Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers overwhelming performance in Downfall, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin across every resolution and preset combination tested. Benchmark data shows this configuration is not merely playable but excessively powerful, with average frame rates ranging from a low of 90 FPS at 4K Ultra to a peak of 395 FPS at 1080p Low. The data confirms that this combo ranks in the top 1% of all tested configurations, making it a definitive choice for maximum settings at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest recorded average is 395 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with the highest possible settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 90 FPS, which is 30 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What kind of performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 345 FPS on Low settings to 144 FPS on Ultra settings, a significant 201 FPS reduction that shows the impact of graphical fidelity.

Q: Does the combo maintain a high minimum frame rate at Medium settings?

A: Yes, the data shows minimum FPS of 312 at 1080p, 240 at 1440p, and 149 at 4K for Medium settings, all well above the playability threshold.

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

A: The combo ranks 38th out of 3716 tested configurations, placing it in the 99th percentile of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: What is the most demanding setting for the CPU and GPU in this game?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 3840x2160, which yields 90 average FPS, is the most demanding scenario tested, while Low settings at 1920x1080 at 395 FPS is the least demanding.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, is the dominant component in determining frame rates across all resolutions. The performance scaling between resolutions shows a substantial impact from the GPU's rendering load. For instance, when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 324 FPS to 144 FPS, a 55.6% decrease. This significant drop indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the primary bottlenecks at higher resolutions.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, plays a crucial role in ensuring frame rates remain high, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU load is less intensive. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 202 FPS to 395 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data at a sufficient rate to avoid becoming the limiting factor. However, the scaling between resolutions does not show a typical CPU-bound scenario; performance is consistently high, indicating that the CPU is sufficient for the GPU's capabilities even at the highest frame rates.

The impact of presets on frame rate further illustrates the GPU's dominance. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 124 FPS (from 214 to 90), while at 1080p, this difference is 193 FPS (from 395 to 202). The proportional scaling suggests that the graphical settings are directly affecting the GPU's workload as expected, with the CPU's role remaining constant. The data suggests that for this game, the RTX 5090 D is the performance determinant, and the Ryzen 7 5800XT provides ample processing power to support it, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are more relevant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show frame rates that far exceed the needs of any display. The Low preset yields an average of 395 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings produce an average of 368 FPS, with a minimum of 312 FPS and a maximum of 423 FPS, indicating a stable and robust performance. High settings average 324 FPS, and the Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers an impressive 202 FPS average. These numbers demonstrate that at the lowest resolution, the combo is not significantly challenged, with all presets offering a performance buffer that is multiple times the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely high, though the scaling from 1080p is noticeable. Low settings average 345 FPS, a 50 FPS drop from the 1080p result. Medium settings average 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 324 FPS. High settings average 231 FPS, and Ultra settings average 144 FPS. The 144 FPS at Ultra is double the playability threshold and indicates that this resolution is where the GPU begins to feel the workload, but the headroom is still substantial. The data shows a consistent step-down in frame rates as the preset increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound scaling.

The 3840x2160 resolution shows a more pronounced impact of the GPU's workload. Low settings average 214 FPS, which is still a high number. Medium settings average 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 202. High settings average 144 FPS, and Ultra settings average 90 FPS. The 90 FPS at Ultra is the lowest average recorded for this combo, but it remains 50% above the 60 FPS threshold. The frame rate at this resolution confirms that the RTX 5090 D is a powerful GPU that can handle the most demanding settings at 4K without any playability concerns.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can absolutely run Downfall at any resolution with any settings. At 3840x2160, all four settings presets are listed as playable, with Ultra settings being the best, achieving an average of 90 FPS. This is a strong result that confirms the GPU's capability for 4K gaming. The 1440p resolution shows similar total success, with all presets playable and the Ultra settings delivering an average of 144 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra settings average 202 FPS, making the game not only playable but extremely smooth on high refresh rate monitors.

The data confirms that the playable threshold of 60 FPS is achieved with significant headroom. At the most demanding setting—4K Ultra—the average of 90 FPS is 30 FPS above the threshold, ensuring a fluid experience. At the lower resolutions, the frame rates are so high that they are more than sufficient for even the fastest displays. The 90 FPS minimum recorded at Medium 4K is also above the threshold. This data indicates that the combo is not merely sufficient but powerful enough to handle all scenarios, making it a top-tier choice for playing Downfall.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, show similar performance levels. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average score of 29868, which is a 0% delta from the Ryzen 7 5800XT's score. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS both have an average score of 29955, which is a delta of -0.3%, indicating they are slightly faster. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has an average score of 29713, a delta of 0.6%, making it slightly slower. These score differences are within a fraction of a percent, so a user would notice no meaningful difference in Downfall when using any of these CPUs.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show some variation. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76904, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's score. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB have average scores of 78940 and 79396, respectively, which are 1.6% and 2.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79605, a 2.4% lower than the RTX 5090 D. These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Downfall, potentially within a few FPS of each other, meaning the overall experience would be nearly identical. The data suggests that any of these components would be a suitable alternative, with the performance difference being negligible for in-game frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Downfall, this combo ranks 38th out of 3716 total combinations. This puts it in the top 1.02% of all tested systems, indicating it is a very high-end performance configuration. The fact that it is ranked 38th means that only 37 other combos have achieved a higher average frame rate. This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the combo is capable of very high frame rates at all tested resolutions. The high rank and the average FPS scores suggest that this is a virtually overkill setup for Downfall, as it is a result that places it among the most powerful systems tested. The data indicates that the user will not have to worry about performance limitations with this configuration.