Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. Measured data shows this combination ranks in the 92.5th percentile of tested configurations, with the RTX 4080 providing overwhelming GPU headroom. Across all tested resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — the combo maintains average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at the Ultra preset. The benchmark results indicate this system is not merely capable of running the game but does so with significant performance reserves, making it a high-end configuration for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 4K, with an average frame rate of 74 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice for this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank relative to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 280th out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations in the database for this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 285 FPS average, while the Ultra preset delivers 120 FPS average. This represents a 57.9% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every tested setting at every resolution — from 1920x1080 Low to 3840x2160 Ultra — maintains an average frame rate above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the most demanding setting?

A: The only settings with reported minimum frame rates are Medium presets. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 123 FPS, and at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 198 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29,123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 280 out of 3,716 tested combinations places this system in the 92.5th percentile, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested for Downfall. This rank reflects a strong synergy between the components, as both the CPU and GPU are high performers in their respective categories. The Ryzen 7 5800X sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

The data shows that this pairing is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming, as the average frame rates at 1440p exceed 200 FPS on Medium settings and reach 285 FPS on Low. The rank suggests that only 279 other combinations deliver better overall performance in this title, which is a small fraction of the tested pool. The substantial margin between this combo and the median configuration indicates that users with this hardware will experience no performance bottlenecks in Downfall, regardless of resolution or preset selection.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate a clear pattern where the GPU dominates performance scaling across resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to prevent bottlenecking. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 produces 386 FPS on Low settings, which is a frame rate that heavily taxes the CPU's single-thread performance. As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the same Low preset drops to 285 FPS, a 26.2% reduction, showing that the GPU is becoming more engaged. At 3840x2160, Low settings yield 178 FPS, a 37.5% drop from 1440p, confirming that the GPU workload scales significantly with pixel count.

The CPU's role is more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 16 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock, provides enough processing power to sustain these frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 168 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 56.0% reduction (168 to 74 FPS), which is consistent with GPU-bound behavior. This indicates that while the CPU is adequate for the game's demands, the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance, especially at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at all tested settings and resolutions, with average frame rates that exceed 60 FPS in every configuration. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 168 FPS, which is nearly three times the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 120 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution, the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS mark with a 23.3% margin.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all playable settings include Ultra, meaning users can max out the game's graphical options without sacrificing playability. The lowest average frame rate across all tests is 74 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still comfortably above the threshold. For users with 4K displays, the game will run smoothly with all settings maxed out. For those with 1440p or 1080p monitors, the system provides enough performance to drive high refresh rates, with 1440p Ultra hitting 120 FPS and 1080p Ultra hitting 168 FPS. The data strongly supports that this configuration is overqualified for Downfall, making it a robust choice for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on nearestRivals data, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29,123, which is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29,093, a 0.1% difference, making it a near-identical performer in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29,245, which is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29,270, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,940, which is 0.6% lower. For gaming purposes, these processors would deliver similar frame rates in Downfall, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at high resolutions.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, a 0.1% difference, indicating virtually identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.7% higher. These GPU alternatives would produce similar frame rates in Downfall, with the Radeon 8060S and RX 6750 GRE potentially offering a slight edge in raw compute performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 168 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p users who want maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, with an average of 120 FPS. This provides a high-quality experience while still maintaining double the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 74 FPS on average, which is above 60 FPS. This makes Ultra the optimal setting for 4K, as it offers the highest visual fidelity without dropping below the playable threshold.

In all cases, the data shows that users can select the highest preset available without compromising playability. The frame rates at each resolution are sufficiently high that even the most demanding setting leaves a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the benchmark results show a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce an average of 178 FPS. Medium settings average 145 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. High settings average 119 FPS. Ultra settings average 74 FPS. The data shows a 58.4% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 285 FPS on average. Medium settings average 233 FPS, with a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS. High settings average 191 FPS. Ultra settings average 120 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 57.9%, similar to the 4K scaling.

At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 386 FPS on average. Medium settings average 327 FPS, with a minimum of 278 FPS and a maximum of 376 FPS. High settings average 268 FPS. Ultra settings average 168 FPS. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 56.5%, indicating consistent scaling across resolutions.

The only settings with recorded minimum and maximum values are Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the range is 278 to 376 FPS, a 35.3% spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 198 to 268 FPS, a 35.4% spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 123 to 167 FPS, a 35.8% spread. These ranges suggest that the game's frame rate variability remains proportional across resolutions.