?*

A: The combo ranks 1584 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 43% of systems tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1584th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems benchmarked. Given that the game is from 2016 and is a horror title rather than a demanding AAA blockbuster, this ranking reflects the hardware’s ability to handle the game’s engine with ease. The CPU’s percentile rank of 81 among all CPUs means it outperforms 81% of tested processors, while the GPU’s percentile rank of 61 shows it is above average but not top-tier. The combination of a high-end CPU and mid-to-high-end GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for this title, but the GPU’s lower percentile is the reason it cannot handle 4K Ultra. The ranking suggests that this combo is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it can even manage 4K at High settings, which is a strong outcome for a system that is not at the absolute top of the performance charts. The delta between the CPU’s and GPU’s percentiles also indicates that a GPU upgrade would yield more benefit than a CPU upgrade for this game, especially at higher resolutions.