Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates even at demanding resolutions, though the highest settings can push the system to its limits. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to determine the best settings per resolution, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and how this combo compares to other tested hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding setting that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 77.5 FPS. While the Medium preset runs slightly faster at 91.3 FPS, the data shows that Ultra settings at 4K drop below the playable threshold, averaging just 46.4 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution yields 113.4 FPS, but for players prioritizing visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, High is the optimal choice.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the situation improves significantly. The Ultra preset becomes playable, hitting an average of 74.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes Ultra the best setting for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality while still delivering a smooth experience. The High preset runs at 126 FPS, Medium at 148 FPS, and Low at 182.2 FPS, but none of these are necessary since Ultra already clears the playability bar comfortably.

At 1920x1080, the system has ample headroom. The Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 107.4 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the lower settings are increasingly redundant: High runs at 171.1 FPS, Medium at 214.2 FPS, and Low at 256.3 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 3070 is powerful enough to max out the game’s settings while maintaining a frame rate that is nearly double the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals which component is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is substantial: 256.3 FPS versus 107.4 FPS, a drop of roughly 58%. This wide gap suggests that the GPU is heavily utilized at this resolution, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data to reach very high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears to be more than sufficient at 1080p.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets, but the relative drop is less severe. For example, Ultra goes from 107.4 FPS at 1080p to 74.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of about 30%. This indicates that the GPU is becoming a larger bottleneck, as the higher pixel count demands more from the RTX 3070’s processing power. The CPU’s role diminishes slightly, but the Ryzen 7 5800XT still provides enough throughput to prevent it from being the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Ultra preset drops to 46.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while the High preset manages 77.5 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a significant performance hit, with High falling from 126 FPS to 77.5 FPS, a 38% decrease. This trend confirms that the GeForce RTX 3070 is the limiting component at 4K, and the CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant at this point. The data implies that for this game, the GPU determines playability at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p and 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average benchmark score of 29868, which is nearly identical to the 5800XT’s score of 29879, representing a 0% delta. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, showing a delta of -0.3%, meaning they are slightly faster. On the other hand, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a 0.6% delta, indicating it is marginally slower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver very similar frame rates in Downfall, as the differences are within a fraction of a percent.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which has an average score of 17083 compared to the RTX 3070’s 17208, a delta of 0.7%. This means the RX 7600 XT is slightly slower but would behave almost identically in this game. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are also close, with scores of 17037 and 17019 respectively, showing deltas of 1% and 1.1%. These older cards are surprisingly competitive on paper, but their driver support and feature sets may differ. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, a delta of -1.5%, making it slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks. Players with any of these GPUs could expect similar FPS results in Downfall, though the RTX 3070 remains a strong performer.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The data clearly shows yes, with specific caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset above 60 FPS, including Ultra at 107.4 FPS, making it fully playable at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 74.6 FPS, so players can enjoy the best visual quality without compromise. At 3840x2160, the picture is slightly different: Ultra drops to 46.4 FPS, which is unplayable, but High settings average 77.5 FPS, and Medium runs at 91.3 FPS. The verdict is that the system is playable at 4K, but only up to High settings; players must avoid Ultra at this resolution to maintain smooth gameplay. Overall, this combo is more than capable of handling the game, with the only limitation being the highest preset at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are as follows: Low averages 113.4 FPS, Medium averages 91.3 FPS, High averages 77.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 46.4 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is steep, indicating a significant increase in GPU load at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance is consistently high: Low averages 182.2 FPS, Medium averages 148 FPS, High averages 126 FPS, and Ultra averages 74.6 FPS. The scaling here is more gradual, with each step up in settings costing a noticeable but manageable amount of performance.

At 1920x1080, the system excels: Low averages 256.3 FPS, Medium averages 214.2 FPS, High averages 171.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 107.4 FPS. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is well above the playable threshold, indicating that the CPU and GPU are both working efficiently at this resolution. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so these averages represent the overall experience, but the consistency across presets suggests a stable performance profile.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1633rd out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the upper half of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range to high-end setup. The rank indicates that while this combo is not at the very top of the performance charts, it outperforms a majority of systems tested. Given that the combo achieves playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra, this ranking is consistent with the measured data. The RTX 3070’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs further support this position, suggesting a balanced pairing that delivers solid performance for this horror title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 46.4, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 77.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it averages 74.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets also run above 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a delta of 0.7%. This means the RTX 3070 is slightly faster, but the two GPUs would deliver very similar frame rates in Downfall.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 256.3 FPS on Low settings and 107.4 FPS on Ultra, indicating the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average. Any preset or resolution with an average FPS at or above this value is considered playable.

Q: How many tested combos does this system outperform?

A: This combo ranks 1633rd out of 3716 tested combos, meaning it outperforms more than half of all configurations tested in Downfall.