Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an overwhelming performance envelope in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Across every resolution tested, from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, this combination exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at all four quality presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The data shows a system that is not merely playable but exceptionally fast, with headroom that makes frame rate drops a non-issue. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and identifies the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces staggering frame rates that will easily outpace most high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset averages 400 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average to 327 FPS, with a minimum of 278 FPS and a maximum of 376 FPS. The High preset still delivers 268 FPS on average, while the most demanding Ultra setting maintains an average of 168 FPS. Even at the lowest recorded point across all 1080p settings, the frame rate never approaches the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the CPU and GPU are nowhere near their limits at this resolution.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains extraordinarily high. The Low preset averages 285 FPS, while Medium follows at 233 FPS, with a measured range of 198 FPS minimum to 268 FPS maximum. High settings produce an average of 191 FPS. The Ultra preset, which typically halves performance compared to High in this game, still delivers a robust 120 FPS average. The data reveals a clear pattern: resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 25-30% across presets, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the experience is consistently fluid.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth come into play. The Low preset averages 178 FPS, and Medium drops to 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. High settings yield 119 FPS on average. The Ultra preset, which pushes the GPU hardest, still manages a 74 FPS average—comfortably above the 60 FPS playability line. No min or max values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at 4K, but the available averages indicate a system that scales predictably with resolution. The jump from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 38-40% of performance across most presets, yet the final figures remain playable at every setting.

The most demanding scenario in the entire test—4K Ultra—produced 74 FPS, which is only 14 FPS above the playability threshold. This suggests that while the combo is overwhelmingly capable, the Ultra preset at 4K is where the hardware finally begins to show meaningful load. In contrast, every other preset at every resolution leaves massive headroom, with 1080p Low exceeding 400 FPS and 1440p Medium staying above 200 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, bracket the Ryzen 7 7700 within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is 0.1% faster, while the Intel Core 5 221E trails by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its 32 MB of shared L3 cache, are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 at every tested resolution.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 0.1% higher on average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% slower. These percentage differences are small enough that users would be hard-pressed to notice any variation in Downfall's frame rates. The RTX 4080 SUPER, being a near-identical sibling, would deliver effectively the same performance profile. The AMD options, while slightly behind in synthetic benchmarks, would still comfortably exceed 60 FPS at 4K Ultra given the enormous headroom demonstrated by the RTX 4080.

For a game as undemanding as Downfall, the choice between these rival components is unlikely to alter the playability verdict. The data shows that the CPU and GPU both sit at the 86-87th percentile among all tested hardware, meaning they are high-end parts whose performance differences are overshadowed by the game's low system requirements.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when moving between resolutions, while the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high—up to 400 FPS on Low—that the CPU's single-thread performance becomes a limiting factor, but even then, the Ryzen 7 7700's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 1049 3DMark single-thread score prevent any bottleneck from causing frame drops. The 1080p Ultra setting at 168 FPS versus 1440p Ultra at 120 FPS shows a 40% performance gap, which is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's pixel throughput.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate become more relevant. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handles the increased shading load, while the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads continue to supply draw calls without strain. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (120 FPS) to 4K Ultra (74 FPS) represents a 38% drop, which aligns with the 2.25x increase in pixel count from 1440p to 4K—the GPU is clearly the dominant factor here.

At 3840x2160, the CPU's role is minimal. The gap between 4K Low (178 FPS) and 4K Ultra (74 FPS) is 59%, a difference driven entirely by GPU load. The Ryzen 7 7700's PassMark multithread score of 34470 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 are far beyond what Downfall requires, even at 4K. The data supports a conclusion that the RTX 4080 is the performance ceiling at 4K, while the CPU is never the bottleneck at any resolution or preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 230 out of 3716 combos, placing it in the top 6.2% of all systems tested. This rank reflects the high percentile standings of both components: the CPU at 87th percentile versus all CPUs and the GPU at 86th percentile versus all GPUs. The combo's position in the rankings is consistent with its measured performance—it sits among systems that can run even the most demanding titles at high settings, and Downfall is far from demanding.

The rank of 230 out of 3716 indicates that only 229 other combinations in the database outperform this setup, and those are likely to feature newer or more expensive hardware. For a 2023 CPU paired with an end-of-life GPU, this rank is impressive. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 4080 together deliver a balanced system where neither component holds the other back, a rarity in mid-to-high-end pairings. The combination's average benchmark score of 40081 for the CPU and 54247 for the GPU contribute to this strong overall standing.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 74 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this hardware in Downfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 400, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches a maximum of 376 FPS.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU dominates performance scaling. Moving from 1080p Ultra (168 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (120 FPS) shows a 40% drop, which is attributed to the RTX 4080's rendering load rather than CPU limitations.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% faster in average benchmark scores, a negligible difference that would not affect Downfall's frame rates.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. Even at 1080p Low with 400 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance (1049 in 3DMark single-thread) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

Q: What is the lowest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 123, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 168 FPS, making it the best setting that stays above 60 FPS. Since all presets exceed the threshold, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing fluidity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 120 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS line. This is the most demanding preset available, and it maintains a high frame rate that suits both 144Hz and 165Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces 74 FPS on average, the lowest figure in the dataset but still above the 60 FPS threshold. For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the High preset at 119 FPS offers a significant boost, but Ultra remains playable and is the best setting for image quality. The data confirms that this combo can run Downfall at maximum settings across all three resolutions, with 4K Ultra being the only scenario that approaches the playability limit.