Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 pairing delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, with benchmark data showing that every tested preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination ranks in the top 10% of all tested configurations for this title. The following analysis breaks down the hardware roles, optimal settings, and performance metrics derived from measured data.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains an average framerate above 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 74 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested, and the only one that dips below 100 FPS at this resolution, yet it still comfortably outperforms the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance in the context of this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 959 in the 3DMark single-thread test and 7683 in the 16-thread test. The substantial scaling from single to multi-threaded scores indicates the processor has 16 threads available for workloads that can utilize them, which is relevant for background processes while gaming, though Downfall likely benefits more from the strong single-thread result.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a significant outlier compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates the two cards perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. Other rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, score 54828, which is 1.1% higher, showing that the 4080 sits in a tight performance cluster.

Q: What is the framerate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 395 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS. This represents a drop of 227 FPS, or roughly 57%, when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings, indicating the GPU's headroom is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's visual features.

Q: Does the 5800XT's benchmark percentile suggest it is a high-end processor?

A: The CPU scores in the 81st percentile among all tested CPUs. This places it above the majority of processors, though it is not in the top tier. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 reinforce its position as a strong upper-mid-range part.

Q: Which resolution provides the largest performance gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the Low preset runs at 285 FPS and Ultra at 120 FPS, a difference of 165 FPS. At 3840x2160, the gap is 104 FPS (178 vs 74). At 1920x1080, the gap is 227 FPS (395 vs 168). The largest absolute gap is at 1080p, but the largest relative drop (from 178 to 74 FPS, a 58% reduction) occurs at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Downfall reveals a clear shift in hardware bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's capabilities are more prominently exercised. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has a 3DMark 2-thread score of 1879 and an 8-thread score of 6141, suggesting strong performance for the lighter threading loads typical at lower resolutions. This is evidenced by the staggering framerates: the Low preset hits 395 FPS and even the Ultra preset reaches 168 FPS at 1080p. These numbers are so high that they likely exceed the refresh rate of most displays, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach these extremes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert its dominance. The average framerates drop across all presets, with the Ultra setting falling from 168 FPS at 1080p to 120 FPS at 1440p, a 29% reduction. This scaling suggests the RTX 4080 is becoming the limiting factor, as the increased pixel count demands more from the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The GPU's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are being taxed more heavily, while the CPU likely still has headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role is unequivocally dominant. The Ultra preset's average framerate drops to 74 FPS, a further 38% reduction from the 1440p result. In contrast, the CPU's workload does not scale as dramatically with resolution. The data implies that for this game, the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance at 4K, with its raw compute and memory throughput dictating the final framerate. The CPU's strong single-thread score (959 in 3DMark) ensures it does not become a bottleneck at any tested resolution, but its influence on the final output diminishes as resolution climbs. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (178 vs 74 FPS) is a direct result of the GPU's render load, not a CPU limitation.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution, prioritizing the highest visual quality that still maintains a framerate above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 74. This is the most demanding preset available, and the only one at this resolution that drops below 100 FPS. However, the 74 FPS average comfortably clears the 60 FPS target, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 120. This provides a substantial performance buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at this resolution performs admirably.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 168. This resolution offers the highest performance headroom, with the Ultra preset still delivering framerates that are more than double the playable threshold. This suggests the hardware is significantly over-provisioned for this resolution.

The Verdict

The verdict data confirms that this system is unequivocally capable of running Downfall at high performance levels. The playable settings list for every resolution includes all four tested presets: High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. This means that no matter the resolution or quality setting, the average framerate never falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 74 FPS, indicating that even at 4K with maximum settings, the system has spare capacity. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at 120 FPS, providing a very comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 168 FPS, which is excellent for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. The data strongly suggests that this PC can run the game at its highest visual quality at any resolution, with no compromises required to hit the 60 FPS target.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average, minimum, and maximum framerates recorded for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 119 | - | - |

| | Low | 178 | - | - |

| | Medium | 145 | 123 | 167 |

| | Ultra | 74 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 191 | - | - |

| | Low | 285 | - | - |

| | Medium | 233 | 198 | 268 |

| | Ultra | 120 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 268 | - | - |

| | Low | 395 | - | - |

| | Medium | 327 | 278 | 376 |

| | Ultra | 168 | - | - |

The data shows a consistent pattern: framerates scale inversely with resolution and preset quality. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a variance of 44 FPS at 4K, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 1080p. This variance indicates that the Medium preset produces more variable frame times than other presets, likely due to the balance of GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Downfall, this specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 265th out of 3716 combos. This places the pairing in the top 7.1% of all tested systems, a very strong result. This high ranking is a clear indicator of the system's ability to handle the game's demands, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's performance is most impactful.

The ranking is a combined metric, reflecting the synergy of the CPU and GPU. The CPU's 81st percentile performance among all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile performance among all graphics cards suggest that both components are well above average, and their combination produces a result that is greater than the sum of its parts. This high percentile placement for both components is the primary reason the combo sits in the top tier of the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for each component provides insight into what other hardware would offer similar performance in this game.

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT):

The processor's average benchmark score is 29879. Several alternatives perform within a very narrow margin:

• AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average score of 29868, a delta of 0%, meaning it is statistically identical in performance.
• AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher than the 5800XT.
• AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a 0.6% lower score.

This data indicates that a system with a Ryzen 7 7840H or 8845HS would behave nearly identically to the 5800XT in Downfall. These chips are from different market segments, but their synthetic scores suggest they would deliver a very similar gameplay experience.

For the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080):

The graphics card's average benchmark score is 54247. The closest rival is:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. This card is the direct successor and performs essentially the same.
• AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher.
• AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher.
• AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.7% higher.

The RTX 4080 SUPER is the most direct alternative, as its performance is almost indistinguishable from the 4080 in synthetic benchmarks. The other listed GPUs, while technically scoring higher in these aggregate tests, are within a 3% margin, suggesting that the real-world framerate differences in Downfall would be minimal and likely imperceptible. A system with any of these GPUs paired with the 5800XT would fall into the same performance bracket as the tested configuration.