Downfall

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits in a tightly contested segment of the processor market. Its average benchmark score of 40,081 places it within a narrow band of comparable chips. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which scores 40,048, a mere 0.1% difference. The Intel Core 5 221E trails by 0.2% with a score of 40,144. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% ahead at 40,246, while the Intel Core i9-13905H leads the group by 0.6% with 40,313. For practical purposes, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, as the performance deltas are all under one percent.

The Intel Arc B370 presents a starkly different picture. This integrated graphics solution ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1,184 on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals are all legacy parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 achieves 1,190, 0.5% above. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M sits at 1,192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 is the only rival that scores lower, at 1,168, which puts the Arc B370 1.4% ahead. These are all older discrete mobile and desktop parts, yet the Arc B370, despite being a modern integrated solution, lands in the same performance envelope.

The recorded data indicates that the CPU is far above average in compute capability, while the GPU is near the bottom of the performance distribution. When evaluating similar hardware combinations, one should expect the Arc B370 to behave like those older ATI parts in terms of raw graphics throughput. The CPU, however, will not be the limiting factor in any scenario where the GPU is this constrained.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 7700 and the Arc B370 becomes clear when examining frame rates across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 96 FPS. Moving to Medium drops this to 78 FPS, and High falls to 64 FPS. Ultra brings it down to 40 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 58% reduction in average frame rate, which points directly at the GPU as the primary bottleneck. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its strong multi-threaded scores, but the integrated graphics cannot sustain higher preset levels.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues. Low settings yield 68 FPS, Medium drops to 56 FPS, High reaches 46 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings reduces performance from 96 FPS to 68 FPS, a 29% decline. This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-limited configuration. The CPU is not struggling with the additional pixel count; rather, the Arc B370's fill rate and shading capacity are exhausted.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings produce 43 FPS, Medium drops to 35 FPS, High falls to 29 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 18 FPS. The step from 1440p to 4K at Low settings costs another 25 FPS, bringing the average from 68 to 43. Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, which confirms that the GPU dictates performance. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is never the limiting factor in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination at 3,429 out of 3,716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the lower tier of configurations, roughly in the 8th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the Arc B370's position near the bottom of the GPU distribution. The CPU's strong standing, in the 87th percentile among all processors, does not compensate for the graphics bottleneck.

Benchmark results indicate that most other combinations tested for this game deliver higher average frame rates. The combo rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU. A system with this CPU but a stronger graphics solution would rank considerably higher. Conversely, pairing the Arc B370 with a weaker processor would likely yield similar rankings, since the GPU is the performance ceiling. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 7700 contributes positively to the overall score, but the Arc B370 anchors the combination in the lower quartile.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The answer depends on resolution and settings. According to the recorded data, the playable threshold is 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system clears this bar with High, Medium, and Low settings. The best playable setting at this resolution is High, which produces an average of 64 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings reach the threshold, with an average of 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS. The highest average at 4K is 43 FPS on Low, which falls short of the playable standard.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p gaming, the combo is playable up to High settings. For 1440p, users must drop to Low to maintain 60 FPS. For 4K, the system cannot reach the playable threshold at any preset. The measured data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates for most settings, but the available figures for Medium presets show consistent, if modest, frame times. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 67 FPS and the maximum is 90 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 48 to 64 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 30 to 40 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates for Downfall with this hardware is as follows.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 96 FPS. Medium settings average 78 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. High settings average 64 FPS. Ultra settings average 40 FPS. The minimum and maximum values for Low, High, and Ultra are not recorded in the database.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 68 FPS. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. High settings average 46 FPS. Ultra settings average 29 FPS. Again, only the Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum values.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 43 FPS. Medium settings average 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS. High settings average 29 FPS. Ultra settings average 18 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with complete frame time data at this resolution.

These numbers illustrate a consistent trend. Each step up in resolution costs roughly 20 to 30 FPS at the same settings. Each step up in settings costs a similar amount at the same resolution. The combination of both factors produces the steep drop from 96 FPS at 1080p Low to 18 FPS at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The measured data shows average frame rates of 96 FPS on Low, 78 FPS on Medium, and 64 FPS on High at 1920x1080. Ultra settings fall below the threshold at 40 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Low settings are the only preset that reaches 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 68 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No setting at 3840x2160 reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 43 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 35 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081 in the average benchmark. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is 0.1% slower, the Intel Core 5 221E is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.6% slower.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% faster, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% faster. The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The average is 78 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. This preset maintains a consistent frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High. The average frame rate at this preset is 64 FPS. Medium also qualifies at 78 FPS, and Low qualifies at 96 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra does not qualify, as it averages 40 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Low. The average frame rate is 68 FPS. Medium falls short at 56 FPS, High drops to 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. No other preset at this resolution reaches the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset qualifies. The highest average is 43 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 35 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution.

For users targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the practical ceiling for this hardware is 1080p High or 1440p Low. The measured data shows that the Arc B370 is the limiting factor, and the Ryzen 7 7700 provides ample processing headroom that goes unused at lower resolutions and settings. The combination is viable for 1080p gaming with moderate settings and for 1440p only at the lowest quality preset.