Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall on this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B370 spans three resolutions and four quality presets. The measured frames per second figures are sparse at the minimum and maximum ends, but the average values provide a consistent picture of performance scaling.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset delivers an average of 43 FPS, which is the strongest result at this resolution. Medium follows at 35 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS. High drops to 29 FPS, and Ultra is the weakest at 18 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, so the Medium range of 30 to 40 FPS is the only variance data available for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. Low reaches an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 39 FPS, which shows a steep cost for higher quality settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, three presets clear 60 FPS. Low averages 96 FPS, Medium averages 78 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS, and High averages 64 FPS. Ultra is the outlier at 40 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 56 FPS, meaning Ultra costs more than half of the Low preset's average frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary constraint in this pairing. The GPU's benchmark percentile sits at 5, meaning it ranks in the bottom 5% of all measured graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The CPU, by contrast, is far stronger: the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909. This disparity suggests the processor is not the limiting factor in Downfall.

Resolution scaling confirms this. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the Low preset drops the average from 96 FPS to 68 FPS, a reduction of 28 FPS. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on Low drops it further to 43 FPS, another 25 FPS reduction. The GPU handles the majority of this load, and the steep declines at higher resolutions are consistent with a weak graphics processor being pushed beyond its comfort zone.

Preset scaling reinforces the same conclusion. At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 40 FPS, which is 56 FPS below Low. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its 8 cores, 16 threads, and 5.40 GHz boost clock, but the GPU cannot translate that headroom into frame rate at high settings. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset's 18 FPS is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, and the Medium preset's 30 FPS minimum shows that even moderate settings struggle at 4K.

The CPU's role is therefore minimal in this game at these resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7700X's 85th percentile ranking and its nearest rivals, all within 0.7% of its average score, indicate that any modern mid-range processor would likely produce similar results with this GPU. The bottleneck is firmly on the graphics side.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The verdict data confirms this, listing no playable settings at this resolution. The best available option is Low at 43 FPS, but that falls short of the playable threshold. Users targeting 4K would need to accept sub-60 performance or reduce resolution.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the best settings choice at this resolution, as Medium falls to 56 FPS and High to 46 FPS. The 68 FPS average provides a modest cushion above the 60 FPS threshold, though the lack of minimum and maximum data for Low means variance is unknown.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 64 FPS. This clears the threshold by a slim margin. Medium is also playable at 78 FPS, and Low at 96 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 40 FPS. The margin at High is only 4 FPS, so users who prefer stability might choose Medium for its 78 FPS average and recorded minimum of 67 FPS, which stays above the threshold even in dips.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are all older or lower-tier cards. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These deltas are tiny, meaning all four cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall. The Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking places it in the same performance class as these legacy parts.

The CPU's nearest rivals are much closer in relative terms. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, just 0.3% below the Ryzen 7 7700X's 35909. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719, also 0.5% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, 0.7% lower. Any of these processors paired with the Arc B370 would produce essentially identical results in Downfall, since the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU choice matters little here.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 3429 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Downfall. That places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's weakness more than the CPU's strength. A processor in the 85th percentile cannot compensate for a graphics card in the 5th percentile when the game is GPU-bound at these settings.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 4K, the best preset averages 43 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, only Low is playable. At 1080p, three presets are playable, but the best visual option, High, barely clears the threshold at 64 FPS. The overall position in the database reflects these limitations.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The High preset averages 64 FPS, Medium averages 78 FPS, and Low averages 96 FPS. Ultra averages 40 FPS and is not playable.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Low is the only playable preset at this resolution, with an average of 68 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: No. No preset reaches 60 FPS at 4K. The best result is Low at 43 FPS, followed by Medium at 35 FPS, High at 29 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168. All are within 1.4% of each other.

Q: Does the CPU matter for this game at these settings?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 7700X ranks in the 85th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. The frame rates scale strongly with resolution and preset, which points to GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the best overall setting for visual quality while staying above 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset at 64 FPS is the most demanding playable option. At 2560x1440, Low at 68 FPS is the only choice. At 3840x2160, no option meets the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, it handles the game comfortably with three playable presets: Low at 96 FPS, Medium at 78 FPS, and High at 64 FPS. The High preset is the recommended choice for balanced quality, though the 4 FPS margin above the threshold is thin. Users who prioritize stable frame rates should consider Medium, which has a recorded minimum of 67 FPS and never dips below 60.

At 2560x1440, the system is barely playable. Low averages 68 FPS, which clears the threshold, but every other preset falls short. Medium at 56 FPS, High at 46 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS are all below 60. The lack of minimum and maximum data for Low means there is no confirmation of frame time consistency at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at a playable level. The best result is Low at 43 FPS, and the worst is Ultra at 18 FPS. The verdict data lists no playable settings for 4K, confirming that this resolution is out of reach for this hardware.

The overall combination ranks 3429 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of the database. The Intel Arc B370, with its 5th percentile GPU ranking and 25 W TDP, is the deciding factor. The Ryzen 7 7700X, despite its strong 85th percentile CPU ranking, cannot overcome the GPU's limitations. For Downfall, this system is a 1080p machine first, a 1440p machine with settings reduced to Low, and not a 4K machine at all.