Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a 2016 horror title that is clearly not demanding by modern standards. Measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets shows this combination consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, often by a substantial margin. The following analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, compares the hardware to its nearest performance rivals, and explains how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the final results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this combination shows a clear pattern: Downfall is thoroughly overwhelmed at every setting. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the average frame rates range from 167.3 FPS at Ultra settings to 395.9 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 325.6 FPS, while High settings produce 266.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is barely taxed at 1080p, with even the most demanding preset leaving enormous headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high but shows the expected scaling from the resolution increase. The Low preset averages 284.3 FPS, Medium delivers 232 FPS, and High settings produce 191.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 118.7 FPS, which represents the first time the frame rate drops below the 200 FPS mark in the dataset. Still, this is nearly double the playability threshold and indicates that the hardware has substantial reserve capacity.

At 3840x2160, the full 4K resolution, the performance curve becomes more pronounced. The Low preset averages 175 FPS, Medium delivers 141.9 FPS, and High settings produce 115.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 76.8 FPS, which is the lowest figure recorded across the entire test matrix. Despite this being the worst-case scenario in the data, it remains 16.8 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Notably, the dataset contains no minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures.

The scaling between resolutions follows a consistent pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 25-30% across all presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe, ranging from approximately 35-40% depending on the preset. The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline, falling from 167.3 FPS at 1080p to 76.8 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 54%. This suggests that the game's Ultra settings introduce effects that scale heavily with pixel count, likely including advanced lighting and shadow techniques.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU portion of this combo, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, sits at the 81st percentile against all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29868 with a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, which scores 29955 with a -0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS also scores 29955 at -0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713 at 0.6% delta. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Downfall, since the game's CPU demands are modest and all four processors cluster within a 0.9% performance band.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at the 86th percentile against all GPUs. Its closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247 with a -0.1% delta, meaning the SUPER variant is essentially performance-equivalent to the non-SUPER model. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 at -1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 at -2.7%. The AMD Radeon 8060S rounds out the rival group at 55757 with a -2.8% delta. These deltas are all within 3% of the RTX 4080 SUPER's average score of 54209, suggesting that swapping in any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

The practical implication is that users with any of these rival components would see essentially the same gaming experience. The performance differences between the RTX 4080 SUPER and the RTX 4080 are negligible, and the AMD alternatives, while slightly higher in average benchmark score, would not produce a perceptible difference in a game as undemanding as Downfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the dominant performance driver for this game at all tested resolutions, but the CPU still plays a meaningful supporting role. The frame rate scaling between resolutions provides the clearest evidence. At 1080p Low settings, the combination produces 395.9 FPS. When the resolution increases to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 284.3 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls further to 175 FPS, another 38% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU's rendering workload scales directly with pixel count, while the CPU maintains a relatively constant level of work.

The CPU's influence becomes apparent when examining the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (395.9 FPS) and Ultra (167.3 FPS) is 228.6 FPS, or roughly 58%. At 4K, the same setting gap produces a difference of 98.2 FPS, from 175 FPS at Low to 76.8 FPS at Ultra. The fact that the absolute FPS gap shrinks at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes increasingly saturated, making the CPU's contribution relatively less significant. However, the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER even at 1080p, where the GPU would otherwise be waiting on CPU-bound game logic.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited in the Low and Medium presets, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the system is clearly GPU-limited, since the frame rate drops to 76.8 FPS while the CPU has ample headroom. For users targeting high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the CPU becomes a more critical factor, but for 4K gaming, the GPU is the primary constraint.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 167.3 FPS, which is more than 2.7 times the playability threshold. The 1440p Ultra preset averages 118.7 FPS, still nearly double the threshold. Even the most demanding scenario in the dataset — 4K Ultra — produces an average of 76.8 FPS, providing a comfortable 16.8 FPS margin above the 60 FPS requirement.

The verdict data lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution, which means there is no scenario where this hardware fails to meet the minimum performance bar. The best settings at each resolution are identified as Ultra, with the average FPS at those settings being 167.3 at 1080p, 118.7 at 1440p, and 76.8 at 4K. Given that the game's genre is horror, the smooth frame rates will help maintain atmospheric immersion without stutter or judder.

Users with high refresh rate displays will find the most benefit at 1080p, where the system can push beyond 300 FPS on lower presets. Those with 4K displays can still enjoy Ultra settings with frame rates well above the standard 60 FPS monitor refresh rate. The only potential concern is the lack of minimum frame rate data, which makes it impossible to assess frame time consistency or stutter risk, but the high average FPS figures suggest no systemic performance issues.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 304th out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 8.2% of all tested systems, which is an impressive showing for a desktop combination featuring an AM4-socket CPU and a 40-series GPU. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and settings, weighted by the playability results.

The high rank is somewhat expected given the individual component percentiles. The CPU sits at the 81st percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile against all GPUs. When combined, these components land in a higher percentile than either achieves individually, which indicates that the pairing works efficiently together without significant bottlenecking. The 304th rank out of 3716 represents a system that will outperform the vast majority of tested configurations in this specific game.

It is worth remembering the rank does not account for the game's age or low system requirements. Downfall released in 2016, and its graphics demands are modest by current standards. The combination's high rank reflects both the hardware's raw capability and the game's relatively light workload. Systems with lower-tier components would still likely achieve playable performance, but this particular pairing ensures maximum visual quality at high frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 76.8 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test matrix, and it clears the threshold by a comfortable margin. The High preset at this resolution averages 115.7 FPS, offering an even smoother experience for users who prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 118.7 FPS, making it the best playable setting. This provides both high visual quality and frame rates that exceed 100 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced gameplay. Users seeking even higher frame rates can select High (191.9 FPS) or Medium (232 FPS), but the Ultra preset already delivers a superior experience.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 167.3 FPS, which is the best playable setting. This combination of maximum visual quality and frame rates well above 144 Hz makes it suitable for high refresh rate monitors. The Low preset at this resolution reaches 395.9 FPS, but there is no practical reason to sacrifice visual quality when Ultra already performs so well.

The data shows that users can enable maximum settings at any resolution without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The choice of preset becomes a matter of preference between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom. For competitive play or high refresh rate displays, lower presets at 1080p or 1440p provide the highest possible frame rates, while Ultra at 4K offers the best image quality with still-excellent performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76.8 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 16.8 FPS.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS in the dataset is 395.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%. This means the two GPUs perform within 0.1% of each other, making them effectively identical for Downfall.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at 4K. The frame rate drops from 175 FPS at Low settings to 76.8 FPS at Ultra settings, showing that the GPU's rendering workload scales significantly with visual quality settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 191.9 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Downfall?

A: This combination ranks 304th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.2% of all systems benchmarked for this game.