Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers an average of 64.2 FPS on High settings, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium raises the average to 79.3 FPS, and Low settings push performance further to 96.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K, however, fall short of the threshold with an average of 39.8 FPS, making it the only preset at this resolution that fails to maintain smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same hardware shows substantially stronger results. High settings produce an average of 99.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 125.2 FPS and Low climbs to 148.8 FPS. Even Ultra settings at this resolution deliver 62.2 FPS on average, which is just above the 60 FPS line but still playable. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is a viable option for users who prioritize visual fidelity over headroom.

At 1920x1080, performance becomes abundant across the board. The lowest recorded average is 89.6 FPS on Ultra settings, which is nearly 30 FPS above the playability threshold. High settings average 141.3 FPS, Medium reaches 169.9 FPS, and Low peaks at 208 FPS. None of the presets at 1080p drop below 60 FPS, and even the most demanding setting retains significant margin.

The recorded data includes only average FPS values; minimum and maximum frame times were not captured in the measurements. This means the analysis relies on average throughput rather than frame pacing consistency. That said, the averages across all resolutions show a clear pattern: the combo is comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, and it can handle 4K only when settings are moderated.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with a score of 40048 and a delta of 0.1 percent, meaning it sits essentially at parity with the Ryzen 7 7700. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4 percent higher, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.6 percent higher. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, so any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals are all within 1.5 percent of its average score of 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. These differences are negligible for gameplay purposes, so swapping to any of these GPUs would yield very similar FPS outcomes in Downfall.

For users considering alternative builds, the practical takeaway is that the CPU side has several mobile and desktop parts that behave nearly identically, while the GPU side includes both mobile NVIDIA parts and desktop Intel Arc options that fall within the same performance band. None of these rivals would meaningfully change the verdict at any resolution, as the margins are well under 2 percent.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 64.2 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 79.3 FPS, and Low does so at 96.2 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality among the playable options. Ultra at 4K averages 39.8 FPS and is not recommended for smooth play.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, averaging 62.2 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available in the game, so users can run the full visual experience at this resolution with only a narrow margin above the 60 FPS line. High averages 99.7 FPS, Medium 125.2 FPS, and Low 148.8 FPS, all well above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 89.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS while delivering maximum visual fidelity. High averages 141.3 FPS, Medium 169.9 FPS, and Low 208 FPS, so there is substantial headroom at every preset.

The Verdict

The database verdict is clear: this combination can run Downfall at all three tested resolutions, but with caveats at the highest resolution. At 3840x2160, High, Medium, and Low settings all clear 60 FPS, making the game playable, but Ultra does not. Users targeting 4K should stick to High settings to maintain smooth performance, as the 64.2 FPS average leaves only a narrow margin for scene complexity spikes.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 62.2 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance between visual quality and performance headroom, since even the most demanding setting stays above the threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset is comfortably playable, with Ultra averaging 89.6 FPS and lower settings ranging from 141.3 to 208 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at any preset, while 4K requires reducing settings from Ultra to High or lower. The 60 FPS threshold is met at all resolutions except 4K Ultra, and even that setting is close enough that users with variable refresh displays might find it acceptable, though the data does not support calling it playable.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 39.8, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings at 4K average 64.2 FPS and are the best playable preset at that resolution.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 62.2 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS. This is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to nearby GPUs in this game?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals, including the Intel Arc A750 and Intel Arc B570, score within 1.5 percent of it in average benchmarks. Performance in Downfall would be effectively identical with any of these GPUs.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p on Low settings?

A: The recorded average is 208 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the highest measured average across all resolution and preset combinations in the dataset.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.6 percent of its average benchmark score, suggesting it is not a limiting factor. The data shows consistent scaling across resolutions and presets, indicating both components are well matched for this game.

Q: Does the game run above 60 FPS at 4K on Medium settings?

A: Yes. Medium settings at 3840x2160 average 79.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings at the same resolution average 96.2 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2146 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the ranking, just past the 57th percentile. Given that the GPU itself sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, the combined rank reflects a pairing where the GPU is the more limiting component at higher resolutions.

The rank of 2146 out of 3716 means there are 1570 combos that perform better in this game, and 2145 that perform worse. For a game with the age and visual style of Downfall, this position indicates the combo is capable but not exceptional, with the GPU holding back the CPU's potential at 4K Ultra. At lower resolutions, the rank would likely be higher due to reduced GPU load, but the database only records a single overall combo rank for the game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom. At 3840x2160, dropping from Ultra to High improves the average from 39.8 to 64.2 FPS, a gain of 24.4 FPS. From High to Medium, the gain is 15.1 FPS, and from Medium to Low, an additional 16.9 FPS. These large swings with preset changes indicate that rendering load, not processor throughput, is the limiting factor at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with smaller absolute differences. Ultra averages 62.2 FPS, High 99.7 FPS, Medium 125.2 FPS, and Low 148.8 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low is 86.6 FPS, which is significant but proportionally smaller than at 4K. At 1920x1080, the spread from Ultra to Low is 118.4 FPS, from 89.6 to 208 FPS, showing that the GPU still dictates performance even at lower resolutions.

The CPU's role is more evident in the consistency across resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7700 has a multi-threaded benchmark score of 18760 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 1930, both of which are strong for a desktop part. The nearest CPU rivals are all within 0.6 percent, so no processor swap would change the outcome. The data suggests that in Downfall, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the binding constraint at every resolution when settings are maxed, while the CPU provides sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is producing 208 FPS.

For users analyzing this combo, the practical implication is that upgrading the GPU would yield larger gains than upgrading the CPU, particularly at 4K where Ultra settings fall short of 60 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, the current pairing is already sufficient for all presets, so further investment would only increase headroom rather than unlock new playable settings.