Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 3429 out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is a poor result for a modern desktop setup. The combination is held back almost entirely by the GPU, which sits at the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards. In contrast, the CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all processors, making this a heavily imbalanced pairing where the processor has far more capability than the graphics subsystem can utilize.

The measured data shows a system that struggles to maintain fluid frame rates in most scenarios. At 4K resolution, even the Low preset only produces 43 frames per second on average, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The situation improves at 1440p and 1080p, but the ceiling remains low. The recorded scores indicate that this is not a combination designed for high-refresh gaming, and the data consistently reflects that limitation.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded measurements show a clear pattern: the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution for Downfall. The Ryzen 7 9700F has a multi-thread score of 32,470 and a single-thread score of 4,691, placing it in the top 6% of all processors. This headroom means the frame rate is governed by the Intel Arc B370, which has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of just 1,184, putting it in the bottom 5% of all GPUs.

As resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the average frame rates drop in a way that directly tracks the GPU's rendering load. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 64 at 1080p, to 46 at 1440p, to 29 at 4K. That is a 39% decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 37% decrease from 1440p to 4K. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the sole limiting factor; if the CPU were the constraint, the gap between resolutions would be much smaller.

Preset scaling also shows a GPU-bound pattern. At 1440p, the average FPS goes from 68 on Low, to 56 on Medium, to 46 on High, and finally to 29 on Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra causes a larger relative drop, which is typical of GPU-heavy effects like shadows and post-processing. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are not stressed by this horror title, as the data shows no measurable difference in CPU utilization across the tested presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system delivers its most usable results. On the Low preset, the average frame rate is 96 FPS, which clears the playable threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 78 FPS, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 90. High settings produce an average of 64 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to an average of just 40 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

At 1440p, the frame rates take a significant hit. Low settings average 68 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 64. High settings average 46 FPS, and Ultra drops to an average of 29 FPS. For this resolution, only the Low preset is playable according to the recorded data.

At 4K, the results are largely disappointing. Medium settings average 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40. Low settings average 38 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra drops to an average of 18 FPS. No 4K preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in Downfall, as even the lowest settings fail to provide a smooth experience.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution. According to the verdict data, at 1920x1080, the system can run the game at High settings with an average of 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar. It also runs on Low at 96 FPS and Medium at 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is playable, achieving an average of 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable; the best average is 43 FPS on Low, which is short of the required 60 FPS.

The playable settings at each resolution are listed explicitly in the database. For 1080p, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. For 1440p, only Low is playable. For 4K, the list is empty. This makes it clear that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor. The CPU has far more headroom, but the GPU cannot push the frame counts higher.

For a game like Downfall, which is a horror title that benefits from smooth motion, the 1080p results are just acceptable. The 1440p results are marginal, with only the lowest settings passing the threshold. The 4K results are not usable. The data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p play with medium to high detail, or 1440p with reduced graphical fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, the database provides comparable hardware that would behave similarly. For the Ryzen 7 9700F, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is within 0.2% of its average benchmark score, meaning that swapping the CPU to that part would produce nearly identical results in this game. Intel's Core i7-14700KF is also very close, sitting at a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% ahead. All of these processors have similar multi-thread capabilities, so the frame rate in Downfall would not change meaningfully.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores just 0.2% higher. Also close are the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 0.7% lower. These older GPUs are all in the same performance tier, so users with those parts would see nearly identical FPS numbers. The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% lower, which is also within the margin of measurement noise.

The practical takeaway is that the CPU side provides no performance ceiling for this game, while the GPU side is the determining factor. If a user has any of the rival CPUs listed, the frame rates will be the same. If they have one of the rival GPUs, the frame rates will be almost exactly the same. The only way to get better performance in Downfall would be to use a GPU with a higher benchmark score.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F strong enough for this game?

The CPU has an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all processors. The data shows that it is not the limiting factor, as all of the frame rate variations come from the GPU.

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 60 FPS on 1440p?

The recorded data shows that at 2560x1440, only the Low preset averages 68 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. So, the only way to get 60 FPS is to use the Low preset.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p?

The database lists High as the best playable preset at 1920x1080, with an average of 64 FPS. The higher preset, Ultra, only averages 40 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for 4K?

The Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory, with a bandwidth that is System Dependent. The measured data shows that 4K performance is not playable on any preset, as the highest average is 43 FPS on Low.

Q: How does this combination compare to the top 10% of systems?

The data shows that this combo ranks 3429 out of 3716 total combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The GPU's low benchmark score of 1,184 is the main reason for this poor ranking.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows. At 1920x1080, the system can handle the High preset, which averages 64 FPS. Lower presets also work, but they are not the most demanding. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that clears the 60 FPS mark, averaging 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset is able to reach the 60 FPS threshold, so there are no recommended settings for that resolution.