Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers strong performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured data shows this pairing handles the game comfortably across all tested resolutions, with the RTX 4070 providing the bulk of the rendering power while the 5800X ensures the CPU does not bottleneck. At 4K, the combo averages 94.4 FPS on High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system’s overall rank of 856 out of 3716 tested combinations places it in the top 23% of all configurations, indicating a solidly above-average pairing for this game. This analysis relies exclusively on the measured FPS data, benchmark scores, and specification details provided, without speculation about untested scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 94.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 59.2 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience at this resolution. Medium settings run at 115.7 FPS and Low at 140.2 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality while still offering a comfortable margin above the target.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can push all the way to Ultra settings while staying well above 60 FPS, with an average of 93.1 FPS. This is the best choice for maximum visual fidelity, as High runs at 151 FPS, Medium at 180 FPS, and Low at 224.1 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is significant in terms of frame rate, but Ultra still leaves a 33.1 FPS buffer over the playable threshold, making it the optimal setting for this resolution.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is the clear winner, averaging 131.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the frame rate remains far above the 60 FPS minimum. High settings produce 209 FPS, Medium hits 254 FPS, and Low reaches 310.7 FPS, but none of these are necessary given the headroom at Ultra. The data indicates that this combo is overkill for 1080p, allowing for maximum settings with a large performance cushion.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No, not at a playable frame rate. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 59.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 94.4 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 93.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507), 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135), and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157). These differences are small, meaning the RTX 4070 performs very similarly to these cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 in Downfall?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, there is no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. The combo achieves high frame rates at all resolutions, including 310.7 FPS at 1080p Low and 224.1 FPS at 1440p Low. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as 15476 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3445 in Passmark single-thread, indicate it has ample processing power for this game.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 254 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, so the game will run extremely smoothly with no concerns about playability.

Q: Does the system’s rank in the benchmark database indicate good performance?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 856 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations tested for Downfall. This suggests it performs better than roughly three-quarters of other CPU-GPU pairings in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the frame rates scale predictably with settings. Low settings produce an average of 140.2 FPS, Medium increases to 115.7 FPS, and High drops to 94.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 59.2 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that fails to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The step from High to Ultra represents a 35.2 FPS loss, which is substantial and explains why Ultra is not recommended for 4K gaming.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves significantly. Low settings average 224.1 FPS, Medium reaches 180 FPS, High achieves 151 FPS, and Ultra still manages 93.1 FPS. All four settings are comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding preset leaving a 33.1 FPS margin. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a total drop of 131 FPS, but the system retains enough headroom to keep Ultra viable.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding performance. Low settings hit 310.7 FPS, Medium averages 254 FPS, High produces 209 FPS, and Ultra runs at 131.3 FPS. Every setting is far above the playable threshold, with the lowest average still being more than double the 60 FPS target. The frame rate differences between settings are large, but even the most demanding preset offers a smooth experience.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 4070 and Ryzen 7 5800X provide enough power to handle Downfall with ease, except for the single Ultra 4K case. The lack of min and max FPS data in the measurements means only average performance can be assessed, but the averages are high enough to suggest consistent frame delivery in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 856 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the 77th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms 77% of tested systems. The rank reflects a well-balanced pairing where neither component is severely limiting the other.

To contextualize this rank, consider the CPU and GPU individually. The Ryzen 7 5800X has a percentile rank of 81 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29123. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093, 0.1% slower), Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245, 0.4% faster), Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, 0.5% faster), and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, 0.6% slower). These deltas are minimal, indicating the 5800X sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The RTX 4070 also ranks at the 81st percentile among GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% slower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, 1.3% faster), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157, 1.3% slower). Again, the differences are small, meaning the GPU’s performance is well-established.

The combo’s rank of 856 out of 3716 is slightly below the individual component percentiles, which is expected because the rank accounts for the interaction between CPU and GPU in a specific game. Downfall is not particularly demanding by modern standards, so the bottleneck may shift towards the GPU at higher resolutions, but the overall result remains strong. This rank suggests that many other combinations outperform it, but the vast majority of systems tested are slower.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X’s closest rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, the Intel Xeon Phi 7210, the Intel Core i5-13500HX, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, which is 0.1% lower than the 5800X’s 29123. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.6% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, as the performance difference is under 1% in synthetic benchmarks.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, and AMD Radeon PRO W6400. The Tesla P4 scores 37628, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070’s 37648. The RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower. The RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 1.3% higher. The Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. Given these small deltas, swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these GPUs would yield almost identical performance in Downfall, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged.

A system pairing the Ryzen 7 5800X with an AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 would behave nearly the same as the tested combo, since the GPU score difference is only 0.4%. Similarly, using an Intel Core i5-13500HX instead of the 5800X would change CPU performance by just 0.5%. These alternatives represent viable substitutes for builders who cannot source the exact components, with no meaningful impact on the game’s frame rates.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 can absolutely run Downfall, and it does so with significant headroom in most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 94.4 FPS average. Ultra at 4K is not playable, as it drops to 59.2 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, and the best is Ultra with an average of 93.1 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo, offering maximum visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best setting, averaging 131.3 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold.

In summary, this system is more than capable of running Downfall at high settings across all common resolutions. The only caveat is 4K Ultra, which misses the 60 FPS mark by a narrow margin. For anyone targeting 1440p or 1080p, this combo provides a smooth and visually rich experience with no compromises. The benchmark data supports the conclusion that this is a well-matched pairing for this game, ranking in the top 23% of all tested configurations.