Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a strong performance profile for Downfall, a 2016 horror title that is evidently not too demanding on modern hardware. Benchmark results show this combination exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at nearly every tested setting, with the only exception being the Ultra preset at 4K resolution. The data indicates a system capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while still offering a comfortable experience at 4K with adjusted settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 77 FPS. The Medium preset runs at 93 FPS and Low at 114 FPS, but High is the optimal choice for visual fidelity while staying well clear of the playability threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 77 FPS, making it the best settings choice. This is a significant improvement over the 4K result, and the data shows that the resolution scaling favors this combination. The High preset runs at 123 FPS, Medium at 150 FPS, and Low at 183 FPS, all of which are far above the 60 FPS requirement. Ultra is the clear winner here because it provides the highest graphical quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 108 FPS, which is the best settings option. The system has ample headroom at this resolution, with High at 172 FPS, Medium at 210 FPS, and Low at 257 FPS. The 108 FPS average on Ultra is more than sufficient for a smooth experience, and it is notably higher than the 77 FPS seen at 1440p Ultra, indicating that the GPU has more capacity to spare at the lower resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1592 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the upper half of all configurations, which is a solid result for a horror game that is not typically associated with extreme hardware demands. The percentile data for the individual components supports this positioning: the CPU sits in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile against all GPUs. This suggests that the processor is the more exceptional part of the pairing, but the graphics card is still competent enough to deliver strong results in this specific title.

The rank of 1592 indicates that slightly more than half of all tested combos perform better, but the actual FPS data shows that this system is more than capable of running the game smoothly at most settings. The discrepancy between the mid-pack rank and the high frame rates is likely due to the age of the game, as Downfall was released in 2016 and does not stress modern hardware as heavily as newer titles might. The measured FPS figures are the definitive proof of performance, and they clearly show a system that handles the game with ease.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You would need to drop to High settings to get a playable 77 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 77 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option. This is the best choice for maximum visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS line.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 108 FPS at 1920x1080 to 77 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 48 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 28.7% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 55.6% decrease from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 or the Ryzen 7 9700F more important for this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU is in the 94th percentile, so it is unlikely to bottleneck. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the benchmark data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 79 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating consistent performance.

Q: Does the game run at 60 FPS on any settings at 4K?

A: Yes. The High, Medium, and Low presets all achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS at 3840x2160, with 77, 93, and 114 FPS respectively. Only the Ultra preset fails to reach the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average benchmark score of 69875, which is a 0.2% difference from the Ryzen 7 9700F's 69996. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, a -0.2% difference, making it essentially identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a 0.7% difference, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, a 0.9% difference. These processors would all behave similarly in Downfall, as the frame rates are likely not CPU-limited at most settings.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average score of 17083, a 0.7% difference from the RTX 3070's 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1% difference, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 1.1% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, a -1.5% difference. These alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, meaning that users with any of these graphics cards could expect similar performance to the RTX 3070 in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU plays a dominant role in determining frame rates in Downfall, particularly as resolution increases. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, is a high-end part that ranks in the 94th percentile, and its performance is unlikely to be a bottleneck in a 2016 horror game. The data shows that frame rates scale predictably with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound workloads.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 108 FPS, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance is sufficient to feed the GPU. At 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 77 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the GPU is working harder. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls to 48 FPS at Ultra, which is a clear sign that the GPU has reached its limit. The CPU's performance remains constant across these scenarios, but the GPU's workload increases, confirming that the graphics card is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions.

The scaling between presets also supports this conclusion. At 4K, the difference between Low and High settings is 37 FPS (from 114 to 77), and the difference between High and Ultra is 29 FPS (from 77 to 48). This steep drop at Ultra suggests that the GPU is struggling with the most demanding settings. At 1080p, the differences are smaller in relative terms, with Ultra still achieving 108 FPS, showing that the GPU has more headroom when the resolution is lower.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and it does so with impressive results. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with a best average of 77 FPS at High. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, including Ultra, which achieves 77 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra reaching 108 FPS.

The only scenario that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which averages 48 FPS. For anyone wanting to play at 4K, dropping to High settings still provides a 77 FPS average, which is very smooth. For 1440p and 1080p users, the system can run the game at maximum settings with no issues, making this a highly capable combination for Downfall. The benchmark data shows that this is a strong pairing for this title, with the CPU's high percentile ranking and the GPU's solid 61st percentile ranking combining to deliver excellent real-world performance.