Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination achieves playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, with the RTX 5090 providing massive headroom even at 4K Ultra settings. The data indicates average FPS figures that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across the board, making this a top-tier configuration for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 85.9, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H's score of 29093, indicating nearly identical overall performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 5090 and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT?

A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score is 79842, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT's score of 78940, showing a slight edge for the NVIDIA card.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 135, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 384.5, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations in Downfall?*

A: This combo ranks 96th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of all configurations tested for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X's average benchmark score of 29123 places it in close competition with several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, a mere 0.1% difference, meaning these two CPUs would deliver virtually indistinguishable performance in Downfall. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, which is 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.6% lower, completing a tight cluster where all four rivals sit within 1% of the 5800X's performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's average score of 79842 is closely matched by several other high-end cards. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% lower, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX 5090. These results indicate that swapping the RTX 5090 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, with the Radeon Pro Vega 64X potentially offering a slight improvement.

When considering a complete alternative system, pairing the Ryzen 7 5800X with the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT would yield comparable results, as both components sit within 1.1% of their respective reference points. Similarly, an Intel Core i5-13500HX with the RTX 5090 would provide a marginally faster CPU while keeping the same GPU performance. The data suggests that users seeking similar gameplay experiences could choose any of these combinations without noticing significant differences in Downfall's frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Downfall across different resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves extremely high frame rates, with Low settings hitting 384.5 FPS and Medium reaching 360.3 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a noticeable drop, with Low settings falling to 325.2 FPS and Medium to 270.3 FPS. Moving to 4K, Low settings further decrease to 202.2 FPS and Medium to 168.7 FPS.

These scaling patterns indicate that the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. The RTX 5090's massive memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory provide ample headroom for 4K rendering. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU's role becomes more prominent, as the Ryzen 7 5800X's 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz must feed frames quickly enough to keep up with the GPU's output.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution highlights the GPU's workload scaling. At 1080p, the gap between Low (384.5 FPS) and Ultra (191.6 FPS) is 192.9 FPS, while at 1440p the gap is 190.2 FPS (325.2 vs 135). At 4K, the gap narrows to 116.3 FPS (202.2 vs 85.9), suggesting that at higher resolutions the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates exceed 300 FPS, demonstrating that the 5800X can handle high-throughput scenarios without bottlenecking the RTX 5090.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Downfall exceptionally well at all tested settings and resolutions. The verdictByResolution data confirms that every resolution—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—has all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) listed as playable, meaning each configuration maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 85.9, providing a solid margin above the playable threshold. Dropping to High settings at 4K increases performance to 138.2 FPS, while Medium reaches 168.7 FPS and Low hits 202.2 FPS. The 1440p results are even more impressive, with Ultra achieving 135 FPS and Low reaching 325.2 FPS. At 1080p, all settings deliver over 190 FPS, with Low peaking at 384.5 FPS.

The best settings for each resolution, according to verdictByResolution, are Ultra at all three resolutions. The average FPS at these settings are 85.9 at 4K, 135 at 1440p, and 191.6 at 1080p. This means users can max out every graphics option while still maintaining frame rates well above the playable threshold, making this combo one of the most capable configurations for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users prioritizing visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS, the data shows Ultra settings are achievable at every resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 85.9 FPS, which is 25.9 FPS above the playable threshold. This provides both high-fidelity visuals and smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce an average of 135 FPS, more than double the 60 FPS minimum. This represents a 57% increase in frame rate compared to 4K Ultra, demonstrating the significant performance headroom available at this resolution. Users with high-refresh-rate monitors will appreciate the ability to exceed 120 FPS while maintaining maximum graphical fidelity.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 191.6 FPS, which is over triple the playable threshold. This extreme frame rate suggests the system is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, with the RTX 5090's raw compute power of 104.8 TFLOPS delivering exceptional performance. Even at 1080p, the gap between Ultra and Low settings (191.6 vs 384.5 FPS) shows that the GPU has significant headroom to spare.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 5090 combination at rank 96 out of 3716 tested configurations in Downfall. This top 3% ranking indicates that the hardware performs exceptionally well relative to other tested combos, with only 95 combinations achieving higher frame rates in this game. Given the game's 2016 release date, this modern hardware combination vastly exceeds the requirements, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 85.9 FPS.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when considering the CPU and GPU individually. The Ryzen 7 5800X sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5090 ranks at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. This combination of high-percentile components naturally produces a top-tier gaming experience. The data shows that the GPU's higher percentile ranking contributes more to the overall performance, which aligns with the measured FPS scaling across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 202.2, Medium at 168.7, High at 138.2, and Ultra at 85.9. The progression shows a clear inverse relationship between visual quality and performance, with each step up in settings reducing frame rate. The gap between Low and Medium is 33.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 30.5 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 52.3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial additional load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with higher absolute values: Low at 325.2, Medium at 270.3, High at 218.3, and Ultra at 135. The differences between settings are 54.9 FPS (Low to Medium), 52 FPS (Medium to High), and 83.3 FPS (High to Ultra). The larger gap between High and Ultra at this resolution suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are particularly demanding on the GPU.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates reach their peak: Low at 384.5, Medium at 360.3, High at 309.9, and Ultra at 191.6. The Low to Medium difference is 24.2 FPS, Medium to High is 50.4 FPS, and High to Ultra is 118.3 FPS. The substantial jump from High to Ultra at 1080p indicates that the Ultra preset's features are computationally intensive regardless of resolution, but the RTX 5090 still maintains nearly 200 FPS in this configuration.

The data across all resolutions shows that the RTX 5090's performance scales consistently with resolution changes. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 15-20% at each setting, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces performance by approximately 35-40%. These scaling factors are consistent with the GPU's 512-bit memory bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, which handle the increased pixel throughput at higher resolutions efficiently. The Ryzen 7 5800X's 32 MB L3 cache and high boost clock ensure that CPU-side bottlenecks remain minimal, even at the highest frame rates recorded.