Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 pairing delivers frame rates far above the 60 FPS playability threshold in Downfall at every tested resolution and preset. Measured results show the combination reaching as high as 361.3 FPS at 1080p Low and never dropping below 84 FPS at 4K Ultra, confirming that this hardware stack is more than capable of running the 2016 horror title at maximum settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and how does it rank?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896 and ranks in the 80th percentile among all CPUs tested.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842 and ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the closest rival CPUs to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (0% difference), Intel Core i9-10900K (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (0.1% lower), and Intel Core i5-12600KF (0.3% higher) based on average benchmark scores.

Q: What are the closest rival GPUs to the RTX 5090?

A: The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3% lower), Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (0.6% lower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (1.4% higher) based on average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each component?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a launch MSRP of $449, and the RTX 5090 has a launch MSRP of $1,999 USD.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from Downfall shows a clear shift in which component limits performance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is relatively narrow: Low averages 361.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 192.6 FPS — a ratio of about 1.88. This modest scaling suggests that the CPU is the primary constraint at this resolution, because the GPU has enough headroom to render many more frames than the processor can feed it. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s high single-thread performance (1452 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and strong 8‑core/16‑thread design (14317 multi‑core) are sufficient to keep frame rates extremely high, but the diminishing returns between presets indicate that the CPU is the ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between settings widens: Low hits 324.4 FPS, Medium 268.3 FPS, High 221.7 FPS, and Ultra 135.7 FPS. The ratio from Low to Ultra is now about 2.39, indicating that the GPU is beginning to assert its role as the bottleneck. The 1440p results still exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a large margin, but the frame rate drops more sharply when moving to Ultra because the GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being taxed by the higher pixel count and more demanding effects.

At 3840×2160, the GPU’s influence is dominant. Low averages 202 FPS, Medium 167.9 FPS, High 138.4 FPS, and Ultra 84 FPS. The Low‑to‑Ultra ratio is now about 2.40, similar to 1440p, but the absolute frame rates are much lower because the 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and the 512‑bit bus are required to feed the massive 4K output. The RTX 5090’s 104.8 TFLOPS and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth are the decisive factors here, while the CPU’s 8‑core/16‑thread configuration remains sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU at this resolution.

In summary, benchmark results indicate that the CPU is the more relevant component at 1080p, where the frame rate is largely limited by processor speed, while the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K. The combination of a high‑end CPU and a flagship GPU ensures that neither component becomes a severe bottleneck, but the scaling patterns show that the GPU is the primary driver of the Ultra‑preset performance gap across all resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the average benchmark scores, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is nearly identical in overall performance to four other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887 (0% difference), the Intel Core i9‑10900K scores 27872 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i5‑12600KF scores 27799 (0.3% higher). For Downfall, a system built with any of these CPUs would deliver almost exactly the same frame rates as the 5800X3D in CPU‑bound scenarios, such as the 1080p Low and Medium presets where the processor limits the output.

For the GPU, the RTX 5090’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79605, 0.3% lower), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, 0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, 1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80959, 1.4% higher). While these cards are not typically associated with gaming, their average benchmark scores indicate that they would produce frame rates within 1.4% of the RTX 5090 in a game like Downfall, assuming the CPU and other system components remain identical. However, because the RTX 5090 already delivers 84 FPS at 4K Ultra, even a 1.4% reduction would still leave the frame rate well above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Downfall with every tested preset and resolution clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured data shows that at 1920×1080, the most demanding preset (Ultra) averages 192.6 FPS, while at 2560×1440 Ultra averages 135.7 FPS, and at 3840×2160 Ultra averages 84 FPS. In all three resolutions, the “Ultra” setting is the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, meaning there is no scenario where the game is unplayable on this hardware. The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 8‑core/16‑thread processing power and the RTX 5090’s massive 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS compute capability ensures that even the heaviest visual effects remain fluid. For a game released in 2016, this hardware delivers a vast margin of performance headroom, making it a highly capable system for Downfall at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,716 tested hardware combinations for Downfall, this pairing ranks 140th, placing it in the top 4% of all systems evaluated. The CPU itself ranks in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The gap between the CPU percentile (80) and the combo rank (140/3716 ≈ top 3.8%) indicates that the GPU’s high percentile contributes significantly to the overall system’s standing. In practice, this means the RTX 5090 is the more dominant factor in the combo’s high ranking, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D still provides sufficient single‑thread and multi‑thread performance to avoid becoming a limiting factor in Downfall’s frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

• 1920×1080: Ultra preset — average FPS 192.6. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it maintains a frame rate far above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 2560×1440: Ultra preset — average FPS 135.7. The Ultra setting remains playable and delivers a smooth experience.
• 3840×2160: Ultra preset — average FPS 84. Even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate stays above 60 FPS, confirming that the system can handle the highest visual quality.

For users who prioritize even higher refresh rates, the Medium and High presets provide additional headroom at each resolution, but the Ultra preset is the best choice for maximum visual fidelity while remaining playable.