Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, a horror title released in 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks in the 201st position out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.4% of all configurations tested for this game. The measured results indicate that this system is not merely playable but overwhelmingly capable, with average frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset tested.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Downfall?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 201st out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.4% of all configurations tested for this game.

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with average frame rates ranging from 77 FPS at Ultra settings to 184 FPS at Low settings.

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

A: The highest playable setting at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which achieves an average of 124 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 174 FPS, with no minimum frame rate data provided but the average remaining far above the playability threshold.

Q: What is the processor's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 35909 points.

Q: What is the graphics card's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 56083 points.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 201 out of 3716 tested combinations places this system in the upper echelon of configurations for Downfall. This position is consistent with the individual component rankings: the CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The data suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for this particular game, as both components contribute strong raw performance without one acting as a significant bottleneck.

The measured FPS data reinforces this ranking. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 414 FPS on average, which is nearly seven times the playability threshold of 60 FPS. Even at the most demanding tested configuration — 3840x2160 with Ultra settings — the average of 77 FPS remains comfortably above the playability threshold. This consistency across resolutions indicates that the combo rank is not merely a function of one favorable setting, but rather reflects robust performance across the entire test matrix.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers average frame rates of 414 FPS at Low, 339 FPS at Medium, 278 FPS at High, and 174 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset provides the only minimum and maximum data points at this resolution, with a minimum of 288 FPS and a maximum of 390 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale predictably downward: 296 FPS at Low, 242 FPS at Medium, 198 FPS at High, and 124 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset again provides the frame time variance data, showing a minimum of 206 FPS and a maximum of 278 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages continue their downward trend: 184 FPS at Low, 151 FPS at Medium, 123 FPS at High, and 77 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. Across all resolutions, the frame rate deltas between Low and Ultra presets are substantial — at 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 240 FPS; at 1440p, it is 172 FPS; and at 4K, it is 107 FPS.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally indicates that this PC can run Downfall with exceptional performance. According to the verdict by resolution, every single preset tested at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 174 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 124 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 77 FPS.

The most demanding scenario — 4K Ultra — still delivers 77 FPS on average, which is 17 FPS above the playability threshold. This headroom suggests that even if the game experiences occasional frame drops, the system would remain playable. The data shows that this system is not merely capable of running Downfall; it is capable of running it at maximum settings in 4K with frame rates that would satisfy most users seeking a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Downfall. Looking at the 1080p to 1440p transition, the average FPS at Ultra drops from 174 to 124, a reduction of 50 FPS or approximately 28.7%. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a further drop from 124 to 77 FPS, a reduction of 47 FPS or approximately 37.9%.

The larger percentage drop at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is likely providing a greater share of the performance ceiling, as evidenced by the relatively high frame rates that approach what the processor can feed. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, and the data shows the system still maintains playable frame rates, indicating the RTX 5080 has sufficient headroom for this title.

The preset scaling also informs this analysis. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 184 to 77, a 58.2% reduction. At 1080p, the same preset change reduces average FPS from 414 to 174, a 58.0% reduction. The similar percentage reductions across resolutions suggest that the CPU and GPU scale together in handling the increased graphical load, with neither component creating a disproportionate bottleneck at any tested configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 174 FPS. This provides substantial headroom over the playability threshold, allowing for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset is also Ultra, achieving an average of 124 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, indicating that users can run the game at maximum settings with significant performance to spare.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset remains Ultra, achieving an average of 77 FPS. While this is the lowest average across all tested configurations, it still exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 17 FPS, confirming that 4K Ultra is a viable option for this system.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores provide a sense of what other processors would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has an average score of 35802, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 7 7700X's 35909. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719, also a 0.5% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, a 0.7% difference. All four of these processors are within 1% of the Ryzen 7 7700X's average benchmark score, suggesting that systems built with any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider variance. The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080's 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 0.7% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 2.3% difference. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080. These rivals indicate that users seeking similar GPU performance could expect comparable results from the Radeon 8060S or RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, while the RX 9070 GRE would deliver slightly higher frame rates in the same scenarios.