Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable experience in Downfall at 4K, excellent performance at 1440p, and completely smooth gameplay at 1080p. The recorded data shows that this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution, though the settings you can use vary significantly. At 4K, you are limited to Medium settings for a stable frame rate, while at 1440p and 1080p, you have much more headroom to push higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance profile of this combo is best understood by looking at each resolution and its corresponding preset. The database records average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for High, Low, Medium, and Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly stressed. With Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 36 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings improve this to an average of 57 FPS, but this still does not reach the 60 FPS target. Medium settings deliver a solid 69 FPS average, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. This is the sweet spot for 4K. Low settings push performance higher to an 85 FPS average, providing the best headroom for this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the picture improves considerably. Ultra settings average 57 FPS, just missing the 60 FPS target. High settings comfortably exceed the threshold with a 92 FPS average. Medium settings produce an average of 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, indicating very stable performance. Low settings are the fastest here, yielding a 136 FPS average.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination is fully capable. Ultra settings achieve an 80 FPS average, clearing the threshold with room to spare. High settings produce 128 FPS. Medium settings deliver 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. Low settings reach the highest recorded average of 191 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset is playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 9700F sits in a tight performance band. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 0.2% higher in aggregate benchmarks. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is essentially tied, scoring 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% ahead. In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, meaning any of them paired with this GPU would produce the same measured FPS results. The CPU is not the limiting factor here.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER is closely matched with several other graphics cards. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 1.5% lower, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% lower. These deltas are small, so any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few points of what the RTX 2060 SUPER achieves. If a system had one of these alternative GPUs, the playable settings at each resolution would be the same, with only minor variations in the exact average FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in Downfall performance, especially at higher resolutions. The scaling between resolutions shows this clearly. When moving from 1080p to 1440p on Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 156 to 112, a reduction of 44 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K on Medium settings drops the average from 112 to 69, a further reduction of 43 FPS. This steep decline as resolution increases is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load on the graphics card increases significantly.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS is very high, reaching 191 on Low settings. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. However, the Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not a bottleneck in this title. The data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the performance gap between presets grows wider at 4K. For example, at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 49 FPS (85 to 36). At 1080p, the same preset difference is 111 FPS (191 to 80). This larger absolute gap at 1080p indicates that the GPU has more headroom to exploit when the CPU is not as stressed.

The verdict from the measurements is that the RTX 2060 SUPER dictates the playable settings. The Ryzen 7 9700F provides ample processing power to avoid limiting the graphics card at all tested resolutions and presets.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at all three tested resolutions, but the quality settings must be adjusted to maintain a stable 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium. The best playable setting is Medium, which produces an average of 69 FPS. High and Ultra are not recommended because their averages of 57 FPS and 36 FPS, respectively, fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 92 FPS. Ultra is not recommended, as its 57 FPS average misses the target. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The best setting is Ultra, which achieves an 80 FPS average. This is the only resolution where you can max out the game's settings and still comfortably clear 60 FPS.

In summary, the data supports that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Downfall. 4K is viable, but only with reduced graphical fidelity. The recorded data confirms that the system is capable of providing a smooth experience across all resolutions, provided the user selects the appropriate preset.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Downfall?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 191, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 36, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting for a 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: The best setting is High, which delivers an average of 92 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A770M in this game?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 1.6% higher in aggregate benchmarks than the Intel Arc A770M, indicating that the frame rates would be very similar in practice.

*Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in Downfall?*

A: No. The data shows the GPU is the primary factor determining performance, as frame rates scale heavily with resolution and settings. The CPU's closest rival, the Ryzen 9 7940HX, is only 0.2% faster, confirming the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: At which resolution does the system have the most performance headroom?

A: At 1920x1080, the system reaches an average of 191 FPS on Low settings and 80 FPS on Ultra, providing the largest margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks at 2630 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Downfall. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's age and performance tier. The percentile data for the individual components supports this ranking. The GPU sits in the 62nd percentile of all tested GPUs, while the CPU is in the 94th percentile of all tested CPUs. This disparity confirms that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing.

The ranking reflects that while the CPU is a high-end part, the GPU is a mid-range offering from a previous generation. The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking, as the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra settings, a task that more highly ranked combos would handle with ease. The rank is a useful indicator that while this system is fully capable of playing Downfall at 1080p and 1440p, it is not a top-tier performer for 4K gaming. The combination is a balanced mid-range solution, where the CPU's strength ensures there is no processing bottleneck, but the GPU's capabilities define the overall experience.